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Francis M. Pottenger, Jr., MD was dedicated to the prevention of chronic illness. In his classic feeding experiments, more than 900 cats were studied over ten years. Dr. Pottenger found that only diets containing 100% raw milk and raw meat produced optimal health. This was reflected in good bone structure, wide palates with plenty of space for teeth, shiny fur, reproductive ease, gentle disposition, and the absence of parasites or disease.

The consumption of cooked meat or heat-processed milk resulted in physical deterioration, which increased with each generation of cats. The animals became infested with vermin and parasites. Skin diseases and allergies increased in some cases by over 90%. Bones became soft and pliable. The cats experienced adverse personality changes as well as hypothyroidism, and came to suffer from most of the degenerative diseases seen in humans. Dr. Pottenger’s work offers us a valuable insight into the root cause of preventable illness so widespread in our society today.