In all honesty, feeding prey model is not 1-2-3 like k*bble is. Ripping open a bag and scooping out the dog's portions for the day is pretty convenient, I get that, I know that, I've done it myself! BUT, my convenience should not and does not play a role in my dog's health! If you're looking for convenience and "planned menus" then you might want to stick with the k*bble. Prey Model feeding is not an exact "science". There's that misconception that dogs need the same kind of variety as people do. There's also that myth that the dog needs a "properly balanced" meal, every time. Truth is, balance is achieved over a period; a week or two. Does a human eat a "balanced" meal every time he eats? Do we consult nutritionist before we feed our human children? Of course not. ANYBODY and EVERYBODY can successfully feed prey model to their pets. I know many people that work many hours, which is typical of our modern times of course. Those people make it work just as well. Some people purchase their dog's food at the same time they go shopping for their own. Me, personally I go out and buy whenever there's a sale somewhere and I now have the freezer space to store it. If you want a typical scenario from my household....; through various meat sales, I'm now pretty well stocked on various RBM's, boneless cuts, organ meats and fish. Whatever I feel like feeding, I thaw the night before and feed in the AM after our first morning walk. While I enjoy my coffee and news, my dogs eat their meals. Same game in the evening with the exception that my youngest gets to eat more often than the other two as she's very tiny and outside of those other feedings, she gets boneless cuts and organs which she can eat fairly quickly. I feed what I have. If I only have chicken, then they eat chicken until I have something else and with meat sales happening every week, anybody can build a great variety in their freezer. I advise you to join a great support group on prey model feeding. There are several other ones on yahoo, also city specific ones but this one is the main one to join! Myself and others here are also members. People of all walks of lives with many different dog breeds and their ages are members there. You will find answers to all of your questions there as well as experienced feeders guide newbies along the way. I once was a newbie myself, I was helped greatly and so I'm now paying it forward so to speak!
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Originally Posted by BakersDozen  I am leaning toward trying the prey model raw diet....but am a little overwhelmed at menu planning. Here is my current situation:
Rosco: 22.5 lb. pug, he is a good weight for his frame, if anything could stand to gain a 1/2 lb. or so. He eats at a good pace and is a bit picky.
Bentley: 23 lb. pug, he needs to lose 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. He will eat anything that doesn't eat him first, and tends to gulp food. He does not eat too much now, I monitor it closely, and he is very active, but his metabolism is slower than Rosco's. He is not yet a year old, and does seem to be slimming up a bit as he gets older.
Neither have health problems; neither are particularly prone to runny stools or constipation. Readily available meats would be chicken and beef. In all honesty, to stick to it, I need to have 2-3 set meals that I can rotate, and not even think about portions, etc. Is there a site that gives specific recommendations? Like, "1 chicken leg + 1 oz. liver". The links given here have great information, but unless I have overlooked it I am not seeing specific menus. ?? Thanks in advance, I really appreciate the help and information. |