need info on raw food diets for dogs and even supplies in Ottawa if anyone knows of any?

Question

I'd love to feed my dogs the healthiest food I can, but can I afford this? what does feeding them raw food involve? what do I need to know? any info whould be so helpfull, thanks. OH, and I have 2 border collie mixes, if that helps.

Answer 1

I asked this question a little while ago, so if there's a link to click on my profile and see my past questions, there's some good answers in there. Other links below.

Also, if you chose not to go BARF, Innova EVO is a great food that many breeders use that's allegedly similar to a BARF diet, except in kibble form. Instead of BARF, I'm going to try my dog on either Innova EVO or Solid Gold's Bark at the Moon.

Answer 2

Check out B-Naturals (google search for it). There are recipes in the newsletters. Lew Olson (owner of the company) also has a raw feeding book available. She's a great resource! There are also raw feeding groups on Yahoo Groups - do a search and see if you can find on in your state. Yes, you can get the necessary stuff at a grocery store but I will tell you from experience that it can be expensive. Also, check out the pages for BRAVO dog food - they have great information on their raw diets. I have a 65 pound rottweiler that eats a raw diet (Bravo) and I have to supplement the food with a digestive enzyme, fish oil and pro-biotics. I spend approximately $100 per month feeding one dog, NOT including the supplements - that is ONLY for the Bravo raw dog food. Bravo can be costly - it is a finely ground mix of muscle meat, organ meat, bones and some veggies - I pay about $20 for a 10 pound roll, or chub, of food - which lasts me 6 1/2 days. Pros - you know exactly what you are feeding your dog, your dog will be much healthier (but should still regularly see the vet) Cons - it can be expensive, some dogs won't touch raw food, can be a pain in the butt to store and prepare the food (I have a freezer that specifically contains dog food!), can sometimes be hard to find a retailer for prepared foods (which is what I recommend for newbies).

Answer 3

Raw Food Program : http://RawFoodHappy.com/Recommend

Answer 4

Have you already used Eating for Energy (120 raw food diet recipes) method? Move on this site : http://www.StayEatingRaw.com/Free . This will clearly explain everybody!

Answer 5

I'm in KC, MO and work at the Brookside Barkery you could try the website barkerybath.com, we are an all natural dog food store so just visit and see all the different food and difference from dry to raw foods.

Answer 6

Check out
www.spoiled-rotten-pets.com
They have several type of BARF diet available and you can order if from the web site.