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Dogs and cats deserve a wholesome raw meat diet

What Vegetables Should *Not* Be Fed To Dogs and Cats

Stay away from nightshade vegetables as some say they can cause skin problems and small sores in and around the mouth areaStay away from nightshade vegetables as some say they can cause skin problems and small sores in and around the mouth area.

Nightshade vegetables have been known to aggravate gastrointestinal problems, increase intestinal gas (like we need more of this), and cause indigestion.

Nightshade vegetables may also be a factor in arthritis, stiff legs and in calcium problems.

Vegetables our pets should avoid, including some of the members of the nightshade family, include:

  • beets
  • collard
  • eggplants
  • green peppers
  • parsley
  • potatoes
  • onions (toxic to dogs and cats)
  • chives (toxic to dogs and cats)
  • garlic (toxic to dogs and cats)
  • tomatoes
  • spinach
  • Swiss chard

Oxalic Acid:

  • Beets, collard, parsley, spinach and Swiss chard are high in oxalic acid. Oxalic acid can lead to kidney stones and a depletion of calcium in the body
    • Pets who suffer from or are at risk for kidney stones, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis and those whose stomach is easily irritated should definitely avoid foods high in oxalic acid.
    • Oxalic acid combines with calcium to create an indigestible compound and since we are adding a lot of calcium to the food we are feeding, we want to avoid foods that do contain oxalic acid.

Did You Learn Something New?

Did you learn something new? I am sure you might have learned something new on this page but sadly, I have to admit the next and last page of Part 2 really doesn't tell you anything that you probably don't already know. Nonetheless, I know that some people are often overwhelmed initially when they are introduced to a wholesome homemade diet. So the next page is to help ensure you don't overlook the obvious!

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Soft Fur, Shiny Fur, Bright Teeth

2006-02-20

Our dogs fur is very soft and shiny, their teeth are getting whiter, and they are so much more relaxed. Seeing them play again with each other like puppies is the most wonderful endorsement.

– Ms. Weber

One Word — Fantastic

2005-08-15

We thought we would write to let you know how our cats are doing on the fresh food diet. In a word — fantastic! We have four feline companions in total, ranging in ages from 5 months to 9 years. All are healthy & full of vigour now. When they were eating canned and dry food they often had diarrhea (we fed vet recommended food), would throw up regularly after meals and had constant problems with hairballs (we brushed them a lot). All that is stopped now. One of our males, part Russian Blue, had recurring FUS (feline urological syndrome). With this natural way of feeding it has completely cleared up. Another remarkable thing is they almost never drink water now (we always leave fresh water out), all they need is provided in their food. We feel a lot better about feeding fresh meat and such rather than man made food with preservatives and chemical additives, etc. We want our cats with us for a long time and feel with this diet they will enjoy lengthy and healthy lives.

Thank you for introducing us to the feeding of fresh wholesome food the way Mother Nature intended. It did take a little while for them (and us) to get used to it, like asking kids not to eat junk food, but now they attack their meals with gusto! Thanks again.

— Lori and Russ

The Results Have Been Amazing

2011-02-22

Thank you for this!!

I am a dog trainer and work for a dog grooming business. I have always known that a raw food diet is just plain common sense. I have convinced many pet owners to come over to the other side so to speak, and put their animal on a raw diet. The results have been amazing!!! Of course it has!

I went online to find a way to make your own raw pet food, and I was blessed to find your site. Many pet owners I deal with say they cannot afford the raw food offered on the market. You have put into print what I have been thinking and telling folks. But you have gone all the extra miles!!! Your book is extraordinary and genius!!! Believe me... common sense is genius when it come to understanding animals, their behavior, and their eating requirements. Common sense is rarely used these days in our society. Thank you for all your hard work. Your hard work just made my life and the lives of many pets easier. :) (grinning ear to ear and if I had a tail, it would be wagging viciously)

– Donna