question about RAW diet feeding?

[Crazy-Cat-Lover]

Bailey is a 70 pound Great Dane puppy and I feed him 2 pounds a day. So far, we have spent half as much on raw than on kibble. The benefits are awesome too! Bailey has a glossier, shinier coat, brighter eyes and more energy to name a few.

[bckrazy]

I don't just feed chicken wings & necks, though. A percentage of their food must be organs, muscle meats & bone; he gets turkey, chicken, beef, lamb, rabbit, buffalo, fish, and some pork. I also add supplements (flaxseed, salmon oil, veggies, eggs, green tripe, etc). You have to check your calciumhosphorus ratio and keep an eye on your dogs weight to gear how much you need to feed. It is very complicated and it really should be done right, but in the end it's MUCH more fun & satisfying for your and your dog, and much much healthier.

Gonzo still eats Evo for a few meals a week. Evo is about $2.50/lb. The meats he gets is never more than $1/lb... except for special meals like lamb & rabbit. All of the supplements are super cheap and take no more than 5 minutes to prepare. Sooo, price is not as much an issue as effort and research.

If you feed tons of kibble, you're probably not feeding much of a high quality food? A more pricey kibble with quality ingredients, lots of meat and no fillers costs LESS than a very cheap kibble chock full of fillers. Have you tried looking into a different kibble? For example, with Innova Evo, you feed a 50 lb dog 1-1 1/2 cups. On Dog Chow, you need to feed 3 TIMES that amount, and maybe more!