A carnivore is a species designed to thrive on animal tissue. This design is visible in teeth shape, jaw motion, stomach acidity, and digestive tract length just to name a few.
Carnivores do not grind food. Their jaws ONLY move up and down. Food is swallowed and digestion begins in the stomach, not the mouth. Because of this, carnivores are built to eat efficiently rather than slowly. Gulping is normal behavior, not a flaw.
See the Alpha and Omega PAWdcast on "Understanding Carnivores"
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Questions and Answers
Omega asks Alpha ...
Omega:
What does it actually mean when you say dogs and cats are carnivores?
Alpha:
A carnivore is a species designed to thrive on raw animal protein. This design is visible in teeth shape, jaw motion, stomach acidity, and digestive tract length just to name a few. Carnivores do not grind food. Their jaws only move up and down, food is swallowed whole, and digestion begins in the stomach. Gulping and eating efficiently is normal behavior, not a flaw.
