Human Point of View: Components of the Raw Meat Diet
Satchel asked me to blog about what raw meaty bits are included in the raw meat diet. Before I list everything below, let me first shout out to Moe for lending today’s blog space – you’re the best Moe!!!
Raw Meaty Bones
Chicken, turkey, duck, and pork necks, chicken feet, chicken backs and wings, rabbit
Ground Raw Meat
Chicken, turkey, duck, bison, venison, and pretty much any animal that most Americans would eat. These always contain ground bone and you have the option to include organ meats (liver, kidney, heart, gizzard).
Crushed Veggies
All fruits and veggies onions, grapes, raisins, corn cobs…. Try to get organic whenever possible.
Rec Bones
Knuckle bones, knee bones and mysterious joints of animals. These are like TV for your dog.
Wholesome Table Scarps – in small quantity
Garlic, oatmeal, eggs with shell, rice, toast crusts, grains (great source of carbohydrates), non-yeast bread, couscous. And remember, organic is best – no nasty chemicals.
-Courtney
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Courtney,
I have a few questions relating to your post.
Was raw meat always apart of Satchel’s diet? As a small puppy?
How did you discover the benefits of a raw meat diet, through research or experience?
Can all dogs maintain a raw meat diet throughout their entire lives?
Also, many canine nutritionists and veterinarians now urge dog owners to be very careful about feeding raw meat to their dogs. Are any dangers present when commiting to a raw meat diet?
Thank you for your time -Benjamin
Great questions Benjamin.
Yes, Satchel always ate raw meat. His breeder weened him on it. Maji however, never had raw meat until she was 13 months old when we adopted her. She had a little belly ache one day, but once I gave her some digestive enzymes (papaya) that went away.
We discovered the benefits of raw meat from Satchel’s breeder.
Yup, from weening until their last meal, dogs and cats can eat a raw meat diet.
As long as you handle your pets raw meat as you would your own (don’t leave it out to long, don’t re-freeze, buy from a reputable source, etc) your dog and cat will be fine on the raw meat diet.
Thanks Benjamin, if you have further questions, give us a call at 503.245.2853
-Courtney
Good post, thanks for all your help. Looking forward to trying out some rec bones from you.
Janice K.