Research Shows A Raw Diet Can Help Dogs With Digestive Issues. Here’s How

Pet parents tend to think that a raw diet looks like going Michelin on their pet’s evening meal. But Instinct Raw makes a raw diet easy and safe for you and more enjoyable for your tail-wagging pal. In addition to being made of responsibly sourced meat and non-GMO ingredients, their recipes are treated by high-pressure processing, a 100% natural and USDA-recognized process that eliminates harmful bacteria. Because the ingredients are never cooked, these formulas stay nutrient-dense and full of antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. Just one scoop from the freezer, and your pup is instantly happier at mealtime.

But more importantly, their bellies are happier on a raw diet. And that’s because of a theory researchers call the “Old Friends” hypothesis, which suggests that our pups’ immune system benefits from early-life exposure to environmental elements like microbes, pollens, and molds (which raw food helps to do). A raw diet helps “educate” our dogs’ immune systems to help foster a healthier microbiome for years to come. Just like our own gut microbiome plays a vital role in overall health—the canine microbiome similarly protects against pathogens and supports immunity.