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Post by upsydaisyherewego on Jun 14, 2013 23:02:22 GMT
Having read plenty of posts about different diets etc, I began to wonder what sort of diet the forum members would say my dogs is:. It isn't completely raw, or natural or processessed, it is a bit of a mix:
Morning: Dr John silver working biscuits (moving on to sighthound forumlated ones mid july) Raw vegetables (usually carrots or peas,although we are now including more brocilli)
Evening: Minced Tripe Some biscuits.
Most of the time during the week, they also get pasta, rice or potatoes (as well as any leftover vegetables) added to their evening meal.
Most fridays we get some bones or bits of pigs (even a full head a couple of weeks ago) from the butchers and usually replace the tripe with those.
So I was wondering how other's would describe this diet? I've been told that it is an unusual combination, but it must be doing them some good as we often get stopped in the street by passer's by asking us what food we feed them to get them looking so well.
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Post by BorderTerrier on Jun 15, 2013 7:36:30 GMT
It is an unusual combination, yes! This is not to say that it is a bad, unhealthy diet however. As long as the dog's aren't showing any negative signs of health towards this diet then it is fine.
If you get people asking you about your dog's diet then that is a great thing isn't it?
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Post by SarahHound on Jun 15, 2013 8:37:28 GMT
See I'd be happy feeding something like that, without going 'all raw'. However I thought you couldn't feed kibble and raw meat together, because they break down at different times and can cause stomach problems? I don't know if there's truth in it, but its something I've been aware of for a while.
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Post by bextull on Jun 15, 2013 10:49:14 GMT
I think I'd call it a 'mixed diet'. It isn't completely raw or completely commercial or completely home cooked, so I think 'mixed' fits the bill. Although, if you don't mind me saying, I think I'd recommend a little more variety in the veg department. Don't go overboard with the broccoli either. See I'd be happy feeding something like that, without going 'all raw'. However I thought you couldn't feed kibble and raw meat together, because they break down at different times and can cause stomach problems? I don't know if there's truth in it, but its something I've been aware of for a while. That's not true. I fed raw and dry food together in the same meal for 2 years with Oscar and he never had any issues with it. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that the two digest at different rates. Other things also suggest that the two should not be fed together because carbohydrates alter the pH in the stomach. As with everything, it depends on the dog. Some do great with a mixture of everything, others not so much.
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Post by caz2golden on Jun 15, 2013 11:00:26 GMT
See I'd be happy feeding something like that, without going 'all raw'. However I thought you couldn't feed kibble and raw meat together, because they break down at different times and can cause stomach problems? I don't know if there's truth in it, but its something I've been aware of for a while. I never had issues mixing the two when I tried out some free NI. Though I do use a grain free kibble and was using low grain meat tins options. If my move to total raw does not go to plan then I will do partial raw. Even if things are digested at different rate that just means they enter intestines at different points. My understanding is dogs keep their food in their stomachs longer than we do and break it down with their acid stomach before it enters intestines.
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Post by caz2golden on Jun 15, 2013 11:15:10 GMT
Having read plenty of posts about different diets etc, I began to wonder what sort of diet the forum members would say my dogs is:. It isn't completely raw, or natural or processessed, it is a bit of a mix: Morning: Dr John silver working biscuits (moving on to sighthound forumlated ones mid july) Raw vegetables (usually carrots or peas,although we are now including more brocilli) Evening: Minced Tripe Some biscuits. Most of the time during the week, they also get pasta, rice or potatoes (as well as any leftover vegetables) added to their evening meal. Most fridays we get some bones or bits of pigs (even a full head a couple of weeks ago) from the butchers and usually replace the tripe with those. So I was wondering how other's would describe this diet? I've been told that it is an unusual combination, but it must be doing them some good as we often get stopped in the street by passer's by asking us what food we feed them to get them looking so well. If your dogs are thriving then you obviously have the balance right. Why worry what our opinions are. Its not as if we know the right answers, we all have opinions on what is good or bad but who says we are right? I would say it is a mixed diet (dry, leftovers and meat/bones). Sounds like a good mix IMO. I dont know Dr Johns range! looking on whichdogfood it dont have a particularly wonderful rating! If I have the right one it comprises Cereals, Meat & Animal Derivatives, Minerals, Oils & Fats. with EEC Permitted Antioxidants. I am not a fan of term Meat & Animal Derivatives and I prefer a meat to be first ingredient. Would also prefer to know which cereals are in the food. I guess I would want to feed a different dry food!! You are lucky my two dont seem to get on with pork I am a fan of dogs eating any suitable leftovers, mine have for years
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Post by BorderTerrier on Jun 16, 2013 7:59:36 GMT
See I'd be happy feeding something like that, without going 'all raw'. However I thought you couldn't feed kibble and raw meat together, because they break down at different times and can cause stomach problems? I don't know if there's truth in it, but its something I've been aware of for a while. I am sure you can!! I have heard of people mixing kibble with raw meat - and no problems.
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