Raw Dog Food

I have had several people ask what I feed my dogs..other that the Liver Cookies of Love.  My dogs are all on raw food.  Sometimes I purchase it from a local raw food company and sometimes I make it myself.  I have been asked to share the recipe.

These amounts may need to be made smaller.  I have the big mixer at the bakery so this is what I use.

I start with a ground meat.  Turkey, chicken, lamb or beef.  I use 20 pounds of ground meat.  I then put in 1 dozen raw local organic eggs with the shell.  I first put them in the blender and it makes the shells very small.  The shells are a good calcium source.  Then I use local organic veggies that I have run through the blender.  Then I use 1/2 pound of organic kelp and 1/2 pound of organic alfalfa.  I use this mixture for one meal. Each of my dogs gets an amount based on Their size.  I store this in the freezer and take it out as we need it.  The other meal is raw meaty bones.  I use chicken necks and turkey necks and some lamb bones.  I do not use beef bones as I think they are too hard.  The bones also help to clean the teeth.

About a year ago Willow decided that eating the bones was too hard for an older girl like her.  I add calcium to her diet since she does not eat the bones.

Feeding raw is not for everyone.  Many vets will tell you never to feed raw.  I also want to point out that most of the training vets get about nutrition for our beloved pets comes from food companies.  You need to treat the raw food for your dogs the same way you treat your meat.  Defrost the meat in the refrigerator.

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I am happy to chat with anyone about my experience with raw food and why I feel so strongly that it is the best option for our beloved pets.  Feel free to call me 707-569-9425.  I love talking about food, treats and just dogs in general.

My blessings to you and your pets,

Barbara

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