I agree with tjdmom, with lots of research and the help and guidance from many people including a few amazing YT members i've switched Lexie over to a Prey Model Raw diet. She is thriving, her coat is softer and shinier, her poops, more like what poops? they're so tiny and odorless they're hardly the bother they used to be. I know that in itself is a sign that her body is able to use more nutrients from what she is consuming. With regards to the list of bacteria and parasites someone posted, Lexie is fed high quality meats from markets, farms and butchers not to mention dogs can process out said bacteria without ill effect due to higher acidity in the stomach and a shorter digestive tract. Let me ask you something, is your diet balanced? do you eat your recommended serving of fruit, veg, meat, dairy, grain everyday? i doubt it, the thing about Prey Model raw is its balance over time and if you're feeding a good variety of meat, bones and organs you're fine. With regards to bones tearing up intestines, as long as you're feeding the right bones, soft non weight bearing bones this is not a problem but as with anything there are risks, with kibble there are also risks of choking and many more ill effects.
Lexie is loving her whole, fresh foods. Chicken is just that, beef is just that, no unnecessary fillers and things added in the kibble processing factory that is not needed or species appropriate.
Its been harped on here how a lot of vets don't know much about proper nutrition and push foods like Science diet, and i'm to trust said vets when they say fresh meat is bad for my dog?. Kibble was invented not too long ago, because we are always on the lookout for something more convenient, and whats more convenient than overcooked, extruded, carb-and-meat paste with the vitamins literally sprayed on.
I'm not here to try to change anyone's mind on what they should feed, and if you feed kibble and your dog is happy then that's great. What i do know now is i have never been more confident in the way i'm feeding Lexie. If anyone is interested in feeding raw please do your OWN research and don't be intimidated by those who for their own personal circumstances don't approve.
