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It’s hard for us to imagine the days that we thought of dried kibble and pellets as food for our beloved pets. Yet, feeding raw meals, is still a relatively new concept. At Raw Love Pets, it is our practice to keep abreast of whatever new information comes to the fore and it was with interest that we observed latest developments as discussed below. Dog Food News The ‘pre-digested vegetation debate’ has recently been in the spotlight. This boils down to the fact that dogs are designed to more easily absorb nutrients from pre-digested veg/fruit, as opposed to cooked or completely...

GUEST BLOG BY OCKERT CAMERON FROM RAW FOOD FOR PETS (PTY) LTD EDITED BY DR ANUSKA VILJOEN, BVSC (HONS), VETMFHOM MRCVS LICICCH THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS The topic of nutrition transcended from health conscience parents to pets over the last couple of decades, to a point where today we have a brewing “David and Goliath” story in the making. No less due to social pressures, career orientated couples, empty nesters and increased demand on home security, many more pet parents are starting to evaluate their pets’ nutritional needs with similar consideration as their own. Combine these ever-increasing demands on pet...

GUEST BLOG BY JULIA HENRIQUES Just because raw diets don’t meet AAFCO standards doesn’t mean they’re not nutritious! You’ve probably heard of AAFCO – the American Association of Feed Control Officials. It’s the body that sets standards for pet foods and animal feeds in the US. When you buy dog food that claims to be “complete and balanced,” it meets AAFCO dog food standards. (Keep reading to find out how easy it is for even poor quality foods to meet those standards.) But when it comes to pre-made raw dog food, few claim to meet AAFCO standards for “complete and balanced.”  If...

10 REASONS WHY DRY FOOD IS BAD FOR CATS & DOGS by holistic veterinarian Dr Jean Hofve DVM  Article Source As a holistic veterinarian and animal advocate with 22 years of experience and thousands of hours of research under my belt, I’ve concluded that dry food is not a fit diet for our cats and dogs – carnivores who need a meat-based diet. I constantly try to make the case against feeding dry food. But it’s really a hard concept to get across to people. Against me are the convenience and relatively low cost of dry food; and those are powerful opponents.In...

A little extra love and care is crucial during the senior years! Gentle & regular exercise Be sure to keep exercising your older pets. But lean towards regular, short & gentle walks, rather than an occasional lengthy adventure which could leave your pet overextended and sore. Unnecessary weight can cause joint problems Should you notice your pet gaining weight as they get older, it may be time to start monitoring calorie intake. Here’s a basic calorie chart: FAT = 9 calories/gram PROTEIN = 4 calories/gram CARBOHYDRATES = 4 calories/gram If you’re unsure about the right amount of calories per day for...