...and with what results? Any tips or info I should know? I have a dog with severe allergies, and I've been reading that the bones and raw food diet may help him out, but I'm unsure if I should switch.
2006-09-15 04:41:17 · 9 answers · asked by IggyWiggles 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
I don't personally feed my dogs the BARF diet, but I know a few people that do and they love it and their dogs love it. The couple that owns the pet shop where I buy my dog food have 2 english Mastifs and they've been on the BARF diet for quite a few years now, and their dogs are doing great on it.
Should I switch cold-turkey or is gradual better?
Most dogs do very well being switched over to BARF cold-turkey, but the change over should be done 'easy.' It is recommended that when you are ready to begin, don't try and rush things. Take is slowly. Try to keep the diet bland and simple at first. This is particularly important for older/middle aged dogs. Don't overload your dog with the 'good stuff' - he may not be able to handle it yet - particularly after a lifetime on kibble. Start with just some lean chicken or turkey necks or backs only for the first couple of days, keeping meals small to begin with and don't let your dog overdo it. Once the dog has settled into this, add some bland veggies with a bit of lean mince (ground meat).
2006-09-15 05:10:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Google Barf diets or raw feeding for canines - there's a lot of good info on line re ratios of bone, muscle meat, organs, etc. A rule of thumb is 2% to 3% of the adult's body weight, with a nursing female and pups that rule doesn't apply. Also, go to the B-Naturals website and scroll down to raw diets, it gives a good overview of muscle meat (protein source), organs, etc. and recipes for beginners. Good luck.
2016-03-17 21:35:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't feed BARF (brand name) but I do feed raw, and my dogs love it!! Have been feeding it for years now and is in my opinion the absolute best thing you can do for you dogs! Glad to see you have been doing research I think you will be very happy with the results should you choose to switch
2006-09-15 06:31:07 · answer #3 · answered by Bianca 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anytime you switch a dog's diet, you should do it gradually. Ask a vet on this specific diet, I've never heard of it. Is it new? You have to watch out for those newer ones, it probably hasn't been around long enough for people to really know if it is good for the dog or not.
2006-09-15 04:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by *~HoNeYBeE~* 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I definately do..............
I am a big believer in this diet, and i do not have any helth issues with my dogs, no allergies and no teeth problems.
I do suggest u do the research first on this diet to make sure it is what u want to do and here is a couple websites to get u started.
http://www.njboxers.com/faqs.htm#switch
http://www.canismajor.com/dog/barf.html
http://www.auntjeni.com/barf.htm
http://www.touchmoon.com/dotters/raw/index.shtml
http://www.seefido.com/html/your_pet_and_barf_diets.htm
2006-09-15 10:09:25 · answer #5 · answered by badgirl41 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds hard on the dog's stomach
2006-09-15 05:02:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes i do ... my bulldog loves her food and just looks healthy .
she has no allergies .
i will look and add you some barf links later on
http://disc.server.com/Indices/55919.html
http://www.barfworld.com/html/barf_diet/barfdiet.shtml
2006-09-15 05:17:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That would leave a hell of a mess to cleanup. Feed him something that he is not allergic to.
2006-09-15 04:44:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
i feed my dog rotisserie chicken.
2006-09-15 04:50:25 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋