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Hi guys, I've been reading some stuffs about feeding RAW, along with some stuffs about processed food (kibbles), and I guess that maybe you guys can share some experience and knowledge about this?
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The stuffs I've learned about RAW feeding:
Pros:
- it's healthier, more natural died, with no filler products;
- dogs can live longer and healthier (less chances for complications and cancer);
- dogs can have better fur;
- provides more challenge;
- even the dog's behavior can improve due to improvement of food quality (I'm a bit skeptic about this thought);
Cons:
- it's hard to get a balanced diet (although I have some doubts about this, since it shouldn't be that hard right? We humans also don't need to go to rigorously analyze what we eat and the portions we eat to eat well);
- danger of bacterias and parasites (although freezing can help);
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The stuffs I can conclude about processed food - kibbles:
Pros:
- easy management;
- balanced diet;
Cons:
- less quality food, unless spending a lot to buy better ones, or one is lucky to have found a good one with better price;
- danger of allergies, cancer.
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Currently, my dog is a GSD mix with almost 30 kg and 10 months. I'm feeding Royal Canin Puppy for big dogs. It's around 65€ per 15kg. I also mix some cheap wet canned meat to make the meals tastier.
My dog seems fine and healthy, but he's often skipping one or two meals. He does get some well... human snacks or boiled meat sometimes, but he also seems fine with everything we give him.
But well, what I want to know is, being a noob about natural feeding and just knowing to follow feeding instructions from the processed food, should I try to give some more natural food (at least some boiled meat - I'm a bit paranoid of all the parasites part) for him? Or maybe I should stick mostly to kibbles (there are good brands that are indeed healthy and can be compared to RAW right?)? My main worries are all those listed in the cons of RAW food.
With kibbles, we might not be able to afford those that are too expensive, but maybe we can afford something up to 70€ per month (15kg). I just found that I can get some of the mentioned good brand in my country, through this website:
Alimentação Cães - racao alimentacao caes cao dieta sem cereais no grain - O
I'm wondering between Orijen (Crio mentioned about this) and Naturea (some 44% min of meat). Anyone has any experience with these brands?? Or any of the brand in the link.
(the kibbles I'm feeding my dog currently is - Royal Canin MAXI Junior Birth&Growth 15Kg - - da Royal Canin - Maxi Junior Para crescimento de )
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The stuffs I've learned about RAW feeding:
Pros:
- it's healthier, more natural died, with no filler products;
- dogs can live longer and healthier (less chances for complications and cancer);
- dogs can have better fur;
- provides more challenge;
- even the dog's behavior can improve due to improvement of food quality (I'm a bit skeptic about this thought);
Cons:
- it's hard to get a balanced diet (although I have some doubts about this, since it shouldn't be that hard right? We humans also don't need to go to rigorously analyze what we eat and the portions we eat to eat well);
- danger of bacterias and parasites (although freezing can help);
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The stuffs I can conclude about processed food - kibbles:
Pros:
- easy management;
- balanced diet;
Cons:
- less quality food, unless spending a lot to buy better ones, or one is lucky to have found a good one with better price;
- danger of allergies, cancer.
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Currently, my dog is a GSD mix with almost 30 kg and 10 months. I'm feeding Royal Canin Puppy for big dogs. It's around 65€ per 15kg. I also mix some cheap wet canned meat to make the meals tastier.
My dog seems fine and healthy, but he's often skipping one or two meals. He does get some well... human snacks or boiled meat sometimes, but he also seems fine with everything we give him.
But well, what I want to know is, being a noob about natural feeding and just knowing to follow feeding instructions from the processed food, should I try to give some more natural food (at least some boiled meat - I'm a bit paranoid of all the parasites part) for him? Or maybe I should stick mostly to kibbles (there are good brands that are indeed healthy and can be compared to RAW right?)? My main worries are all those listed in the cons of RAW food.
With kibbles, we might not be able to afford those that are too expensive, but maybe we can afford something up to 70€ per month (15kg). I just found that I can get some of the mentioned good brand in my country, through this website:
Alimentação Cães - racao alimentacao caes cao dieta sem cereais no grain - O
I'm wondering between Orijen (Crio mentioned about this) and Naturea (some 44% min of meat). Anyone has any experience with these brands?? Or any of the brand in the link.
(the kibbles I'm feeding my dog currently is - Royal Canin MAXI Junior Birth&Growth 15Kg - - da Royal Canin - Maxi Junior Para crescimento de )