- Raw Diet Myths

Kibble is the one right food. Invented in the early 1900s, kibble is big business whose marketing goal is to convince you that their product out-performs Mother Nature. Most people are suckered. Dogs successfully evolved and are alive today only because their ancestors ate real food. Real Food!

Eating raw meat will make my dog want to kill other animals. The instinct to chase and kill depends on each dog’s prey drive. Every dog is different!

Bones are dangerous. Cooked bones splinter. Raw bones are what dogs have always eaten. Always!

What about salmonella and E. coli in dogs? Typically a fear-based belief often beginning with vets. A healthy dog’s immune system can handle these bacteria; people can’t. Practice good raw meat sanitation. Simple!

My vet says not to feed raw. Ask: Why? Then think about the answer. How does that fit with your knowledge of carnivore food needs and canine anatomy? Think!

Feeding raw is expensive. Cost is about the same as premium quality kibble. Long term health benefits (especially veterinary costs) far outweigh slightly higher food cost. Put in context with your daily discretionary spending for cable TV, designer coffee, alcohol, etc. A no-brainer!

• In 2019, I spent about $1.50 per day per dog on real food - far less than I spent on some daily discretionary items for myself.

• Do the math! How are you willing to adjust your daily spending to ensure your dogs eats healthier?