lovinmyhusky Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Max just had his yearly check up today. He was only 57lbs. They measured his height to be sure and he is 27 inches tall so he is underweight. I knew he was tall and skinny but had no idea I needed to be concerned. I have two dogs, the other one is about 10 lbs overweight lol, and can't monitor their eating. I tried seperately, but it just doesn't happen. So, I want to start some raw food. I currently do nothing. He eats Natures Recipe, probably 2 cups a day and we started giving him some table scraps. I even started a tablespoon of peanut butter. So where and what should I start with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Not an expert on this subject, but Sid Wolf is. Here are some stickies she authored that should help you out. http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/index.php?/topic/7899-raw-feeding-thread-1/ http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/index.php?/topic/8287-raw-feeding-thread-2/ http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/index.php?/topic/8555-raw-feeding-thread-3/ http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/index.php?/topic/9346-raw-feeding-thread-4/ http://www.husky-owners.com/forum/index.php?/topic/9365-raw-feeding-thread-5/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmyhusky Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I gave him a pork chop. That is all I had thawed. He did ok with it. Wasn't thrilled but didn't want the other dog to get it. I am going to the meat market and picking up a big package of chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazz Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I would advise against giving a dog raw pork. Hogs in the US can be infected with trichinella worms. Here's a link with more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichinosis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Table scraps are usually not too good for your dog. Unless YOU prepare everything from scratch then you will be giving him stuff containing preservatives and e-numbers that may not be suitable. (Some human food (such as onion) is poisonous to dogs.) We feed ours a mix of Raw chicken wings in the morning average 3-4 wings each. not wing tips but the whole wing from shoulder to tip, including bones. And kibble in the evening. (Bones are ok as long as they have NOT been cooked. When Raw they crunch and help clean the teeth. When cooked they splinter and may get stuck in the throat / stomach or intestines) +1 to Dave (Mazz) the Sid Wolf articles are fantastic. We don't mix Chicken and kibble as they process through the digestive system at a different rate. (Unless your dog has a cast iron stomach) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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