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Raw diet
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@AresMyDobie will be the best one for this! I know she feeds all of her dogs on raw.
strykerdobe
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Its not as hard as you think once you get going with it. At first you will think so!!!!!!!!
AresMydobie feeds Raw and some others on this site.
We have been feeding Raw for about 4 1/2-5yrs now.
Basic starting out rule is feeding 80% muscle meat, 10% various Organs and 10% Bone. Then also adding a good Omega 3 Fish Oil. Not all Oils are created equal. Each meal doesn't have to be balanced. But over a period of 3-4 days is good. We also add some Dark Greens like Spinach, Chard and Kale. But these and other plants need to put through a blender like a nutribullet for a few minutes. This will help break down the cell walls of the plant material. Dogs have a hard time breaking down plants. This can also be done by lightly steaming them. But anytime you heat something up its starts to destroy good things enzymes, amino acids and vitamins in the plants or even meats. You can also add fruits like Blueberries and other veggies.
Most people start with chicken.
Once you get going you should feed and rotate between at least 3 meat proteins. Also various organs (Heart, Liver, Kidneys, Lungs, pancreas and Tripe from these sources. So maybe like chicken for a few days, then beef for a few and then turkey. You can do more proteins if you want. Also Raw Organic eggs and shells.
Join some Raw Feeding groups on Facebook and Yahoo groups
This is an easy way, but more expensive, but a good way to start out your raw feeding.
You can feed from various pre made sources like Primal, Stella and Chewy, Brovo, Answers Pet Foods, Northwest Naturals, Steves Real Foods and Vital Essentials are only some.
These come in frozen raw, dehydrated and freeze dried raw forms.
There is also Honest Kitchen its dehydrated (these you just add warm water to)which is a very good raw food. Its all Human Grade. They also have a Basic Mix without any meat protein. Which you can add your own meat protein!
I always recommend some good books to read:
Give-Your-Dog-Bone by Ian-Billinghurst
Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet by Steve Brown
Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats The Ultimate Diet by Kymythy R. Schultze
Raw & Natural Nutrition for Dogs The Definitive Guide to Homemade Meals by Lew Olson, PhD
Dr. Becker's Real Food For Healthy Dogs And Cats: Simple Home Made Food
by Beth Taylor, Karen Shaw Becker
The Completely Healthy 'Pet' Food Your Vet Probably Vilifies
The Completely Healthy 'Pet' Food Your Vet Probably Vilifies
AresMydobie feeds Raw and some others on this site.
We have been feeding Raw for about 4 1/2-5yrs now.
Basic starting out rule is feeding 80% muscle meat, 10% various Organs and 10% Bone. Then also adding a good Omega 3 Fish Oil. Not all Oils are created equal. Each meal doesn't have to be balanced. But over a period of 3-4 days is good. We also add some Dark Greens like Spinach, Chard and Kale. But these and other plants need to put through a blender like a nutribullet for a few minutes. This will help break down the cell walls of the plant material. Dogs have a hard time breaking down plants. This can also be done by lightly steaming them. But anytime you heat something up its starts to destroy good things enzymes, amino acids and vitamins in the plants or even meats. You can also add fruits like Blueberries and other veggies.
Most people start with chicken.
Once you get going you should feed and rotate between at least 3 meat proteins. Also various organs (Heart, Liver, Kidneys, Lungs, pancreas and Tripe from these sources. So maybe like chicken for a few days, then beef for a few and then turkey. You can do more proteins if you want. Also Raw Organic eggs and shells.
Join some Raw Feeding groups on Facebook and Yahoo groups
This is an easy way, but more expensive, but a good way to start out your raw feeding.
You can feed from various pre made sources like Primal, Stella and Chewy, Brovo, Answers Pet Foods, Northwest Naturals, Steves Real Foods and Vital Essentials are only some.
These come in frozen raw, dehydrated and freeze dried raw forms.
There is also Honest Kitchen its dehydrated (these you just add warm water to)which is a very good raw food. Its all Human Grade. They also have a Basic Mix without any meat protein. Which you can add your own meat protein!
I always recommend some good books to read:
Give-Your-Dog-Bone by Ian-Billinghurst
Unlocking the Canine Ancestral Diet by Steve Brown
Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats The Ultimate Diet by Kymythy R. Schultze
Raw & Natural Nutrition for Dogs The Definitive Guide to Homemade Meals by Lew Olson, PhD
Dr. Becker's Real Food For Healthy Dogs And Cats: Simple Home Made Food
by Beth Taylor, Karen Shaw Becker
The Completely Healthy 'Pet' Food Your Vet Probably Vilifies
The Completely Healthy 'Pet' Food Your Vet Probably Vilifies
@TheDoctor'sMom Is a good source to ask too since she switched hers to a raw diet and is a wealth of info.
@strykerdobe was the man who helped me a butt load. Best decision I have ever made 
got questions ? Ask away
got questions ? Ask away
strykerdobe
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Dogs Naturally Magazine is a good read. They are very much into Raw feeding.
They are also having there RawRoundup 2017 online Seminar. Its starts on a Fri. evening, then Sat morning through the afternoon. Then the same on Sun.
They have lots of info and Holistic Vets on for an hour at time.
Just go to the Dogs naturally magazine website. It should be on there to join. It was only $99 but this was for early registration.
They are also having there RawRoundup 2017 online Seminar. Its starts on a Fri. evening, then Sat morning through the afternoon. Then the same on Sun.
They have lots of info and Holistic Vets on for an hour at time.
Just go to the Dogs naturally magazine website. It should be on there to join. It was only $99 but this was for early registration.
@AresMyDobie and @strykerdobe I think are the most knowledgeable on this topic. both have given me insane amounts of information and research, and sources to back up what they say. I haven't made the plunge to feed raw, but would be extremely confident in their opinions. Not every dog and/or owner is cut out for raw, which is one reason I don't feed raw lol, but these 2 members have happy, healthy, muscular dogs and can give you details how to make sure your dog gets to and stays at a healthy weight on a raw diet. you'll need to learn where to tweak what you feed in order to ensure the proper nutrition.
strykerdobe
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Tks I'm still learning things!
I wonder how many raw feeders are on this site????????
strykerdobe
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@strykerdobe was the man who helped me a butt load. Best decision I have ever made
I still have a headache I'm trying to get rid of from helping you!!!!!!!!! LOL
I still have a headache I'm trying to get rid of from helping you!!!!!!!!! LOL
Is your headaches name Amanda? I have the same headache! hahaha, JUST KIDDING you know I love ya girl 
strykerdobe
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I don't mention names! YES Amanda!!!!!!!!!!! LOL
Hahahahahaha guysssss lol I'm just high anxiety is all @MischasMomma @strykerdobe you all know you would be very bored with out me lol
@MischasMomma @strykerdobe you all know you would be very bored with out me lol
Rits
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Check out our raw feeding section! There is a recent thread on there that will probably answer many of your questions and if you have any others, don't be afraid to ask. I've been feeding raw for well over a year and the dogs love it!
Raw & Home Cooked Diets
Very Informative site... and Raw Feeding Qs
Raw & Home Cooked Diets
Very Informative site... and Raw Feeding Qs
And perfectlyrawesome.com has great info and a calculator
Beerswimmer
Member
I've been saving all of the feet from the ducks and geese I shot this year in the freezer, can I feed them as snacks occasionally without too much fear of an explosive reaction? The dog is 12 weeks old and eats kibble with some kefir milk right now.
I wanted to save the organs, but didn't want to risk any chipped teeth from any steel shot in them. It's tough to tell in the organs.
I wanted to save the organs, but didn't want to risk any chipped teeth from any steel shot in them. It's tough to tell in the organs.
LifeofRubie
Moderator
My last boy was raw fed. He didn't chew properly and ended up with a perforated intestine (promptly bought a Weston grinder, after that). Rubie is not currently raw fed but it can do wonders for them. There are some challenges; freezer space being a big one!
strykerdobe
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Yes we also feed coarse ground bone
Nevaehacres Song
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I just started the raw diet. Seems very time consuming and expensive. I have a female 1 year old dobe that has re-occurring UTI's. Tired of giving her antibiotics. Hoping this helps stop this problem. She was on a high rated kibble before. After reading a lot, found out that most dogs on kibble stay dehydrated. Any one else have results with raw for such problems?
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