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
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,
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.
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)
(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.
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