Hi, Laura,
I agree with you on all that you wrote; the difficulty with home
prepared diets is when the owner begins to add or subtract at whim and
the NRC requirements (or nutritional balances) are not maintained. I
cook for my dogs and use a carefully prepared diet from which we don't
vary ingredients or quantities. Designing one's own diet requires the
equivalent of a degree in nutrition (lots to know!) and I wouldn't
attempt it without the background.
I don't love BARF (sorry,fans....<G> but that's what makes horse
racing) as I'm worried about bacterial loads, perforations and other raw
food difficulties. I do, however, prefer fresh food for the dogs, so
use Dr. Strombeck's diets. Once you get into the routine of cooking, it
isn't hard to maintain.
Suze at Llawen Cavaliers
Laura Trunk wrote:
> If bacteria bothers you, you can cook the meat (without bone of course).
>
> Again though, don't do it unless you are willing to take lots of time to do
> it right.
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