So Many Options For A Raw Diet

• Posted on 8 August 2018
• By Dr. Jill Tack
• Posted in dehydrated pet food, grinds, pet food made with organ meat, raw diet, raw meaty bones
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Feeding your pet a raw diet can be filled with more options than you may initially recognize. There are so many different kinds of raw foods that offer a variety of choices to you and your pet.

Feeding your pet a raw diet can be filled with more options than you may initially recognize. There are so many different kinds of raw foods that offer a variety of choices to you and your pet.

Grinds

Ground raw foods are excellent and economical bulk raw pet food options. These foods are great for pets who have restricted diets or need a tailored vitamin and mineral intake, as pet owners can customize these foods with their own supplements and fruits/vegetables.

Organ Meat

Organ meats like heart, liver, lungs, and kidneys have been used in pet foods for years, but they have gained more recent recognition as rich sources of nutrients, possibly because of their inclusion in raw food diets. They are technically considered byproducts, but they are good byproducts and should be viewed as excellent sources of protein.

Raw Meaty Bones

When we talk about raw meaty bones, we’re talking about chicken necks, turkey necks, chicken backs, and similar foods. Raw meaty bones are packed with vitamins and minerals, and they should make up 30 to 50 percent of a pet’s total diet, or possibly a little more if the parts you feed have a great deal more meat than bone (e.g., whole chickens or rabbits).

Freeze Dried and Dehydrated Foods

Freeze dried and dehydrated pet foods maintain the nutritional properties of raw food with the convenience of feeding a pre-packaged manufactured pet food. Freeze-drying and dehydrating keep the foods rich in the vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, antioxidants, and amino acids that any living thing needs in order to remain strong, healthy and resilient to disease. The end product contains the raw foods’ natural color, flavor, and aroma, which shows that it still contains life.

If you're curious about how to get your pet started on a raw diet, give us a call at (877) 434-3436 or ask us the next time you visit The Pet Beastro.