Thursday, October 1, 2009

Great Links about Feeding Raw

There is a big debate about whether Raw dog food is the best way to go.
I personally think if you have the time to make all the food and you know you are providing all the key nutrients for your dog then go for it! It isn't as hard as you might think either. You can mix a bunch of raw meat and vegetables together and divide it into one serving baggies. Then you leave it in your freezer and let it defrost in the fridge 8-12 hours before you are ready to feed. This way you know exactly what your dog is getting with this homemade meal. It's not as pricy as you might believe either. You can get meat from your local butcher much cheaper than you would expect. Some even say it's cheaper than buying premium brand dog food.
Benefits of Feeding Raw:
-less doggy odor
-smaller and better smelling stools
-better breath
-shinier coat
- cleaner teeth
-puppies develop at a better rate
-it's more natural for the dog

Check out some great raw feeding links:
Raw meaty bones
Feeding a Raw Diet
A youtube video on raw food Production
Leerburg Raw Diets

Feeding raw isn't the only option...
If you find a good company that produces high quality human-grade food and it is working for you and your dog, that's great! Also there are several grain free high protein dog foods that claim to be as close to feeding raw as you can get. (Check out Origen and Evo)
They even have pre-made raw frozen dog food like Primal and Natures Variety

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