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Originally Posted by Ellie May  Nutritionally, as long as all three meet AAFCO guidelines, that should be fine. If you're asking if I'd do it, no I wouldn't. I might feed some kibble and homecooked, kibble and raw (if raw was even on my list of consdierations), or kibble and canned; but I just see no reason to feed all the different types. I really do understand your concerns b/c I have the same ones  , but mixing things up that much just isn't my thing. It sounds like you're really worried about making the wrong choice and I'm sorry.  I question my choice regularly... In the end, I think my pick is the safest, so I go with it.
Your reasoning could be right. Not sure. But then, do these raw food companies say that their ingredients are fit for human consumption? Then I come back to the question: Why is the safety an issue if dogs can handle all of this bacteria? It tells me that some raw feeders are concerned about the type and amount of bacteria in meat, but what types and how much are concerning? So there are yet more questions... Actually, kibble feeders should be concerned about it too. |
well, the reason i started this thread is because i am hoping that i will be able to learn the pros and cons of each diet. and be able to make a decision on my dogs' diet that i can feel confident about.
i know what kind of a diet is healthiest for "people". i mean, i have a pretty good idea of it. not that i choose to follow what i know is healthy, but at least i KNOW WHAT IT SHOULD consist of.
are there good books on canine nutrition you recommend? something that's not biased and based on studies?
i just haven't read anything that makes me feel like i get a good understanding of what a dog's diet should consist of. i think i just need to read more about it in general. i just have been frustrated with a lot of the info i had read, i just feel like i don't really trust it since like i mentioned, i feel that most are kind of biased.
thank you so much for your support and input, i have learned a lot form your posts. i started brushing milu's teeth because of your post! (the one you talked about flossing ellie may's teeth)
milu finally let me see her back teeth yesterday, i wasn't able to get the tooth brush in there, but i was able to use a Q-tip to open her lips wider so i can see the back teeth. she has some plaque? or tarter? (not sure which) in the back, and using a Q-tip to clean it doesn't seem like enough...but it's a start.
