Thinking about starting your dog on the PMR diet (Prey Model Raw)? It’s natural to want the best for your beloved pooch, and that includes knowing whether this diet is a healthy choice.
We take a look at the value of the PMR diet and why your dog could benefit from following it.
What is the PMR diet?
The PMR diet is really simple: it consists of feeding your doggo only whole, raw prey and eliminating processed dog food. Strictly speaking, this means offering only raw meat and bones.
This means that you feed your furry friend the equivalent of a whole animal, in these proportions:
- 80% muscle
- 10% bones
- 5% liver
- 5% other organs
It’s considered the most natural diet for your dog to follow since this is how dogs feed in the wild, and eliminates processed ingredients, found in traditional dog food.
But is this healthy?
Many folks who offer their dog purely a PMR diet say it’s the most natural way to feed them.
But be aware that it does not include some vitamins and minerals that you might find in plants or commercial dog food — for example, vitamins D3 and E and the minerals manganese and zinc.
That’s why some dog owners may only follow the PMR diet for a short time or supplement it with fresh, uncooked vegetables.
If you do this, be aware of which veggies you can and can’t feed your dog. Avoid the following, which can be harmful to doggos:
- Asparagus
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Potatoes
- Tomatoes
Read this guide by Dogs Australia to know more about which foods are toxic to dogs.
What are the benefits?
Onto the health benefits of the PMR diet, of which there are plenty!
- Shinier coat and healthier skin — When you feed your dog a natural, raw diet, you’ll see and feel an improvement in its coat. The right nutritional balance will leave your doggie’s skin and coat with just the right amount of oils so it’s shiny without being oily or smelly.
- Cleaner teeth and fresher breath — The raw bones in the PMR diet act as a toothbrush, leaving your dog’s teeth cleaner and their breath fresher.
- Increased energy levels — Many owners report increased energy levels in their dog once they start them on the PMR diet. This isn’t surprising since it’s what dogs would instinctively choose for themselves in the wild.
- Reduction of food sensitivities and allergies — When dogs suffer from food sensitivities and allergies, it’s often linked with the added ingredients and preservatives found in commercial dog food. Eliminate these and you’ll likely find any food tolerance issues improve.
- Healthier body shape and weight — This protein-rich diet is great for building muscle mass and helping your dog lose weight.
- Improved gut health — Raw meat is the natural choice for dogs because it’s compatible with their gut biome (the community of organisms that live in the gut, which, when in balance, keep it healthy). This means improved gut and digestive health and a happier pup!
How do I start?
To start your dog on the PMR diet, try introducing raw products over a period of three to four weeks.
For example, on the first day, offer one meal of its usual dog food and the second meal of the day consisting of raw food products.
As the days and weeks go on, you can gradually increase food to 100% raw meat (and veggies, if you’re including them), introducing one protein source at a time.
Note: monitor your dog when it’s eating bones as these can sometimes splinter or cause them to choke. Know that joint bones and ribs are less likely to splinter.
What else do I need to know?
If you’re starting out on the PMR diet for your dog, be sure to source quality ingredients.
Some unscrupulous companies sell raw meat and bones that would not be passed as fit for human consumption. This is a red flag — you should choose high-quality products like the Gully Road range, which is human-grade, grass-fed and 100% Australian beef.
In other words, it’s the gold standard for a dog’s healthiest diet!
The healthy and natural way for dogs
If you’ve done your research and decide to offer your dog the PMR diet, you’ve chosen a healthy and natural way.
Make it easy by opting for Gully Road raw dog food products. When you buy our high-quality raw food for dogs, you don’t have to worry about whether you’ve made the right choice.
Because we supply only high-grade, human-quality food, you know that you’re giving your four-legged friend only the very best — and your reward will be a happier, healthier dog with a lust for life!
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