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Originally Posted by RawfedYorkieLuv  RAW is referred to as the general idea of feeding a diet of, well, RAW foods to our pets. Primal and other similar brands are formulated to the BARF diet (biologically appropriate raw food) This diet is fed by grinding meats, bones and organs. It also adds pureed veggies/fruit and advocates supplements. The prey model method of feeding mirrors what wild dogs would be eating in the wild. Whole animal carcass, fish, eggs. No veggies/fruits or supplements. For "most" prey model feeders, it's more practical to feed animal parts aka chicken legs, pork chops,beef riblets and things of that nature than a whole carcass. But people who run a rescue for example that have multiple large dogs to feed, usually feed pretty large! I know of one guy who throws half a deer into his back yard and his 12 dogs just have a field day with this!
Not to go on a pre made diet bashing, but I COULD post the down sides/up sides to a pre made diet vs. prey model if anybody is interested? |
I would definately be interested. I think it's obvious that I want what is best for my girls - hence the premade raw at least!!
I also worry about them getting enough of the nutrients, etc. that they need. I am constantly trying to expand my horizons, so to speak, with regard to feeding my girls what is best. Matty is so tiny at only 3 1/2 lbs that I would worry about feeding her certain bones. Kalina, on the other hand, can pretty much take care of herself. I think my neighbors would go nuts if I threw a deer carcass in the back yard however.
Regardless, thank you for the info. Very interesting stuff.