White, white teeth and no more doggie breath.

Here is one source of bacteria you should worry about-the ones that make their home in the tartar on your dog’s teeth that is caused by soluble carbohydrates in a kibble diet. These bacteria and the toxins they produce can spread throughout the body, invading organs, specifically the heart and kidneys. Raw fed pets have beautiful teeth and breathe possibly due to the enzymes in raw food and/or the lack of carbohydrates in the diet. Many people believe it is the chewing action that produces white teeth, but you can get this same benefit when feeding your pet raw meaty bones that have been ground. Since raw fed dogs do not have tartar, they are not plagued with these bacteria and toxins. And, dogs that were previously fed a kibble diet can have clean, white teeth sometimes in as little as 2-4 weeks!

Warning.

       If your dog suddenly develops bad breath be sure to check the dog's mouth to determine whether a bone has been lodged between his/her teeth. If not, a blood test may be in order to determine if there are any kidney malfunctions. Bad breath is one of the outward signs of kidney or heart disease.

Poop patrol becomes an adventure.

       This subject comes up frequently. A dog on a raw diet has fewer and smaller stools. It also has very little smell. Within a few hours, in most cases, the stool will turn white and eventually turn to powder (if you leave it there!) The whiteness is from excess natural calcium. What isn't needed is simply flushed out. Smaller stools indicate the dog is using the food efficiently. Stools are a good indication of what is going on in your dogs' body. If it's too soft-add more raw meaty bones. Too hard-add more veggies. Most raw feeders watch for undigested material in order to determine if pro-biotics should be added to the diet. When too much vitamin C has been given, diarrhea occurs. Just back off slowly until the stool becomes firm again. The dog itself seems to know best. Stools are harder which helps the anal glands express as they should.

Yard stains
 
       Raw fed dogs produce fewer yard stains. A dog being fed a poor quality kibble can have highly concentrated urine that burns the lawn. Adding alfalfa to the dog's diet may decrease yard stains even further.

Hot spots

       If your dog suffers from hot spots, a raw diet may be the answer. It may be best to eliminate the hot spots by proper nutrition, rather than pouring on (or in) more medications.

Water consumption

       The dog is provided with so much moisture via the raw diet, the need to drink copious amounts of water is eliminated.

Doggie gas (the quickest way to clear a room!)

       The odorous gas that some dogs have may be caused by a digestive system that is not functioning properly. When starting your dog on a raw diet, the gas problem can escalate to the point that you want to give up! But, when the flora of the intestines adjusts to the new diet, it virtually goes away.

Great Health

       It is the most important, but only proven by us that feed a raw diet. We see the difference but don't have scientific evidence to prove it. Food trials have not been performed because there is no (monetary) benefit in it for anyone. If dog food companies were to provide the food trials, it would result in lower sales for their product. If veterinarians were to provide the food trials, it would result in fewer sick dogs and less money for the doctor. So, for this reason, most will not even suggest you feed your pet a healthy, natural, raw diet. Those of us that feed a raw, natural diet could not possibly put dogs through a trial of our own. This would mean that we would have to feed some dogs a very poor diet and we would not want to put ANY dog through that! Dog food companies have gone to great lengths to convince humans that it is right to feed our dogs a food that consists of cooked cereal and rendered meat meals. We, ourselves, are told to eat many raw fruits and vegetables every day. Raw being the key to good health because vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and enzymes are present in their natural form. Why would it be different for our dogs? Their bodies were designed to eat and thrive on raw food. Cereal and cooking have no place in a dog's diet.

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