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by Mystee on 03 February 2009 - 09:02
I am new to the raw diet idea, and I know it has been discussed a lot on this forum- I have been reading previous postings and links to websites for the last 2.5 hours... I have a few specific questions. I would really like to try switching to a raw diet as I have just not been happy with commercial foods and have been searching for one I like for some time. I fed Wellness for the longest time, but it is just too pricey for me right now. I have tried several others and am not happy with the results. I have 3 GSDs and a malinois. I have read ups and downs to raw, but my main concern with it is the bones (call me paranoid I know, but my older GSD has had problems with bones in the past, but they were cooked bones). They barely chew when they eat something they really like (meat etc), so is this a concern when they eat the bones? How do you make sure they chew properly when you switch them at an older age and they are not raised eating this way?
Also, where do you get your meat, eggs etc and how do you choose it? I have read several articles/posts that say it is cheaper to feed raw, and several that say it is way more expensive.
Those are my main concerns for now, although I'm sure I could post about 100 more questions lol
Thanks in advance!
by Liebe on 03 February 2009 - 09:02
I also have 2 pretty good butchers who provide me with bones, carcasses and other bits and pieces, I then get the bags of chicken pieces and blocks of tripe when the butchers havent got enough for me. The dogs love carrots and will steal them if they are not provided on a regular basis!
My oldie was brought up on kibble and he has changed with no problems at all. Also if we go on holiday he happily converts back to kibble (I never have a big enough fridge for the raw).
by Domenic on 03 February 2009 - 11:02
by aristianM on 03 February 2009 - 11:02
Your like me, I also worried about the bones before I started I feeding the raw diet. However, feeding the raw diet, is the best thing I've done for my girl.
I feed chicken backs, wings,necks, tripe, heart and ground beef. Chicken bones are the best because they're soft.
by DKiah on 03 February 2009 - 11:02
Bones should always be raw... NEVER feed cooked bones ..... choices are chcken backs, duck and turkey necks.... I sat with all my dogs til they got thru the first RMB meal and after that they were fine..
I also use some ground product.. frames and neck bones
All my meat mixes are ground with veggies and organs.. there are a number of companies who prepare the mixes.. makes it very easy and probably a little more expensive but still better than what you pay for the crap in a bag!
Feel free to PM me...... feeding raw is about balance and honestly, the only dogs I've ever seen afflicted by pancreatitis were fat kibble fed and too many of the wrong kind of table scraps ......
It is really quite easy and I travel with dogs and so does my husband and if we leave dogs home, they are fed raw by the petsitters.. takes a little research, a little getting used to......the results and benefits are immeasurable
I also have a document with statements from vets who have studied nutrition and their take on raw.. very interesting
by Zakasia on 03 February 2009 - 12:02
http://krisannriogsds.webs.com/suggestedfeeding.htm
Zakasia.
by Kreiger on 03 February 2009 - 13:02
by DKiah on 03 February 2009 - 13:02
by Poopyscoopy on 03 February 2009 - 14:02
After doing some research in my area- I found a local farm who raises chickens. I get all the backs and organ meat that I want. Plus all the eggs I need for a good price.
by 4pack on 03 February 2009 - 15:02
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