2007-04-19 18:53:39 · 11 answers · asked by qtpieabc 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Are u ready for a good bit of work? its easy once ya get the hang of it... do tons of searches there are a few books out there by vets that have good info in them...there is 2 ways of feeding raw (B.A.R.F)and cooked...protein needs are greater then veggi and grains...some supple ments are needed as well....and cats are a whole other story!
just so u know rice protien concentrate and wheat gluten are the KNOWN causes! and in africa the found the same thing in corn gluten...it has not been found in the usa.
also premaking and freezzing is the best way i have found..and i'm a stay at mom....
if u add supplements add just before feeding don't freeze them as i'm not sure if they loss anything in freezing
http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dog-food-recipes.html
http://www.seefido.com/html/dog_food_recipes.htm
http://www.thepetcenter.com/imtop/nutrition.html
i love the last one...there are many pages of info there.... and calorie is another thing ya need to look up...to many fat dog. I use
calorie-count.com its for human weight loss..lol
good luck
2007-04-19 19:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by dragonwolf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is much controversy that goes along with this subject. There are many different ways to feed your dog. So, before starting an alternative to "commercial" dog food, be sure to do a lot of research into what is put into commercial food and into what dogs actually need.
I have done extensive research into commercial, home-cooked and raw and believe raw is the way to go. My girl gets mostly raw meat and bones, but also gets raw eggs (shell and all), yogurt, cheeses, fruit and veggies, nuts, beans just about everything except the usual - onions, grapes, & chocolate.
As for asking a vet for advise, there are as many different vet answers as well. Some will tell you commercial is the way to go. You will also notice they are the ones selling a certain brand. Can you say...kickbacks?
You have to do what feels right to you. If you make an educated and informed decision, you can't go wrong.
Side note**
Join a Yahoo group or two on rawfeeding and/or dog nutrition. You will find alot of information there.
2007-04-20 10:55:41 · answer #2 · answered by SDHATL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally feed a raw diet, and have done so now for 13 years. The five dogs we have range in ages from 11months to 11 years old.....they have never been to a vet for any illness. Feeding raw is easy when you know how. Feed approx 60% Raw Meaty Bones, 10% offal, rest other meats. Some supplements may be necessary depending on what you are feeding. Try looking at raw sites.
2007-04-20 04:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by nellana 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would feed her candaie You can get it at petsmart or any petstore. It hasn't been on the recall list and I haven't had a problem with it. Cooking for your dog is going to turn into a hassle unless your a stay at home mom. and you might not meet all your pups nutritional needs. Not very many dry foods are recalled. Mainly wet. Candaie and Innova and Solid wolf cub are some good brands.
2007-04-19 19:00:20 · answer #4 · answered by charlie2182 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is NO reason to COOK for your dog.
Try researching the raw food diet. Raw food is FAR better for your dog than COOKED food which takes away the good things in raw!!
The diet is called the BARF diet and there is LOTS of information on it online. My dogs THRIVE on it.
2007-04-19 19:21:09 · answer #5 · answered by Emily S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
After the recent petfood problem, that is what we have been doing for our dog. Here is a link to recipes for your dog
http://www.simplypets.com/pet-recipes/Dog/Meal
There are organic alternatives which you can search on google, but we found them to be beyond our budget an cheaper to feed "Maxx" people food.
2007-04-19 19:05:11 · answer #6 · answered by bottleblondemama 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want to cook your pups food , give the Vet a call and ask him for information. A dogs diet consists of a lot of different things, and there are additives you will need to purchase to insure he is getting all the things he/she needs.
Our food and their foods are greatly different in their ingredients.
2007-04-19 19:00:19 · answer #7 · answered by Lisa R 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Probably not cause you aren't putting in the vitamins and nutrients they need. Check with your vet.
2007-04-19 19:07:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sure..it is a good idea coz nowadays petfoods are higly commercialize they just made it for business sake not for the health of your pet.
2007-04-19 19:02:17 · answer #9 · answered by Renante M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes its a good idea.
Because you can provide him fresh food.
And also its economical.
Make sure you provide him balanced diet.
2007-04-19 19:02:13 · answer #10 · answered by Gopinath M 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋