Natural Diet

[sanchezf]

Does anyone on here feed the dogs an all natural diet, by this I mean boil meat, rice, vegtables etc.

If so what do you feed them and what are the results?

 

[cattitude]

I don't, but I feed human grade food.

If you are going to make your own food be sure to include all the vitamins, etc. that the pups need.

 

[sanchezf]

I don't, but I feed human grade food.

If you are going to make your own food be sure to include all the vitamins, etc. that the pups need.

With all of the recalled food it has me worried, so I started thinking what would be better for them and put my mind at ease. If something happened to one of my dogs I would be divestated (sp?)

Can you explain more about human grade food?
and why you choose that over making your own?

 

[vtcnicely]

Does anyone on here feed the dogs an all natural diet, by this I mean boil meat, rice, vegtables etc.

If so what do you feed them and what are the results?

When my dog got a stomach virus the vet put him on a diet of rice and lean ground beef with no seasoning. He loved it but I doubt it had all the nutrition needed to be an everyday diet.

 

[sanchezf]

When my dog got a stomach virus the vet put him on a diet of rice and lean ground beef with no seasoning. He loved it but I doubt it had all the nutrition needed to be an everyday diet.

That's exactly what I am worried about, if I feed the homemade stuff will they get everything the need...

 

[pixiegirl]

That's exactly what I am worried about, if I feed the homemade stuff will they get everything the need...

Google BARF (bones and raw food). I've never soley done this but I do suppliment a lot. I also feed human grade food. My pup has horrid allergies (food and otherwise) and it's the only thing I've found that keeps her in digestive system in check.

This is what I feed the big girl...

I get it at Petco.

 

[sanchezf]

Google BARF (bones and raw food). I've never soley done this but I do suppliment a lot. I also feed human grade food. My pup has horrid allergies (food and otherwise) and it's the only thing I've found that keeps her in digestive system in check.

This is what I feed the big girl...

I get it at Petco.

Thank you

 

[Nickel]

I don't, but I feed human grade food.

If you are going to make your own food be sure to include all the vitamins, etc. that the pups need.

I'd considered the BARF diet for my pup, but he just barked at the food, so I feed human grade kibble (and sometimes canned, which he adores). I used to feed Chicken Soup brand, but availability in my area became a problem, and now I feed Merrick.

 

[sanchezf]

I'd considered the BARF diet for my pup, but he just barked at the food, so I feed human grade kibble (and sometimes canned, which he adores). I used to feed Chicken Soup brand, but availability in my area became a problem, and now I feed Merrick.

Where do you guys purchase this Human Grade food?

 

[Nickel]

Where do you guys purchase this Human Grade food?

The kind I buy can be purchased at a specialty pet store.

 

[Celts]

Goldie, my lab gets Purina One, never has been fed canned/moist food.
And she gets human food at times..She is 12 and going strong.

 

[vtcnicely]

Where do you guys purchase this Human Grade food?

You might want to talk to the owner of Canine Cafe on the island. They seem really knowledgable and have a good selection of "gourmet" dog food.

 

[Cowgirl]

With all of the recalled food it has me worried, so I started thinking what would be better for them and put my mind at ease. If something happened to one of my dogs I would be divestated (sp?)

Can you explain more about human grade food?
and why you choose that over making your own?

Just lookout for spinach and peanutbutter!

 

[Celts]

Just read on cnn that dog biscuits are added tot he Do not Eat list.
;.......

 

[PrepH4U]

Does anyone on here feed the dogs an all natural diet, by this I mean boil meat, rice, vegtables etc.

If so what do you feed them and what are the results?

I used to when my rottie had cancer, there is alot of info on the net about cooking for your dogs and what vitamins & herbs should be added. I now feed all natural human grade dry food as it is much easier. You can also research all the brands on the net also. If you look in the older dog threads I posted last years recommended list from the dog journal. One brand that is good for one may not work for another. ex: chicken soup brand is one of good quality and one of cheaper ones out there. Two of mine can eat it but the other is allergic to barley. Good luck!

 

[sanchezf]

Thanks everyone

 

[kerriellen]

I'd considered the BARF diet for my pup, but he just barked at the food, so I feed human grade kibble (and sometimes canned, which he adores). I used to feed Chicken Soup brand, but availability in my area became a problem, and now I feed Merrick.

Nickel,
Don't know where you live, but I buy Chicken Soup for my dog at the pet store on Great Mills Road. It is not the nicest store, but they are the only place I could find that food around here.

 

[Nickel]

Nickel,
Don't know where you live, but I buy Chicken Soup for my dog at the pet store on Great Mills Road. It is not the nicest store, but they are the only place I could find that food around here.

I live in NC. We were buying it at a pet food store in Va Beach...my husband would stop and get it on his way home. Then his ship was dry docked in Portsmouth, so it's not on the way home anymore, and I didn't want to drive two hours round trip for dog food. Luckily we have a pretty good pet supplies store in town, and they recommended Merrick. He seems to like it better and is doing very well with it. It's a little pricier, but I don't mind the difference.

 

[riderup]

Does anyone on here feed the dogs an all natural diet, by this I mean boil meat, rice, vegtables etc.

If so what do you feed them and what are the results?

Go by Clippers Canine Cafe', in Solomons, and they will help you out..