How can a raw diet reduce the chances of Bloat and Torsion?
The chances of Bloat and Torsion are much less than on kibble. It is quite rare for a dog to Bloat when they are eating a raw diet, for a couple of reasons. The first is that raw food doesn’t swell like kibble, which can sometimes cause problems. The second thing is that most dogs eat more slowly when they are eating raw food compared to the familiar “inhale” style eating that dogs use when they are eating kibble. Because they aren’t inhaling their food, less air is sucked into the stomach. Another reason is that chewing allows the dog’s body to prepare for digestion. The necessary juices and acids are released slightly prior to the “deposit” of food into the stomach. Bloat and torsion are extremely rare in dogs that consume a high protein, raw meat based diet, containing less than 25% carbohydrate.
