Feeding a Species Appropriate Raw Food Diet
The most complete, most bioavailable source of nutrition for canines is Raw Meaty
Bones. CANINE CARNIVORE specializes in the foundation of your pet’s diet—MEAT.
When choosing to feed your canine a B.A.R. F. (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food
) or S.A.R.F (Species Appropriate Raw Food) diet, you’ll find debate on this topic
as to whether it is necessary or biologically appropriate to include food and vitamin
supplementation to a natural raw diet.
Today there are several vitamin/mineral enhanced meat products available for those
who feel the need to “balance out” meat diets. Many of these are sold as combinations
or individually so dog owners may be overlapping in their supplements without realizing
it. Ill or recovering pets who may have a poor appetite could be given a vitamin/mineral
supplement since they are not receiving their daily requirements through the meat
they eat.
Please see Feeding Your
Dog a S.A.R.F. Diet for more information.
Do your homework when considering adding the following or consult with a holistic
veterinarian or Veterinary Naturopath
Food Supplement Suggestions
- Raw Egg Yolk - Add a 1/2 tsp. ground eggshell per pound of meat for added calcium.
- Beef Tripe - Contains essential fatty acids, Linoleic & Linolenic and natural
Lactic Acid Bacteria also known as Lactobacillus Acidophilus. It is the main ingredient
in probiotics. Note: Do not give antibiotic and a probiotic at the same time because
they will counteract each other. Separate the two in increments of at least four
hours apart.
- Jack Mackerel - Omega 3 fatty acids help to support the immune system, help the
skin and coat, and is renal, heart and liver protective.
- Sardines packed in water-Can be used to replace fish oil supplements.
- Plain Yogurt - Contains Lactobacillus acidophilus. This enzyme will help your
dog digest his food better and will eliminating some gas problems and bloating after
meals.
- Canned Pumpkin - Helps with eliminating diarrhea and constipation.
- Pureed Raw or Steamed Digestible Veggies-Celery, all kinds of greens such as,
cabbage, spinach, parsley, cilantro, Brussels sprouts, zucchini, asparagus, turnips,
etc... They also are a significant source of soluble fiber and roughage which can
promote intestinal health in your dog.
- Fruit/Fruit Fiber - Apples, melons, pears, blueberries, beets are intestinal detoxifiers
which help to maintain bacterial balance, while removing heavy metals and other
toxins from the body. Some acidic fruits can cause nausea, especially if overeaten.
Too much fruit can soften the stool to the point of diarrhea. It is best to introduce
new foods in small quantities to note your dog's reaction before feeding larger
amounts. Feed fruit responsibly and in proportions that match the size of your pet.
For example, a Chihuahua should eat 5 - 10% of the human amount whereas a Rottweiler,
due to its size could eat a whole banana or piece of fruit. (Do not feed grapes
or raisins).
- Cranberry Juice Capsules - helps to fight bladder and kidney infections.
Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Suggestions
- Calcium - Bone formation & maintenance - Contraction of muscles - Regulation of
heartbeat - normal blood clotting - stabilization
- Phosphorus - Bone formation & maintenance - Blood buffer systems - Activation
of b-vitamins to form co-enzymes - Carbohydrate metabolism - Part of ATP.
- Magnesium - Skeletal development - Enzymes involved in energy transfer - Transmission
of muscle impulses.
- Sodium - Maintenance of acid base balance & body fluid balance- nerve transmission
- Transport of amino acids Cellular uptake of glucose.
- Potassium - Maintenance of acid base balance - Body fluid balance - Contractibility
of smooth & cardiac muscles - Cellular up take of glucose.
- Chloride - Maintenance of PH & body fluid balance - Gastric secretions.
- Iron - As a constituent of oxygen carriers & other enzymes.
- Copper - Part of enzymes involved in energy & oxygen transport - Hemoglobin &
maturation of red blood cells - bone formation - Tendon & ligament formation & repair.
- Manganese-- Co factor in enzymes involved in protein, fat & carbohydrate metabolism
- Involved in cartilage & bone development.
- Cobalt - Co factor in enzymes - Interacts with vitamin B12 & folic acid in creation
of red blood cells.
- Iodine - Production of hormone thyroxin - Controls metabolic rate.
- Selenium - An essential mineral for dog with muscle disorders. Also considered
an important antioxidant.
- Zinc... essential for the stabilization of cell membranes, reproduction, insulin
storage, immunity and skin health.
- Vitamin C with bioflavonoid is used to eliminate kennel cough
- Flaxseed and Ground Borage Seed- controls itchy, dry, flaky skin. Eliminates hot
spots and bald spots.
- Additional vitamin C is helpful as a natural antihistamine and can help fight
allergies. It is also thought to help with wound healing and high amounts have been
shown to help with relief of pain and immunity.
- Glucosamine... is a natural sugar produced by the body and found in a wide variety
of foods. It is the essential and principal ingredient for healthy, vital cartilage.
- Vitamin E is a valuable fat soluble vitamin that is an antioxidant that helps
fight free radicals. This is also helpful in fighting cancer. It is also heart protective
and helps lower blood pressure.
- L-Carnitine and L-Taurine - Used in combating cardiovascular problems by improving
heart function and exercise tolerance, regulates heart beats, builds lean body mass.
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