[nagdu] Raw diet for guide dogs

[Nicole B. Torcolini]

Welcome to the list.  My little Lexia, also a black lab, is from GDB.  Which 
campus did you attend?  What is your dog's name?

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tara Annis" <TAnnis at afb.net>
To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 6:04 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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