Raw food for pets? / Despite warnings by veterinarians, growing numbers of dog and cat owners are serving uncooked, homemade fare.

While there are real warnings to be heeded when feeding your pets a raw diet, including making sure that you follow appropriate protocols for food safety and avoiding poisonous foods, for the most part, feeding your pets a raw diet of biologically appropriate food can do wonders for their health. For some good information on raw feeding, visit:

http://dogaware.com/

An alternative to raw food are grain-free commercial diets that are made with whole foods, local meats, and good food safety. I feed my cat:

http://www.orijen.ca/orijen/about/

I have seen a significant reduction in her vomiting and improvement in her coat, skin, body weight, and muscle tone.