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Originally Posted by nrmns14  Hi
My yorkie is nearly 6 months now and when got him he was on wet dog food (pedigree). All my previous dogs had been on dry food so we switched him to that gradually. We have been through nearly all brands available at the pet shop now but after a few days he starts just picking at them.
About a week ago I was cooking some turkey mince for myself and my bf's tea and thought I would put some in his bowl to try. Put in 50% turkey mince and 25% veg and 25% mashed potato. He absolutely loved it and even whined when I was making it up as if to say hurry up and give me some of that!
Since then he has been on a homecooked diet (always using the same ratio i.e 50% meat, 25% veg and 25% starchy food but mixing up the varieties plus adding ground up eggshells for calcium). He is loving it and I'm happy he's eating.
Was doing some research though and apparently raw meat is better for my pup? I was a bit wary but he tried some raw steak and gobbled it up. IS this really safe with chicken? It really does worry me. Is it ok to give raw beef but cook my chicken? Also if I give him a bit of meat on the bone should I let him gnaw on the bone a bit then take it away or just let him eat it...?
Thanks for any feedback  |
Since the government could care less about what humans eat, I am guessing they care even LESS about what pets eat. I fed my Yorkie (she lived until 15) a diet of grains (I varied them), different meats (organic and free-range), and veggies. She was a very healthy dog - her bowel movements also looked very healthy. I noticed the bowel movements of dogs who ate commercially prepared dog food burned the grass, and looked odd in terms of color and consistency. Keep in mind, if you want to do this for your dog, it is a big commitment. Not everyone can - in terms of time and money. I heard that WHOLE FOODS has a dog food that is in the freezer section that is supposed to be better than most. However, WHOLE FOOD also sells frozen vegetable from CHINA. One cannot be too informed these days.