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What is a Raw diet?
A diet fed to carnivores [dogs, cats and ferrets) which totally excludes all commercial processed foods filled with grains and fillers.
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Why should I feed a RAW diet?
A Raw diet provides a range of benefits that a commercial diet can never hope to even closely match.
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- no pet odor
- naturally cleans teeth - no need for toothbrushes, de-scaling jobs, or gum disease
- the time it takes for a dog, cat or ferret to chew a raw meaty bones give their stomach adequate time to get the acids moving
- much less stools produced - and they are firm, and turn chalky after a couple of days
- decreased or non-existent vet bills (your animals are healthier!)
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the ripping and chewing involved in eating raw meaty bones develops the jaw, neck, and shoulder muscles . Commercial foods will never assist in this important muscle development.
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Why is commercial food not good for my dog or cat?
There are a range of problems with commercial dog and cat foods.
- a carnivore's diet should not be cooked. It should be fed in a raw natural state like nature intended. Cooking a carnivores food ruins most of the nutritional value.
- dog and cat foods have as their main ingredient grains and animal by products - the main ingredient your dog should be eating is whole prey, raw meat/bones/organs. It is these very cereals in processed pet foods that cause a range of problems such as allergies.
- commercial pet foods are laden with preservatives, colors (dyes), and salt. They have additives to make the food taste better so that our animals will overeat.
- the vast majority of commercial pet foods have far too much carbohydrates in them. High levels of carbohydrates are linked to over-eating, diabetes, weight gain, and numerous other problems.
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Well then, why do so many people still feed their dogs commercial dog foods?
Commercial pet food companies have got the advertising part down amazingly well. They have entered the market at every point. With some companies, breeders and vets get major discounts and kick-backs for selling their product. They sponsor dog shows, they advertise in dog magazines, they get high profile people (including vets) to talk about their product. They use fancy packaging.
And most importantly, their advertising campaigns are slick, and tend to make people feel guilty if they feed any other way.
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Some interesting facts about rabbit meat:
It is all-white meat, very lean (95% fat free), and low cholesterol. Furthermore, the type of fat found in rabbit meat is comparable to that in fish, in terms of the composition of the essential fatty acids. In other words, this is a very "heart-friendly" protein source, and makes a great choice for allergic, overweight or sensitive pets.
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Some interesting facts about goat meat:
Goats are the No. 1 red meat in the world. It is low in fat and cholesterol. According to nutritional facts supplied by the USDA, one 3-ounce serving of goat meat contains 122 calories, 2.58 grams of fat, 23 grams of protein and 3.3 milligrams of iron. The same amount of chicken has 120 calories, 3.5 grams of fat and 0.5 milligrams of iron. The same serving of beef has 245 calories, 16 grams of fat, 23 grams of protein and 2.9 milligrams of iron, while pork has 310 calories, 24 grams of fat, 21 grams of protein and 2.7 milligrams of iron, and lamb provides 235 calories, 16 grams of fat, 22 grams of protein and 1.4 milligrams of iron.
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Link To USDA Nutrition Data Base
You can use the search feature on this data base to see different nutrition facts and analysis.
Another great website for information about keeping your pets healthy
www.petwellnessforyou.com
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How
Much Do I Feed ?
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Dogs
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2% to 3% to
maintain present weight
Adjust accordingly if your dog is overweight or too skinny
Puppies usually require up to 10% of their body weight
Remember, you
know your dogs ideal weight and condition, adjust accordingly.
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Fluid
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TBSP
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TSP
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Milliliter |
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1 C |
8
oz |
16
Tbsp |
48
tsp |
237
ml |
| 3/4
C |
6
oz |
12
Tbsp |
36
tsp |
177
ml |
| 2/3
C |
5
oz |
11
Tbsp |
32
tsp |
158
ml |
| 1/2
C |
4
oz |
8
Tbsp |
24
tsp |
118
ml |
| 1/3
C |
3
oz |
5
Tbsp |
16
tsp |
79
ml |
| 1/4
C |
2
oz |
4
Tbsp |
12
tsp |
59
ml |
| 1/8
C |
1
oz |
2
Tbsp |
6
tsp |
30
ml |
| 1/16
C |
½
oz |
1
Tbsp |
3
tsp |
15
ml |
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