Good info! I know what you mean about it being therapeutic, it makes you feel good haha. My plan was to do the ground mixes, rotating proteins, and adding eggs or sardines on top. How often should you rotate protein sources?I have not! Ollie is the one that keeps popping up when I do my internet rounds. The options they recommend for Rubie is $75/week (she's about 55lbs and should gain some) but I think they just came out with smaller plans for those who want to mix or whatever. The pre-ground stuff might be good to start with but I would recommend buying a cheap digital scale and using that when you start out. You'll learn to eye ball stuff pretty quick! I would always aim for meat that was under $2/lb and stock up and have a massive 'prep' day about once a month. I also bought a grinder (not necessary if your pup chews properly) and did chicken wings, rabbit, what have you, on prep day and then just portioned everything out (including the hearts, livers, tripes, etc.) into cheap plastic containers, put everything in the freezer and thawed as needed. It's a little overwhelming at first but then it almost became therapeutic. Weird, right? That was the way I was able to do it cheapish (Tobie had upwards of 4lbs of food a day so even at under $1-$2/lb, it adds up). Darn it if I can't find a 'prep day' picture!
I just checked out rawfeedingmiami, i was looking at the beginners pack that comes with everything you need at $100 for 55lbs. Seems like a good deal since I'm spending the same for 26.5lbs of Orijen kibble.I order from rawfeedingmiami.com you should rotate fairly often but at the beginning you don't really need to worry about that cuz you want them getting used to it. If you go raw take him totally off kibble. I don't like ground, some crushing and chewing the bone keeps their teeth nice and clean, and gives nice muscles in the face. Mine get about 3 different proteins a night. Last night it was pork, beef and chicken feet
I agree to try to stick to as whole as possible. Having muscle and bone to chew on helps keep the teeth clean. Ground mixes don't. They are ok if you find a good deal and add in a little bit, but you still want those big pieces for them to chew on.
I just checked out rawfeedingmiami, i was looking at the beginners pack that comes with everything you need at $100 for 55lbs. Seems like a good deal since I'm spending the same for 26.5lbs of Orijen kibble.
Yep very good deal after Athena is done with her taste of the wild she will be switching to rawI just checked out rawfeedingmiami, i was looking at the beginners pack that comes with everything you need at $100 for 55lbs. Seems like a good deal since I'm spending the same for 26.5lbs of Orijen kibble.
Right lol my dogs have their own freezer lolDo you know how many pounds he needs/day? I think the typical amount for adults is 3-4% of their body weight but it's definitely more for a puppy. 55lbs probably won't last long but you'll need fridge/freezer space to keep it all. THAT was my biggest challenge!!
Yes! As I've mentioned on other posts, my Tobes swallowed things whole which lead to an emergency room visit and surgery. That's why he got ground bone daily and the occasional shoulder bone to gnaw on but that is not typical.
Do you know how many pounds he needs/day? I think the typical amount for adults is 3-4% of their body weight but it's definitely more for a puppy. 55lbs probably won't last long but you'll need fridge/freezer space to keep it all. THAT was my biggest challenge!!
That's why I like raw feeding Miami, they have meats I can't get around here but they aren't pre made. I actually like creating my dogs menus lolOh I understand! I just wanted to clarify for a dog that is perfectly fine chewing that whole is the best option. I've already planned out possible grinders in the future if they have issues chewing because of old age. So scary that happened to your boy! I imagine its very very rare but I would want to take precautions too after a scare like that. At least he could still chew muscle meat? Even whole muscle helps clean their teeth because of sinking their teeth in and having to grind, and chew.
I agree, you'll go flying through that package in no time. Because raw is largely made up of water, they eat way more in terms of weight on raw than they do on kibble. I personally buy locally and save a ton that way but I know others prefer to have the convenience of pre-made and selected for them. Its really down to what you want to budget and have the time for! There are a bunch of great resources that explains the ratios easily for you in case you would like to learn to do it on your own.
Raw Feeding Guide For Puppies Has %s for puppies.
Raw Feeding Transition Guide For Dogs
Raw Muscle Meat Feeding Guide
Safe Raw Edible Bone Guide
Raw Organ/Offal & Liver Feeding Guide
I'm definitely going to be ordering from them, the price isn't much different from mypetcarnivore and I like the beginners pack so I can get the hang of it.That's why I like raw feeding Miami, they have meats I can't get around here but they aren't pre made. I actually like creating my dogs menus lol
They are really good I am also going to be ordering from darwins natural just for boneless and varietyI'm definitely going to be ordering from them, the price isn't much different from mypetcarnivore and I like the beginners pack so I can get the hang of it.