Raw feeding is the practice of feeding domestic dogs, cats and other animals a diet primarily of uncooked meat, edible bones, and organs.
Supporters of raw feeding believe that the natural diet of raw meat, bones, and organs is superior nutritionally to cooked meat and commercial pet food. They argue that a carefully planned raw diet gives the animal numerous health benefits, including a healthier coat and cleaner teeth and breath. Critics of raw feeding assert that the risk of nutritional imbalance, intestinal perforations and foodborne illnesses posed by the handling and feeding of raw meat and bones outweigh any benefits. The assertion that raw feeding is inherently better because it is natural has also been criticized.
Few studies have been done to prove or disprove the numerous beneficial claims of a raw diet.
Read more about Raw Feeding: History, Raw Diet Types, Nutritional Balance, Bones and Dental Health, Bacteria, Viruses and Parasites, Commercial Preparation, Veterinary Position
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