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GREATDANELADY.COM Linda Arndt ~ Canine Nutritional Consultant Email:  |
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Feed Program For A Balanced Raw Diet |
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Before We Start ~ I do not advocate feeding a "homemade" raw diet after dealing with so many unbalanced diets and growth problems in young dogs. However, here are some quality options for raw diets that I have listed below. If you choose to feed raw you need to consider some new research. If you still decide to feed raw, you must learn to handle the products with care and follow instructions for handling that will be on the package. I would higly recommend using OxEdrops along with your raw. (informatin is below). If you are thinking of feedint the B.A.R.F diet, I suggest you first read Dr. Neumans article. A Little History ~ The real pioneer in animal nutrition and feeding
raw is Dr. Randy Wysong. If this
is the direction you want to pursue, go right to the source, which
is backed up with scientific research and not just "theory". For Common Sense Training Program for All Ages: The Ultimate Puppy Toolkit The Blackwatch
Adult Program
This feed program is comprehensive and consists
of 5 major components.
RAW FEEDING OPTIONS: RAW FOODS BASICS
- Understanding their Usage
Complete Diets: All these listed below are are meat, veggie, fruit "balanced" diets and can be use by alone or use with 3 different holstic kibbles on the market in 80/20 or 90/10 percents. (see below).
Grain~ Fruit ~Veggie Diets - You Add The Meat Component These foods are a preparation of whole grains, fruits and veggies. You must supply the meat protein and follow their directions exactly or you can unbalance the diet.
IF USING ANY RAW MEATS..... OxE-Drops enhances the immune system and second it releases slowly and oxidizes, cleaning toxins from the body. OxE-Drops acts on the organism at cellular level with no unwanted side effects. The best use of OxEdrops is to mix according to instructions and pour over the dogs food daily. OxE-Drops have many other applications, in a diluted form. For other uses see the websites below. For more information on OxE-Drops - http://www.nzymes.com/product-oxydrops.htm For suggested dosages and uses for Oxy-Drops http://www.nzymes.com/guidelines-Oxy-Drops.htm To order - 877- 816-6500 http://www.nzymes.com/ Commercial Kibble - You Can Add 10 - 20% raw meat and some fruit and veggies Supplements to Enhance your Raw Program REQUIRED FEEDING - Dietary Enzymes Nzymes Product- Dietary enzymes in a chewable healthy pet treat or granular form Dietary Enzymes are lost when foods are stored and/or cooked. Complete dietary enzymes are only present in "fresh killed" food. Therefore, even if using a raw diet, you must put dietary enzymes back into the diet, in order to maintain proper wellness and not deplete the body of this important resource. This can be done by the addition to your diet with a product called Nzymes, a chewable pet treat, or granular form which can be sprinkled on the food to replace what is lost.In other words, Nzymes provide the body with the right nutrients to allow the body to make the chemicals necessary to detoxify (clean out) the body and repair itself. Nzymes helps with the following:
Nzymes are from sprouts (food) so they do not conflict with diet or any medications. I have used the Nzymes for 20 years for my animals and I take the human product and have seen remarkable changes our health. By incorporating Nzymes into the diet, you are putting back the "living component" into the modern processed and cooked diets. This gives the body the tools it needs for repair and good health. Website to order : http://www.nzymes.com/ REQUIRED FEEDING - Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes First Choice Naturals -4 in 1 - Probiotics (formerly Daily Greens Plus) This product fills the wholes in every diet, processed or raw. It contains your daily dose of:
Digestive enzymes - needed when using process and raw diet. To order contact: www.firstchoicenaturals.com Required Feeding Flexicose - Joint Supplementation If you are looking for a high quality glucosamine joint support product, I have used it with great success on my dogs and my elderly dogs respond well to joint nutritional supplementation. The amount of glucosamine in better dog foods is minimal, helpful nonetheless, but minimal, so a good joint supplement is ideal especially for any age or breed. I start my dogs during growth stages and continue throughout their adult life. With the large/giant breeds their joints have added stressed, so any thing that can help support them as they age is a positive thing in my opinion. Nutritional Support For Special Needs Vaccine
Reactions: Nothing is a guarantee but this is a step in the right direction. (877-816-6500) Anesthethesia
/ Surgery: See recommended surgery guidelines to print out for your vet Heart Problems: These are nutritional substances from food sources and do not conflict with medications or each other and are good to use for heart disease.
2) Two amino Acids are critical to strengthen the heart - Taurine
and L-Carnitine Taurine doses 100 - 200 mg daily for maintanence Higher doses required
for cardiomyopathy. See latest information on Colostrum and Cardio problems. Special Alert Sulfonamide Antibiotics
Another commonly used, potentially troublesome antibiotics is Cephalexin (Keflex, Cefa-Tabs). This can also produces the same symptoms as HOD (fever,swollen/hot joints, immobility, anorexia) even in adult dogs. I will use Chephalexin, but with a watchful eye and if the dog starts acting lethargic and achy, we stop the antibiotic, since they are sensitive to it. Call the vet for an alternative antibiotic and make sure you are using a good Probiotic product to keep the digestive tract functioning properly. I will not use Sulfonamides drugs on my dogs. A reaction can happen from 24 hours - 2 weeks of being on an antibiotic. If there is a reaction, my vet recommends Dexamethsone/Azium and discontinue use or antibiotic. * Research references on Sulfonamides on request. Water On Food:
Drinking Water: Withholding water for fear of bloat is a myth. Stress is the cause and bloat/torsion is the response. It is much more complicated that simply saying water is the cause of bloat. (See my article on Bloat and Torsion for details) (See On My Soapbox)
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