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HEALTH

The Comparable Benefits of Feeding Raw
Dog Food:

Whole Prey vs. Balanced Raw vs.

Traditional Commercial Dry Kibble

Name: Dr. Tehra James, PharmD Website: www.pimmrookcorgis.com
Country: USA Email: pimmrookcorgis@gmail.com

Affix: Pimmrook Corgis

Text written by: Dr. Tehra James, PharmD, Photographs provided by: Dr. Tehra James, PharmD & Monika Merlin

Abstract: Introduction:

As pet owners become increasingly conscious The choice of a dog's diet plays a pivotal role in its
of their furry companions' health and well- overall health and longevity. In recent years, many
being, the debate over the ideal diet for dogs pet owners have shifted towards raw feeding,
has intensified. This article delves into the abandoning conventional commercial dry kibble in
comparative advantages of feeding raw dog favor of more natural and nutrient-dense options.
food, exploring two popular raw feeding Two prominent approaches to raw feeding, Whole
approaches – Whole Prey and Balanced Raw Prey and Balanced Raw, have gained popularity
– and contrasting them with the conventional for their perceived benefits. This article aims to
choice of commercial dry kibble. By examining explore and compare the advantages of these raw
nutritional content, digestive benefits, and feeding methods with the traditional commercial
potential health impacts, pet owners can make dry kibble, shedding light on the nutritional
informed decisions about the optimal diet for aspects, digestive benefits, and potential health
their canine companions. impacts associated with each.

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