BARF Diet For Dogs - Not As Gross As It Sounds!
Are you just starting to research the BARF diet for dogs – also
known as “bones and raw food” or the RAW diet? It can be
confusing – I remember asking TONS of questions when I first
started. How do you know how much to feed? WHAT do you feed? Can
you mix the BARF diet with processed food? How long does it take
to prepare the raw food? How much does it cost to buy all the
BARF products necessary? Should you feed raw meat and vegetables?
Well, on the last question, only you can decide what’s right for
your dog, but I’ll answer the rest of your questions as best I
can.
How do you know how much to feed?
It really depends on the weight of your dog. Most people
recommend 2-5% of their body weight. Just make sure you know your
dog’s weight before starting, and then watch their weight and
adjust depending if they gain/lose/maintain.
WHAT do you feed?
Raw meaty bones, like chicken necks and backs for example. Muscle
meat which has no bones. Organ meat, like lungs, liver, kidneys,
etc. Some people also include raw vegetables.
Can you mix the BARF diet with processed food?
It’s not recommended as processed food, or kibble, is digested in
about 10-12 hours, and raw food in about 4-6. This can lead to
serious health problems. That being said, some people do it quite
successfully – but I wouldn’t.
How long does it take to prepare the raw food?
If you buy pre-prepared BARF for your dog, it only takes the time
to defrost and put in their bowl. If you prefer the DIY (do it
yourself) method, this would depend on what you’re serving and to
how many dogs. Most people recommend pre-packaging once a week in
the serving sizes necessary for your dog. You could probably
safely count on a half hour per dog, less if you can get your
butcher to do some of the cutting for you.
How much does it cost to buy all the BARF products necessary?
This would also depend on whether you’re going with the DIY or
buying the packaged food. DIY usually requires hunting for
bargains and can be time consuming. What I prefer to do (with
only 2 dogs) is buy my BARF pre-packaged from a reputable company
and I serve that. It can be more expensive, but with our busy
lives, I don’t mind paying a few bucks more. You can visit our
Dog Food page
http://www.a1-dog-info.com/dog-food.htm for more
information.
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