In this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast, Dr Carra is thrilled to be joined again by her friend, Dr Nic Stirk from (Watercrest Vets), as they explore the many facts of pet raw food diets.
A common question for pet owners is if raw food diets are truly beneficial for your pets? Or maybe you are concerned about issues like nutritional balance, pathogen risks, and those alarming stories about bacteria contamination? Dr Carra and Dr Nic give you expert insights and real science to help you make informed decisions for your pets.
What you’ll Discover:
- Safety Protocols: Learn how reputable pet food companies ensure the safety and quality of their products through stringent controls and protocols.
- Nutritional Balance: Understand the importance of vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients in a well-rounded pet diet, especially for those with specific health needs.
- Raw Food Risks: The potential dangers of raw food diets, from bacteria to the lack of regulatory oversight in homemade diets.
- Cost Concerns: The significant cost differences between raw food and commercial kibble diets.
- Protein Digestibility: Cooking can increase protein digestibility and absorption, contrary to the raw food trend.
- Environmental Contamination: Learn about the risks of bacteria shedding and environmental contamination associated with handling raw pet food.
- Antibiotic Resistance: There is growing concern over antibiotic resistance and how it impacts both pet and human health.
- Healthy Alternatives: Tips for cooking fresh food safely at home and consulting with animal nutritionists to create balanced, tailored diets for your pets.
Find Dr Nic Stirk here:
Facebook: watercrestvet
Instagram: @WatercrestVet
Website: www.watercrestvet.co.za
Connect with Dr Carra:
Website: drcarra.com
Instagram: @UltraPetVet
LinkedIn: /drcarra
Hillcrest Veterinary Hospital: www.hillcrestvets.co.za
THIS EPISODES SPONSORS:
Ultra Pet: This episode is sponsored by Ultra Pet premium pet food, who has been scientifically formulating premium pet food for over 25 years. If you want to take the guesswork out of feeding your furry friends, give Ultra Pet premium pet food a try.
Just for Pets is proud to sponsor this episode of the Paws and Effect podcast. Visit their website for all your pet needs and find everything from toys to food and much more. The team over at Just For Pets believe that every pet deserves the best care possible, and that’s why we offer a wide ran.
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