[abbie's mom]

Originally Posted by Gingergirlsmom

I discounted any and all research that was linked to a company who had a product to sell. I spoke with veternarians.

Hi Judy

These (almost) 10,000 people have nothing to sell. In fact, the admin will not allow advertisement of any kind on list. We share/learn about prey model feeding. These represent every walk of canine life: pets, show, breeders, service, agility. See, I am suspicious of opinions from most vets - as they DO have "a product to sell". Most push a particular brand of kibble. While the meat packing plants are surely happy with our decision to feed RAW, they aren't the ones pushing it. Dog owners - who have had experience with commercial - are the ones recommending RAW.

Maybe after 20 years of long term study of the effects of raw.

Kibble has only been around in the last 50 years; but, having done your research, I'm sure you already know that. Prey model feeding has been around since our pups' ancestors, the wolf first came on the scene.

"What scares me is that people think natural is better. Don't they realize that its natural for a certain percentage of the wolf population to die from salmonella?"

I won't say this may not be so, even though I believe it to be highly unlikely, (as canines have the digestive systems to handle such nasties as salmonella); but we also know that many MANY dogs suffer long-term affects from kibble/canned commercial foods and over vaccination.

All I ask is that anyone considering this diet do lots of research before they start. Certainly talk to people who use it and who have used it for a long time. Talk to vets, google RAW and BARF. Ignore retailers claims that it's healthy (of course they are going to tell that). Make your own decision.

....... I, personally, wouldn't bother with researching BARF, as it is not taylored to a canine's needs. That being protein without grains or carbs.

I wish you all the best and I truly hope that you have found the wonderful diet many believe it to be.

Thanks . And, thank-you for sincere concern for fellow YTers.