June 15, 2011
As dogs fed a raw diet age, does the diet have to change? If so, at what age?
Full Question:
Hi Cindy, I'm sure with all the emails that you get, you might not remember me, but you and Ed have been a great help to our family. Your advice, videos, products, and web site helped us to raise a beautiful, well behaved Lab. Jake is now six years old and has been on a raw diet (your exact weekly menu) and the vitamins you recommend since he was about four months old.
I know that as cats and dogs get older, they need - and should have - less protein in their diets. As dogs fed a raw diet age, does the diet have to change? And if so, at what age?
I know how busy you are, so perhaps you can recommend a book that discusses this. Thanks so much!
Best,
Cherie
Cindy's Answer:
I don't change the diet for my older dogs, except to maybe alter the portion sizes as needed to keep them at a healthy weight or I may offer ground raw food & bones if they lose their teeth as they age.
I may also add some joint support, if they are showing some arthritis (i.e. Comfort aches, Syn-Flex, Soothe Joints).
The best books for learning about the raw diet are and Natural Nutrition for Dogs & Cats. We used to give both these books to our puppy customers and rarely got questions about the diet. One of the newer feeding books we offer is Raw & Natural Nutrition for Dogs. This title covers homemade cooked & raw diets complete with recipes. I highly recommend all these books.
I hope this helps.
Cindy Rhodes
I may also add some joint support, if they are showing some arthritis (i.e. Comfort aches, Syn-Flex, Soothe Joints).
The best books for learning about the raw diet are
I hope this helps.
Cindy Rhodes
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