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Guest Blog – In-depth Look at Raw Food for Pets
GUEST BLOG BY OCKERT CAMERON FROM RAW FOOD FOR PETS (PTY) LTD EDITED BY DR ANUSKA VILJOEN, BVSC (HONS), VETMFHOM MRCVS LICICCH THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS The topic of nutrition transcended from health conscience parents to pets over the last couple of decades, to a point where today we have a brewing “David and Goliath” story in the making. No less due to social pressures, career orientated couples, empty nesters and increased demand on home security, many more pet parents are starting to evaluate their pets’ nutritional needs with similar consideration as their own. Combine these ever-increasing demands on pet...
Are Raw Diets Complete and Balanced (and does it matter)?
GUEST BLOG BY JULIA HENRIQUES Just because raw diets don’t meet AAFCO standards doesn’t mean they’re not nutritious! You’ve probably heard of AAFCO – the American Association of Feed Control Officials. It’s the body that sets standards for pet foods and animal feeds in the US. When you buy dog food that claims to be “complete and balanced,” it meets AAFCO dog food standards. (Keep reading to find out how easy it is for even poor quality foods to meet those standards.) But when it comes to pre-made raw dog food, few claim to meet AAFCO standards for “complete and balanced.” If...
A Veterinarian Perspective On Raw Vs Kibble
10 REASONS WHY DRY FOOD IS BAD FOR CATS & DOGS by holistic veterinarian Dr Jean Hofve DVM Article Source As a holistic veterinarian and animal advocate with 22 years of experience and thousands of hours of research under my belt, I’ve concluded that dry food is not a fit diet for our cats and dogs – carnivores who need a meat-based diet. I constantly try to make the case against feeding dry food. But it’s really a hard concept to get across to people. Against me are the convenience and relatively low cost of dry food; and those are powerful opponents.In...
Senior Pets & Feeding Raw
A little extra love and care is crucial during the senior years! Gentle & regular exercise Be sure to keep exercising your older pets. But lean towards regular, short & gentle walks, rather than an occasional lengthy adventure which could leave your pet overextended and sore. Unnecessary weight can cause joint problems Should you notice your pet gaining weight as they get older, it may be time to start monitoring calorie intake. Here’s a basic calorie chart: FAT = 9 calories/gram PROTEIN = 4 calories/gram CARBOHYDRATES = 4 calories/gram If you’re unsure about the right amount of calories per day for...
Understanding Balance and Budget when feeding RAW
Most of us want to give our pets the best possible diet, yet the effort and cost of feeding quality food can be intimidating. Heck, buying fresh, quality food for ourselves is costly enough! But we need to remember that feeding our pets a biologically appropriate diet does indeed save costs in the long run as this is a proactive approach to maintaining good health. We all know a healthy pet = no vet bills and feeding a raw diet helps prevent common conditions & problems such as allergies, joint issues, obesity, cancers and arthritis. Below we will discuss some foods that...