It sounds dubious and a little gross, but BARF actually stands for Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Food. This diet is preferred by lots of health-conscious pet owners who believes it can replace commercially available dog food since it simulates what a canine would eat in its natural environment. Owners of dogs who suffered from skin problems, allergies, anal gland problems, and weight problems have also discovered that a bones and raw food diet was an effective remedy to these health issues.
A raw food and bones diet has a lot of health advantages. For one thing, this diet does not contain the preservatives that are typically found in commercially sold kibble. Thus, it is tastier than regular dog food and improves muscle mass and body coordination better than its commercial counterpart. A raw food diet is also less expensive than manufactured dog food.
Transitioning to Raw Dog Food
If you’re seriously considering putting your dog on a BARF diet, do a lot of research first. There’s no shortage of material on the subject since there are many websites that contain free recipes and guidelines. Ask your veterinarian for more information or find people in your neighborhood who feed their dogs raw food.
Once you have enough information, slowly transition your dog from its brand of dog food to the new bones and raw meat diet. Do not be in a hurry to change your dog’s diet as the sudden change can make him develop digestion problems. However, other advocates of the BARF diet recommend a cold turkey switch.
While on the BARF diet, feed your dog two meals a day. The first meal should consist of raw meat and bones, such as turkey or chicken thighs, legs, wings, or necks, **** ribs, and lamb chops. The second meal should be a mush made of fresh vegetables, raw meat, and Offal, or the organs of the meat you’re giving to your dog. Supplement these meals with a variety eggs, cottage cheese, fruit, and fish. Avoid whole grains since grains tend to cause allergies and because dogs do not have the right digestive systems to deal with grains.