WHY FEED RAW?
(the domestic dog is classified as follows: Class: Mammalia; Order: Carnivora; Family: Canidae; Species: Canis lupus;
Subspecies: Canis lupus familiaris)
Subspecies: Canis lupus familiaris)
The domestic dog has been classified as a sub-species of Wolf (Canis lupus) and is so closely related to the Gray Wolf that there is less than
.2% difference between the DNA of a Gray Wolf and that of a domestic dog. The close relationship explains why a domestic dog and a Gray
Wolf can mate and produce offspring which are capable of reproducing. The Gray Wolf and the domestic dog are in the Order Carnivora. They
are carnivores. Yes, even your mother-in-law's Shih Tzu is a tiny carnivore! Carnivores eat meat and bones, not grains and vegetables. If you
have any doubt about your own dog, check out those teeth: ripping and tearing teeth all around, no flat molars in that mouth for grinding grains
and vegetables! Carnivores have very short, extremely acidic digestive tracts, well suited to digestion of meat and bones, but not at all suited to
digestion of grains, which require mastication before digestion. Full support will be given to all buyers on developing an appropriate diet for their
Dalry puppy. There are now some very high-quality, grain-free kibbles readily available and Dalry puppy buyers may opt to feed those instead of
fresh, raw foods.
.2% difference between the DNA of a Gray Wolf and that of a domestic dog. The close relationship explains why a domestic dog and a Gray
Wolf can mate and produce offspring which are capable of reproducing. The Gray Wolf and the domestic dog are in the Order Carnivora. They
are carnivores. Yes, even your mother-in-law's Shih Tzu is a tiny carnivore! Carnivores eat meat and bones, not grains and vegetables. If you
have any doubt about your own dog, check out those teeth: ripping and tearing teeth all around, no flat molars in that mouth for grinding grains
and vegetables! Carnivores have very short, extremely acidic digestive tracts, well suited to digestion of meat and bones, but not at all suited to
digestion of grains, which require mastication before digestion. Full support will be given to all buyers on developing an appropriate diet for their
Dalry puppy. There are now some very high-quality, grain-free kibbles readily available and Dalry puppy buyers may opt to feed those instead of
fresh, raw foods.
FEEDING YOUR CARNIVORE
My way of feeding raw has evolved a lot since September 2000 when I threw down my first chicken carcass! I started off feeding raw in the
manner advocated by Dr. Ian Billinghurst, but with further knowledge I came to realise that my dogs didn't need grains, dairy or vegetables
and I now feed far less poultry. I aim for approximately 40% edible bones, with the balance of the diet made up of meat, tripe and offal
(heart, liver, kidney, etc.). I try to not feed more than 40% poultry in the diet.
manner advocated by Dr. Ian Billinghurst, but with further knowledge I came to realise that my dogs didn't need grains, dairy or vegetables
and I now feed far less poultry. I aim for approximately 40% edible bones, with the balance of the diet made up of meat, tripe and offal
(heart, liver, kidney, etc.). I try to not feed more than 40% poultry in the diet.
Rotation of protein sources is key to a healthy dog whose body is working at its peak. For variety I feed beef, chicken, buffalo, pork, turkey,
fish, lamb, deer, and moose. I feed green beef and lamb tripe and offal from any hoofed animal. While whole chunks of meat are best for
carnivores, it's often not possible to get the variety I'd like in whole form, so I prefer to have the benefits of variety, even if those meats are
ground. Rather than the daily balance that kibble companies incorrectly claim a dog should have, I aim for balance over time, just as I do for
myself. My own daily food consumption does not approach balanced every day, but I know that over the course of a month it is balanced
enough. The same now applies to my dogs.
fish, lamb, deer, and moose. I feed green beef and lamb tripe and offal from any hoofed animal. While whole chunks of meat are best for
carnivores, it's often not possible to get the variety I'd like in whole form, so I prefer to have the benefits of variety, even if those meats are
ground. Rather than the daily balance that kibble companies incorrectly claim a dog should have, I aim for balance over time, just as I do for
myself. My own daily food consumption does not approach balanced every day, but I know that over the course of a month it is balanced
enough. The same now applies to my dogs.
For a puppy start with around 4% of the puppy's weight daily, as the puppy grows you'll likely change the amount to 2% of the ideal adult
weight. Give it a few weeks and then do the rib and spine check. If you can see ribs and spines, up the amount. If you can't feel them easily,
lower the amount. If you can feel them with light pressure, your puppy is the right weight. Until my puppies stop growing, I like them on the
skinny side to protect their growing joints. I don't want to see ribs, but I do want to feel them easily.
weight. Give it a few weeks and then do the rib and spine check. If you can see ribs and spines, up the amount. If you can't feel them easily,
lower the amount. If you can feel them with light pressure, your puppy is the right weight. Until my puppies stop growing, I like them on the
skinny side to protect their growing joints. I don't want to see ribs, but I do want to feel them easily.
I supplement daily with a good animal-based oil for the Omega-3 essential fatty acids that dogs need. This can be either salmon oil or Arctic
Vigor, which is my personal choice. As well, each dog gets one whole egg (shell included) weekly and 200 IU of Vitamin E a couple of times a
week.
Vigor, which is my personal choice. As well, each dog gets one whole egg (shell included) weekly and 200 IU of Vitamin E a couple of times a
week.
WHAT ARE EFA'S AND WHY SHOULD I FEED THEM?
Essential fatty acids are sources of Omega-6 and Omega-3 fatty acids (technically categorised as polyunsaturated fatty acids - PUFA).
The body must have these essential fatty acids, yet cannot synthesise them itself. One of the many functions of essential fatty acids is
the production of prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances that regulate many body functions. They basically control every cell
of the body on a second-by-second basis. They are required for energy production. They increase oxidation and metabolic rate. Energy
levels increase with high stamina and decreased recovery time from fatigue. The brain does not function without essential fatty acids.
The body must have these essential fatty acids, yet cannot synthesise them itself. One of the many functions of essential fatty acids is
the production of prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances that regulate many body functions. They basically control every cell
of the body on a second-by-second basis. They are required for energy production. They increase oxidation and metabolic rate. Energy
levels increase with high stamina and decreased recovery time from fatigue. The brain does not function without essential fatty acids.
Dogs have a very high need for Omega-3 fatty acids and a much lower need for Omega-6 fatty acids. Arctic Vigor has a high Omega-3
content, low Omega-6 content, naturally occurring Vitamin E and squalene. Vegetable oils, such as safflower oil, sunflower oil, or even
commercial products such as DermCaps, contain high levels of Omega-6 fatty acids which act as pro-inflammatory agents. Although
some commercial pet food formulas contain Omega-3/6 fatty acids on their label, very little of the nutritional value is passed on to your
pet because of the manufacturing process required in preparing the food and preventing rancidity. Flaxseed oil is not converted to EPA or
DHA by the body.
content, low Omega-6 content, naturally occurring Vitamin E and squalene. Vegetable oils, such as safflower oil, sunflower oil, or even
commercial products such as DermCaps, contain high levels of Omega-6 fatty acids which act as pro-inflammatory agents. Although
some commercial pet food formulas contain Omega-3/6 fatty acids on their label, very little of the nutritional value is passed on to your
pet because of the manufacturing process required in preparing the food and preventing rancidity. Flaxseed oil is not converted to EPA or
DHA by the body.
Skin, fur, nails, and hair are made from protein and fatty acids. The health of these membranes and other soft tissues such as the brain,
heart, eyes, etc., depends, to a degree, on the type and proportions of fatty acids available. A dog cannot be expected to have soft, silky
hair or healthy skin and correct biological function if the essential fatty acid balance is incorrect.
heart, eyes, etc., depends, to a degree, on the type and proportions of fatty acids available. A dog cannot be expected to have soft, silky
hair or healthy skin and correct biological function if the essential fatty acid balance is incorrect.
Gambler x Chime
puppies eating
chicken
carcasses at 4
weeks of age
And Parker
enjoying rack o'
deer in the
backyard.
puppies eating
chicken
carcasses at 4
weeks of age
And Parker
enjoying rack o'
deer in the
backyard.
Seka is very fond of fresh fish and is
always hanging around when Mike is
cleaning one.
always hanging around when Mike is
cleaning one.