Every dog…
All dogs are capable of being fed a raw, fresh, and natural diet. Considering that dogs have been on Earth for over 40,000 years, even before humans and certainly before dry food appeared on the market, just a little over 100 years ago.
Without ultra-processed dry food and without human intervention, dogs evolved perfectly and have survived as a species to this day without disappearing. They suffered from fewer diseases than those that affect them terribly today, such as cancer, diabetes, obesity, etc.
Why is it said that some dogs cannot be fed raw food?
There are several factors to consider in this regard. The first is deliberate deception to sell a product, the cost of which is minimal compared to the exorbitant price and is accompanied by massive marketing (over $11 billion), I’m referring to ultra-processed dry food.
Second, there is complete ignorance on the topic, and the fear that we, as pet owners, have been instilled with, that dry food is ideal, the most balanced and suitable, and that any other diet won’t provide all the necessary nutrients. This is a lie!
Third, it could be true that raw food is not suitable for all dogs, considering that modern-day dogs are, at the very least, a significantly weakened version of their ancestors in the wild. This is largely due to indiscriminate and unethical breeding, where the focus is on breeding specimens with aesthetic features that are valued in the pet market, rather than healthy and robust individuals as a species. In other words, it’s better to reproduce a breed with attractive fur and size, even if it’s sick, than to reproduce a strong and sturdy individual that doesn’t draw attention because its fur isn’t the desired length in the market.
Furthermore, this indiscriminate breeding and crossbreeding between breeds leads to genetic defects that, over time, will weaken the species, as has been observed recently. If you add to this a poor diet, high in carbohydrates, low in protein, dehydrated, and ultra-processed, what can you expect as a result? Cute little dogs with a very weak immune system and high sensitivity to various foods, including environmental factors.
I am of the opinion that raw food is the best for all dogs, because even if they are sick, the best way to face an illness is by eating clean! And eating clean means consuming food that is biologically appropriate for the species. To determine what food is suitable for a species, you must first consider its anatomy and physiology. In the case of dogs, they are primarily carnivorous, in addition to being opportunistic scavengers.
Carnivores are known for eating meat, and it should be raw. Say it with me, “Dogs need to eat raw meat, raw organs to synthesize essential vitamins and minerals, and raw meaty bones because that was the diet they consumed throughout their existence as a species, and while they ate that way, they thrived evolutionarily. So well that they survived without becoming extinct until the Paleolithic period when they started to approach human camps, and that’s when their era of opportunism began. Why opportunists? Because they realized that by being close to humans, they didn’t have to chase hares or deer for food, as human camps produced food leftovers, and thus, their fate became linked to ours. They provided them with food, and in return, they guarded the camp and sounded the alarm when a predator threatened the community. It may sound like an Aesop’s fable, but that’s essentially what happened in broad strokes.
In summary, if you are someone who enjoys eating well and is aware that packaged and ultra-processed food is not suitable because it contains preservatives, flavorings, additives, refined sugars, carbohydrates, starch, etc., and you do not consume it for yourself and your family, what makes you think that kibble is suitable for feeding your pet? I suggest that you think carefully about the matter, get informed and research, and choose the healthiest option for feeding your faithful companion. We all know that, in their infinite love for us, they deserve the best we can offer in return: health and quality of life, and that is achieved with a diet biologically appropriate for their species.
