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With so many types of doggie diets, it can quickly get overwhelming when you are trying to decide what is best for your pup. While your veterinarian can provide great guidance, we looked at the raw diet vs. kibble to learn about the pros and cons of each – as well as any risks you should be aware of.

About the raw diet

The raw diet is exactly what it sounds like, feeding your pup raw food. This can include meat, fruit and vegetables, and eggs. The meat sources for raw diets are often a mix of muscle meats and organ meats like kidney, liver and hearts. Many owners who feed a raw diet also often add supplements to their dog’s food including things like turmeric, coconut oil, or fish oils. Raw food diets can also include some fermented dairy like yogurt or kefir. With the popularity of raw food, some companies make it easier to feed raw by offering food that is pre-mixed and either frozen or freeze-dried so busy owners don’t have to prepare raw food from scratch every day or week.

What to look for in raw food

Like other diets, not all raw food diets are created equally. You will want to research the types of protein in the raw diet you are considering and how they are sourced. Another thing that is very important when feeding raw is safe food handling. Remember to wash…

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