Feeding raw for treats\snacks?

[c0_re]

I feed Nature's Variety(Beef) Raw 1oz medallions for snacks and in between their kibble morning and evening meals.

I know there's something about not feeding kibble before raw and or mixing them but not sure of the exact rules.

OH that was the other question, I give them the 1oz medallions frozen, is there any issues feeding raw food if it's frozen in small amounts I can't see why but who knows. Thanks!

[IceyBlueSibes]

I think the issue with feeding raw/kibble within a certain time span is because raw and kibble has different digestion rates. So it can affect some dogs in a negative way.

However there are people who feed a kibble meal, and raw meal in the same day. There are others who make sure to space it out.

I can't give you exact info on it, but I know that's what I've read/been told.

I don't think there's any harm in it.

[c0_re]

Originally Posted by IceyBlueSibes

I think the issue with feeding raw/kibble within a certain time span is because raw and kibble has different digestion rates. So it can affect some dogs in a negative way.

However there are people who feed a kibble meal, and raw meal in the same day. There are others who make sure to space it out.

I can't give you exact info on it, but I know that's what I've read/been told.

I don't think there's any harm in it.

Thanks,

So are all 5 of those in your sig yours? There all sooooo pretty

[IceyBlueSibes]

Yes, all 5 are mine. lol Plus 3 little ones that aren't pictured. But my mom takes the most care of the little guys. The little ones don't like me much *shrug*

Thank you

[mmizuno94]

Oh I do the same thing. I give my dogs the nature's variety raw medallions for snacks every once in awhile as well. I did not know that there could be a problem with mixing kibbles with raw.

[IceyBlueSibes]

Here is an excerpt from a website about mixing raw and kibble that suggests you don't do it.

Q. Can I mix raw meat with kibble?

A. No, you shouldn't mix kibble with the raw meat mixture, as they digest at different rates. Raw food is much more digestible, taking only 3-4 hours, while the kibble usually takes 9-12 hours. Kibble is a cooked, processed product that is harder for the dog to digest because the molecules are bound tighter together. When raw meat and kibble are mixed together the meat will digest, meanwhile leaving some of the kibble to rise to body temperature and ferment. The bacteria level in the dog's digestive system will then rise and could eventually cause unwanted problems.

And I found an article that says feeding raw and kibble is okay. Refering to well known dog sledders that feed their dogs a 75/25 meat/kibble diet with supplements. They claim the small percentage of kibble replaces the ground veggies. I don't know how accurate it is, but I found it to be a good article.

http://www.dianeschuller.com/dogs_on_raw_diet.html

[gaddylovesdogs]

Whether you can mix raw with kibble depends on the dog. Many dogs are perfectly fine with it.

Many raw feeders feed frozen meals. Personally, I like my dogs to be able to chew the meal, and I wouldn't want to eat a frozen meal, but if you want to feed that way and your dogs don't mind, it's not an issue.

[Beryl]

I'm a 50:50 raw:home cooked feeder. Dr. Goldstein doesn't recommend kibble at all (neither do I) but he doesn't have a problem with canned food with raw meats & veggies.

I mix raw & cooked meat though.

I do feed both frozen and thawed raw meals, however. Boo (min pin) loves it frozen where Latte doesn't.

[c0_re]

Originally Posted by gaddylovesdogs

Whether you can mix raw with kibble depends on the dog. Many dogs are perfectly fine with it.

Many raw feeders feed frozen meals. Personally, I like my dogs to be able to chew the meal, and I wouldn't want to eat a frozen meal, but if you want to feed that way and your dogs don't mind, it's not an issue.

Believe me when it's 96 f' outside with 60% humidity they LOVE it, that and a never ending supply of ice cubes. :-)

If they were any bigger I'd probably thaw them out but their smaller than a golf ball.

[britishbandit]

I feed raw and kibble too, but the days my dogs do get raw, they are fed kibble for their morning meal, and raw for their evening meal.

I have seen and heard of dogs that had problems from having mixed raw/kibble together in the same meal, and although it only affects some dogs and not all dogs, I just won't risk it.

But if it's just as a small snack between meals, I can't see a problem with that.