Anyone want to explain the ins and outs of feeding dogs a raw diet?

[georgialee]

I know I can look it up but there is SO much info out there (some of it conflicting) I thought those of you with experience could probably explain it better. Do you have to give vitamin supplements if you feed raw?

I have an 18-month old Wolfhound who's probably around 150lbs. Right now he's eating Diamond maintenance which I know isn't the greatest brand, but not the worst either. The average life-span of wolfies in the U.S. is around 6 yrs old... I really want him to live longer than that.

Thanks!

 

[kelliepulido]

I tried raw but lived in the city and my dogs all had the runs soo bad and I couldn't wait it out til they got accustomed to it.I know for me I had a book that had menus and suggestions on supplements Give YOur Dog a bone was the name of the book.But you can also feed Evo or other companies make a kibble or even a freeze dried kibble that is grain free and takes all the guess work out of it.taste of the wild etc.Or you can supplement your kibble with a raw or evo.I think the best thing is to pick a good brand name kibble if you are going to use kibble.I do use Diamond but it is the Diamond Natural and it contains no corn,wheat soy etc.With the economy I had to pick something less expensive but still corn,wheat etc free and the Diamond Naturals fit the bill for me.Keep your dog thin and excersise to extend his life too.