May 24, 2011
I recently had an issue with one of my dogs and ecoli so I am hesitant to continue with raw feeding, what should I do?
Full Question:
Hi Cindy,I have some questions for you and thank you in advance:) I am receiving 3 GSD pups for K9 training from 8-10 weeks...I am a raw feeder, but ran into an issue with my older shepherds recently... e coli, so I am a little hesitant to feed this anymore, but do not want to feed a commercial kibble. So, let me list my questions regarding the pups:
Food issues:
1. What would be the most economical way to feed the dogs, but with the best nutrition?
2. Would Honest Kitchen work it seems very very expensive....600 a month for my 5 dogs?
3. Feeding schedule
4. It has been hard with the raw feeding get the right amount of calories for the dogs, help
Kennel arrangements:
1. At what point do you separate your pups; these are all males?
I think this about covers it.....
Regards,
Curt
Cindy's Answer:
First off all, there is bacteria on everything-- even kibble... If your dog’s issue was with e coli then it was because he had a compromised immune system.
Playing the bacteria scare card is usually the work of ignorant vets and uninformed people. In over 15 years of feeding countless dogs and litters raw I have never had ONE case of e coli or salmonella.
I would educate yourself further on raw feeding, and go that route if you want the best nutrition for the pups.
Here is a Q & A section on raw feeding, http://leerburg.com/feedingarawdiet.htm
I would recommend having these 2 books in your library, you’ll use them a lot at first. Raw Dog Food and Natural Nutrition for Dogs & Cats. We give both of these books to our puppy customers and we almost never get questions on raw feeding.
All of your questions about schedule and amounts are covered in the resources I sent.
As far as kennel arrangements, my pups are completely separated from each other from 8 weeks of age on. I would separate them as soon as they arrived.
I hope this helps.
Playing the bacteria scare card is usually the work of ignorant vets and uninformed people. In over 15 years of feeding countless dogs and litters raw I have never had ONE case of e coli or salmonella.
I would educate yourself further on raw feeding, and go that route if you want the best nutrition for the pups.
Here is a Q & A section on raw feeding, http://leerburg.com/feedingarawdiet.htm
I would recommend having these 2 books in your library, you’ll use them a lot at first. Raw Dog Food and Natural Nutrition for Dogs & Cats. We give both of these books to our puppy customers and we almost never get questions on raw feeding.
All of your questions about schedule and amounts are covered in the resources I sent.
As far as kennel arrangements, my pups are completely separated from each other from 8 weeks of age on. I would separate them as soon as they arrived.
I hope this helps.
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