(Part 2) Top products from r/rawpetfood

That is not a complete and balanced diet. Honestly I am a bit alarmed that your dog at only 11 weeks old is being fed a diet lacking in so many vitamins and minerals. A growing dog needs a fully balanced diet. If you are using The Honest Kitchen, use it with absolutely every meal, and feed as instructed on the box. Add a multi-vitamin/mineral (I recommend VetriScience Canine Plus Multi). This is

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0091WICBM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_bdUqub1RGQJVG

If your dog is getting raw meat, you dont need to get the Honest Kitchen containing meat "for extra protein", your dog is probably getting enough protein. What your dog is not getting anywhere near enough of is fiber, hence the diarrhea. Also not enough vegetable matter which contains minerals, vitamins and phytonutrients. There are dozens and dozens (perhaps hundreds) of amino acids, fatty acids, and other complex chemicals that are contained within food NOT including the essential vitamins and minerals that dogs need. Meat alone does not provide a full spectrum of nutrition. Growing pups need extra attention paid to their nutrition, imbalances in the nutrition of growing pups can cause severe problems (diarrhea being the least of it, but can include things like blindness, bone malformation, etc)

What formula of The Honest Kitchen are you using? You should be using one of their "Base Mixes", and which is a formula of ground dehydrated vegetables and fruits and some vitamins and minerals.

http://www.thehonestkitchen.com///dog-food/base-mix

Are you giving any fish oil? What is your source of omega-3s? Probiotics? Soluble and Insoluble Fiber?

Fish oil: one capsule of the most basic fish oil daily (begin doing this once the diarrhea has subsided). Dont buy fancy high priced fish oil or fish oil "for pets", its way more expensive for no added benefit. Just buy a reputable brand of fish oil (check label for certification of mercury removal). I buy bottles of 270 gel capsules for like 12$.

Raw diets are not simple. Or very cheap. People have the best intentions but may end up hurting their pets by not having done their research, or by using the easiest raw feeding recipes they found on some website that was not written by an expert.

To fix your dog's diarrhea, first get them on a balanced diet. Since you already have The Honest Kitchen, use that exactly according to the instructions on the box.
Second: get your dog something fiber rich to help bulk up his stool. I use Garden of Life Raw Fiber (great product, good balance of soluble and insoluble fiber). How big is your dog? I would add 1-2 Tablespoons per 20lbs (if ur dog weighs less than 20lbs but more than 10lbs, still give 1-2 Tbls).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004H2T314/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_jzUqub019P7ER

Your dog also needs probiotics for the diarrhea. Buy a human probiotic, with multiple strains of bacteria (you dont want one with just one strain of acidophilus) and a probiotic with a high CFU count (id say at least 7 billion per capsule). Heres a good one

http://www.amazon.com/Integrative-Therapeutics-Probiotic-Pearls-90-Count/dp/B0011023KS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413686398&sr=8-1&keywords=integrative+therapeutics+probiotics

If u dont like ordering online, you can find fiber powder, probiotics, fish oil at health food stores or grocery stores like Whole Foods. I just like amazon bc its always been the cheapest.

Im a pre-veterinary student with 9 years of clinical experience, im currently interning for one of the few Board Certified Veterinary Nutritionists in the country. I also have a personal interest in holistic medicine, raw food diets (i feed my own senior dogs a raw food). Feel free to ask me any follow up questions

I know very little about this guy, but the products look decent, TBH. Freeze dried is up there with raw for quality food, BUT... for a dog who already has kidney issues and is drinking excessively already, this is not a wise pick, unless you add water, which, at that point, defeats the purpose of purchasing this particular food. Raw would also, without a doubt, but much cheaper, not to mention better for your dog. Please see this excellent series on CRF in dogs, starting with the chapter: "A Diet Void of Water for CKF Patients Goes Against Every Principle In The Book."

For some extra guidance on raw feeding for dogs with your particular health issue, both Dr. Jean Dodds has a book called Canine Nutrigenomics (pp. 174-177), and Dr. Lew Olson's Raw and Natural Nutrition (ch. 25). Please also be aware that there's annoyingly regular mention of the things they're selling in these books; Dr. Dodd's has her Nutregenomic's testing, and Dr. Olson is selling supplements. Still, the info and guidance is good, just look past the sales.

If you're totally new to raw feeding, here's a huge list of resources (FB groups, books, etc.) with a LOT of info that should definitely be looked over. That site, Primal Pooch, also has an excellent raw food transition article, and PerfectlyRawsome.com provides terrific guidance for just about every meat and organ available, and what shouldn't be fed. The Raw Feeding Community, probably the biggest raw feeding group on FB, also has a great site. RFC also has a page on CRF, particularly as pertains to the myth that too much protein is bad for dogs with this condition (it's not true).

Salmon Oil

• Benefit : Good source of Omega 3s and 6s, good for coat and skin health
  
  
• Necessary?: Unless you have a steady source of grass fed proteins, it is highly recommended.
  
  
• Use: Daily to several times a week, follow the recommended dosage on the bottle unless otherwise instructed. Avoid feeding multiple oils in one day/meal to prevent tummy upset..
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Grizzly Salmon Oil - many salmon oils have soy in them, Grizzly does not.
  
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  Pollock Oil
  
  
• Benefit : Good source of Omega 3s and 6s, good for coat and skin health
  
  
• Necessary?: Unless you have a steady source of grass fed proteins, it is highly recommended. Pollock Oil is a good substitute for Salmon Oil.
  
  
• Use: Daily to several times a week, follow the recommended dosage on the bottle unless otherwise instructed. Avoid feeding multiple oils in one day/meal to prevent tummy upset.
  
  Recommended Brand: Grizzly Pollock Oil
  
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  Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
  
  
• Benefit : Good for coat and skin health, frequently used as a dietary supplement and ointment for dogs who suffer from skin allergies. Some people will also use it for flea control.
  
  
• Necessary?: Many people wont feed it because it is a plant based oil. It is not a necessary part of the diet.
  
  
• Use: Added to food Daily to several times a week - Feed 1tsp per 10lbs of body weight. Can also be used as an ointment.
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Nature's Way Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
  
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  Raw Apple Cider Vinegar
  
  
• Benefit : Balance PH level, promote digestive health and treatment of parasites.
  
  
• Necessary?: It is a plant based product which may bother some PMR feeders - the uses (especially external) are worthwhile for many, however.
  
  
• Use: Added to food a couple times a week - 1tsp per 50lbs of body weight. Can also be used to bathe (instead of shampoo) and used to treat fleas.
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar
  
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  Pre/Pro-Biotic
  
  
• Benefit : Support digestive health and nutrient absorption
  
  
• Necessary?: Some variety of Pre/Pro-biotic is recommended, especially for dogs new to raw or dogs with sensitive stomachs.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily - follow recommended dosage on the package
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Wholistic Digest All
  
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  Multi-Vitamin
  
  
• Benefit : Ensure all necessary vitamins and minerals are included within your dog's diet
  
  
• Necessary?: Some people opt to feed vitamins, others don't. I like the peace of mind of adding in a multi-vitamin a few times a week.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily or several times a week - follow recommended dosage on the package
  
  
• Recommended Brand: Solid Gold Seameal - this contains plant products which some PMR prefer not to feed. There are other options out there if you choose not to feed plant products.
  
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  Turmeric
  
  
• Benefit : Anti-inflammatory properties can help with allergies and joint health/pain. Also supports digestive health and can boost the metabolism.
  
  
• Necessary?: No. Some people use it to support joint health with/instead of glucosamine, it is also used for dogs who suffer from allergies.
  
  
• Use: Added to food daily or several times a week 1/8 - 1/4tsp per 10lbs of body weight
  
  
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  There are likely others/other suggestions for brands, but this is what I regularly supplement with. I know many PMR feeders will avoid plant based products, but I don't mind them so much for supplementation.

Assuming by your meaty bones mention that you're talking about a dog?

Regardless, variety is usually better than a static diet. But when starting, I'd recommend trying a given food for a week or so to get a feel for how it does/doesn't agree with your pet.

A probiotic (eg. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003FDWWPA) is useful prior to and through this testing.

I read this book and found it very helpful. But I'd read a few for variety if you could to better understand the bigger picture and the different beliefs and takes on raw feeding. Dr. jean Hofve also has a book available through her website all about proper nutrition for animals over all (pro canned food, pro raw food, etc.).

I use the recipe from this book by Michelle Bernard. I picked up an ebook version of it at some point so that particular link might not be the best place to actually obtain it. It's a great book because it does more than just provide a single recipe. The only thing it does poorly is recommend meat grinders (consider all of that out of date).

You can buy Taurine capsules (500mg/capsule) such as this or this. For a 2kg food prep, I add 4000mg (8 capsules).

https://www.amazon.com/Raw-Natural-Nutrition-Dogs-Definitive/dp/1556439032?ie=UTF8&dpID=51yqhF7xf3L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR107%2C160_

Have fun.

Puffed Jerky. It's like smack for dogs. They'll do anything for the stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Slippery-Elm-Powder-4-Ounce/dp/B000UE25XQ/ref=sr_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1503124036&sr=8-8&keywords=slippery+elm

It could be possible to teach your dog to eat out of a toy like this so that he has access to food and the cat does not. I have one cat that has been overweight in the past and will eat literally anything. She will eat dog food if it is available so I can't leave anything out and my dog has to eat on a schedule.

Here you go

https://www.amazon.com/Upco-Bone-Steamed-Supplement-1-Pound/dp/B00IJFAEKY/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1VU69KSROV1DD&keywords=bone+meal+for+dogs&qid=1574279650&sprefix=bone+meal+%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-8

This stuff.

Most likely a fungal or bacterial issue my vet told us. This shampoo helped my dog who was constantly scratching. Leave it on them for a 5-10 minutes then rinse off. Took away all scratching. Douxo Chlorhexidine PS + Climbazole Shampoo 500 ml (16.9 oz) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O1HEJ0