main cause of many illnesses and premature deaths in dogs and cats. In a paper published in the



British Journal of Small Animal Practice in 1995 it contended that processed pet food not only

suppresses the immune system but will also lead to liver, kidney, heart and many other diseases. So

today, more than ever, dog and cat owners are preferring to give their pets raw food instead.

In order for your pet dog or cat to remain healthy they need live foods in their bodies. These live

foods contain enzymes (little protein molecules) which are essential for them to digest their foods

properly. The enzymes also stimulate the brain, provide them with cellular energy and repairs

tissues, organs and cells. It aslo helps with many other functions within the animal's body that is

so diverse it is difficult to name them all in this single writing.

The most important thing about using raw food is the use must be well planned and balanced with the

correct choice of raw food ingredients. It should provide the animal with all the nutritional

components that is necessary to keep their organs and systems working in unison. This will help to

prevent disease and aid in healing processes.

If you are decide to change your pet's diet to a raw food one then you will want to consider

including some enzymes into it. Processed pet foods, because of the heat that is needed to produce

it, will destroy these enzymes. By adding digestive enzymes to a raw food diet it will help your pet

to absorb nutrients much more effectively. One such product to including is "Shake'N'Zyme" by Dancing

Paws. The product ensures that the digestive system is working at its optimum level and nutrients are

absorbed effectively.

One very good raw dog food is called the BARF diet. It consists mainly of raw meaty bones, pulped

vegetables and fruits which are mixed with raw organ meats (liver, heart & kidney), it also includes

garlic, yogurt and raw eggs. Added to this should be supplements which will provide your dog with

essential fatty acids which includes cod liver oil, fish body oil, olive oil or flax seed oil or

ground flax seed meal. You will also need to include other supplements with your raw dog food which

contain Vitamins C and E (such as kelp powder or brewers yeast) this is a good source of Vitamin B.

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