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The more I keep reading about the different dog foods, the more the raw diet intrigues me. I would like to switch my little toy to Innova when it is time to switch to adult food. However, my vet doesn't sell it anymore. I can likely find it elsewhere, but wonder how long anyone will carry any particular brand. I'm not opposed to switching from time to time, but I want a quality food.
This is where a raw diet comes in.... I could control her diet (which could be worse if I do it wrong). In the long run, would you say it costs more/less than buying a quality kibble? Do you give raw/meaty bones? If so, what would you suggest for a toy poodle. It scares me to think she could choke although I have heard that this is only a concern when bones are cooked.
I have seen several sites suggest cooking the meat and several that suggest against it since it cooks the nutrients out and is less natural. Has anyone had any problems with salmonella or worms? To help with prep time, do you tend to make a big batch and freeze extras? I've heard pumpkin will help a dog make the switch since it will help keep the stool firm (hopefully).
I guess there are so many questions and so many variations on what a well rounded raw diet can be. If you have a book you would like to recommend, please let me know.
It sounds like there are so many people on here that are big proponents of feeding raw. I would like to know how you do it for your dog(s).
This is where a raw diet comes in.... I could control her diet (which could be worse if I do it wrong). In the long run, would you say it costs more/less than buying a quality kibble? Do you give raw/meaty bones? If so, what would you suggest for a toy poodle. It scares me to think she could choke although I have heard that this is only a concern when bones are cooked.
I have seen several sites suggest cooking the meat and several that suggest against it since it cooks the nutrients out and is less natural. Has anyone had any problems with salmonella or worms? To help with prep time, do you tend to make a big batch and freeze extras? I've heard pumpkin will help a dog make the switch since it will help keep the stool firm (hopefully).
I guess there are so many questions and so many variations on what a well rounded raw diet can be. If you have a book you would like to recommend, please let me know.
It sounds like there are so many people on here that are big proponents of feeding raw. I would like to know how you do it for your dog(s).