It was further discovered that after three generations the immune system of the animal s offspring was virtually non-existent. The studies also showed that if these animals were given a raw food diet, their immune system would improve and after three generations of raw foods returned to normal. The idea of our pets consuming raw fruits and vegetables isn t hard to imagine but if we think of meats, fish and poultry it would appear that there might be some risk of bacteria or parasites. A healthy dog or cat should have enough acid in the stomach to safely kill pathogenic bacteria. Raw pork is not recommended because of parasites.
Most animals prefer beef, chicken, turkey or rabbit as a protein source.
Dogs and cats were once feral animals. They hunted and ate their prey without the benefits of cooking. Of course over the centuries with the domestication of these animals their digestive systems have adapted to their more controlled environment, but the fact remains they are still carnivores. Still, the evidence suggests that a raw food diet would be the healthiest way to care for your pets. Many holistic veterinarians recommend both raw meat and fish to serve as a preventive measure against degenerative diseases like cancer.