[Kev]

When feeding raw, the bacteria would not affect the dog because raw passes the digestive system faster so all the dirty stuff cannot harbour and multiply

A dog going wild on raw is a myth. He probably saw a dog resource guarding his food

 

[MiaKodaMomma]

Okay so now I have taken complete time and read the rawdogranch information and now know that fish is not poison to dogs. I know how to prepare it and where to buy if I want to go that route, fortunately for us we have a butcher (because we like to help out the farmers) so I think the next step is to call and see if they provide a RAW package and if not just order what is needed. The only question left is, do I still continue to give the fish oil or glucosamine? If I'm correct the glucosamine is for calcium but if the RAW diet has bones isn't there enough calcium? I think this is all the questions for now thank you so much.

 

[Wolfgeist]

Ohh, I can share this here:

K9 Instinct - Dog training, dog obedience training, raw diet, raw feeding, minimal vaccines: Raw Feeding for Dogs: Frequently Asked Questions (Part 1)

 

[MiaKodaMomma]

Ohh, I can share this here:

K9 Instinct - Dog training, dog obedience training, raw diet, raw feeding, minimal vaccines: Raw Feeding for Dogs: Frequently Asked Questions (Part 1)

Thank You

 

[mynameisblc]

I agree and as stated I would never give cooked bones to an animal. Is there a book on RAW diets and such or did you learn here on how to feed? I have a ton of questions but don't want to repost questions others have already asked. I prefer my dog to have the RAW diet and not the store bought kibble diet.

Recently we had a scare and Koda somehow got a bacterial infection of the stomach and the vet isn't sure how, but the vet bill states it was serious. Koda is well now but I fear her getting ill again. I could barely control my emotions when she went without eating or drinking for a few hours, so I don't want her nor us to go through that again. Thanks for responding. A Vegan dog :laugh:

Welcome to the Raw Dog Ranch
Go to the Raw Feeding section on the left and that might answer most of the questions you have.

You feed 50% raw meaty bones(meat with bones in it), 45% muscle meat(meat without bones), and 5% organ meat(heart is a muscle meat, not an organ meat).

You feed 2-3% of body weight, which would be 2lbs for my dog.

An example of a meal would be:
50% Chicken Leg Quarters
45% Ground Beef
5% Liver and kidney
I'll add an egg once a week and supplement with Grizzly Salmon Oil
I don't supplement Glucosamine/Chondroitin. Turkey Necks are a good source of that.

Hope that website helps!

 

[mynameisblc]

Only supplements I use are the Grizzly Salmon Oil, daily

 

[I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO]

Question- when Mikko eats something like a drumstick he moves it back and forth through his mouth, chewing the bone inside very well, but once the bone is chewed, he gulps it whole. As long as the bone is crushed well, does this matter?

Thanks!

 

[Sunflowers]

Question- when Mikko eats something like a drumstick he moves it back and forth through his mouth, chewing the bone inside very well, but once the bone is chewed, he gulps it whole. As long as the bone is crushed well, does this matter?

Thanks!

That is how he is supposed to eat.

 

[jprice103]

That is how he is supposed to eat.

It is still scary to watch! I'm still new to feeding raw, and Panzer just swallows things whole, so I've been cutting them up a little more. He is teething and missing quite a few teeth...and I am SO petrified that he'll choke!! Very much looking forward to the big boy teeth so I don't have to cut through bones anymore!!

 

[I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO]

That is how he is supposed to eat.

Well, don't I feel silly :blush:

He's always eaten this way, but for some reason I got it stuck in my head recently that they should tear the meat from the bones.

Thanks!

 

[Bear GSD]

I really admire the time and decication that everyone has devoted to feeding their dogs a raw diet. I am currently feeding my pup Orijen that I switched over from Natural Balance LID and he is still loose in the poop department I am now considering switching him to a raw diet.
First, should I switch cold turkey or gradual? Also I don't have the freezer capacity to go bulk or the time to devote to preparation so I was wondering if premade raw was just as good an option?
I went onto Lauri's web site and she listed a few premade company's.
The one in particular I was interested in was Bravo.
Does anyone have any experiences with this company?
Thanks for all of these informative posts and thanks to Lauri & the Gang for an awesome website!
Victoria

 

[I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO]

I really admire the time and decication that everyone has devoted to feeding their dogs a raw diet. I am currently feeding my pup Orijen that I switched over from Natural Balance LID and he is still loose in the poop department I am now considering switching him to a raw diet.
First, should I switch cold turkey or gradual? Also I don't have the freezer capacity to go bulk or the time to devote to preparation so I was wondering if premade raw was just as good an option?
I went onto Lauri's web site and she listed a few premade company's.
The one in particular I was interested in was Bravo.
Does anyone have any experiences with this company?
Thanks for all of these informative posts and thanks to Lauri & the Gang for an awesome website!
Victoria

I didn't want to do all of the butchering and we don't buy in bulk. We buy a pet grind containing beef neck meat and organ meat from the local university's meat processing center, chicken necks/backs from a farmer's market, canned fish, Blue Ridge Beef's premade venison and turkey for variety, and local whole rabbits- the only thing that requires butchering.

Personally, I prefer the premade diets that don't have fruits/veggies in them. Since the grind I get doesn't have bones, I add the chicken necks/backs and sometimes drumsticks or similar for bone and that adds the benefit of keeping teeth clean.

 

[Lauri & The Gang]

Well, don't I feel silly :blush:

He's always eaten this way, but for some reason I got it stuck in my head recently that they should tear the meat from the bones.

Thanks!

Only when the bone is too large to consume.

 

[Anitsisqua]

I really admire the time and decication that everyone has devoted to feeding their dogs a raw diet. I am currently feeding my pup Orijen that I switched over from Natural Balance LID and he is still loose in the poop department I am now considering switching him to a raw diet.
First, should I switch cold turkey or gradual? Also I don't have the freezer capacity to go bulk or the time to devote to preparation so I was wondering if premade raw was just as good an option?
I went onto Lauri's web site and she listed a few premade company's.
The one in particular I was interested in was Bravo.
Does anyone have any experiences with this company?
Thanks for all of these informative posts and thanks to Lauri & the Gang for an awesome website!
Victoria

I switched Gabe cold turkey, and he took to it beautifully. Your pup might not, but I don't know. They're all different. Is your pup typically a picky eater?


My concerns with premade raw are twofold:

1) Do you know all the ingredients? Make sure that you do. Even thought it's raw, they could still be sticking a lot of unhealthy fillers in it. Not all do, of course, but choose carefully.

2) It's more expensive. I have been getting my meat from Sam's Club and a local small grocery store that caters to our Hispanic population (which means a lot of the good stuff that other grocery stores don't carry: pork liver, tongue, chicken feet, sweetbreads, etc. I LOVE this store!) and through these two, Lately, with practice, I've managed to keep my costs to a little more than a dollar per pound. I've seen high-quality premade raw meals selling for $6 a pound.

If you can get around both of those things to your own satisfaction, go for it.

 

[Gretchen]

How do raw feeders handle vacations, like a week long without access to a freezer? How long can the raw be kept NOT frozen before feeding?

Check out the brand, The Honest Kitchen, dehydrated raw food with meats and veggies, some formulas have grains others are grain free.

The difference in using this is that our dog's stools seem to be bulkier, larger, but still fairly firm. Still stools are much better than using kibble for us.

 

[Gretchen]

I really admire the time and decication that everyone has devoted to feeding their dogs a raw diet. I am currently feeding my pup Orijen that I switched over from Natural Balance LID and he is still loose in the poop department I am now considering switching him to a raw diet.
First, should I switch cold turkey or gradual? Also I don't have the freezer capacity to go bulk or the time to devote to preparation so I was wondering if premade raw was just as good an option?
I went onto Lauri's web site and she listed a few premade company's.
The one in particular I was interested in was Bravo.
Does anyone have any experiences with this company?
Thanks for all of these informative posts and thanks to Lauri & the Gang for an awesome website!
Victoria

We use pre-made raw. The brands in my area are Nature's Variety and Primal. Don't have any experience with Bravo, but as far as switching, we give one meal a day raw and never had any negative side effects from the first time we introduced it. The reason we don't give raw 100% is price and I like that the kibble or dehydrated raw have vitamins and supplements in it. But believe me, if loose stools are a problem, just switching to one meal a day raw will give you a 100% improvement in stools.

 

[jprice103]

Check out the brand, The Honest Kitchen, dehydrated raw food with meats and veggies, some formulas have grains others are grain free.

The difference in using this is that our dog's stools seem to be bulkier, larger, but still fairly firm. Still stools are much better than using kibble for us.

I use Honest Kitchen Preference (just veggies) as a suppliment to the raw meat I feed, but am considering getting the version with meat for when I go on vacation in July. My daughter is not too happy about having to feed raw while I am away, so I think I might just use that for that week.

 

[Momto2GSDs]

I use Honest Kitchen Preference (just veggies) as a suppliment to the raw meat I feed, but am considering getting the version with meat for when I go on vacation in July. My daughter is not too happy about having to feed raw while I am away, so I think I might just use that for that week.

I LOVE The Honest Kitchen Products when I run out of meat or for vacation! I mostly love it b/c it is 100% human grade ingredients processed in a human grade facility. It's the only dry dog food I know of (to date) that is allowed to carry the FDA seal that it is human grade!:laugh:
If I can't make my own food, this is the one I'd use! You can also add raw meat to it to raise the protein, if you choose. I contacted Kat Pennick at HK and got the ratio's to use.

 

[I_LOVE_MY_MIKKO]

Only when the bone is too large to consume.

Ahh yes that is what I was thinking of! Thanks for clarifying!

 

[Thunder storm]

Do you have to switch up a dogs diet with a variety of different meat? I have a good connection on whole chickens and really don't want to spend more on beef or turkey if I can give my dog 1/2 of a whole chicken each day. I throw in some beef heart and kidneys to complete the diet. Could I just give him the same meal for years?