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Kidney & Bladder Health
One of the most important factors in supporting your pet’s well-being is their diet, especially when it comes to kidney and urinary health. A raw food diet, rich in moisture and bioavailable nutrients, is a natural way to help maintain appropriate hydration and support kidney and urinary tract function in your cat or dog, keeping them feeling their best.
Why is Hydration Important?
The kidneys are essentially your pet’s filtration system, working around the clock to remove waste from the blood. If your pet isn’t properly hydrated, their kidneys are put under additional strain, making it harder for them to filter waste and regulate bodily functions. Dehydration can also lead to more concentrated urine, which can increase the risk of urinary issues like infections and even bladder stones.
Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration
- Loss of skin elasticity (if you gently pinch your pet’s skin and it doesn’t snap back quickly)
- Dry nose and pale gums
- Sunken eyes
- Reduced urine output
- Lethargy
- Appetite loss
How to Hydrate a Dog or Cat
When thinking about hydration, your mind probably immediately goes to your pet drinking water. But the type of food your pet eats plays a much larger role in hydration than you may think.
In the wild, the prey that made up your pet’s diet contained around 70-80% moisture. Most dry pet foods today, like kibble, only contain around 10% moisture.
Even if your pet drinks water, a lack of moisture in your pet’s diet can contribute to dehydration. That’s where raw food comes in. Raw pet food contains high moisture content similar to your pet’s natural prey diet – around 70%. This helps keep your pet hydrated from the inside out, reducing the strain on their kidneys and supporting a healthy urinary system.
At the end of the day, your pet’s kidney and urinary health is directly linked to the food they eat. By feeding your pet a moisture-rich, bioavailable raw diet like Steve’s Real Food, you’re giving them the nutrition and encouraging the hydration they need to thrive.
