IMPROVED DIGESTION

The digestive system ensures that the nutrients necessary for organs, systems, and functions to operate effectively are absorbed. It’s imperative that this system is supported and nourished.

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Relief From Food Sensitivities And Allergies

In addition to helping dogs’ digestive systems function more smoothly, raw diets help to alleviate food sensitivity and allergy symptoms. As mentioned, West Highland White Terriers often have intolerances to wheat and grains and raw food diets are, by nature, grain-free and gluten-free. As such, this diet helps to maintain a healthy gut environment and effective immune responses. As any imbalances in the gut can cause many unwanted symptoms, this can clear up quickly with a raw food diet, which relieves any irritation.

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Boosts Immune System

Around 70% of the immune system is located in the gut; as a raw dog food diet is so good for gut health, it naturally boosts dogs’ immune function. When combined with the many vitamins and minerals found in raw food, these dishes become ideal options for man’s best friend.

Weight Management

Processed dog foods are almost always packed with calorie-loaded carbohydrate fillers, enhanced with additives to make dogs crave more with little real nutritional value. These carbohydrates also trigger insulin release in the body, which results in fat storage; essentially, dogs gain weight!

Thankfully, meat is the lowest GL (glycaemic load) food that’s available for dogs. Raw meat won’t spike their sugar levels and is an effective way of managing dogs’ weight. Overweight dogs struggle with activity and this also puts them at risk of other illnesses; maintaining a healthy weight with a raw food diet will undoubtedly enhance your dog’s quality of life.

If you’re new to the world of raw feeding, this might feel somewhat daunting. To simplify the process and help get you started, we’ve created a calculator to show exactly how much raw food your dog needs. As a rough rule of thumb, you should be feeding your adult dog between 2-3% of its ideal body weight per day. Although, every dog’s metabolism and individual needs will be unique.

Overall, raw feeding is a fantastic diet for West Highland White Terriers, enriching their health from tail to toe. Furthermore, it needn’t be complicated; at ProDog Raw, we’ve formulated pre-prepared meals that contain everything your dog needs. If you’re looking to create a rounded meal plan, turn to the experts, look to the research, and speak to our advisors. Raw is natural, and natural is almost always the answer for your Westie to thrive.