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Well worth the time and effort!
First, consult with Diana Taylor at 541-923-5227 or take one of her classes offered through COCC. She knows more about dog nutrition and health than almost any vet I know and she’s a great person!
Second, do a lot of research on the internet and buy a couple of books.
Third, buy a stand alone freezer, lots of Tupperware and a high quality meat grinder or CuisineArt.
Most importantly, do not think you’re feeding a raw diet by giving dogs table scraps and leftovers. You’re better off feeding only kibble if you don’t do it right and you MUST supplement.
I resisted going to a raw, homemade diet for a couple years. Then I finally took Diana’s class to be more educated and became convinced to change my ways. Do not be fooled, it is a HUGE commitment and requires time, dedication and energy. But, damn! My dogs look and smell great and their poop doesn’t stink! Even a premium kibble manufacturer said “You must be feeding raw, you just don’t get this coat from dog food” after he met and petted Lucy.
Premium kibble can be as much as $3 per pound. Pre-made raw food at Bend Pet Express can be around $6/lb. I am a serious bargain shopper and am able to feed my dogs for less than $1 per pound, not including supplements. For instance, chicken drumsticks went on sale for $.69/lb at Albertsons so I bought 70 pounds and spent over 4 hours grinding them, packaging and cleaning up. When broccoli gets down to $1/lb, I’ll buy 20-40 lbs and spend my Saturday afternoon grinding. During October I’ll buy 10 pumpkins and cook them whole.
Pictures can explain the rest if you’re serious about going raw. Click on the pictures to get in good and close.
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