[nagdu] Raw diet for guide dogs

[Linda Gwizdak]

Hi,
What I hear about feeding a raw diet is that it isn't allowed for dogs in 
our pet therapy programs because of the bacteria your dog will have from the 
raw meat.

I don't know how safe it would be to have a guide dog eating this diet - you 
never know who your dog might lick without your knowledge - a baby, a person 
with a compromised immune system.

If you do it, pleasse be very cautious.

Lyn and Landon
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Julie J" <julielj at windstream.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 7:32 AM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Raw diet for guide dogs


> Tara,
>
> No clue about raw feeding, but I did want to welcome you to the list!
>
> I hope you will find the info you are looking for regarding raw diets.
>
> Again welcome!
> Julie
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tara Annis" <TAnnis at afb.net>
> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 8:04 AM
> Subject: [nagdu] Raw diet for guide dogs
>
>
>> HI everyone!
>>
>> I have been reading the NAGDU list for awhile, but this is the first time 
>> I have posted.  I have a female black lab from GDB, and was considering 
>> feeding her a raw food diet.  I read several books about this from 
>> BookShare, such as Keep your dog healthy the natural way, the barf diet 
>> for dogs and cats, and the dr. pritikin  book.
>> Has anyone on this list tried this diet?    How was the transition from 
>> dry kibble  to raw food?  Has your guide dog gained more muscle?  Does 
>> your dog have less health problems?
>> After reading these books, I've found there are differences in the amount 
>> of meat, grains, fruit, and vegetables  you should feed your dog.  The 
>> barf diet says to basically use very little grain, and to focus on raw 
>> meat and bones.  You can grind the bones up, in order to prevent choking. 
>> The keep your dog healthy advocates for more grain, saying that a dog 
>> does not need as much protein for optimum health.
>> I already use a natural ear cleaner, give my dog only purified water, and 
>> use a natural conditioner for her fur.    From these changes from 
>> chemical to natural, I've seen better health in my dog, so I can 
>> definitely say that natural and holistic does work for dogs.
>> I'd love to hear any feedback you guys have.
>>
>> Tara
>>
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