Raw Feeding Information

I switched Toby to raw after he got high grade mast cell cancer at 18 months. He has thrived on it ever since and is now 61/2. Before the cancer he had many bouts of diarrhoea. Since being on raw he has had none. I buy Nutriment 1.4kg chubs in a variety of meats/fish for convenience. One chub last 2 1/2 days. I add some raw broccoli,sometimes blueberries and he has carrot as treats. Every couple of weeks he has a raw marrow bone.
The food comes frozen and I am able to collect it locally every couple of months which saves postage and a lot of packaging.
The only downside is remembering to take it out of the freezer in time. He has been known to have tinned pilchards when that happens which he loves too.

 

We're having a glut of eggs right now as all our hens have come into lay, so my dogs are getting a welcome addition to their diet. Glad to hear Toby is thriving on raw JD

 

Thanks Pippa. Yes I forgot about eggs! As with most labs he would eat anything given the chance apart from lettuce and celery!

 

Thank you so much for this information- if I wanted to begin feeding my 75 lb Choco lab a raw diet and so far feeding him kibble with poultry in it makes him even itchier. One time I gave him cooked pheasant (totally plain no spice, just a pinch of salt) and he broke out in a few hotspots. I should avoid chicken still would you say or is it just the processing of it to go in the kibble that he may be allergic to? Trying to avoid the vet racket, I have 4 kids, he’s been and $400 later they give me all the pills and no real explanation.

 

Hi all,

I've decided to switch my 8yr old Black Lab to raw. This follows me better understanding the potential benefits. Morgan the Lab also slowly lost some lustre and energy, while his age may be a factor, I'd like to give him the option of raw fed to see if this can reignite him and possibly extend his life. Really enjoyed the article that directed me here Pippa so thank you. My only question at this stage is on bones. I can clearly buy whole poultry at any supermarket but wondered if people have a preferred supplier or means to acquire a good variety of bones for their dogs, beyond hunting yourself that is! All tips and guidance is greatly appreciated.

Scott (and Morgan).

 

I just wanted to comment on what an absolutely fantastic word up you have done here, will done, it's the most comprehensive guide I have seen and covers everything very well.

I have been feeding both of our dogs raw for the last 3 years, we stayed raw because our huntaway cross collie could never have a form poo, we tried all foods, cheap, expensive and everything the very suggested for 18 months or so. We had discussed raw but we thought it was so much hassle to do, anyway, we tried it, within 3 days the dog was constipated and when he eventually went it was completely solid, he had not had a problem every again since being on raw, I put our golden fire on it as it did so much good for the huntaway, they both look fantastic and have zero digestive issues, my daughter's dogs! Staffies) also are in raw for allergies and digestive issues, cured them also, I can't say enough good things about raw. What I would say as you covered so well is that the dogs have their own fridge freezer, chest freezer, utensils, chopping board, cleaning sponges and pots, botulism is a real issue and cleanliness is paramount if doing raw i.m.h.o. anyway, I'm going off on one, excellent write up, thank you on behalf of anyone that reads it and decides to give it a go.

 

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