Hi,

I just started feeding the barf diet and i was wondering how often do u have to give supplements to dogs . Also i heard it is not safe to feed wieght bearing bones on chicken but then all the sites i visited doo. Oh and how often should i feed organ meat i have a 20 month old rough collie.

thanks,

Sarah

Hi Sarah,

Not sure if you have any of the books . These give you the right info , it is too diffuicult to say do this do that. You have to get it right in your own head about what you are trying to do with the diet.

2 books I would recommend if you don't have them.

1st a quick one to get you started The ultimate diet for cats and dogs
2nd is Give you dog a bone.. both books avaliable here

http://www.caninenaturalcures.co.uk/books2.html

Hope this helps

Pam

Definately go out an get some books about it, and formulate a plan in your head about your dog, and what you want to acheive/.

I personally dont feed weight bearing poultry bones, i do use wings necks and backs.

If you are getting the diet spot on, really you shouldnt need the supplements, although id add kelp powder to the veggie meals.

Lots of people do it differently, find out what suits you, do your research and check that things make sense in your head, and also medically before you do anything.

I have noticed a worrying trend lately to feed little or no vegetables, which i personally disagree with. My dogs get a very wide variety of veg, herbs and added oils to their diet, but then, i find it harder to get hold of large rmb's.

So long as u balance it all out in the end, it should be ok.

Organ meat, well my lot get it once or twice a week, that should be enough. Dont over feed rich offal, thats worse than underfeeding!

Em