Description
Learn how to transition your dog to a raw diet with simple steps. A raw diet can improve your dog’s health, energy, and digestion. Always consult your vet before making dietary changes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs raw muscle meat (chicken, beef, or turkey)
- 1/2 lb raw organ meat (liver, kidney)
- 1 cup raw bones (ground or whole)
- 1/2 cup vegetables (spinach, carrots, broccoli)
- 1/4 cup fruits (apples, blueberries)
- 1 tbsp fish oil or omega-3 supplement
- 1 tsp ground eggshells or calcium supplement
Instructions
- Consult your vet to ensure a raw diet suits your dog’s health needs.
- Choose high-quality proteins like chicken, beef, or turkey as the base.
- Balance the diet with 80% muscle meat, 10% organ meat, and 10% vegetables/fruits.
- Weigh portions based on your dog’s size (2-3% of body weight daily).
- Handle raw ingredients safely: wash surfaces and store food properly.
- Introduce the diet gradually over 7-10 days to avoid digestive issues.
- Monitor your dog’s weight, coat, and energy levels for adjustments.
Notes
- Use human-grade meat to reduce contamination risks.
- Avoid cooked bones—they can splinter and harm your dog.
- Add supplements like fish oil for balanced nutrition.
- Freeze portions for up to 3 months or refrigerate for 2-3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dog Food
- Method: Raw Feeding
- Cuisine: Pet Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (varies by dog weight)
- Calories: 500-700 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 120mg