 Raw Diet and Transition
Regarding your question about poop. Here is some information I found before I started feeding my boys (Niles and Levi) a raw diet -- we use Zoologics from Darwins Natural Pet Products:
"One of the additional benefits of switching your pet to a fresh food diet will quickly become apparent – you will see a significant reduction in the size and odor of your dog’s stool. Stools from fresh-food fed dogs tend to be smaller and firmer, as the dog is absorbing more nutrient from it’s food.
Some dogs will strain slightly at the hard stools. This is OK, and even beneficial, as the harder stools help the dog express its anal glands, reducing the likelihood of infection.
There may be some variation in the consistency of your dog’s stool. This is also OK, although you should consult with your veterinarian if your dog experiences prolonged diarrhea (soft stool is not diarrhea).
You may also occasionally see a film around your dog’s stool, especially during transition. This is also OK, and is evidence of detoxification (see next page), i.e., the dog’s body cleansing itself of harmful toxins."
Hope it helps. |