Feeding Dogs and Cats Biologically Appropriate Raw Food…

It's only been in the last 60 years that dogs and cats have been eating processed pet foods and in that time, pet illnesses and problems have dangerously multiplied to include cancers, chronic renal (kidney) failure, arthritis, pancreatitis, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, allergies, obesity and behavioral issues to name a few.

Processed foods (even the most expensive brands and Rx labeled foods from your veterinarian) have had vital amino acids, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants devitalized and destroyed by heat, coloring, preservatives and other chemicals. These foods contain fillers, usually grains (wheat, corn, soy) and peanut husks, etc. that make up over 50% of the product. To make matter worse they list animal by-products as the source of meat.

A dog or cat on this kind of diet will develop waste-toxins in their blood, lymphs and tissue which weakens the immune system and makes them susceptible to disease. Dr. Russell Swift, DVM, explains, "Carnivores cannot maintain long term production of the quantity of amylase enzyme necessary to properly digest and utilize the carbohydrates. In addition, the proteins in grains are less digestive than animal proteins. As a result, the immune system becomes irritated and weakened by the invasion of foreign, non-nutritive protein and carbohydrate particles. Allergies and other chronic immune problems may develop. The petís pancreas will do its best to keep up with the demand for amylase. What does this pancreatic stress do over a long time? I don't know, but it cannot be good." (Read articles by Dr. Swift at Calvin's Corner).

Furballs & Fleabags, Inc. believes nutrition is the foundation of good health for dogs and cats. Fresh food offers undamaged amino acids, protein, antioxidants, enzymes, essential fatty acids, and natural occurring vitamins and minerals.