Premade raw

[I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO]

I found Blue Ridge Beef products for $2/lb and was thinking about changing from a kibble/premade/raw/homemade food mix and match to premade raw (the chicken, turkey, beef, natural mix, and tripe formulas) with some raw chicken necks/backs and raw rabbit cuts thrown in for chewing benefits.

Is premade just as good as raw? Do you need to add any supplements? He's already on ester-c, gluc/chon, and fish oil. Are these products a complete diet? Anything else I should know?

Blue Ridge Beef: Raw Meat for Dogs - Cats

Thanks!

[Marnie]

You might consider both. I'm feeding raw whole meat with bones for the protein and for the teeth. I also feed kibble because it is balanced, or more balanced anyway. You could feed meat/bones two or three times a week and kibble the rest of the week, or any combination.

[I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO]

Originally Posted by Marnie

You might consider both. I'm feeding raw whole meat with bones for the protein and for the teeth. I also feed kibble because it is balanced, or more balanced anyway. You could feed meat/bones two or three times a week and kibble the rest of the week, or any combination.

Thanks, but I do a mix of kibble and raw now and I am interested in switching to just premade raw with some regular raw here and there.

[ChancetheGSD]

I love Blue Ridge Beef! I feed a lot of their products already but plan on going full raw with their food once this kibble is gone. I worked for two Poodle handler/groomer/breeders who also used Blue Ridge Beef products on their dogs.

I'd personally still supplement ester-c, fish oil and vitamin e at least and gluc/chon if you've got a dog who needs them. This is what I'd do regardless of what I feed though, be it raw (premade or mix and matching my own), homemade cooked foods, canned foods, kibble, whatever. I still supplement them.

[I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO]

Originally Posted by ChancetheGSD

I love Blue Ridge Beef! I feed a lot of their products already but plan on going full raw with their food once this kibble is gone. I worked for two Poodle handler/groomer/breeders who also used Blue Ridge Beef products on their dogs.

I'd personally still supplement ester-c, fish oil and vitamin e at least and gluc/chon if you've got a dog who needs them. This is what I'd do regardless of what I feed though, be it raw (premade or mix and matching my own), homemade cooked foods, canned foods, kibble, whatever. I still supplement them.

Thanks! I'm going to have to wait until I buy a freezer to feed 100% raw, so I'll be mixing Blue Ridge and kibble for a bit. Yes, I still plan on continuing the supplements he's on. I wasn't sure if I'd need to add anything else.

[Lauri & The Gang]

The only downsides of premades are their prices. You probably could feed DIY raw for cheaper.

The only thing I would question about the product you mentioned is that I cannot find where it states that it uses human quality ingredients.

It says they get stuff from USDA approved facilities but that doesn't mean it's USDA grade meat. It could be the stuff that that facility COULDN'T use - like diseased chickens and such.

Now I'm not saying I wouldn't feed it - I'm just saying I would prefer to know what TYPE of ingredients they are using.

Bravo states it very clear on their website:

Bravo! is made with the same high quality, USDA inspected and approved HUMAN GRADE meats, in our USDA Certified facility, under the same processing regulations, that apply to human food products.

[I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO]

Thanks for pointing that out Lauri! I'll make sure to ask them before I purchase any.

[robinhuerta]

Try looking into K9Kravings......they make pre-made raw food.
I use it when weaning puppies and whelping females, and a friend feeds it exclusively. It's a really good food, and they have several protein sources to choose from.

[I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO]

Thanks for the recommendation. According to their website, I don't have a supplier near me. It's also pushing my budget. I was going to go with Blue Ridge because it's only $2/lb- but that's pretty much my max.

[AAndrews19]

When feeding premade - should we still focus on 3-5 protein sources/ week?

For example: If I choose to go with Chicken and Veg patties, should I also give the Beef mix as well as the Turkey?