Why switch to raw
To have a happier, healthier pet with cleaner teeth, better coat, and fewer medical problems.
So you can spend more time with your furry friend.
Because you want your pet to live the longest, healthiest life possible.
Well they are my reasons.
Tripe
Yes many would then go on to overfeed their dog only because this isnt a lot. All you will do is give your dog a poopy bum
Raw Feeding FAQ
Getting Started
How much should I feed?
The general guideline is 2% to 3% of your dog's ideal adult weight. This is only a starting point. Each dog is different. Watch your dog's waist and ribs. If your dog gets too chubby, cut back on what you're feeding. If your dog gets too thin, increase what you're feeding. Its your eye that tells how much really and once established you'll just know.
So for a 65kg Great Dane I would feed 1.6kg per day not per feed per day. This does not look like a lot but it is in fact enough for your Dane would you believe.
Yes many would then go on to overfeed their dog only because this isnt a lot. All you will do is give your dog a poopy bum
Puppies are fed 8% of their body weight as they tend to get fat if fed more than that. Once they are 6 months old I feed them the same as the adults going by their body weight. Yes this is a bit of a pain as they'll need weighed at least once a fortnight.
How should I start? Should I switch my dog gradually to a raw diet?
Most dogs do best with being switched cold turkey. Feed kibble one day, feed raw the next day. Kibble is an unnatural food for a carnivore. It takes your dog much longer to digest kibble than it will to digest raw. If you try to alternate between the two the raw food can get "stuck in traffic" behind the kibble. This can cause the raw food to pass more slowly through the system than it should which can cause problems for some dogs.
What should I start with when I switch my dog to raw?
One common beginner mistake is to feed too much variety too soon.
Pick one protein source and stick with it for a week or two. A popular choice for dogs new to raw is chicken. It's inexpensive, the bones are relatively soft and easy to digest for beginners, and it's easy to find. Chicken leg quarters are a good choice for most dogs.
They have a good amount of meat on them. Watch with wings and necks with your Great Dane as some do like to try and swallow whole.
Do not freak out if they do barf back their meal and eat it again for beginners this is normal in fact some of the established feeders do this too so dont be alarmed and yes let them eat it again. I know minging but they dont mind honest.
I just offered my dog a raw meal and he/she is looking at me like I've grown a second head. help what now?
There are a few possibilities. First there are additives to kibble to make it addictive to dogs. Raw food won't have as strong a smell so your dog may not realise that what you've put in front of him/her is actually food. Sometimes tuff love is required to convince them otherwise.
Give your dog 10 minutes. If he/she is showing no interest in the food casually take it up and put it in the fridge for next meal time.
DO NOT offer anything else until next meal time. At the next meal time offer the SAME thing that was refused at the previous meal and repeat the process. Some dogs have been known to hold out two or three days, or longer, before they decide to accept raw food.
Believe me this is tougher on the human than on the dog. I know you will be tempted to give your dog a snack. Resist the temptation for your dog's sake. A healthy dog will not starve himself/herself. There are some medical reasons why your dog may not want to eat what you're offering.
teeth decay is quite common in kibble fed dogs. If your dog's mouth is in bad shape and causing him/her pain he/she may be reluctant to eat RMBs(Raw Meaty Bones). If you suspect that there might be a medical reason why your dog is reluctant to eat you should have him/her checked out by a vet.
Myth
Feeding raw to your dog will not make them go out and kill or even bite you it does not make them blood thirsty either.
A mixture of tripe, mince and a chicken leg which has bone in it.
NEVER EVER COOK ANY OF THE MEATS WITH BONES AS THEY CAN CHOKE ON THEM AND SPLINTER INSIDE AND KILL
These are one meal and I feed 3 times a day for easier digestion, mainly for the puppies. Once over 6 months I feed twice daily.
List of foods you can give at any meal.
Chicken
Turkey
Rabbit
Tripe
Cod
Salmon
Sardines
Veal
Horse
Beef
Heart
Tongue
Liver
Veggies (if they'll eat them)
Pork
Duck
Pig (heads)
Pig trotters
Whole Eggs
We find because ours are a large breed to not give minced as they hoover it up to quickly and barf it back or to supervise at all times and sometimes hand feed it so they slow down. So we try and give large pieces so they can chew slowly well in theory they chew slowly.
Puppies tend to play first and then they get it and chew which is fun to watch them munch and crunch away.
Homebred puppies
We begin our puppies on raw mince of beef or chicken at 3 weeks sometimes 4 weeks depending on how mature they are. This is finely minced and yes there is bone in it too.
Raw fed
raw fed
raw fed.
Noona gnawing a tasty bone
Covers or rugs are washed every second day if down as all dogs need supervised when eating raw in case of disagreements. If outdoors its fine as they find a corner to eat and its all done in about 15 minutes except pig heads because of the chewing involved.
Trial and Error is the key here.
This information is meant as an introduction to raw
Please, do thorough research about what it takes to create a healthy diet before starting your pet on raw.
Not all take to raw so I have done a bit on Kibble link below to follow
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