Anyone else feed an all RAW diet?

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

I have a couple questions...

Can Bailey have raw tongue and pork hocks?

Do I need to add any supplements? Oils?

[finn's mom]

I have a couple questions...

Can Bailey have raw tongue and pork hocks?

Do I need to add any supplements? Oils?

I wouldn't think those would be an issue. Tongue may be really rich, though, and, without bone, his stool may be runny...maybe make sure he gets chicken bone that day sometime, too, to counteract? That's probably what I'd do. Pork hocks is something I'd feed. I haven't supplemented in a long time, but, once I move back to Texas, I'll probably start giving him a vitamin my vet there always recommends.

[.sarah]

I have a couple questions...

Can Bailey have raw tongue and pork hocks?

Do I need to add any supplements? Oils?

If Bailey is not a gulper then pork hocks should be fine. I feed them to my crew. Here's Buck and Luka enjoying one ...


Tongue is also fine. I haven't fed it yet, but probably will soon. I've heard it's really tough to cut - which is the main reason why I haven't bought it, the cow tongue's come whole here - and it's also tough and chewy for the dogs to eat (but I've heard that they love the taste).

Supplements aren't really needed unless if you're trying to target a specific problem. I supplement fish oil & vitamin E for Mandy and Nova because they have joint issues. The other two don't need anything. All the nutrients your dog needs is in his food, so there's really no reason to supplement unless if he's sick or something.

Oh by the way everyone - I found a raw feeding message board yesterday. Raw-Forums.com, you should all join! My username is Wiggle Butt

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

Thanks! Pork hocks are really cheap here and they are HUGE! His main meat will be chicken backs and necks, since I can get a package of two for $2.00.

[.sarah]

Chicken backs and necks are kind of boney, so just watch for constipation. I'm off to go to the seafood market and then Publix - and I'm shopping for the dogs of course!

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

Chicken backs and necks are kind of boney, so just watch for constipation. I'm off to go to the seafood market and then Publix - and I'm shopping for the dogs of course!

Okay, I will just give him chicken backs and necks twice a week for breakfast. Then something meatier for dinner. He hasn't had any constipation since I have been giving him the chicken backs and necks. When I go shopping, I am just going to buy him two weeks worth of meat. Then the next payday, he can have different kinds of meat.

The meats on my list are...

Whole Duck
Quail
Chicken
Beef
Pork
Lamb
Whole Fish
Whole Cornish Hens

I will also be adding whole Duck, Quail, Turkey & Chicken eggs. How often can I give Bailey an egg? Is once a day too much?

Oh yeah, I also have access to goose - can I feed whole goose? I split all of his whole birds in half so he can have 2 meals in a day.

[.sarah]

Wow, that's a really nice list! Bailey is one lucky puppy!

Eggs can be given as often as he can handle them. Some dogs get loose stools from them, so just keep an eye on that. I give them 2-3 times a week here, just because Luka tends to get diarreah from too many.

And goose is fine! I've been wanting to buy it for my crew, but it's just so expensive here.

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

Wow, that's a really nice list! Bailey is one lucky puppy!

Eggs can be given as often as he can handle them. Some dogs get loose stools from them, so just keep an eye on that. I give them 2-3 times a week here, just because Luka tends to get diarreah from too many.

And goose is fine! I've been wanting to buy it for my crew, but it's just so expensive here.

Thanks Sarah! I think I will see how Bailey does with one egg daily. If he get's diarreah, I will cut it down some.

[PinkSunshine]

How often can I give Bailey an egg? Is once a day too much?

I give mine each 1 egg a day with the shells.... But I've been doing that since they were started on a raw diet so they're used to it