Benefits of Raw Feeding

Real food equals, happy, healthy pets.

Naturally, our dogs were never meant to eat processed or cooked foods however, most pet food today is offered in a dry kibble form that is made this way. Clever marketing has convinced many consumers that the best way to feed their dogs is with dry kibble and processed food.. But here at Canine Country, we believe that this is doing more harm than good for your pet.

Here is why we believe our BARF recipes are the best option for the long-term health of your dog.

Retains beneficial enzymes

Similar to some human foods, the more you cook something, the more it removes most natural, beneficial nutrients and enzymes that add to your pet’s overall health. However, unlike us, pets cannot create their own good gut enzymes, so they need to rely on us to provide them with them.

When food (like kibble or cooked meats) is brought to a specific temperature, these beneficial enzymes and nutrients are destroyed, meaning your pet loses all the benefits they need for a healthy digestive tract. Without these enzymes, your pet’s organs need to work twice as hard to break down the nutrients in the food they eat.

Most dry kibble brands go through extensive baking and drying processes, so when you are feeding your pet kibble, you’re really just feeding them food that will fill them but not provide the optimal nutrients to help support healthy organ function.

Composite White BARF by Canine Country Australia

No harmful preservatives

Our dogs love us unconditionally and trust us with whatever food we put in front of them. Even kibble smells good to our pets, so they happily eat it. While some dry kibble brands use natural preservatives made from Vitamin C or E, some may use synthetic products, which can spell bad news long term for your pet and may factor into certain skin irritations or allergies. Some toxic preservatives have even been known to cause problems in the liver, blood and have certain cancer-causing compounds.

Not all products are created equal. Choosing to feed your loved one healthy, whole foods as nature intended provides your dog with the best diet and the best chance of living a long, healthy life. Choose Canine Country and see the difference for yourself.

Better overall health

Many customers of Canine Country have reported numerous health benefits from both starting or switching to a raw diet. Dogs with little energy or old arthritic dogs have been reported to have a new lease on life with remarkable improvements in mobility and activity levels. Dogs suffering from skin allergies or irritations from biting & scratching have been known to have their symptoms disappear.

These are just some of the overall benefits you can gain from switching to a raw diet.

  • Cheaper vet bills long term, including less overhead costs on cortisone or medicated washes for dogs with allergies
  • Your pet will benefit from a leaner body mass, increased lean muscle mass, increasing the animal’s metabolic rate and energy levels
  • Shinier, softer & healthier looking coat
  • Naturally, beautiful clean white teeth, less chances of gum disease and noticeable better breath.
  • No more doggy odour and reduced stool volume because your pets digestive system is processing all those good nutrients and enzymes as it should
  • Kittens and puppies fed raw food from the very beginning almost never show problems of obesity.
  • Longer life expectancy and a happy, healthy pet for life.