Dog Bones: The Real Story You Dont Get Told

I started my APBT and both of my english bull terriers on raw diet…It's great!
They get full faster than they did with kibble.I used to be afraid of feeding them raw meat and bones,my vets always told me it was bad for them.What else can they say?…That's why pet food companies sponsor many vet schools…to lie to us!

@ZETASPRODUCTIONS Hi there, Your absolutely right! and thankyou for posting your comments, they are very much appreciated. Once dog owners understand just how unsuitable commercial dog food is and the illnesses it brings about they will take the opportunity to get their loved family pets onto healthy wholesome REAL dog food and never look back.

Like I said in another video, we are seriously thinking of raw. I'm wondering about contaminated meat. Is this an issue on raw?

@godsfiddler Hi, contaminated meat is a non issue, something for vets & dog food industry pundits to grab onto. Your dogs stomach contains acids much more powerful than ours and kills bacteria on entry, that's why dogs can get into the trash or eat at dead maggot ridden squirrels in the park without upset. They are tough animals but not where multiple synthetic drugs in commercial dog food are concerned-this breaks down their immune system and leads to chronic illness and cancer. Check my book.

Is fiber a need on dog diet??If so,how can I introduce fiber without "violating" the raw diet???

@ZETASPRODUCTIONS Hi, a dog will get pretty much all it needs from meat, bone, offal and a little vegetable matter-thats it! This is light years ahead of commercial dog food and contains the natural elements your dog needs for great health and a strong immune system.

Ive been on the edge of switching to the raw diet for weeks now and Im finally going to give it a try. I was wondering on just how much to feed my two dobermann? I walk them atleast an hour a day… and the ratio between bone and meat? Our local super market had a butcher and they sell the 'unworthy' cuts of meat and bone for less then a dollar a package.

@wolfstardoberman Hi, Good for you, your dogs will not look back. Quantity depends on age, weight, energy levels. The average for an adult dog of medium energy & correct weight is around 2/3% of body weight p/d in one meal. Mix the meat and bone around 50/50. The cheap sell-off cuts sound good. To really get the full lowdown from A to Z get my book from the blog (book tab) Tons of how to, details, tips and charts… even a resource section. Best of luck, stay in touch.

@wolfstardoberman I've read that a raw diet should be: 80% meat, 10 % organs and 10% bones. (If you don't feed veggies or anything else)

my golden retriever has a beautiful coat now that he's on a raw diet for 3 times a week, I'll get him to a whole week slowly.

@KRSchannel Hi, that's fantastic! yes it's great to see the dogs coat start to get really glossy and smell free, reminds me of when they are a pup… hugging becomes a delight. Now your on three days a week you might as well go the whole week and remember to make at least one fast day each week giving the body a chance to rest and replenish the immune system, makes your dog stronger for it.

@danscott888 how do you calculate the amount of meat with bone to feet different type of dog or puppy? I have a 16 week old golden retriever and I give me 2 bones of chicken legs everyday and two bones of goat meat, which he eats, and finishes, but I don't know if its enough for him?

@KRSchannel As I state in my book it depends on energy levels and body weight. For your puppy at 16 weeks feed twice per day at around 5% to 10% for the day depending on the dogs energy levels.ie low energy and calm/docile to high energy and excited/frenetic. There Should be a thin fat covering to ribs. What your doing sounds pretty good, add in a little vegetable matter occasionally or some raw green tripe.

@danscott888 He never eats Veggies, how should I feed him those?

@KRSchannel Try crushing, pulping or grating some raw carrot or any veggie you eat yourself. The idea of breaking down the vegetable is to enable your dog to extract the nutrients from the exposed cells as dogs do not have gastric or salival juices to breakdown vegetables but may benefit from their inclusion in the diet.

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS MUCH LOVE FROM SO-CAL

@MrLolypop55 Hi and thanks, we got a SO-CAL day here in UK today… blue skies and hot : )

Dogs are ALL, no matter the breed, 98.9% WOLF.
They would rather live as much like their cousin as possible.
They also NEED to work very hard for their meal, a good 1 to 3 hour walk FIRST THING in the morning should help.

Could you please tell me if it's true that raw turkey necks are not the safest to feed dogs? I hear conflicting things about raw turkey necks.
What raw meaty bone would be good for my Bichon Frise.. he doesn't have tiny teeth but of course not huge.

@wolf101085 Agreed.

@RawFedSkye Hi, raw turkey necks are just fine. Love Bichons, smart, quick and fun. I know a Bichon that takes down rabbits, doves and Squirrels! They are a tenacious dog very much in-touch with their primal past. I know a small Bichon bitch-the litter runt, she has no problems with Chicken drumsticks, tripe, chicken necks and the odd Lamb chop.
Also try Lamb breast/brisket-rubbery bones, pork belly, pork trotter and any vegetable or fruit your dog takes a fancy to. NO tapwater, filtered only.

@danscott888
Thanks so much! I know tapwater is awful. Thanks for mentioning that!

@RawFedSkye
Oops pushed post too soon. That's amazing about that hunting Bichon. LOL. Mine would just play with the squirrels if he caught up with them. I feed Sky raw green tripe often, never tried raw drumsticks… hmm. Thanks for the great tips!

Do you know anything about Kidney stones on dogs and what to feed them to help

@Yvonnesings Hi, yes in a nutshell thay have formed from too much mineral salts in the urine and IMHO these salts have built up from all the excess minerals added to commercial dog food plus other additives put in without any real understanding of nutritive canine needs-why do you think dog urine kills lawn grass?
Feed a natural diet and all becomes well again-simple really. Go to my blog and start there-your dog will love you for it : )