1 Raw feeding for Cats and Dogs – a beginner’s guide… By Eric Gray 24 Sept

2 What we’ll discuss today… Who I am My feeding history My present feeding Diet observations Further research Next Steps Nancy’s comments

3 Who I am… Proud guardian to three rescued pit bulls, Spud, Precious and Thor… plus some fosters…

4 My Rescue… Visit us at

5 Some of my recent rescues.. Zoey Foxxy Redman

6 Dea and her 13 puppies…

7 … Dea feeding…

8 My feeding history Adopted Spud in ’97 Fed Dog Chow In Spring 2001, noticed lumps on rear

9 Spud’s pre- and post-surgery…

10 What I discovered… Great resources on the web for dogs with cancer ( “Dr. Ogilvie reports that tumors need glucose to live, which are simple sugars found in many carbohydrates. It gives energy to the tumor, and robs energy from the dog.”

11 Spud’s first raw meal (2002) Ground chicken and veggies myself Gave him diarrhea (too fatty) Expensive and time-consuming Relatively unsafe – temp fluctuations

12 My present feeding… Oma’s Pride in Avon Great variety, prices, and customer support Rescue-friendly 100% USDA inspected, convenient mixes 100% natural

13 Staple diet – Oma’s mixes - Poultry: –70% meat/bone –10% organ meats (liver/hearts/gizzards) –20% vegetables chkn- (squash/broccoli/kale) trky- (grn bn,yel sq,okra) Beef: –70% Ground beef / bone –10% organ meats (heart/liver/kidney) –20% vegetables (squash/broccoli/kale) Lamb: –80% meat/bone –20% vegetables (zuch,carrot,parsley)

14 Further research showed.. Great raw resources on the web – A raw diet emulated early-dogs’ and wolves’ diets The diet is 100% natural If I were a carnivore, what would I want to eat?

15 Basic daily diet (with $$) Adults / adolescents Breakfast –Turkey/veg mix –Missing Link PLUS Snacks –Beef rib or chicken necks Dinner –Chicken/veg mix Costs (per 70 lb. dog) Breakfast –$1.20 per lb –$0.5 per tbsp Snacks –$0.40 per rib Dinner –$1.20 per 1 lb –TOTAL = $3.30 or $100 per month total (same as premium dry, Bonus on vet bills!)

16 Premium daily diet (with $$) Adults / adolescents Breakfast –Turkey/veg mix –Missing Link PLUS Snacks –Bison-knuckle –Beef rib or chicken necks Dinner –Chicken/veg mix –Ground salmon –Ground tripe / tracheas Costs (per 70 lb. dog) Breakfast –$1.20 per lb –$0.5 per tbsp Snacks –$1.50 per knuckle –$0.40 per rib Dinner –$0.60 per ½ lb –$1.20 per ½ lb –$0.90 per ½ lb TOTAL = $6.30

17 Whelping Mothers Momma with pups Breakfast –Beef/veg mix –Esbilac –Performance Dog (Tripe, etc.) Lunch –Salmon –Esbilac –Performance Dog Dinner –Lamb/veg mix –Esbilac –Ground salmon –Ground tripe / tracheas Late-night –Same as breakfast –Beef rib or bison knuckle <>

18 How I handle the food Keep frozen Defrost overnight in sink (2 lbs. Tube per dog per day) Keep leftover in small dorm- refrigerator Handle like ground beef, etc

19 Diet Observations Safe Firmer stool Cleaner coats Less allergies Cleaner teeth Leaner dogs Lower costs PREFERRED!

20 Further Research Homeopathic Care for Cats and Dogs - Don Hamilton, DVM Kennel Secrets - How to Manage and Exhibit Dogs - Ashmont Food Enzymes for Health & Longevity - Dr Edward Howell Foods Pets Die For - Shocking Facts About Pet Food – Ann Martin What's really in pet food? From one of the leaders of raw food feeding BARF (Bones and Raw Food) webring Shocking Revelations about the Pet Industry

21 Next Steps… If interested, try the samples Check out the Oma’s site – com com Review enclosed sites and books Call or me!

22 Nancy’s Comments