| Cloverdale Yorkies and Almost Heaven Biewers is feeding our pups and adults to the Raw Diet and supplementing with The Honest Kitchen dehydrated raw diet for my pups and adults! We are also feeding a WONDERFUL food called Canine Caviar. Canine Caviar CHICKEN & PEARL MILLET ADULT kibble is a complete and balanced formula intended for moderately active dogs, growing puppies, and breeding animals. Chicken & Pearl Millet Adult and Puppy is the most nutritious food your dog will ever need!! Health We believe Canine Caviar pet foods are superior in quality to other pet foods available on the market today, and we think you will agree. Chicken & Pearl Millet Adult is a holistic formula that uses human grade meats and grains. |
A raw diet is a direct evolution of what dogs ate before they became our pets. Some pet owners who have
made the switch have noticed drastic changes in their pets, including:
Shinier, healthier skin
Fresher breath/cleaner teeth
Improved digestion
Improvement with allergy symptoms
Decreased shedding
Increased stamina
Firmer, smaller stools
A general increase in overall health
What can I feed?
When discussing raw feeding you'll often hear people talking about RMB's, (Raw Meaty Bones). A raw meaty bone
is a bone with a lot of meat on it that is consumable. Yes, a dog can and will enjoy eating the entire bone. No, the
bone is not going to splinter; those canines will be put to good
use grinding bones up.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Cooked bones run the risk of splintering- NEVER feed cooked bones!
A dog on a raw diet will need a variety of different meats in order to reap the benefits that each protein
provides; for example one type of meat may be higher in iron, while another may be higher in vitamin A.
This is why a rotating diet is recommended in order to maintain a healthy raw diet.
Here is a list of some items your dog can try:
Chicken - whole or any parts! (backs, necks, wings, etc.)
Turkey - whole or any parts (wings, necks, etc.)
Cornish game hens (whole)
Beef (any cuts)
Oxtail
Pork (necks, ribs, any cuts)
Rabbit
Fish (canned sardines in WATER, not oil, or Jack mackerel)
Quail
Buffalo, Venison almost anything you can think of!
Also, your dog does need organ meat, for its high nutrient content- feed liver or kidney as 10% of their
diet.
When you first start your dog on raw, introduce one protein source at a time. Feed chicken for a week,
then beef for a week, and so on, to introduce these foods to your pet’s system. This way you can easily
detect a protein allergy. Once the food is introduced you should have no problem varying meat daily
during normal weeks.
A note on bacteria: This was one of my concerns when we starting looking into the raw option. Raw meat
is not safe for humans because of bacteria like E-coli and Salmonella. The canine digestive system is shorter and
has natural immunity to bacteria. It can handle the bacteria in meat without issue, when in
good overall health.
In addition to meat, include vegetables, eggs, fruit, yogurt, etc. Eggs, like bones, are a good source of
calcium, so are good to use when you don’t have bones. Pumpkin is a good system regulator, so we keep
that on hand for most meals. There are countless good foods to give your dog, once you start looking!
Grains, however, are completely unnecessary- since commercial pet foods are always grain-based diets,
many people are used to the idea that their dogs need grain. It’s just not true. Some of the positive
effects of feeding raw are related to eliminating grain from your dog’s diet.
How much does my dog need to eat?
The general rule is to feed a healthy adult dog between 2-4% of its weight daily, and then adjust as
needed. If you have an overweight dog, start on the lower end of the spectrum, if you have a dog who
needs to gain a little bit of weight, start closer to 4%. You will also be able to judge by looking at your
dog- if he is looking a little thin, bump up his meat intake. Puppies may require up to 10% of their
weight daily during growth. Raw diets are ideal for growing puppies, too, but they can’t eat all the same
bones an adult dog can. Give puppies non-weight-bearing bones, as their young teeth can’t handle
thicker bones.
Where do I find raw food?
Raw diets are catching on as a viable and healthy alternative to commercial pet food, and so there are
some brands of packaged raw food. While those are a step up from kibble, they are very expensive and
you still don’t have the advantage of knowing exactly what your dog eats at each meal. We recommend
finding a good butcher, meat wholesaler or local farmer for your meat source. If you have some extra
freezer space, you’ll probably be able to work out good deals buying in larger quantities. As far as cost
goes, raw is less expensive than kibble. Kibble has filler in it, while a raw diet is 100% food a dog will
benefit from eating. People feeding kibble need to feed more of it to satisfy a dog’s dietary needs; raw
food is more cost effective in that sense.
This is just a basic introduction to the world of raw feeding, I will include many links to fabulous
websites for you to check out!
made the switch have noticed drastic changes in their pets, including:
Shinier, healthier skin
Fresher breath/cleaner teeth
Improved digestion
Improvement with allergy symptoms
Decreased shedding
Increased stamina
Firmer, smaller stools
A general increase in overall health
What can I feed?
When discussing raw feeding you'll often hear people talking about RMB's, (Raw Meaty Bones). A raw meaty bone
is a bone with a lot of meat on it that is consumable. Yes, a dog can and will enjoy eating the entire bone. No, the
bone is not going to splinter; those canines will be put to good
use grinding bones up.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Cooked bones run the risk of splintering- NEVER feed cooked bones!
A dog on a raw diet will need a variety of different meats in order to reap the benefits that each protein
provides; for example one type of meat may be higher in iron, while another may be higher in vitamin A.
This is why a rotating diet is recommended in order to maintain a healthy raw diet.
Here is a list of some items your dog can try:
Chicken - whole or any parts! (backs, necks, wings, etc.)
Turkey - whole or any parts (wings, necks, etc.)
Cornish game hens (whole)
Beef (any cuts)
Oxtail
Pork (necks, ribs, any cuts)
Rabbit
Fish (canned sardines in WATER, not oil, or Jack mackerel)
Quail
Buffalo, Venison almost anything you can think of!
Also, your dog does need organ meat, for its high nutrient content- feed liver or kidney as 10% of their
diet.
When you first start your dog on raw, introduce one protein source at a time. Feed chicken for a week,
then beef for a week, and so on, to introduce these foods to your pet’s system. This way you can easily
detect a protein allergy. Once the food is introduced you should have no problem varying meat daily
during normal weeks.
A note on bacteria: This was one of my concerns when we starting looking into the raw option. Raw meat
is not safe for humans because of bacteria like E-coli and Salmonella. The canine digestive system is shorter and
has natural immunity to bacteria. It can handle the bacteria in meat without issue, when in
good overall health.
In addition to meat, include vegetables, eggs, fruit, yogurt, etc. Eggs, like bones, are a good source of
calcium, so are good to use when you don’t have bones. Pumpkin is a good system regulator, so we keep
that on hand for most meals. There are countless good foods to give your dog, once you start looking!
Grains, however, are completely unnecessary- since commercial pet foods are always grain-based diets,
many people are used to the idea that their dogs need grain. It’s just not true. Some of the positive
effects of feeding raw are related to eliminating grain from your dog’s diet.
How much does my dog need to eat?
The general rule is to feed a healthy adult dog between 2-4% of its weight daily, and then adjust as
needed. If you have an overweight dog, start on the lower end of the spectrum, if you have a dog who
needs to gain a little bit of weight, start closer to 4%. You will also be able to judge by looking at your
dog- if he is looking a little thin, bump up his meat intake. Puppies may require up to 10% of their
weight daily during growth. Raw diets are ideal for growing puppies, too, but they can’t eat all the same
bones an adult dog can. Give puppies non-weight-bearing bones, as their young teeth can’t handle
thicker bones.
Where do I find raw food?
Raw diets are catching on as a viable and healthy alternative to commercial pet food, and so there are
some brands of packaged raw food. While those are a step up from kibble, they are very expensive and
you still don’t have the advantage of knowing exactly what your dog eats at each meal. We recommend
finding a good butcher, meat wholesaler or local farmer for your meat source. If you have some extra
freezer space, you’ll probably be able to work out good deals buying in larger quantities. As far as cost
goes, raw is less expensive than kibble. Kibble has filler in it, while a raw diet is 100% food a dog will
benefit from eating. People feeding kibble need to feed more of it to satisfy a dog’s dietary needs; raw
food is more cost effective in that sense.
This is just a basic introduction to the world of raw feeding, I will include many links to fabulous
websites for you to check out!
My Cabela's grinder, 3/4 horsepower... a
must have for the raw diet! It's a little on
the expensive side but you need a
powerful one for grinding up the bones!
must have for the raw diet! It's a little on
the expensive side but you need a
powerful one for grinding up the bones!
I am so excited to be starting to use The Honest Kitchen dehydrated raw food in
addition to the raw that I am grinding for my dogs!! In reality I knew that my puppy
parents will not typically grind raw meat for their pups so I decided to use The Honest
Kitchen dehydrated raw diet for my pups so my puppy parents can continue to feed a
healthy food to their new fur kid and it will be easy for them to continue in my footsteps!
I recommend the Embark or Thrive for my pups. You can purchase both so they can
have a variety. Every Cloverdale or Almost Heaven pup will be sent home with a Honest
Kitchen puppy packet with all the information needed to educate the new parent! If you
do want to grind your own meat or use burger, venison etc, then I recommend
Preference because you add your own meat to it! Embark and Thrive already have the
meat in it.
They have a great amount of information to read on their wonderful website. I will
include links to my favorite pages!
Is your dog a candidtate for the Raw Diet?
Sustainable Sourcing of Our Ingredients
The Honest Kitchen Fact Sheet
Comparing The Honest Kitchen Foods along with nutritional info.
MYTH!!! MYTH TOY BREEDS AND SMALL DOGS CANNOT EAT A
DIET OF RAW MEATY BONES.
addition to the raw that I am grinding for my dogs!! In reality I knew that my puppy
parents will not typically grind raw meat for their pups so I decided to use The Honest
Kitchen dehydrated raw diet for my pups so my puppy parents can continue to feed a
healthy food to their new fur kid and it will be easy for them to continue in my footsteps!
I recommend the Embark or Thrive for my pups. You can purchase both so they can
have a variety. Every Cloverdale or Almost Heaven pup will be sent home with a Honest
Kitchen puppy packet with all the information needed to educate the new parent! If you
do want to grind your own meat or use burger, venison etc, then I recommend
Preference because you add your own meat to it! Embark and Thrive already have the
meat in it.
They have a great amount of information to read on their wonderful website. I will
include links to my favorite pages!
Is your dog a candidtate for the Raw Diet?
Sustainable Sourcing of Our Ingredients
The Honest Kitchen Fact Sheet
Comparing The Honest Kitchen Foods along with nutritional info.
MYTH!!! MYTH TOY BREEDS AND SMALL DOGS CANNOT EAT A
DIET OF RAW MEATY BONES.
This is the wonderful Salmon Oil I
use in my dogs diet! Click on the
picture for more info!
use in my dogs diet! Click on the
picture for more info!
http://www.caninecaviar.com/Education.aspx
The RAW Diet