Does anyone that feeds raw/BARF/prey model have a vet who is absolutely enthralled with the idea?
We just went to Oscar's new vet here in PA for the first time. I'm feeding the prey model and while she didn't try to talk me out of it, she did have reservations as far as whether or not he was getting all the nutrients he needs. I do supplement with Wellness kibble sometimes, which seemed to ease her mind. Her opinion was to switch him completely to the kibble.
I know there aren't long term studies of the effects of raw feeding, but there is some pretty good evidence that it mimics nature the best for dogs. I don't know why so many vets are opposed. (I heard the vet tech whisper as she was briefing the vet outside the exam room that I was one of those "raw feeders."
) In my case, I couldn't even attribute it to the vet wanting me to buy food from the clinic, because they didn't even carry any. (As far as I could tell).
Other than our differing opinions on feeding, I loved the vet ... she was very kind and extremely thorough ... spent almost 45 minutes with us.
I'd be interesed in hearing what your vets say, especially if they are gung ho on these weirdo alternative feeding ideas.
