rdr71 Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 We picked up our new pup today! 8 week old golden retriever.. The breeder has been feeding her supercoat puppy dry food with some raw mince mixed in...at a ratio of 3 parts supercoat, 1 part mince. I have read in many places that raw meat is the way to go....but my husband's brother says that raw meat can have stuf fin it that can be a health risk to the pup, and therefore our kids, so we shouldnt feed her raw meat. Can anyone enlighten me on this? Thanks Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonymc Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 I fed my pup exactly what your Breeder recommended.I can"t see a problem with raw mince.Being wary of whats in the raw mince should not be a problem if you are buying it from a reputable source. Tonymc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgan Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 Is he worried about hydatids? These used to be a problem in pet grade mince years ago, and only from dodgy sources, but not these days. Can't think of anything else that can affect kids. The preservatives or blue food dyes found in pet mince certainly don't affect kids unless they actually eat it! Raw meat is fine as long as it is not the basis of the diet. As an extra it's a great way to get pups to eat, or as part of a balanced BARF diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 he's probably talking about preservatives and the fat content of the meat. Butchers tend to use the fattier offcuts and parts to make the mince (thats why when you fry it you end up with so much less then when you started with) Simply ask your butcher what exactly is the fat content (%) and if they add any artificial preservatives. Maybe go for chicken necks instead. It will help keep the pups teeth clean and also get it into the habit of munching on bones and natural chew things. Cheaper too! Freeze a couple at a time in freezer bags and defrost when you need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachiie Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 I always figured it was best to feed the pup what the breeder had been feeding it. And we did so until Ax was 6 months. An important point for pups is that if you introduce a new food, introduce it gradually so as to avoid upset tummies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdr71 Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 Thanks you guys, youve cleared a few things up for me. Appreciate the quick responses too....after all it IS puppy dinner time!!! Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntinHound Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 http://www.fedupwithfoodadditives.info/fea...s/sulphites.htm Makes for interesting reading - also click on the 'yellow' tab when viewing this page for additional information .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 raw meat is the best food for your pup IMO and best fed on the bone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdr71 Posted September 17, 2005 Author Share Posted September 17, 2005 Huntinhound thats such an interesting website isnt it. I have that bookmarked on the other computer. Thanks for the link Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielover Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 I also feed some raw mince. We are lucky in that we have a butcher that often sells human grade mince for around $3.50 a kilo. Unfortunately some of the pet mince around almost makes me hurl!! Lenards do a good chicken mince for around $1 a bag i think - their carcasses are also great! (i personally wouldn't feed a whole carcass to an 8 week old puppy - my girl is 12 weeks and i gave her a whole one the other day and i don't think she handled it really well). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldielover Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 oops... P.S. Ruth, i meant to ask what you've called your new baby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdr71 Posted September 18, 2005 Author Share Posted September 18, 2005 Hi Jenny We have called her Sasha. ANd funnily enough she already looks like a Sasha!!! I agree with you on the pet mince, I could never give that to my dog. I was actually a sctrict vegetarian for about 13 yrs , now i eat chicken and seafood, but the things they put in there is pretty yuck. Sasha is starting off with the good stuff - I had some in the freezer!!! Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curly Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 The only thing to worry about with raw meat is how fresh it is. Chicken especially goes off very quickly - it may smell fine but have nasty bacteria, as we discovered with a mob of sick puppies! Make sure the meat goes straight from the butcher to a cool bag to the fridge. Boiling the meat will kill any nasties, and they usually love it cooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O-Ren Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 i was told raw mince was not sooo great for pups as it doesnt contain all the extra minerals vitamins etc that other dog food has...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rachiie Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 O-ren, i believe that it depends on the ratio of raw mince in the diet. 1/4 mince to 3/4 good quality pellets is generally thought of as ok, i think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O-Ren Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 cool thanks for that rachii i think i will be puttin O-ren back on that diet.. raw mince is much better $$$ then tin dog food eg. PAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldoop Posted September 21, 2005 Share Posted September 21, 2005 This thread is interesing, I am feeding Minx (she is 13 weeks old today) raw pet mince from petschow and supercoat puppy dry food and any scraps, but she is just picking at her food (I have posted another thread about this) so should I stick it out and hope she picks up her eating or should I look at changing her deit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted September 22, 2005 Share Posted September 22, 2005 Boiling the meast may kill any nasties but it will also leave it devoid of nutrients so there is no point. Raw meat is fine. If it's green and/or moving on its own, obviously don't feed it but dogs have a much stronger digestive system than us hoomans and can handle eating meat that would make us sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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