Cats are carnivores and thrive on higher protein diets made with real meat, fish or poultry. Raw frozen pet food can be especially helpful for both cats and dogs with allergies, digestive problems, urinary issues and cancer. Feeding raw doesn't need to be all or nothing. Adding just a little raw food to your pet’s diet can be beneficial. Many people mix raw with canned food or feed it for at least one of the pet’s meals. If your pet has allergies, choosing a novel hypoallergenic protein source like rabbit or venison can be very beneficial.
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Raw Frozen Diets
Raw frozen diets are expensive and some cats won't eat them. Raw frozen diets don't have to be an all or nothing part of the pet's diet. Mixing a portion of raw frozen diets into your pet's food is a great option and is far better than not mixing in any at all. Many brands have tasty raw "mixers" and freeze dried raw options that pets will eat readily.
Pets that eat a raw frozen diet are getting a high moisture content which promotes overall health. This is why pets that eat raw frozen diets drink less water. The food is highly digestible so the stool size is often much smaller especially when compared to dry kibble. Since raw frozen diets are low in carbohydrates, they are an excellent choice for pets with allergies and/or yeast.
Dry Kibble Diets
Dry kibble is affordable and processed with preservatives to ensure a long shelf-life. Pets eating dry kibble often have large stools since many of the ingredients are not well digested. Cats are carnivores and have no need for dry kibble and yet, most cat foods are made with them. If you do choose to feed your pet dry kibble, please consider adding some raw frozen, canned or homemade food to their diet (NOT tablescraps!). Including lean protein, crumbled raw freeze dried or some raw frozen nuggets will add to their overall nutrition and good health. At the very least, consider adding green beans and other fresh vegetables to a dog's dry kibble to add enzymes and fresh nutrients to the diet.
When You Have To Leave Food Out
Finally, dehydrated food is made to appear as a "homemade alternative" and is also made with carbohydrates but these diets generally contain more nutritious ingredients and can be mixed with raw frozen diets. Due to the carbohydrates in most dehydrated food, these diets are not nearly as beneficial as raw frozen diets, but their convenience makes them a healthier option than over processed dry kibble.
Why Are Too Many Carbohydrates A Problem?
In summary, finding the right balance that works for your lifestyle, budget and your pet's well being can be accomplished by choosing different forms of food. If at all possible, try to incorporate something fresh (vegetables or lean protein) into your pet's diet.
Monday, July 24, 2017
Want to reduce the amount of daily poop to clean up? Feed your pet a raw frozen diet. Pets digest the REAL food found in a raw diet and have much smaller poops. Brands such as Stella & Chewys, Primal and Instinct offer balanced nutrition containing real meat, vegetables and omega oils. This is more natural for a cat or dog to eat so there is less poop! Pets that eat kibble have much more stool as kibble is made with carbohydrates, much of which remains undigested. This is especially true of reduced calorie pet diets that aim to temporarily reduce your pet's hunger by adding questionable ingredients such as peanut hulls. Instead, feed your overweight pet a high protein diet to stabilize blood sugar and reduce hunger pangs. Basically, feeding your dog high carb kibble diets is literally throwing your money and your pet's health down the drain. Click here to learn more about the benefits of a raw frozen diet
Have a question about how to help your pet using natural holistic pet care? Email us at support@askariel.com We will be happy to help.
Have a question about how to help your pet using natural holistic pet care? Email us at support@askariel.com We will be happy to help.
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