RAW FOOD DIET FOR DOGS COMPLETE GUIDE

I am sooo pleased that I have my two gorgeous dogs on the raw food diet, I decided not go down the full on BARF (70% bones and raw meat) or WOLF (feed whole animals as they are) diets as these were not quite right for my guys, I have chosen to feed a complete raw meat, green tripe, chicken, ground rabbits bone and all, chicken feet, fish, eggs, broccoli, carrots, beetroot, kale balanced diet, supplemented with dried ground egg shells for calcium and seaweed.

The great improvement in my dogs general happiness has been huge, they have more of a glossy coat, their eyes are more shiny and they have an increased playfulness and now dance to their dinner bowls with a hint of contained excitement every meal time, it is a pleasure to make this for them.  The real bonus is knowing that they are at optimum health and my seven year old English cocker spaniel's pancreatitis abdominal pain has completely gone!

What and how much should I feed My Dogs?

There are three approx methods used to calculate the amount of calories or lbs of approximate food your dog needs to meet his/her daily requirement.  Start within the guide figures and If your dog starts to lose or gain weight then gently adjust the quantity to suit your dogs requirements.

Chilli Dog 35lbs

Lottie Dog 121lbs

Feeding Guide

25kcal x per lb of dogs weight

2.5% to 3% of dogs body weight

Raw food % ratio diet

Chilli dog weighs 35lb @ 3% = 476g

Chilli dog 35lb x 25kcal = 875kcal

Lottie dog weighs 121lb @ 3% = 3.5lb

Lottie dog 121lb x 25kcal = 3025kcal

Approx Raw Food Ratios

50% meat, rabbit, tripe, turkey, chicken, beef, lamb, game

18% offal, heart, lung, liver, kidneys, pluck

12% raw veg, broccoli, carrots, kale, spinach, greens, beetroot

(No leeks, onions, alliums, no fruit or chocolate, v v low if any garlic)

10-15% fish, sardines, mackerel, trout, salmon, anchovies, pilchards, oysters

5% 1 egg raw

Chicken feet to chew on for chrondotrin and glucscomine

I took the % ratio of each food and the total amount of grams my dog can be feed, eg 50% meat, total weight of dog food 1600g = 800g in meat etc, this almost balanced out on the amount of calories they could have, then I have be guided by my dogs behaviour and weight, so far Mr Chilli dog, cocker spaniel has been outstanding and Lottie dog our Great Dane needed a slight increase after a couple of weeks as her weight started to drop and she is only three years old, so I have increased her meat ratio by 10% and will let her body tell me if she needs any more than that.

Chilli Dogs Diet/Weight 35lbs

200g of low fat meat, green tripe, whole rabbit, chicken, turkey, phesant, pigeon.

76g offal, chicken liver, lamb heart, lamb kidney

48g broccoli, carrots, kale, beetroot

48g sardines, mackerel, anchovies and oil

1 egg

1/2 tsp dried egg shells

1/4 tsp spirulina

1 tsp walnut oil

1 tbsp yogurt

Lottie Dog Diet/Weight 121lbs

800g low fat meat, green tripe, whole rabbit, chicken, turkey, lamb, phesant, pigeon.

320g offal, chicken liver, lamb heart, lamb kidney

160g broccoli, carrots, kale, beetroot

160g sardines, mackerel, anchovies and oil

1 egg

2 tsp dried egg shells

1 tsp spirulina

3.5 tsp walnut oil

3 tbsp yogurt

I make my dogs food up in a months batch at a time, it takes me around 2 hrs, I use my food processor to mince all the ingredients individually and then set them up in bowls so that I can accuratly portion each dogs meals.  To make things easy I have a recipe card for each dog and with the % ratio and weight of each ingredient, I have then converted that weight  into 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1 cup measurments for a speedy set up. 

You want to ensure your dog is getting an overall balanced diet, with some variety this is easily achieved, I am giving my dogs an extra supplement of seaweed and calcium with the diet I am feeding I have covered all the vitamins and minerals with the ratios for a completely balanced diet.

Liver, specifically chicken livers are a super food, natures multi vitamin, and aid in detoxifying the body.  It is important to be careful about vitamin A toxicity, uncommon but it can happen as vitamin A is one of the fat soluble vitamins, these are hard for the body to eliminate and can over time build up high levels.

It is important to feed a balanced diet, fat soluble vitamins, A,D, K, E. are hard for the body to eliminate and if over feed they can build up, in sever cases causing toxicity.  Water soluble vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, folic acid, biotin are easily eliminated by the body.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) cats and dogs have a key enzyme L-gulono Y-lactone oxidane which is able to synthesize the needed ascorbic acid from glucose, avoid high intake.

If you have any concerns about the balance of your diet you can type your recipe in nutritiondata.com and their conversion calculator will tell you if you are low or to high in any area of your dogs diet,

General Nutrition On Foods I Am Feeding

Green Tripe

The glandular contains enzymes loaded with probiotics, micro organisms, low in myoglobin a protein that makes red meat red.  Low in fat and good for dogs with a sensitive gut and food allergies.

Rabbit

Most suitable meat, low fat, high nutritional value especially if wholly minced bones and all.  Vitamin E, K, B6, B12, B3, folate, choline, beating, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, selenium.  Antioxidant, helps body repair cells and tissues, supports formation of red blood cells, supports central nervous system and metabolism, protein, keeps body working with energy and building muscles and fuels the function of your immune system.

Lamb

High fat content, omega 3, 6 fatty acids, linoleum acid, vitamins B2, B6, B12, B3, selenium, zinc, phosphorus, folate, biotin.  Antioxidant properties, low inflammatory food, helps decrease risk of heart disease, blood sugar regulator.

Chicken

High in fat, organic chicken has excellent nutrition, vitamin A, E, K, B12, choline, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, potassium, sodium, zinc, selenium.

Beef

Quite good nutritionally, high fat content.  B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, B12, high quantities of red meat increase the risk of bowel and lung cancer.

Fish Raw

Omega 3 essential fatty acids, vitamin D, A, E, K, B12, excellent source of protein, selenium, phosphorus.  Supports the brain, heart development and reproductive organs.

Chicken feet

Glucscomine and chrondotrin.

Heart, Chicken Livers and Kidneys

Organ meats are densely packed with just about every nutrient including high levels of B1, B2, B6, B12, folic acid, phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium, iodine, calcium, potassium, sodium, selenium, zinc, manganese, omega 3 EPA and DHA, coenzyme Q10.  Best to feed Chicken livers as they give 7% rda of vitamin A, compared to beef liver which gives 200% rda which should be feed sparely so as not to overdose vitamin A in your dogs diet

Asparagus

Vitamin K, C, E, A, B1, B2, B3, B6, bifdobacteria, Lactobacilli.  Stimulates kidneys, helps insulin to transport glucose from blood cells, probiotic, improves blood pressure and sugar, helps control blood fats, anti inflammatory and carcogenic.

Avocado

Vitamin B6, K, C, E perfect food, omega 3, folic acid, high fiver, folate, compounds help liver to cleanse toxins, lowers blood cholesterol, eat with spinach and carrots to increase absorption of impressive carotenoids, cardiovascular health, protects blood vessels and promotes regulation of blood sugar.

Broccoli

Vitamin A, enzyme Q10, antioxidant, calcium, sulferaphere, this triggers the bodies natural protection against disease, supports the liver helping cleanse the body.

Beetroot

Vitamin C, folate, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, high in plant flavonoids and betacarotenes.  Organ and blood cleansing, lowers risk of heart disease, helps stimulate and improve overall liver function.

Cabbage

Iron, vitamin K, C, B6, B1, B2, B3, selenium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, choline, copper, potassium, folate, manganese, fibre, sulphur compounds, glucosinolates, sinigrin.  A perfect food, detox's organs, lowers cholesterol, anti carcogenic preventative properties to the bladder and colon.

Carrots

Vitamin A, K, B6, C, B3, B1, B2, E, carotenoids, betacarotenes, biotin, fibre, molybdenum, potassium, manganese, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, folate and copper.  Lowers risk of cardiovascular disease, antioxidant, helps prevent damage inside the body, promotes cleaner and healthier liver and kidney functions, protects capillaries, chest, skin and eyes.

Coconut oil 

High fibre, vitamin C, E, B1, B5, B6, iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus.  Extremely healthy MCFA, pancreatic fat digesting enzymes are not essential as this is broken down in your gastric juices lowering the burden on your pancreas and liver, protects body from infections and viruses, regulates thyroid function, highly nutritious.

Eggs

Iron, vitamins B12, B2, B9, B6, A (D, E in yolk), CoQ10, lecithin, zinc, all essential amino acids, protein, retinal, choline, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, omega 3 fatty acids.  Protects against heart disease, anti carcinogenic, great for brain development.

Flaxseed

Good source of dietary fiber, omega 3, 6, fatty acids, lowers cholesterol and blood pressure, stunts prostate cancer and supports stabilising blood sugars.

Garlic

Now this belongs to the allicin family and this family is poisonous to dogs, however garlic in very small amounts can be beneficial to certain conditions in dogs, vitamins B6, B1, C, allicin, selenium, manganese, copper, phosphorus, calcium.  King of healing foods, cleans liver, fights food poisoning bacteria, anti viral, fungal, aids liver to remove mercury and oestrogen from body, helps iron absorption, keeps blood pressure in check, cardo protective, regulates fat cells.

Kale

Vitamin K, C, betacarotenes, calcium, chopped contains sulforaphare, anti carcogenic properties, carotenoids, lute in, zeaxanthin, boosts DNA cell repair, blocks growth of cancer cells, lowers cholesterol and decreases absorption of dietary food.

Vitamins and Minerals RDA Guide 
The guide below is per lb of food you feed your dog.

A (2272 iu)
Chicken, pork, egg, salmon, halibut, haddock, sardines, liver, kidney, brain, tuna, fennel seeds, kelp, lemongrass, watercress.  Enhances immunity, prevents eye problems and skin disorders, important in bone and teeth formation, protects against infections, can slow ageing process.

B1 (thiamine) (0.1mg)
Liver, rabbit, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, goat, ostrich, buffalo, egg, beef, salmon, halibut, haddock, sardine.  Promotes growth, improves mental attitude, aids digestion, helps strengthen nervous system and prevent stress.

B2 (riboflavin) (0.5mg)
liver, heart, kidney, rabbit, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, goat, ostrich, buffalo, egg, beef salmon, halibut, haddock, sardine, fennel seed, fenugreek,  Needed for red blood cell formation, aids growth and reproduction, promotes hair, skin and nail growth, important in prevention and treatment of cataracts.

B3 (niacin) (0.12mg)
Rabbit, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, goat, ostrich, buffalo, egg, beef salmon, halibut, haddock sardine, tuna, fennel seeds.  Essential for proper circulation and healthy skin, increases energy, aids digestion, helps prevent migraines.

B5 (panothenic Acid) (0.5mg)
Liver, heart, kidney, rabbit, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, goat, ostrich, buffalo, egg, beef, salmon, halibut, haddock, sardine,  Enhances stamina, prevents anaemia, helps wounds heal, fights infection, strengthens immune system.

B6 (pyridoxine) (0.1mg)
Liver, heart, kidney, rabbit, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, goat, ostrich, buffalo, egg, beef, salmon, halibut, haddock, sardine.  Needed to produce hydrochloric acid, aids in absorption of fats and protein, mildly diuretic, helps prevent kidney stones, helpful in treating allergies, allergies, arthritis and asthma.

B9 (folate, folic acid) (0.002mg)
Liver, rabbit, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, goat, ostrich, buffalo, egg, beef, salmon, halibut, haddock, sardine.  spirulina, dandelion, rosemary.

B12 (cyanocobalamin) (0.00025)
Liver, heart, kidney, rabbit, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, goat, ostrich, buffalo, egg, beef, salmon, halibut, haddock, sardine.

C (ascorbic acid) (synthesized in the body)
Liver kidney, heart, fish, alfalfa, fennel seed, fenugreek, kelp, nettle, clover.

D (227 iu)
Egg, sardine, liver, kidney, salmon, tuna, nettle, parsley, alfalfa.

E (23 iu)
Ostrich, buffalo, egg, halibut, haddock, sardine, kidney, liver, brain, alfalfa, dandelion, flaxseed, nettle.

K (synthesized in the body)
Egg, halibut, haddock, sardine, liver, alfalfa, green tea, kelp, nettle.

Minerals

Calcium (1000mg = 1/2 tsp dried crushed egg shells)
Rabbit, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, goat, ostrich, buffalo, egg, beef, salmon, halibut, haddock, sardine, alfalfa, chamomile, chicory, dandelion, fennel seed, fenugreek, flaxseed, kelp, lemongrass, nettle.

Copper
Chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, goat, ostrich, buffalo, egg, beef, salmon,halibut, haddock, sardine.

Iodine
Salmon, haddock, seafood, egg, seaweed.

Iron
Rabbit, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, goat, ostrich, buffalo, egg, beef, salmon, halibut, haddock, sardine, alfalfa, burdock root, chamomile, chicory, dandelion, fennel seed, fenugreek, kelp, lemongrass, milk thistle seed, nettle, parsley.

Manganese
Rabbit, chicken, turkey, pork, goat, ostrich, buffalo, egg, beef, salmon, haddock, halibut, sardine, alfalfa, chamomile, dandelion, fennel seed, fenugreek, lemongrass, parsley.

Phosphorous
Rabbit, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, goat, ostrich, buffalo, egg, beef, salmon, halibut, haddock, sardine, nettle, plantain, sage.

Selenium
Rabbit, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, goat, ostrich, buffalo, egg, beef, salmon, halibut, haddock, sardine, alfalfa, burdock root, chamomile, fennel, garlic, lemongrass, milk thistle nettle.

Zinc
Rabbit, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, goat, ostrich, buffalo, egg, beef, salmon, halibut, haddock, sardine, alfalfa, burdock root, chamomile, dandelion, fennel seed, milk thistle, nettle, parsley.

Calcium

35lb dog 1/2 tsp = 1000mg

121lb dog  2 tsp

Dry your egg shells and crush to a powder, fabulous and free calcium.

Fish oil

35lb dog 133 ius

121lb dog 400 ius

Walnuts, Brazil nuts, salmon, sardines, mackerel, herring, anchovies, cod liver oil give oils 3,6,9 and vitamin A, D, EPA, DHA.

Iodine 

35lb dog 250 mcg

121lb dog 600 mcg

Kelp, seaweed, cod, tuna, boiled eggs, plain yogurt

Vitamin E

35lb dog 50 ius 

121lb dog 180 ius

Spinach, almonds, avocados, rainbow trout, cooked broccoli, cooked squash, yellow and red peppers, kale.

Multi vitamin
(if needed)

35lb dog 1/2 centrum 

121lb dog 2 centrum

Walnut oil

35lb dog 1 tsp

121lb dog 3.5 tsp

Supplies linoleum acid

Natural parasites wormer / flea control

Diatomaceous Earth

35lb dog 1 tsp 30 days

121lb dog 1 tbsp 30 days

Yogurt

35lb dog 1 tbsp

121lb dog 3 tbsp

Lactobacillus, bifdobacteria, protein, calcium, vitamin D, B6, B12, riboflavin.