Veterinary Testimonials: "Why I Recommend Primal" By Dr. Deanna Clark

As a veterinarian with a strong nutritional background including a recent 100-hour advanced study certificate in small animal nutrition; I am proud to say that Primal is my pick.

I am confident that Primal Pet Foods is a safe and balanced raw option to feed the companion animals I treat, and the ones in my own home. I’ve been asked why I believe so strongly in the power of fresh food… transparently, at first, I didn’t! Now, I’ve seen transformations of immense magnitude in a variety of beloved pets – despite trying many traditional treatment routes and medications. The very first thing that intrigued me to try raw feeding is like what many of my clients had reported: the raw diet worked when nothing else did.

After trying many commercially available raw food brands and trying my hand at home-prepping for my dogs, I found Primal. The first thing that intrigued me was our shared commitment to food safety, nutritional completeness, and variety!

With my pet's safety at the forefront, I was intrigued by Primal’s commitment to food safety. Primal uses a comprehensive set of pathogen mitigation steps and a third-party verification to ensure the absence of Salmonella, E. Coli O157:H7, and Listeria monocytogenes. It is so comforting to know that Primal mitigates risk in effective steps.

In line with their commitment to pathogenic food safety, Primal’s dedication to nutritional completeness and balance is top tier. While many believe that AAFCO certifies or approves a pet food or company, they don’t! Among other things, AAFCO works to establish ingredient definitions and minimum/maximum nutrient requirements for pet foods. That said, it’s important to understand that adhering to minimum and maximum nutrient requirements should be the baseline. I love the fact that Primal has an on-staff Ph.D. Companion Animal Nutritionist who formulates the recipes using real, whole food ingredients. These individual ingredients are rigorously sourced and routinely tested alongside routine nutritional analysis of the complete recipe… surprisingly, these things are not required in the industry!

Alongside a strong commitment to food safety and nutritional completeness is finding a food that my pets love to eat. I was thrilled with the variety of proteins and formats that Primal offers. There is truly something for every budget, lifestyle, and preference.

My pack’s top pick has been Kibble in the Raw – the convenience, palatability, and digestibility have been a winner in our house and on the road! While there are not many things we can control in our pet companion’s lives, we can control the food we serve them. I’m confident that Primal is just as dedicated to giving my pets more time in their prime as I am.