springersx2 Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 does anybody feed there gun dogs this BARF diet ? i have read lots of pro's and con's on the subject and was interested to know if anyone feeds this way i guess it is more natural for the dogs look forward to your opinions john Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklab Posted January 3, 2009 Report Share Posted January 3, 2009 I have been feeding my dogs on BARF diet for over ten years. They get green tripe, chicken carcas,wings & necks, beef and meaty bones. All raw. I get all my meat from a whole sale butcher. You will need a seperate freezer for the dog food & prep time is a little longer. imho The dogs have a lot more stamina, I have a 10yr old & 9yr old and their teeth are still white with no tarta build up, their stools are a lot smaller and dont smell. Lee swingtip gundogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-munsters Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I agree with blacklab. I have fed my Munsterlanders on BARF for about six months now and the difference in condition, and temperament, is astounding. My vet is over the moon with the dogs health and their behaviour. I get my stuff from Landywoods (www.landywoods.co.uk) and it is excellent quality. They deliver to your door at minimal cost. Mine get fed lamb and veg mince, beef and veg mince, chicken and veg mince, tripe and veg mince, plus chicken wings and chicken carcass's. They also have a marrow bone each day and lamb ribs a couple of times a week. The only "cooked" food they get is a veg stew once a week as a treat. The only problem I have had was getting the amount right for each dog. On a complete meal (Purina) they had the same quantity each. On BARF the bitch (spayed) needs only 1/3 the amount the dog has. You have to remember when feeding BARF that all the food is high protien so you can get away with feeding less of it. Bonuses to BARF are it costs less than a complete meal diet and the stools are easier to pick up in the garden! Bad points are initial set up ( I had to buy a new shed and chest freezer!) and having to take a freezer box away with us when we stay out for a couple of days or more. Give it a try. I did, and I doubt I will ever go back to processed food now. hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jinxy72 Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 i had my on BARF from pups and were in great condition but unfortunatly one of mine went of it ... dunno who just a fussy dog !!! .... i do still keep part of it now for like chicken wings cos it helps their teeth keep clean and the oils for their coats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancs Lad Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 what quantity are you looking at with BARF for a large cocker. Jaz in now 2, and has only been fed on Chudleys since having him, he has got some "minor" build up of tatar on his canines. He is always running "lean" during the season and tends to leave his food (dry) till he wants it. Having given him mince before, he has nailed it straight way......bones and the such like get nailed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-munsters Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hard to say. Its always best to feed a dog "to condition" rather than a set amount. My dogs are 33kg and 38kg. The bitch (33kg) only needs 3/4lb mince for breakfast and 1/2lb for evening meal. The dog (38kg) has 1lb for breakfast and 1lb for evening meal Just get a few lb of BARF and then see what suits the dog best. There will be somewhere near you that sells some kind of BARF. Even pets@home are stocking it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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