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Originally Posted by Ellie May  There are some that think it's okay, and it's just another one of those things. If you are comfortable, go for it. 
That said, liver compromised dogs tend to have compromised immune systems. So it is more of a risk to give the bacteria. Doesn't mean your pups do, but it's a concern. The type of protein is important and the premade raw diets are opposite of what is usually recommended although most with MVD do just fine on whatever meat is given.
But it is not 13%. That has to be converted to dry matter basis (remove the water content to compare to kibble). When that is done, it is more like 42% protein. |
Im not really comfortable with it at all,
It was just so nice to see them actually EAT something and not pick at it like it was the most disgusting thing they ever saw. Yes, sounds dramatic but that is literally how they eat every day,
The samples she gave me were chicken and thats what they have been eating in kibble as well... the goal is for them to eat chicken, turkey, or fish only (not salmon)... Im not comfortable putting them on a vegetarian diet, they are very young and not really "sick" at this point so I feel having no meat in their diet will do more harm then good in the long run.
The thing that really concerned me was the bacteria in the food and now Im concerned about the protein level... if its as high as 42% thats not good.
Why is this food thing so difficult... it was easier with my first dog, we just dumped ONE in her dish and didnt know better... sometimes ignorance truly is bliss.... okay, so not really but still......grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
okay /vent.... thanks for the response!