Raw Diets or Raw Deal? Pt 1

B.A.R.F.- what is it?

Since the great dog food scare of 2007 many concerned pet owners have turned to raw food diets otherwise known as BARF diets. BARF stands for Bones And Raw Food. First lets look at what makes up a raw food diet.

· A raw protein (beef, chicken, lamb, fish etc.) & Egg

· Bones from said protein

· Vegetables (no onion, avocado)

· Fruits (no grapes/raisins)

Some recipes call for extra ingredients.

· Yogurt

· Garlic

· Rice/grains

· Herbs

Essentially you mix all the ingredients together and dish out in weight appropriate portions to your pooch 2-3 times daily, depending on your feeding schedule.

Remember, raw dog food is just like raw human food. It’s only good for 5-7 days (refrigerated) after preparing.