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by animules on 01 April 2008 - 01:04
I have a source for "bone dust" from a local butcher. This is from the meat saws used to cut various kinds of meat, a mixture of whatever was cut during the day, no way to know for sure how much of what meat is mixed in. What I picked up today looks like any other ground meat but has a courser texture/feel to it due to the bone mixed in. I can have all they produce every day if I want it so the price is right. 
Now the questions:
1. Would this mixture be a good addition to a raw diet.
2. How much and how often would it be good to add as the protien source?
Thanks all.
by sueincc on 01 April 2008 - 03:04
| jdh | Looking for a recipe to make tracking bait (0 replies) | 21 Apríl 2007 - 17:04 | ||
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For a safe source of meat/bone I buy the dust that comes off the meat saws at a local USDA inspected meat packer. Most meat growers in our area are organic, natural, or grass based micro farmers, so there is very little chance of chemical residue. It contains several different meats and approximately 10-15% bone. The dogs prefer this tasty melange over most premium products. It is 100% human grade, and I pay $10 for 40lbs. I also use it as a part of a diverse raw/natural diet. |
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ANIMULES: I know this person can tell you about Bone Dust. If I had a source like this I would for sure give it a try!
by sueincc on 01 April 2008 - 03:04
OK, I found where he talks about the ratio and stuff. If I were you I would send him an email and ask about it. he seems like a very helpful person, I'm sure he would be happy to answer your questions.
| jdh | Best Dry Dog Food (0 replies) | 10 September 2007 - 13:09 | ||
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I feed ALL raw whole meats. I give a pound of cooked vegetables twice a week (for 5 dogs). I feed 1 lb each of "bone dust" every morning. This is the by product from the bottom of the meat saws. In spite of the name it is mostly muscle, and looks similar to ground beef. It contains approximately 20% bone meal. At night I feed 1 lb each lamb hearts, pork hearts, lamb livers, beef or lamb tendon with some muscle, chicken quarters or backs, or other meat that seems appropriate. I have given a granulated supplement, but most seem somewhat less palateable than plain meat. I have NOT noticed any reduction in condition after stopping the supplement for 2-3 months. I HAVE noticed a loss of condition in pups that have been sold and switched to kibble. Dogs are not biologically suited to metabolize grains, potatoes, legumes, and fillers. Look to nature. A wild canid consumes whole small animals including the contents of their digestive tract, occasional fruit and vegetative matter, as well as various scavenged carion. Best Wishes, Jonah |
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by animules on 01 April 2008 - 12:04
Thanks Sue! Looks like Jonah would be an excellent source of information. As are you!
by GunnarGSD on 01 April 2008 - 18:04
Personally I would not feed bone dust as a staple, rather I would feed it as needed. As needed would be when say you get a great deal on ground meat. You want to feed the ground meat, but don't have any bone available - feed the bone dust. Otherwise, the dog is missing out on the physical benefits of what the bone is doing, especially with the teeth.
Feeding only ground meats can cause problems by having the meat actually get stuck between teeth. Optimal feeding is bone with a lot of meat around it, so the bone cannot be identified by shape. The dog will get the benefit of ripping, tearing, chomping the meat and then the benefit of consuming the bone.
I'll disagree with Johah about the cooked vegetables. In everything that I've ever read about cooking - cooking destroys the nutritional benefits of food. Couple that with the fact that dogs are carnivores and have no need for vegetables, fruits, grains, etc. Yes, dogs may enjoy these foods like people enjoy ice cream, but dogs have no nutritional need for any of them - like humans don't have a nutritional need for ice cream.
Here's a great article that should be read by anyone currently feeding raw or anyone considering raw: http://www.thewholedog.org/artcarnivores.html.
Regards,
Dave
by KevY on 01 April 2008 - 22:04
interesting site, thanks
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