In a word, no.
Marro is Fresh, not raw, the human quality ingredients in Marro are gently steamed to kill off any nasties but retain all the nutritional value and goodness, there is more information on what makes Fresh so fresh here.
Raw cat food is exactly that; raw. There is no cooking involved and is usually made up of uncooked meats, offal and bones to form a diet similar to what a cat may eat in the wild when hunting and is associated with certain health benefits (just like Marro too). There are plenty of benefits to feeding raw, however there is evidence to suggest that raw diets could potentially lead to illness in cats and humans alike, and we'd prefer not to take that risk.
A 2011 study(1) found that many commercial raw cat foods contained bacteria, like Salmonella, E.Coli and Listeria (amongst others), that could be harmful to the cats eating the food as well as their humans handling/preparing it.
Marro meals are gently cooked at a low temperature. Cooking not only kills any pathogens, but can also help to increase digestibility making it easier for cats to absorb essential nutrients, which can be particularly beneficial for cats with sensitive stomachs or digestive issues, who may find it harder to process raw food.
We believe Fresh is the best of both worlds, it's the perfect combination of safety, digestibility, and convenience.
Ready to give Fresh a try? Build your trial box here.
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