Why are there so many sick and allergic dogs these days?

Why are there so many sick and allergic dogs these days?

Many people immediately respond: dogs have been overbred, which is why they are so sickly, so what do we expect?

Unfortunately—or fortunately—however, this would not justify the many digestive problems, pancreatic exhaustion, and numerous cancerous lesions, not to mention various allergies.
This is because dogs are descendants of wolves, and – although it may be hard to believe for many – dogs and wolves are genetically almost identical, with only a 0.3% difference in their genetic makeup. This is true for German shepherds, Hungarian vizslas, Italian greyhounds, and even Yorkies and Chihuahuas! We know it’s hard to imagine that a tiny 1 kg Chihuahua is actually a wolf, but genetically speaking, it is.
Of course, their external features have changed, but inside they are exactly the same.

In nature, a wolf will not suffer from digestive problems, its pancreas will not wear out, and of course cancer can occur, but a wolf will not run to a nearby CT or MRI scan to find out what killed it – but if we are to believe nature researchers, this is a very rare disease.

So what happens to dogs? The same thing that happens to humans – environmental factors and nutrition, processed foods put a strain on their bodies and immune systems, and from that point on, their bodies cannot function normally as they should.

In addition, many people think that dogs are already so domesticated, having lived alongside humans for thousands of years, that their digestive systems must have changed as well – so they can safely eat the same food as humans.

Unfortunately, this is the biggest misconception that many people have!

Dogs are still carnivorous animals. They have the teeth, saliva composition, stomach, and intestinal system to match.
The nutrients they need for a healthy life are protein (animal meat, fish, offal, guts, bones) and fat.

For dogs, carbohydrates (e.g., grains, pasta, legumes, rice, potatoes, sweet potatoes, trendy grains such as quinoa, bulgur, and the like) are simply unnecessary, a nutrient that mostly just burdens their bodies and that they cannot digest well.

Their saliva does not contain carbohydrate-digesting enzymes (humans, as omnivores, begin to break down carbohydrates while chewing), so only the pancreas will attempt to break down carbohydrates.
Their digestive tract is short and cannot properly digest carbohydrates, so they just rot, causing bloating, gas, and large amounts of smelly rotten waste.

If we constantly overload dogs’ bodies with such unnecessary carbohydrates, it is no wonder that diseases such as pancreatitis are becoming increasingly common among veterinarians.

Dogs are our four-legged companions and, in many cases, members of the family.

Responsible, conscious owners want to give these family members a healthy, long life, just as they do for themselves, their families, and their children.
In order to truly achieve this, we need to understand what dogs really need and make conscious decisions about their nutrition, not just our own.
When buying food, check the list of ingredients (unfortunately, most are full of carbohydrates), and when feeding at home, avoid carbohydrates (bread, pasta, potatoes, and rice in large quantities are not part of a dog’s diet).

It is no coincidence that raw feeding has become increasingly popular in the pet food market in recent years, as it is not a fad diet, a “fancy treat” (to quote the classic Moldován András from Among the Sharks), but a “back to basics” approach to feeding that gives dogs what their bodies are designed for.
A well-functioning, unburdened body can easily fight off diseases, is less susceptible to serious, even cancerous lesions, and is better able to tolerate unavoidable environmental influences (smog, dust, pollen, etc.).

At the same time, we know how much easier it is to take dry food out of the bag or give the dog some ready-made human food from home.
Fortunately, there are ready-made, frozen, complete raw foods available on the market that only need to be thawed and given to our four-legged friends.

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