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Quick Start Guide to Raw Feeding, Keepthetailwagging.Com, Page �2 Kimberly Gauthier Keepthetailwagging.Com Dog Nutrition Blogger Kimberly Gauthier KeepTheTailWagging.com Dog Nutrition Blogger The Legal Stuff © 2016 Copyright Kimberly Gauthier, Keep the Tail Wagging™ ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. No part of this report may be reproduced or transmitted in any form whatsoever, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any informational storage or retrieval system without express written, dated and signed permission from the author. DISCLAIMER AND/OR LEGAL NOTICES: This information presented herein represents the view of the author as of the date of the publication. Because of the rate with which information and conditions change, the author reserves the right to alter and update her opinion based on the new information and conditions. This report is for informational purposes only and is written based on the author’s sole experiences. 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CONTACT INFORMATION Kimberly Gauthier Keep the Tail Wagging™ Marysville, Washington 98271 W: http://www.keepthetailwagging.com E: [email protected] P: 425 320 6980 Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/ keepthetailwagging Quick Start Guide to Raw Feeding, KeepTheTailWagging.com, Page !2 Kimberly Gauthier KeepTheTailWagging.com Dog Nutrition Blogger What is Raw Feeding? 5 Like only the best diet for dogs EVER! 5 FrankenBARF 6 An Unofficial Model of Raw Feeding 6 FrankenBARF Model 6 Feeding Our Dogs What They Need 9 Where do the Fruits and Veggies Fall in Raw Feeding? 10 A FrankenBARF Recipe 11 Jenga Juice - Vegetable/Fruit Supplement 12 Feeding Raw Bones to Dogs 13 My Raw Feeding Budget 15 Tools of a Raw Feeder 16 Shopping and Preparing Raw Meals 16 Where You Can Source Your Meat 16 Commercial Raw I Feed Our Dogs 17 Equipment for Raw Feeders 18 Getting a Great Deal on Freezers 19 Raw Dog Food Meal Ideas 20 Tripe Smells Like Satan’s Butt 22 How Much Meat Costs (In My Town) 23 Raw Feeding While On the Road 25 Bone Broth 28 A Nutritional Treat for Dogs 28 Dog Treats 31 Best Brands for Raw Fed Dogs 31 Raw Feeder Hacks 32 Raising Dogs Naturally 32 Sharing My Journey 33 Keep the Tail Wagging™ 33 Thanks for Reading 35 My Disclaimer 35 Quick Start Guide to Raw Feeding, KeepTheTailWagging.com, Page !3 Kimberly Gauthier KeepTheTailWagging.com Dog Nutrition Blogger Schedule a Free CUSTOM MEAL PLAN Take the guesswork out of raw feeding! One of our raw feeding specialists will create the perfect meal plan for you, your budget, and your pet. Raw Paws The freshest, most wholesome selection PET FOOD of all-natural raw pet food, meaty bones, treats, chews, supplements and more! Feeding your pet the way nature intended is now practical, affordable, and accessible! www.RawPawsPetFood.com (866) 368-3369 Quick Start Guide to Raw Feeding, KeepTheTailWagging.com, Page !4 Kimberly Gauthier KeepTheTailWagging.com Dog Nutrition Blogger What is Raw Feeding? Like only the best diet for dogs EVER! A raw food diet is designed to mimic the diet of the Grey Wolf, our dogs’ ancestor. Raw dog food consists of muscle meat, organ meat, and raw bones. Although there are several models of raw feeding to follow, the most well-known are the Prey Model and the BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) Model of raw food. The biggest difference I found between BARF and Prey model, is the additional ingredients in BARF: vegetables, fruits, and supplements. The Prey Model diet is fed using the following ratio: 80% muscle meat, 10% organ meat (1/2 is liver), and 10% bone. To feed BARF Model, some people adjust the ratios to incorporate vegetables while others just add in vegetables. Although raw feeders seem to choose one model over another; many that I know feed a combination of the two. I feed my dogs a model that I call FrankenBARF. Counter Clockwise, Starting from Top: Scout Zoey Sydney Rodrigo Quick Start Guide to Raw Feeding, KeepTheTailWagging.com, Page !5 Kimberly Gauthier KeepTheTailWagging.com Dog Nutrition Blogger FrankenBARF An Unofficial Model of Raw Feeding In April 2013, I transitioned our dogs to a raw diet prepared and delivered by Darwin’s Pet, a local company that ships raw meals across the US for dogs and cats. Their food includes muscle meat, organ meat, bone, vegetables, fruit, and supplements – all ground together in a yummy dose of healthiness. Premade raw is the way to go if you can afford it. With four big dogs, we couldn’t continue feeding them 100% premade and pay our other bills. I joined a local raw food co-op and began making raw dog food at home. Because our dogs did well on the BARF model, I continued to follow the model at home. I immediately came up with one problem – I couldn’t find all the ingredients I needed. The grocery store doesn’t have a large variety of muscle and organ meat. I don’t live near an Asian supermarket (which tends to have more options). And our butcher is expensive. So I began piecing together a BARF-ish diet for our dogs that I call FrankenBARF. FrankenBARF Model • 65% muscle meat (alternated weekly) • 15% raw meaty bones (duck necks, turkey necks) • 10% offal (organ meat), half of which is liver • 10% fruits, veggies, eggs, and/or raw goat milk Quick Start Guide to Raw Feeding, KeepTheTailWagging.com, Page !6 Kimberly Gauthier KeepTheTailWagging.com Dog Nutrition Blogger My model is not a balanced diet on its own and the percentages change all the time. And I add the following to our dogs’ diet: • Green beef tripe and/or ground eggshells for calcium (when I don’t have bone) • Bonnie & Clyde fish oil for Omega 3s; alternating with Camelina Oil • Connectin by In Clover, joint supplement • FullBucket digestive supplement, OptaGest by In Clover prebiotic • Olewo carrots - dehydrated carrots from Germany that work as a natural digestive supplement that also quickly eliminates diarrhea, acts as a natural dewormer, promotes healthy skin and coat, relieves itching, strengthens the immune system, and promotes vitality. (Source: OlewoUSA.com) I feed our dogs premade raw food that is available through our co-op: Steve’s Real Food, K9 Naturals, and Vital Essentials Raw are our favorites. Find a complete list on Page 13. Sounds complicated? I thought so too, at first. When I started making raw dog food at home, I quickly became overwhelmed, because everyone has advice on what you should and shouldn’t feed your dogs. There are plenty of books, YouTube videos, and websites that offer guidance as well. Information overload happened quickly and then a friend advised me to feed my dogs what they need. If you’re asking “what the heck does ‘what they need’ mean?” Keep reading. Quick Start Guide to Raw Feeding, KeepTheTailWagging.com, Page !7 Kimberly Gauthier KeepTheTailWagging.com Dog Nutrition Blogger Quick Start Guide to Raw Feeding, KeepTheTailWagging.com, Page !8 Kimberly Gauthier KeepTheTailWagging.com Dog Nutrition Blogger Feeding Our Dogs What They Need We have four dogs that have different needs, and I adjusted their diets to accommodate those needs. I began paying attention to their poop (yep, gross, but educational) to learn more about our dogs. • When our dogs’ poop is too solid and crumbles as they poop - I add a little more fish oil or coconut oil and cut back on the bone. • When our dogs’ poop is a different color, before I panic, I think back to what they’re eating. Venison and elk leads to slightly darker poop than turkey and duck. • When one of the dogs has loose stool or diarrhea, I review their diet to identify the food or treat that caused the change. From there, I made adjustments to their individual meals – and it worked! The following “Poop Chart” is a slightly modified version of one presented by Barbara Royal DVM CVA at the 2016 Raw Roundup. Poop Color Action White Too much bone, lack of nutrient absorption, old poop Yellow Parasites, bacteria Orange Food coloring, blood tinged Red Blood from large intestines or anal area Brown Typically normal Black Digestive blood - CALL THE VET! Green Gi Hypermotility, bile not fully digested Mucous Secretory/detox response Blue or Aqua Rat poison or toys Grey* The right amount of bile isn’t being produced Quick Start Guide to Raw Feeding, KeepTheTailWagging.com, Page !9 Kimberly Gauthier KeepTheTailWagging.com Dog Nutrition Blogger *Rodrigo experienced this and I learned the meaning from a local dog nutritionist. It cleared up in 12 hours. He’s had a history of digestive issues and allergies and is the reason I switched our dogs to raw feeding.
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