#016 - The Many Benefits of Feeding a Raw Diet to Your DogWhen I opened my first Tail Blazers - Health Food Store for Pets in 2006, raw food diets for dogs and cats were somewhat controversial. In fact, I remember people peeking their heads into our store, seeing our giant walk in freezers, and being really, truly confused. “Is this a store for pets, or people”, they’d ask. Despite the fact that raw diets have been, and continue to be, vilified, and many have attempted to scare pup parents into avoiding the diet, the popularity in raw food has soared in recent years. So much so in fact, that you’d be hard pressed to find a pet food store without at least a few options. So, why is it that dog owners everywhere are switching to raw diets, despite the fact that most veterinarians are still opposed to the diet? I believe that it’s the fast, and undeniable benefits that pet parents are experiencing for themselves. And, I’m no exception. At one point the fear tactics worked on me, but now that I’ve been feeding my dogs raw food for around 20 years and seen the advantages for myself, there’s no going back for me! In this episode I’m going to share the story of my very first dog, Brindel, and how she led my husband Ron and I down the path of ditching our careers in favour of helping dogs around the world get healthier through species-appropriate diets! In This Episode You'll Learn:What led my husband Ron and I to starting a raw food diet for our first dogHow the cost of kibble compares to the cost of commercial raw dietsWhether or not you should worry about bacteria in raw dietsThe many benefits of a raw diet for your dogWhy excessive carbs found in kibble are so detrimental to your dog’s healthWhat the heck a “hassle factor” is and how it will improve your dog’s dental health.Resources from this episode:Episode 016: ResourcesEverything Pup Podcast Community on FacebookFind Holly on Social Media:FacebookInstagram Support the show