Part time Raw??

[diehardcane]

I was wondering if going to half of Roxy's meals raw would be a bad idea? I want to switch completely over, but im comprimising with my Wife (Shes home with her more then I am so she feeds the dogs more then I do). I figure atleast one meal a day of raw is better then none, but Ive heard not to feed kibble and raw together. Any advice would be much appreciated........

 

[TossBranAbi]

I don't think it would be a bad idea. In fact, people who work and it is inconvenient RAW in the morning feed a kibble instead and then RAW in the evening. They say not to mix them because kibble takes much longer to digest than RAW does.

 

[diehardcane]

Thanks a lot, i just got a couple of chicken backs that ill start her on tonight.

 

[diehardcane]

I started roxy on her Chicken backs yesterday and ive never seen her so excited to eat. I have another question though, I am gonna start giving her offal soon but im confused on how much she should be eating at night. Ive cut back her kibble in the day since obviously she doesnt need as much but how do i decide how much meat/bone/offal she needs? Thanks again.........

 

[Jan]

Normally you would feed 2-3% of your boxers body weight. Since you are only going to feed half raw, you would feed half of that. If she is not full grown, the easiest way is to go by her expected adult weight. 10-20% of it should be offal.