{"id":724,"date":"2024-09-12T17:27:40","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T22:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/?p=724"},"modified":"2024-09-12T17:27:41","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T22:27:41","slug":"navigating-pet-nutrition-trends-raw-vs-commercial-diets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.volvethosp.com\/blog\/navigating-pet-nutrition-trends-raw-vs-commercial-diets\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Pet Nutrition Trends: Raw vs. Commercial Diets"},"content":{"rendered":"
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All of us want what is best for our pets, and when it comes to pet nutrition, the amount of information out there can be staggering. It can be difficult to identify the best food for pets, and in truth, there is no one-size-fits-all answer. One nutrition trend that has been big lately is raw diets for pets, and Volunteer Veterinary Hospital<\/a> wants to help clear up any questions on the topic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Raw Diets for Pets?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Raw diets for pets often consist of some combination of muscle meat, organ meats, fruits, and\/or vegetables. Some diets may also contain bone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are commercially-prepared frozen or freeze-dried diets as well as homemade recipes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite many people\u2019s skepticism of the pet food industry and their aversion to commercially-prepared kibble, to date there is no scientific information showing any significant health benefits to feeding raw. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people feel that raw diets help their pets with a variety of issues, from gastrointestinal problems to skin issues, but when it comes to the science, it just isn\u2019t there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pet Nutrition Considerations Regarding Raw<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are actually some pretty good reasons to be cautious when it comes to feeding a pet raw. Considerations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n