RAW vs KIBBLE

Okay! Day 5 of our #dogweek and we’re bringing to you a real discussion. Raw Vs Kibble. Which one to choose, which one is better? Here are our thoughts.

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First of all you need to decide upon few things before choosing a diet for your pooch.

Time – how much time do you have to prepare their food, can you spend some time daily to do it?

Money – what’s most affordable for you? Some dry foods can be really expensive but generally raw diet is more expensive.

Requirements – is your dog a couch potato or a working dog. Do you travel a lot and would raw food make it harder for you to transport it?

 

Once you got these decided take a look at below comparison:

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Dry food or kibble has ingredients that vary by brand, but all are required to be balanced and meet the nutritional needs of a dog.  Under food agency regulation, “all animal foods must be safe to eat, produced under sanitary conditions, contain no harmful substances, and be truthfully labeled” – however some digging into the truth of that statement and you’ll find that they don’t have to state exactly which part of veg or animal is in the food – meaning that food can contain the worst and least nutritious bit.

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The ingredients in kibble are processed together and cooked. Required ingredients include: protein sources such as beef, poultry, fish, and eggs; grains; cereals; and vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. All dry dog foods need preservatives to prevent the fat from becoming rancid. Some brands are heavy on carbohydrates or have low-quality ingredients and added sugar.

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Those who feed their dogs kibble suggest the potential benefits to be: reduced dental plaque, healthier gums, reduced risk of bacteria, easier storage, less risk of spoilage, and cost-effectiveness. 

Raw dog food can be homemade, store-bought, freeze-dried, or dehydrated. A raw diet usually includes organ meats, muscle meat, whole or ground bone, raw eggs, dog-safe fresh fruits and vegetables, and a dairy product such as yogurt. Advocates of raw food diets site these benefits: shinier coats, healthier skin, improved dental health, increased energy, and smaller stools.

 

Some veterinarians warn that raw diets are not appropriate for dogs who share their homes with young children or people with compromised immune systems. Meticulous care is required in the handling, preparation, and sanitation of raw food. Dogs with pancreatitis, cancer, or other diseases may require cooked food. Puppies are also better off having cooked food.

Our Choice
We believe that balanced raw food diet can be much more beneficial for your dog.  Our dogs have been on raw diets and they have always been healthy. We have also provided them with bones and other things to clean their teeth and always made sure that all ingredients are fresh!