Biologically Appropriate Nutrition for Dogs & Cats - Explained Simply

Evidence-based, species-appropriate feeding. No hype. No marketing fluff. Just biology.

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EDUCATION BEFORE PRODUCTS. BIOLOGY BEFORE MARKETING.

BiologicallyAppropriate.com exists to explain how dogs and cats are designed to eat — based on anatomy, evolution, and nutritional science — not trends, claims, or advertising language.

This is an educational platform created for pet parents who want clarity, not confusion; understanding, not slogans; and long-term health, not short-term fixes.


WHAT DOES BIOLOGICALLY APPROPRIATE MEAN?

Feeding in alignment with biology — not convenience.

A biologically appropriate diet reflects what an animal’s body has evolved to digest, absorb, and thrive on over thousands of years.

It prioritises:

  • Species-appropriate macronutrients
  • High-quality animal-based proteins and fats
  • Minimal reliance on unnecessary fillers and starches
  • Formulation driven by physiology, not price points

It is not defined by:

  • Marketing buzzwords
  • Fashionable trends
  • Ingredient lists designed for label appeal
  • Processing methods chosen for speed or cost

This site exists to explain the difference — clearly, calmly, and without agenda.

DOGS ≠ CATS (SPECIES FIRST)

One home. Two species. Very different biology.

Dogs are adaptive carnivores

They can tolerate a wider range of foods, but still thrive best on diets centred around animal protein and fat.

Cats are obligate carnivores.

Their biology requires nutrients found naturally in animal tissue — not as optional extras, but as necessities for survival.

THE PROBLEM WITH MODERN PET FOOD

“Complete & Balanced” does not mean optimal.

Most modern pet food is designed to be:

  • Shelf-stable
  • Cost-efficient
  • Easy to manufacture at scale

Those priorities often come before biological alignment.

Legal adequacy, short-term feeding trials, and marketing claims do not always reflect long-term health outcomes, digestive resilience, or inflammatory load.

This does not mean all commercial pet food is “bad”.

It means pet parents deserve to understand how food is made, why ingredients are chosen, and what those choices mean biologically.

HOW THIS SITE HELPS YOU
Clear education. Practical understanding. Better decisions.

BiologicallyAppropriate.com is structured to help you:

Understand the science

Digestive anatomy, evolution, macronutrients, and bioavailability, explained without jargon.

Decode ingredients and labels

What matters. What doesn’t. What exists for nutrition versus marketing.

Make confident feeding decisions

Not by telling you what to buy, but by teaching you how to think.

FEATURED EDUCATION

Start with the fundamentals. Explore at your own pace.

Our educational content is organised into clear pathways:

  • The science of species-appropriate nutrition
  • Ingredient truth and formulation transparency
  • Practical feeding guidance for every life stage
  • Myth-busting articles that challenge common assumptions

Each piece is written to stand on its own and to connect logically with the next.

EDITORIAL STANDARDS & INDEPENDENCE

All content on this site is guided by three principles:

  1. Biological relevance
  2. Scientific evidence
  3. Species-appropriate thinking

There are no sponsored articles, paid placements, or marketing agendas shaping what is published here.

Our educational standards align with the principles of the Biologically Appropriate Pet Food Association, established to promote transparency, integrity, and biological alignment in companion animal nutrition.

BETTER FEEDING STARTS WITH EDUCATION.

You don’t need more opinions.

You need better information.

This site exists to give you that — so you can feed your dog or cat with clarity, confidence, and respect for the biology that shapes their health.