is it okay to feed raw every other say and kibble in between or is it too hard on the dogs digestive system?

Answer 1

Will it kill your dog? Probably not. Will it be good for your dog? probably not ideal but if it was always the same kibble and fed at that same time I don't see why not.
Here's a site for how to balance a raw diet:
http://www.rawdogranch.com
A good kibble if you are feeding raw because of allergies etc. is Nature's Recipe Venison and Rice formula. It has no wheat and the Venison is highly digestible for sensitive dogs.
Dick Van Patten has a great Venison dog food but it may be a lot harder to find.
I'd avoid hard kibble like most Nutro brands. My dogs threw that up a lot when I fed it to them.

Answer 2

It is better to stick with either a raw diet or a kibble diet. Switching between the two is not ideal. If you need to, you can supplement the raw food with a high-quality kibble, this is helpful when initially making the transition to a raw diet. Otherwise, once you've determined what to feed your dog and what he likes, it's best to stick with it.

A raw diet is the best and most natural for your dog. No artificial fillers (like corn), no preservatives, no "mystery meat" (like chicken meal, which is beaks and feet). Just fresh meat, other protein, some veggies and a few grains. All high-quality, fit for human consumption.

Answer 3

A good quality kibble is the best diet for your dog. Soft food will lodge itself in your pet's gums and cause decay. Also, dogs are susceptible to salmonella and other bacteria, just as humans are.
If you really want to feed him meat, try steaming or boiling some chicken and shredding or chopping it, then mixing it with some cooked rice. This will be very gentle on your dog's tummy, but should only be done about once or twice a week.

Answer 4

If you want to feed both, i think it may be better to give the dog a similar diet each day.

Maybe give raw mixed with kibble every day? That would ensure that they are eating a consistant diet.

Good for you for feeding raw :) Your doggy's health will be thankful!

Answer 5

http://www.vetinfo.com/drawmeat.html

http://www.caberfeidh.com/Safe.htm

http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/jan05/050115ww.asp

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/raw-meat-debate-should-you-feed-it-to-your-dog/page1.aspx

It's not recommended due to how meat is processed and handles. Too many batceria can enter the meat and this could be more bacteria than the dog's digestive system can handle. Those are some links to pages that discuss the debate - pros and cons. While dogs stomachs are made to handle raw meat and bacteria, it's the meat processing that meat becomes potentially dangerous to animals. Salmonella poisoning is common in dogs fed raw meat. I suppose if you do the hunting and give them unprocessed meat it would be good for them but meat from the market, even according to VETS is not recommended. HTH!

Answer 6

I think no because raw meat and kibbles are supposed to be gentle on dog stomachs. Acutally dog stomach were made to handle raw meat.

Answer 7

A dog should be given a consistent and steady diet, preferably a good quality (IAMS, Eukenuba, etc) dry dog food. Wet food is OK but there is a lot of waste and the dog's teeth will need cleaning more frequently.

Answer 8

maybe not every other day, you should keep their diet consistant, with some treats every now and then, maybe once a week or so(along with their regular diet)

Answer 9

depends on the dog and breed

Answer 10

when you feed raw food you stand the chance of your dog being food poisoned