What to feed with meat/bone?

BARF refers to Biologically Appropriate Raw food or Bones and Raw Food. It is where owners have decided to feed their Schnauzer a natural diet of raw meat, bones, and organs. If you are considering this for your Schnauzer, you will find lots of handy tips here.
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What to feed with meat/bone?

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So I am going to be feeding preground meat/bone for Winston. Last time I fed raw to my dogs I used various preground meats with bone (bison, turkey, chicken) and then added liver and turkey hearts.

What is a good mix for Schnauzers? Liver, necks, hearts, eggs, kale, veggies (from what I understand veggies are more of a personal preferance) Just dont want winston to miss out on any nutrients he needs. Ill be trying fish this time as well.

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The advice I have read is 80% meat, 10% bone and 10% offal.

I then go by poo! If the dog is straining or the poo is dry and crumbly I reduce bone or feed just mince for a day or two. Too sloppy and I increase bone.
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So of 6oz per say .6oz bone, .6oz offal and the. 4.8oz meat!

I went by looks in the past too like "oh hes pooing fine an energy is good... Coat looks awesome, etc etc etc" but winston has dry itchy skin so I want to at least get a good start woth proper ratios :)


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You may want to add salmon or coconut oil to help his skin…….or even some oily fish, although some dogs don't tolerate fish too well if fed whole ;)
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Yeah I was gunna test him with salmon and talapia! I have tons caught fresh!!


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There's a reason not to feed wild caught salmon but I cant remember why :-s
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Dawnspell wrote:There's a reason not to feed wild caught salmon but I cant remember why :-s
I think it's some sort of parasite if memory serves?
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Ive never had problems feeding wild fish, but Ill look into that today see what thats all about :)


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