While it's likely that the vast majority of dog owners don't have any issues with their dog's lack of energy and zest for life, many owners of dogs fed raw report that their pets have seen a significant improvement in energy and vitality after making the switch. They've observed that their dogs have more energy and even older dogs seem to act like puppies again.

Eating raw provides your dog with a substantial amount of mental stimulation and physical activity. The act of ripping, shredding, and tearing muscle meat, as well as crushing bones, exercises the jaw and neck muscles. Although they gain more energy overall, one of the best aspects of raw feeding is how dogs tend to tire easily after eating and seem content and ready to relax for a bit. This is due to the energy they expend while ripping, tearing, and crunching up complex pieces of meat.

In addition, you'll notice that your dog becomes more excited about meal times and enjoys their new diet more. This is because they're engaging in a very primal and instinctual activity. Chewing bones and tearing apart meat actually release endorphins in your pet. With the significant mental and physical exercise during meal times, dogs are more satisfied and less likely to engage in destructive behaviors.

Dogs that eat commercial pet food often suffer from poor dental health. The starchy ingredients lead to tartar buildup and eventually dental disease. Dental disease in dogs is a serious issue that can result in abscessed roots and teeth needing extraction. Mouth infections can also occur, leading to more severe infections throughout the body. Additionally, any dental issues, from a simple tooth cleaning to a more complex dental procedure, are expensive and can be a financial strain for pet owners.

To prevent dental problems in dogs on traditional pet food, it's important to provide proper dental care, including brushing their teeth, offering dental chews, and giving them recreational bones. To illustrate the negative impact of commercial diets on dental health, compare the dental condition of wild wolves and dogs. They don't need to brush their teeth to avoid tartar buildup, nor do they suffer from infections or other dental issues that require immediate attention. This is because they follow their natural diet. Your dog will have clean, white teeth when fed a raw diet. This maintenance is effortless for you.

You won't have to spend money on fancy dental chews or brush your dog's teeth. You won't need to take them to the vet for costly dental treatments. How is this possible? Every time your dog chews, shreds, tears, and crunches on bones, they're getting a deep cleaning for their teeth. The act of chewing and grinding bones naturally removes plaque and tartar from the teeth.