I am so out of date when it comes to dogs. I haven't had one in the last 4-5 years. I am now looking for a German Shepherd and just learned about the Barf Diet - raw foods.
When I first heard this I was like yeah right. Who feeds their dogs that stuff and it's dangerous. Well, now this old dog (me) is learning new tricks. lol. I am so used to feeding dry dog food like Purina Dog Chow and have finally accepted Iams. I was too cheap to switch.
Well, now that I am looking for another dog, I have seen so much about this diet at various kennel websites, I am starting to think maybe it's really good for the dog. The questions that are raised are: How much more is this going to cost me? How much does the dog really need? Does he get it instead of kibble or a supplement? Bones? Are they safe because I always was taught to believe no bones given unless they are big knuckle bones. Then, where do you keep all the "dog food" until it's consumed?
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Cindy Easton Rhodes did a wonderful Q&A article under "Feeding Dogs." After reading that and the rest of the great threads on this Board, if you have any question, feel free to ask - we'll be glad to help.
A freezer is a good place, you can find good prices if you look hard enough too.
You have to realize that raw bones are safe and the reason you cna give them to your dogs is that they are soft when raw, most pigs are slaughtered at a very young age, chickens too, beef too.So their bones are softer.If you cook the bones they splinter that is why you cannot give them cook bones,Soup bones are great for treats and chewing but here is a great web site for you to look at: http://www.njboxers.com/faqs.htm#fast
The author makes everything very simple and easy to understand. The info you can find on the internet is great, but there's so much of it, it's nice to have a starting point that really breaks things down for you.
You need to sit back in your garden, sip a whiskey, smoke a cigar and THINK about your dog training.
You are going through the same thing I did 8 months ago. Feed chicken bones to my dog, no way. I ask Cindy point blank, is this for real. She suggested 2 books to read. After reading, I decided to give it a try. I have a 14 yr. old male lab, who was definately showing his age. For 14 years I fed him the best dog food Wal Mart had to offer. 45 days after feeding him the Leerburg diet they feed, this dog was jumping on his hind legs for his morning chicken wings. He runs up stairs and yes jumps on the bed. The differnce it has made is amazing. I feel bad that I did not discover the benifits of RAW sooner.
My 8 month old GSD has been raised on RAW only and he is the most beautiful and healthy dog you've ever seen.
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Quote: denise hau
I am so out of date when it comes to dogs. I haven't had one in the last 4-5 years. I am now looking for a German Shepherd and just learned about the Barf Diet - raw foods.
When I first heard this I was like yeah right. Who feeds their dogs that stuff and it's dangerous. Well, now this old dog (me) is learning new tricks. lol. I am so used to feeding dry dog food like Purina Dog Chow and have finally accepted Iams. I was too cheap to switch.
Well, now that I am looking for another dog, I have seen so much about this diet at various kennel websites, I am starting to think maybe it's really good for the dog. The questions that are raised are: How much more is this going to cost me? How much does the dog really need? Does he get it instead of kibble or a supplement? Bones? Are they safe because I always was taught to believe no bones given unless they are big knuckle bones. Then, where do you keep all the "dog food" until it's consumed?
I have so much to learn.
I have fed raw for a long time and will NEVER have any kibble in my house.
I have had several experiences of adopting dogs who had been on commercial food and turning their health around with fresh raw canine-appropriate food. (Canids, such as dogs and wolves, have evolved eating fresh raw meat, bones, and fat -- not a box of cereal.)
I could be very passionate about this, because I have seen first-hand what the switch to real food does for a dog, but I will just say: Read up, understand how to do it right (and it's not difficult), and take the plunge. We will be behind you all the way.
It makes sense to feed a dog raw food considering they were carnivors originally. I don't have a problem with raw meat, just the bones, especially chicken. Another consideration is that the dog probably would be eating better than I would. lol. j/k
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