Holly, you have to keep in mind that the vast majority of my vet's clients are non-paleo people who may not be able to handle (psychologically) feeding raw food to their animals. There is also the concern of quality control of the meats available in the local supermarkets. I don't always have access to the top quality "additive free" meats. This WOE is a compromise between the SAD for pets and a truly natural diet. My cats do occasionally get a snack of raw meat when I'm preparing jerky. I'm willing to try it my vet's way for now and see how things go. I've had cats in the past with excellent longevity. -- Betty Ann mailto:[log in to unmask] "In a cat's eyes, all things belong to cats." English Proverb