Love is in the air, and what better way to show your pup just how much they mean to you than through a nourishing, species-appropriate raw diet?
Love isn’t just about sweet treats or cute gestures. This Valentine’s, give your fur-ever-love the ultimate gift—health, happiness, and longevity—through balanced raw nutrition that supports and loves their body the way nature intended.
When you feed your dog raw, you’re feeding with love and intention. You’re giving them everything they need for their minds and bodies to thrive, and offering delicious, fresh flavours to fuel those tail-wags, what’s not to love?
7 Health Benefits of Raw Feeding We Are Head-Over-Paws For
1. Supports Digestion
Dogs are natural carnivores, and their digestive enzymes are designed to break down raw meat. Research has shown that a raw meaty diet is not only easier for dogs to digest but also better absorbed, meaning your pup gets the maximum nutrients.
Not only does a raw diet support gut health, but it can also help toilet habits. Without the fillers and grains found in processed foods, your pup’s poop also becomes smaller, firmer, easier to pass (and less stinky, too!)
For more, check out: Get a Grip on Gut Health
2. Healthy Weight Management
Canine obesity is a serious issue that can affect a dog’s quality of life and even shorten their lifespan. A raw diet balances macronutrients—high protein, moderate fat, and low carbohydrates—to help maintain a healthy weight. Dogs feel fuller for longer, gain sustained energy for play and activity, and have the stamina to enjoy those beloved zoomies.
For more, check out: Shape Up: The Weighty Impact of Feeding Raw
3. Keeps Teeth and Gums Healthy
Raw feeding naturally protects your pup’s pearly whites because it's lower in carbohydrates and sugars than processed foods. Giving your dog an appropriately sized, raw meaty bone to gnaw on also helps massage the gums and remove plaque and tartar buildup for cleaner teeth, happier gums and fresher breath.
4. Happy Skin and Shiny Coat
Raw diets are packed with omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, as well as key amino acids, which support soft, shiny fur and reduce excessive shedding. The high moisture content keeps skin hydrated from the inside out, while nourishing natural vitamins such as Vitamin A, which help to promote skin cell regeneration.
5. Stronger Immunity
The immune system is the first line of defence against illnesses and diseases. Raw diets provide high-quality proteins and amino acids needed for antibodies, immune cells, and enzymes, while nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables supply vitamins and antioxidants. Feeding raw also supports gut health and a balanced gut microbiome, reduces dietary allergens that can trigger inflammation, and gives the immune system a helping hand (or should we say paw.)
6. More Energy and Vitality
Raw diets provide steady, sustained energy thanks to their high protein and fat content and minimal fillers, avoiding blood sugar spikes and crashes. Dogs fed raw often appear more active, playful, and full of life, thriving with vitality every day.
7. Promotes Cognitive Health and Emotional Well-Being
Raw feeding benefits the mind and the body. Nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and B vitamins support focus, mood, and cognitive function. Chewing on raw meaty bones offers mental stimulation, banishes boredom and can have a calming effect.
For more, check out: The Feel-Good Factor of Feeding Raw
Loving Nutrition, Lasting Impact
Your pet’s health and well-being are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we only use high-quality, USDA-approved, human-grade and ethically sourced meat. We are also committed to unbeatable wholesale prices, so your bank balances love us too.
Our meals are crafted with love because we know your pup deserves the best. Start your raw feeding journey today and show them just how much you care.
For more information or advice, get in touch at woof@topdogfoodandsupply.com / 203-345-0350.
