There is NO relationship between eating raw meat and wanting to kill. It has nothing to do with what a dog is fed and has everything to do with natural prey drive, training, genetics and socialization.
I have never experienced “blood lust” from feeding my dogs raw meat or bones.
However I strongly recommend separating dogs when treating with raw bones.
Raw bones are a high commodity item and may provoke a fight.If possible, use organically raised or chemical-free meats (grass fed).
Large chunks of meat are better for chewing and tearing. The process naturally cleans their teeth. If your dog has dental problems or is older, you may want to cut the meat up into smaller chunks.
Meat is protein and is also rich in other nutrients beneficial to dogs.
I recommend feeding our dogs these meats:
chicken
turkey
pork
lamb
Dogs are Carnivorous with omnivorous tendencies:
They are best served raw (organic if possible) and blended or pureed since that is the way they would be found in the wild diet (from the stomachs of dead animals)
Unless you use organic vegetables and fruits, be sure to wash non-organic produce thoroughly as many of such vegetables and fruits may have been sprayed with insecticides at some point
alfalfa sprouts
beets
bell peppers
carrots
celery
fresh corn
cucumber
zucchini
These vegetables should be cooked before being fed to your dog:
broccoli
cauliflower
green beans
peas
potatoes
Carbohydrates needed to fuel your dog's brain and muscles. They are rich in vitamins and minerals and sources of protein.
brown rice
barley
oatmeal
cornmeal
No bones about it:Raw knuckle bones (the joints) in particular are great because they are soft and still have some tendons and muscle meat attached. They look kind of round like the shape of your fist. These bones clean your dog’s teeth in addition to providing them with a nice oral workout – not to mention a healthy dose of natural calcium.
NEVER, EVER FEED COOKED BONES TO YOUR DOG!
I've been feeding my kennel a raw food diet for about a year now. To be honest the dogs have never looked better. Waste is down to a minimum, so is shedding and the damage to my pockets...lol.
ReplyDeleteFolks believe feeding a raw food diet is expensive but it really isn't. It's actually a lot cheaper. The key is to find a local butcher that you can get the scraps from. For the most part they usually have to pay someone weekly to come pick up what they don't use. They should be more than happy to k ow that you'll give them something for it. I pay 50 bucks for about 250 to 300 lbs worth of scraps. This includes tripe, beef, bones, pork, chicken, organs, etc.
It's a little work if you have a kennel but if you only have a few dogs then it should fairly easy to prepare and store. I personally had to buy a freezer and it takes me about an hour or so to pack it all in separate baggies. I used to spend about 140 bucks every two weeks on kibble. Now the dogs eat so much healthier and I spend 50 bucks every 3 to 4 weeks. For those that don't mind getting a little messy, try it, the dogs will love you more for it! ; )
Thanks Tico!! At least when you feed raw you know what your dogs are getting!!
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