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Is it OK to feed raw and kibble?

Yes, you can feed both kibble and raw. We know that this is a controversial topic for many people, as generally speaking kibble and raw digest differently. For this reason, many people suggest avoiding feeding both at the same time, and would suggest separating the meals.Aug 23, 2017

Why you shouldn’t feed kibble and raw together?

THE MYTH OF KIBBLE AND RAW Kibble often contains large amounts of starch- in fact, the average kibble can contain anywhere from 30% to 60% starch. Giving your dog this much starch can interrupt his digestive system and increase his pH levels, leading to GI inflammation which causes an upset stomach.

Can I feed kibble in morning and raw at night?

Kibble in the Morning, Raw at Night On their dinner meal, load them up on raw food. There should be a time gap of at least 10-12 hours. Between the morning meal and the evening meal, your dog's body will have plenty of time to fully digest the food. The starch will no longer have an effect on the pH level.

Can I mix kibble and wet food?

Due to the range of benefits that wet and dry diets boast, a mixed feeding approach can help your dog get the most out of mealtime. Combining both wet and dry to their diet can give them some variety, where they are exposed to different textures that they will generally be more tempted to try.

When can I introduce raw food to my puppy?

You can start giving your puppy raw food as you are weaning them at about 8 to 12 weeks. When starting a puppy on a raw diet, the most common worry among pet owners is the number of microbes raw food comes with when it comes to your puppy.

Why are vets against raw diet?

Even with the greatest care, the risk of cross-contamination is much higher so you could accidentally spread around bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and even Tuberculosis (TB) via the food or via your pet. Bones are also another hazard with raw feeding, especially with “Raw Meaty Bones”-type foods.

Is it OK to mix kibble with cooked food?

You can def do 50/50 dry kibble and home cooked. Just make sure the human food you're feeding is healthy for your dog! Yes you can so long as both are good well rounded meals.

Should dog kibble be soaked?

Soaking the food softens it, and so eases the initial work-load of the digestive enzymes which may well be struggling during illness or a period of recovery.