What else can i feed them raw with the meat?

Question

I know not KIBBLE! I learned this time!

I read fish and raw meaty bones. I got them a ham bone.

any veggies or fruit?

I got them strawberries but I don't know if they'll eat it if not I will.

Does feeding Raw help with allergies such as scratching?

Answer 1

I thought you were feeding Canidae?

Is it not helping?

No grains, yeast or dairy. Eliminating these 3 things tends to clear up allergy signs right away!

ADD: Paula, dogs *can* have raw, they have a stronger immune system than us...the wild dogs don't make a fire before they eat, do they?

Ask your vet about, flea allergy dermatitis, he might have fleas, that you cant see!

ADD 2: Fetch! is right ...I went from Canidae, to Wellness Core, and noticed the BIGGEST difference in all 6 of my dogs.

Answer 2

have u ever tried out fish

Answer 3

Feeding raw is probably the best diet anyone can give to their dog. Unfortunately, it can get pretty pricey. I have three dogs, so I can only buy them premium dry food. However, there are bags of raw, dehydrated chicken and vegetables that you mix warm water to reconstitute into a wet food. I've given this to my dogs and they absolutely love it! No digestive problems, no gas, no vomit. There is also a supplement called ProZyme; it's a powder that you sprinkle on their food that helps them break down the bacteria that is in those raw foods. I'm not sure how well this works on allergies though. As far as fruits and veggies, there are only a few you need to avoid. The biggest ones are grapes. They are very bad for your dogs. No starchy foods either; potatos, corn...they shouldn't have any of that. Try canned peas, the organic kind without salt. Of course try to avoid foods that might give the dog diarrhea, like watermelon, cantaloupe, and sometimes strawberries. What I've done in the past (and my dogs absolutely loved it) was I bought a bunch of broccoli, cauliflower, and, squash. I steamed them just until they were soft enough, then I blended them into a puree and mixed with my dog's regular food. They loved it, they got excellent vitamins and minerals.

For allergies, your dog may just need more omega fatty acids in his diet, this can be bought at any pet store, especially holistic dog stores. Also, you may want to switch the kind of meat they are eating. Try using lamb, it is a very gentle meat on dog stomaches, and may help stop the scratching. If you could find a holistic/organic dog store, go there and ask the salespeople, they should be able to help you find wonderful supplements for your furry babies. I hope this bit of info is helpful. Good luck!

Answer 4

No, to tell you dogs are supposed to eat raw meat you are supposed to cook the meat so the dog doesnot get salmonella. You should cook the meat so your dogs dont get sick.

Answer 5

~ I would change to a grain free kibble like Orijen 6 Fish, EVO, Merricks Before Grain, Natures Variety Instinct or Wellness Core fish.

I don't mind Canidae and when I first started I liked it but my dogs were not thriving.  Since making the change to Orijen Fish, I have seen a huge difference.

I have been feeding raw 2-3 times a week, however I just do meat and no fruit with veggies as a snack.  Chicken legs, breast and thighs, organ meat, london broil, tripe, salmon, feet, necks, shoulders etc.

I would up grade from Canidae to me, it is a mid-grade food and there is much better out there.  Also try a different kibble protein source like fish or EVO red meat.

Answer 6

I'd cut out the Canidae and try him on prey model raw. You don't need fruits or veggies, prey model is pretty simple once you get the hang of it.

Some dogs who are allergic to one protein source in kibble, do fine with that protein source with raw. Cooking changes the meat.

Start out with something simple. Chicken is usually a good starter. Feed this for a couple weeks before adding a new protein.

Add each new protein source slowly, and at a time so you can watch for a reaction.

I'd recommend checking out the raw feeding forum over on Dogster, and a couple books, Raw Meaty Bones and Works Wonders both by Tom Lonsdale are good starters.

I'd skip the ham bone, they are pretty thick, probably cooked, and are known as "wreck bones". They aren't very edible and your dog can break a tooth on them. Avoid weight bearing bones of large mammals.

***Its only as pricy as you make it. I was able to feed 7 dogs for about $60 this month, and they even got prime rib a couple nights. I don't have little dogs either, it takes me about 12 pounds to feed everyone everyday.

Answer 7

Besides raw meat and bones, I feed my dog raw egg and a vegetable glop I make myself in a food processor.  The vegetable glop I make has squash, mixed vegetables, kelp powder, and alfalfa powder in it.

I also supplement with salmon oil and vitamin E.

Answer 8

sardines, peas,carrots watermelon, paypa, pineapple,and veggies. My holistic prescribed anything fresh!

NO APPLES SEEDS< RAISONS GRAPES OR ONIONS!!! THIS IS POISON TO DOGS AS WELL AS CHOCLATE

Answer 9

You must study home made diets in order to get the balance right. Never give your dog ham bones, all bones must be RAW. You say that you avoid giving your dogs grain, some of the experts say that we should also avoid rice.

You can download books on raw diets from the Internet. A raw diet is excellent and should help with allergies. Depending on the size of your dog and your present freezer, you may need an extra freezer and you will need a food processor.

Apparently you should not feed you dog a mixture of raw food and conventional dog food. If for example it gets raw for breakfast and conventional dog food at night, this causes problems. Raw food is digested at a different rate to conventional food and mixed it creates havoc.

Answer 10

I agree with alias dog.  I've been raw feeding for over six years. Make sure you research canine nutrition before you plunge into what you think is raw feeding, there's more to the diet than raw meaty bones.

Answer 11

You don't need to feed him any fruit or veggies.  All those things are just fillers.  A balanced RAW diet consists of a good variety of meat sources, as well as bones and offal (organ meat: heart, liver, gizzards, etc.), in a ratio of 80/10/10 (meat/bone/offal).

And yes, feeding raw DOES help with food allergies, because it is so easy to single out foods and eliminate specific ingredients.  For instance, if you want to find out whether your dog is allergic to beef, you feed it beef and see what happens.  Then on to the next.  With kibble it is nearly impossible to determine what exactly in that long list of ingredients the dog is allergic to.

And as for the Canidae, rice is a grain.

And paula -- dogs don't get salmonella.  They are carnivores; their digestive systems are designed to digest raw meat and bone.

Check out these sites:

http://www.rawlearning.com/rawfaq.html

http://www.rawfeddogs.net/