🐾 Pet Wellness
Commercial pet food—especially kibble—is actually a very recent invention, emerging during World War II when metal cans were redirected to the war effort and manufacturers needed a shelf-stable product that could be packaged cheaply and stored indefinitely.
While dogs and cats can survive on these ultra-processed diets, they are not biologically designed to thrive on them. Both species evolved to eat moisture-rich, animal-based foods, yet kibble is typically dehydrated, high in processed carbohydrates, and made with lower-quality ingredients that are heavily altered by extreme heat.
Over time, this disconnect between biology and diet can quietly impact digestion, metabolic health, immune function, skin, urinary health, and overall vitality—especially for cats, who are obligate carnivores and require a diet centered almost entirely on animal protein and fat.
A biologically appropriate raw or minimally processed diet better aligns with how dogs and cats are designed to eat, supporting hydration, nutrient absorption, and long-term health. For those able and willing, transitioning gradually toward raw—or simply incorporating higher-quality, moisture-rich foods alongside existing diets—can be a meaningful step toward improving a pet’s health without needing to be all-or-nothing.
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