Natural Foods Pet Diet

Dr. Yasson recommends a diet rich in raw, natural foods for dogs and cats; it should approximate what they would eat in the wild.

Feed your pets well and they will be healthier and happier.

This table lays out what should, and should not, be included if you're preparing meals for your dog or cat at home:


Ingredient	Amount of diet by visual appearance	Example Meal #1	Example Meal #2	Example Meal #3
Meat	50%	1 lb raw ground chicken (looks like approx 2 cups in volume)	2 lbs cooked salmon (looks like approx 4 cups in volume)	2 lbs raw ground beef (looks like approx 4 cups in volume)
Veggies	50%	1 cup broccoli 1 cup carrots Both pureed, raw	½ lb green beans ½ lb lettuce 1 lb pumpkin All pureed, raw	3 cups sweet potatoes Cooked and well mashed
Grain No grain is best for best nutrition	0-50% of the veggies portion (or 0-25% of entire meal)	None	None	1 cup mushy (overcooked) brown rice
Calcium	Approx 1000mg (1gram) per pound of boneless meat	½ tsp bone meal	1 tsp bone meal	1 tsp bone meal
Multivitamin	As recommended on label for the size of the pet	HolVet’s FirstScript™ Multivitamin Amount as on label	HolVet’s FirstScript™ Multivitamin Amount as on label	HolVet’s FirstScript™ Multivitamin Amount as on label
Notes Image credit: Lorie Hunter	To Start – Mix 10% meat or meat/veg mix with 90% current diet. Increase to 25/75 when ready, then 50/50, then 100% new diet. This could take 2 days in each phase, or two weeks. Let acceptance and digestion set the pace.
	Preparation Tip - Mix meat, veg, and bone meal and put in 1-4 containers for fridge or freezer. Add vitamin just before feeding.
	Variety Counts. You can combine any meat with any veggie. The above mixes are just suggestions. Always change the type of meat and the types of veggies at least once a week for good variety. Don’t be afraid to experiment. Be adventurous.