You have probably heard the phrase (and know it to be true) that “you are what you eat.” The same goes for our dogs. Think of your shopping list. How many items on that list are whole, fresh foods full of essential vitamins and nutrients, complete nutrition as nature intended? And how many items are pre-cooked and processed, full of carbohydrates, sugar, dyes, and other preservatives to extend a long shelf life for convenience and prevent spoiling? Which foods on your list are essential for a long and healthy life? And which foods are luxury items that bring your joy and comfort but very little nutritional benefit?
Now think of your dog’s food. It probably comes in a large paper or plastic bag and looks like cardboard and tastes like it too. Just like your grocery items that are highly processed, full of preservatives, and have a shelf life of 1-5 years, every commercial dog food (especially kibble and canned foods) fall under the same nutritionally deficient/luxury item.
If you ate what your dog eats on a daily, weekly, yearly, decade-long basis, how healthy would you be, and how long would you live? Canine cancer is on the rise. It is now projected that one in every two dogs will contract and possibly die from cancer. One of the highest contributors to cancer is nutrition or lack thereof. For optimal health and longevity, we highly recommend feeding a balanced, raw diet of fresh meat, fat, fruits, and vegetables. The best place to start is with Volhard Dog Nutrition.
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