To clarify possible myths; as long as a dog gets meaty bones (ANY meaty bones) and some organ meats, he is A O K!
"Properly balanced nutrition" is a marketing ploy used by Vets and kibble companies. When "a proper prey model diet" is mentioned, we're talking about feeding whole prey, NOT ground premade as there are people out there who confuse BARF with Prey Model and lump all raw diets together as the same thing!
Because commercially fed and slaughtered cows, chickens etc. usually lack essential Omega 3 fatty acid, we also feed whole raw fish or when that's not available, fish oil capsules. Technically, a dog could live off chicken his whole life but in order to mimic Mother Nature more closely, we feed things that are available to us at stores. Wild carnivores feed on a variety of prey and we're trying to recreate that with what's available to us for feeding. So of course, from a prey model feeder's stand point of view, more exotic types of meat like deer, is a VERY welcome addition to the menu!
Here's Kevin's website though that shows examples of what can be fed....
Raw Feeding Recipes
you can click on the individual recipe ideas to view pictures of real dogs eating those!
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Originally Posted by KristinJ   Thanks! You guys are so helpful!
I think I'm afraid of not knowing what he needs to make sure he gets his proper nutrition. Is there a good site that explains what different meats give them? |
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