I started feeding my baby raw about 4 months ago and it's been great. We use a commercial brand called Primal. It's got everything already mixed together, which makes sure the calcium and phosphorus ratios are kept in balance. It offers a wide variety of meats and I choose to use the bags with preshaped 1oz blocks. We like lamb, but there is venison, rabbit, buffalo, pheasant and more. I worked with a local pet food supply store and they gave me lots of samples of different types of raw diets to try. Primal is the one she liked best. It's pretty easy for me to find and I think Whole Foods sells it as well as high quality pet food suppliers. I had the vet do a good exam on her after we tried it for a couple of months and the doc says she looks great. I have to say I highly recommend it. If you're looking for for a good place to buy meaty bones, I found that Whole Foods butcher dept will cut marrow bones down to "Yorkie Size" for me. Just be careful not to let the food sit out for a long time and keep the area where your baby eats really clean. I think you'll be pleased once you make the switch. We have no dental issues, but I make sure she has lots of chew toys around. BTW one of the cool side effects is that she doesn't have to defecate as much since she utilizes so much of the nutrients. Good Luck. I'd love to share more about our "raw" experiences if you'd like to hear them. |