As pet parents, we go to great lengths to ensure our pets are as happy and healthy as possible. And this includes following a lot of trends… A recent trend has risen regarding our furry friends eating raw foods. Is it worth the hype and is it safe? We have some answers!
With this trend reaching high audiences on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, many pet owners are highlighting feeding their pets raw food and how it can provide health benefits! Feeding your pets raw food like raw meats can actually help with improving the immune system, growing a better skin and coat, and giving your furry friend increased energy.
Although there have been worries, vets have shared that raw foods may not immediately cause any harm to your pet. With raw foods containing bacteria you should always be careful but overall feeding your pets raw foods can be very beneficial for them!
This means that you don’t have to avoid raw food when feeding your pet! If this trend has you captivated, try something new! Raw chicken, turkey, beef, and even kangaroo can be a nice goodie for your pet, instead of their usual dry kibble. In fact a company known as Lyka promotes pets eating raw foods! Lyka’s dinners contain raw meats with a mix of veggies to make sure your pet is getting a wonderful amount of vitamins and minerals! This highlights how raw pet food can have a lot of benefits!
Overall owners should always be cautious when feeding their pets new diets, but, remember there are so many benefits to feeding them these nutrient full foods including having increased energy levels, better digestion, healthier joints, reduced allergies, and even helping to maintain a healthy weight!
Written by Madison Winfield
