One size doesn’t fit all: Raw versus cooked canine feeding

The practice of feeding dogs a raw diet is gaining popularity in the pet food industry thanks to social media and influencers promoting its benefits. Most raw-based diets are based on certain ideologies, such as the prey model or Biological Appropriate Raw Food (BARF). This essay will explore why a raw diet may or may not be suitable for every dog considering factors such as genetics, age, health concerns and energy requirements, as well as the owner's financial circumstances and time limitations. The potential risks and benefits to raw feeding will be explored as well as identifying between misinformation and evidence-based sources. For the full reading continue through link below....

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