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and for how long? Is the dog healthy?
I don't have a dog but plan to get one. I already read all the posts here about raw & dogs. It's hard for me to imagine having raw meat around the house, so I'm wondering if it's possible to feed your dog raw vegetarian/vegan before I get one.
Thanks in advance.
My best friend has 7 and does. They detoxed and are in stunning condition. They eat a lot of raw, too.
David Wolfe says it best. He feeds them raw vegan. If they want anything else, they go out and get it.
That's my philosophy, although I have no dog yet.
Thank you! I'm so happy to hear this because this will determine whether or not I may have a dog since I really don't want to handle raw meat.Quote:
Originally Posted by SchoolOfRAWk
He said he feeds his dog up to 4 avocado's a day. Big dogs can be expensive to feed WELL. I have a little dog now and am at least cooking brown rice-veggies and a little lamb, I add the olive oil at the end so its not cooked oil. I will try to start avocado soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by SchoolOfRAWk
Big dogs can be expensive to feed WELL.
HILARIOUS. So true. And I want a ton. So, it'll be awhile.
I have two doberman's (usually considered big dogs) and although we were feeding them the best dry food $ could buy, we recently switched them to a primarily raw food diet. They are just loving it. They were healthy and active before and their energy seems to be skyrocketing.
In all honesty, it isn't costing us that much more than their premium dry food.
They get meat 2x/day - about 12 ozs/serving. We order it from a local meat supply company and it is additive free (no hormones, etc.) To round out their diet, they get fresh or frozen fruit in the a.m., today it was blueberries. This morning they also got a bonus of 2 oz plain organic yogurt. Tonight they will be getting veggies along with their meat. So far we have discovered they like carrots, bok choy, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage. They also get yummy home made doggie treats thanks to a good friend.
I did for awhile and then my dog started losing weight and he is already super skinny so my hubby started feeding him dog food again. :( Not my choice, but its his dog too!
I have 2 very big FAT dogs as well as a little one and 3 cats:confused: Here they are, my fat noisy dogs:D - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsWwwL01A40
I know I told my hubby he is probably just detoxing and he will probably gain it back soon, but he said the little guy has got to fatten up plus around the same time he got injured (not sure how) and he contributed it to that too! :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by Solace
Linda--
It is not raw, but it is vegetarian/vegan: there is a small book you can order over the internet called "vegetarian dogs"
http://www.vegetariandogs.com/
I have the book, and would give you more info, but its packed away in storage somewhere at the moment.
its a small book, but seems like a pretty complete and well-researched plan, and the "dog diet" in it seems to contain a good variety of ingredients, including some raw veggies, i believe. it also includes things like wheat germ oil, etc, and has example stories of dogs who have been fed this way.
As I said, it is not all-raw, but to me, ethically, I would prefer to feed this way than to feed meat. Also, there are several other options such as vegetarian/vegan dog food (both wet and dry), and there is also a supplement called "Vegedog" where you prepare recipes that come with the supplement that are made out of common ingredients and then prepare the supplement and its supposed to provide complete nutrition. However, the diet in the "Vegetarian dogs" book seemed much fresher and healthier to me.
I thought I read somewhere that alyssa fed her dog raw vegan....????? any details anyone?
good luck. i, too, would be interested in more details on feeding dogs raw vegetarian/vegan. I wonder though if you need to add enzymes and stuff to help them digest the raw veggies more thoroughly, as I dont think their stomachs are ideally designed for large amounts of raw plant protein??...??
kaybee
I've been feeding our dogs raw for a while now. They just love it. They are both pretty large dogs (55 and 65 lbs), and yet, I don't find the bill very high. They eat mostly veggies, nuts, seeds, and some fruit. I throw in raw salmon or sardines about twice to three times a week, and sometimes chicken necks. They also eat raw eggs with shells. It is my understanding they really need the bone in their diet. I know you can use supplements, but I have been really trying to give them all they need with just food. I also mix in avocado and olive oils probably twice a week as well.
My dogs went through a detox for about three weeks. It was kind of hard on them, but now they love their meals. In the morning, I also give our lab a banana. His snacks are dates and Brazil nuts. My friends and family just laugh, but no one can argue that standard commercial dog food is going to be healthier. I just let them laugh - I know my pups are happier for it.
Good luck!
I keep trying to start a compost heap, but my dog eats everything that I put in it except the coffee grounds.
She is a big dog, about 65lbs, and it will take a bit to feed her. I've been considering switching her to a raw diet since she seems to like my scraps, especially since I ralized she has a tumor in her tummy. I'm hoping that maybe that will help with that?
Are they both raw vegan/vegetarian?Quote:
Originally Posted by Solace
Thanks for this book recommendation, Kaybee. I will look into it.Quote:
Originally Posted by kaybee
THanks everyone for giving me your feedback. :)
I want to get a puppy because I want to start it all raw.