Can problems arise from feeding raw food?
Some dogs and cats, especially ones who are middle aged, inactive, overweight or have been fed a dry grain-based food for several years, will need time to adjust to the Chicken, Turkey and Duck varieties which contain ground raw bones. Though rare, in some animals feeding only the poultry varieties several days in a row results in a bout of constipation. It is important that you watch your pet’s stools every day, as it is always a good indicator of health in any animal. Feed our Beef Variety on a rotation, along with the poultry varieties, in order to keep the stools from becoming too dry. If you see your animal struggling to pass a stool after a couple meals of the poultry, feed only the beef variety until the stools pass easily, then gradually reintroduce the poultry. It is also very helpful and important to give a digestive enzyme to your pet before feeding raw food, and for the duration of the pet’s life, to aid in digestion and absorption of vitamins and minerals from the ingredie