What are Mitochondria? I’m very excited to really break down my fresh feeding model and explain why I feel like it’s the absolute best to optimize cellular function. But to understand why I created this model, let’s first learn about mitochondria! Mitochondria are present throughout the body; they’re particularly prevalent in the skeletal muscles, heart, […]
What is a model? By basic definition: a model is a representation, structure, or description that one follows or repeats. In terms of a raw feeding model, it’s a breakdown of ingredients meant to represent the ideal ratios for a fresh food diet. There are many ways to feed fresh food, and using these models
Organs are incredibly nutrient dense and are an integral part of a fresh food diet. Aside from some very specific exceptions, no fresh food diet for cats or dogs should be without organs. They provide a wide variety of vitamins and minerals in a very small package, which is great- you never want to have
Should you give your dog a bone? The short answer is yes, probably. The long answer is still yes, but with a bit more detail. Lets start with a short story. The photo above is my dog Copper, and as you can see, he has excellent teeth. They’re white! They’re straight! They’re healthy! My opinion
Struggling to figure out how much food to feed your dog can be stressful. There is a method to the madness, and this article will take you through each step to make it simple.
Water is the most important nutrient we can provide for our pets (and ourselves). No matter our species, our needs remain the same- no one can survive without water, and plenty of it! This can be expanded beyond just water to moisture in general. So that begs the question, why don’t we prioritize hydration for
