Supplements?

[husky_lover]

I've just started feeding raw about 4 days ago. My dogs LOVE it!! Anyhow, the question I have is what type of Supplements am I supposed to give them as well as the organs, meat and bone? I've read alot of threads with people talking about giving Supplements along with the raw. I'm so lost!

[lv4dogs]

I've just started feeding raw about 4 days ago. My dogs LOVE it!! Anyhow, the question I have is what type of Supplements am I supposed to give them as well as the organs, meat and bone? I've read alot of threads with people talking about giving Supplements along with the raw. I'm so lost!


If you feed a whole prey model diet or as close to one as you can get (proper rations of meat, bone & organs) AND your dog has NO medical problems there really should be no need for additional supplements.

If your dogs are healthy and you give them enough variety & complete meals I would just wait it out & see what, if anything, they will need down the road. No need to give them more than they need.

If your dogs have medical problems please list them so we can reccomend the proper supplements that can help with that specific problem.

[lv4dogs]

I forgot to say that each person has their own views & beliefs. There really is no ONE right way to feed a raw diet.
Some give supplements because of health problems, some for a piece of mind, some just believe they need them.

[bckrazy]

Supps are definitely a personal choice... I give my dogs Solid Gold supplements, but sparingly. Optional "supplement" foods that are good to feed occasionally include: fish oil, sardines, kelp, garlic (in small amounts), canned salmon, leafy greens & cabbage (pureed), pureed veggies, over-ripe fruits, eggs w/ shell, & yogurt. There are more, but those are the extras I feed most often.