![]() ![]() When making a raw diet for dogs keep in mind the ratio 5:1:1:1 which is 5 parts fresh meat muscle, 1 part fresh bone (or even simpler, 5 parts meat on the bone), 1 part fresh organ meat (liver, kidney, heart, with fresh liver being the most important) and 1 part veg (while not everyone uses veg, it has to be said, I do recommend a little though, as you will see below). Is raw dog food safe? THE BASIC FORMULA FOR RAW DOG FOOD… Dogs also need some roughage, normally in the form of skin and hair and nails but this can also be provided in the form of vegetables! On the latter, most are agreed dog’s do not need vegetable matter (meat eaters) but for sure we can include some plant matter, when done correctly. Organ meat like liver, kidney and spleen are akin to green vegetables for humans. When feeding dogs I like to think of it like lego, where like builds like, they use muscle meat to build their muscle, cartilage to build their cartilage, bone to fuel bone growth. In short, the ideal raw diet for dogs would contain meat muscle, organs, some cartilage and bone. Over time dogs have evolved to need all the bits therein. This is unlike cats who tend to nibble the best bits. Generally, the whole thing goes down if possible, bar the stomach contents. A simple recipe to start you off, as well as method, storage and how much to feedĭogs are scavenging carnivores, meat eaters, however, it’s not just plain “meat” like steak every day that he needs, as much as I’m sure he’d appreciate it! When eating prey dogs waste little.The rough ratio’s you should be aiming to achieve balance.OK, so we’re not aiming for these exquisite masterpieces initially, if ever, just showing you what’s possible! On a side note, I really don’t know how any vet can tell me with a straight face their highly processed, high-carb, high-salt, high-chemical crackers made last year in China is as nutritious as the bowl those meals sit in, let alone the meals themselves!
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |