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Originally Posted by xxweekxx
ya i dont feed my dog veggies/fruits.. no point.. meat/organs is all they need
i do give my guy an occasional raw egg yolk with his meat.. he loves it..
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interesting, this is the ratio i've read about, not saying i'm right.....
a. All dogs should be fed, by volume of the total amount fed each meal, 25-50% meat
b. The meat can include:
i. Beef
ii. Chicken
iii. Turkey
iv. Fish
the remainder:
b. Vegetables should be routinely added. We recommend:
i. Carrots
ii. Broccoli
iii. Peas
iv. Leafy greens
c. Sweet potatoes, pumpkin, yams, and squashes are all excellent additions to the diet. Sweet potato is especially good, inexpensive, easy to prepare, and readily accepted. Sweet potato should be cooked, and can then be used a portion at a time over a few days. They can be mashed and mixed so well into the diet that all animals will accept them. Carrots often need to be cooked lightly or shredded/chopped finely, or they may not be accepted or completely digested.
d. Dairy products can be included sparingly. Our favorites are:
i. Yogurt
ii. Cottage Cheese
e. Eggs are great to feed, and can be fed cooked or raw. We recommend no more than a couple of eggs a week, if fed raw. Cooked eggs can be fed a little more frequently.
f. Leftovers can be fed as well, as long as they are good food and not excessively fatty or sweet.
g. The variety component should be just that: fed for variety, one thing one day, and another thing another day. Don't get caught up in a routine where you are feeding the same things all the time. Variety is just as necessary for your dog as it is for yourself.
h. A couple final thoughts: