What does it mean to feed your dog a raw diet?

The principle is to feed dogs the diet they evolved to eat—a raw diet composed of meats and greens that are fresh, uncooked and wild. The genetic makeup of domesticated dogs supports this.

A good Raw Diet should consist of:

• Muscle meat, often still on the bone.
• Bones, either whole or ground.
• Organ meats such as livers and kidneys.
• Raw
• Vegetables like broccoli, spinach, and celery.
• Apples or other fruit.
• Some dairy, such as yogurt.

 

What are some Benefits of feeding your dog the Raw Diet:

• Cleaner teeth and fresh breath.
• Better weight control.
• Improved digestion.
• Shinier, healthier skin and coat.
• Reduction of allergy symptoms.
• Harder, smaller, less smelly stools.
• Increased mobility in older animals.

 

My favorite meaty bones (50% to 65% of the diet)

• Turkey tails and necks
• Chicken backs and necks
• Beef ribs
• Venison bones of any kind
• Chicken feet and Gizzards (good source of naturally occurring glucosamineand chondroitin)
• Beef neck bones (a great chew that won’t break teeth)

Balanced foods (feed these often)

• Eggs with shell
• Green tripe
• Whole animals (rabbit, quail, etc.)

 

 

Feed Three Times A Day

Your puppy should eat three small meals a day. Do this until he’s about six months of age – then he can eat twice a day and eventually once a day if you wish. This is especially important for small breed puppies as they can become hypoglycemic if meals are spread out too long.Feed 2-3% Of His Adult Body Weight

Knowing how much to feed is often where people get caught up. But it’s actually pretty easier to figure out.

This is easier to determine if you have a purebred dog, but the amount you feed should be 2-3% of your puppy’s adult weight. If you’re not sure what that will be, feed about 10% of his current weight. Watch to see if he gets too fat or too thin and adjust accordingly.

Don’t Overdo It With The Organs

You don’t want to skip the organ meats. They are important because they are full of nutrients not found in muscle meat. But you want to introduce them slowly. Work up to organ meats as at least 10% of the total diet (25% is better).

Liver and other organ meats can cause some pretty nasty loose stools in puppies who have never had them before. If your puppy is new to raw feeding, wait until you see a good two or more weeks of solid stools before you introduce organ meats. Then add them in gradually instead of feeding one giant meal of liver. And remember to mix them up – don’t just feed liver.

Don’t Forget The Supplements

Even if you’re feeding free-range, organic meats, the earth is not what it used to be. Your puppy will benefit from some supplementation.

Supplements to consider include:

• Phytoplankton– whole food nutrition that contains nearly every nutrient your dog needs
• Nutritional herbs– alfalfa, dandelion leaf, nettle and more
• Probiotics– friendly bacteria that protects the body from bacteria, viruses and fungi
• Digestive enzymes– break down and absorb nutrients from food
• Bovine colostrum– helps to build a strong immune system

 

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8. Remember The Other Important Puppy Stuff

Make sure your puppy has plenty of fresh, non-chlorinated water. He should also have plenty of fresh air and exercise. Exercise for young puppies should not be forced walks. His growing joints will suffer less stress if you take him outside for short play or training sessions instead. Keep the walks short – about five minutes per month of age until he is about six months of age.

9. Find A Mentor Or Raw Feeding Chat Group

You will find there are plenty of experienced dog owners who love to help. us.

One day, you can return the favor and help another puppy owner realize how simple it is to raise puppies on raw!