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IMPORTANT:  The following information serves ONLY as a guide to those who are new to feeding their pets Bones & Raw Food.  Yes, COMPLETELY RAW FOOD (nothing cooked), INCLUDING RAW BONES.  NEVER, EVER FEED COOKED BONES TO YOUR PET because cooked bones WILL splinter and cause severe internal damage, possibly even death.  Each animal's needs are unique; therefore, YOU will need to make the ultimate decision what is best for your pet -- healthwise and nutrition wise.   The questions and answers that appear on this page are the most frequently asked questions newcomers to BARF have asked, along with the corresponding suggested answer.   This information comes directly from experienced BARFers, as well as the books written by <A href="http://www.njboxers.com/books.htm#GYDAB">Billinghurst</A>, <A href="http://www.njboxers.com/books.htm#ULTIMATE DIET">Schultze</A> and <A href="http://www.njboxers.com/books.htm#Pitcairn">Pitcairn</A>.  Again, this is ONLY a guide, and NOT a bible.  They are in no particular order and I will do my best to update this page frequently.  And also be sure to check out the BARF Tips & Tricks page, as well as MORE Most Frequently Asked BARF Questions Newcomers Ask, on this site, before you leave.  Must-reading is also the main BARF FAQs.  You'll find the links at the bottom of this page.

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<A name=started>How do I get started?</A>The first thing you should do is some reading/research on the raw diet. There are a few books recommended and they can be purchase at this site's <A href="http://www.njboxers.com/books.htm" target=_blank>bookstore</A>, through <A href="http://www.preciouspets.org/a/dogwise.html">DogWise</A>.  The books are: "Give Your Dog A Bone" and "Grow Your Pup With Bones," by Ian Billinghurst, and  "Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats: The Ultimate Diet" by Kymythy Schultze.  Both of them go into great detail about the diet and how to get started.   You can also visit the <A href="http://www.geocities.com/heartland/flats/7244/barfwebring.html" target=_blank>BARF Webring site</A>.    Here you will find many people's stories about how they feed BARF and what led them to the transition from kibble. Take your time and  do your research, and then you will be ready to begin. I lurked on the BARF list for about 6 months before I was ready to take  the big plunge. Most dogs do better on a cold turkey switch rather than half-kibble and half-BARF. Remember to keep things simple for the  dog when you are starting. You might start with chicken or turkey and feed wings, necks or backs for the first couple of days. Let their body get used to the new foods before you start feeding them a huge variety of foods. Some dogs might not know  what to do with the bones at first, but they will get the hang of it. If you have a small dog or a dog that doesn't get the hang of it, you can try crunching the bone into smaller pieces, or holding one edge of the bone for them. For veggie meals, I would start with bland veggies with a bit of lean ground meat. Wait to add the richer foods, such as liver  and eggs, for a few weeks. I would also wait to start adding any supplements until you are settled into a routine. These are just some of the basics of the diet. Your research will provide you with more detailed information on how to get  started.  Good luck and happy barfing.     <A href="http://www.njboxers.com/faqs.htm#top">Back to top of page</A><A name=scared>I'm really scared to start, and I feel so overwhelmed...can someone send me some encouragement?</A>Most of us felt the same way you do when we first started BARFing our pets.  We thought it was very complicated (and maybe even more expensive), but have actually found it's much easier than kibble, or maybe that we all feel so good about what we're feeding them now--it just seems so simple now.  Many of us believe the fact that BARF is less expensive than kibble too.  Yes, it can feel very overwhelming at first, especially when thinking of supplements, how much to feed, meat-to-bone ratios, the veggies, and don't mix this with that, but once we finally relaxed and came to understand that it's a balanced diet OVER TIME, life got much easier.         <A href="http://www.njboxers.com/faqs.htm#top">Back to top of page</A><A name=plans>Is it possible to see some sample meal plans?  I really think seeing what I may be feeding will help alot!</A>Following are 4 sample meal plans (various size dogs) submitted by a BARFer who has been BARFing for 3 years. This is just a  guide to help you get started as each dog is different and so is their activity level.  What I suggest is to pick a weight closest  to your dog's and feed a little more or less accordingly. As the days go on put your hand on your dog's rib cage and see if  you press lightly you should feel ribs but not see them. If you can't feel ribs, your dog is too fat and if you can see ribs, your dog is too thin.I feed 2x/day, so I split these amounts into 2 feedings but I am giving you a full day's worth for the RMB meal.Golden Retriever - 55# - RMB meal - 1# chicken backs, or 12 chicken necks, or 8 chicken wings, or 2 beef ribs plus an egg or  yogurt. You can feed lamb, but it is rich so I don't suggest it in the beginning. Even now after 3 years I will only feed lamb  that I trim and only when I will be around to let them out more often. Lamb riblets (I think in Australia they are called lamb flaps) have soft very chewable bones and this is what I use if I can get it.   Occasionally (like once every 2 weeks), I  substitute fish - either canned mackerel or sardines as my dogs will only eat these. If yours eats other fishes then serve 'em up. I split one large can or 2 small cans among my four dogsOffal  - Offal (or organ meat, e.g. heart, kidney, liver, tripe, etc...) is usually mixed in with the veggie meal, because many dogs do not like the taste (some do).  Just be careful not to feed too much, too quickly, as offal is very rich and too much will cause loose stools.  Offal can be fed once or twice a week!Veggie meal - This is for 1 meal not a full day's worth - 1/4 calves liver or an egg and I puree these veggies for about 3/4  cup worth.   Mix and match veggies do not try to use all these at the same time - carrots, turnip, parsnip, green beans, yellow  squash, zucchini, dark green lettuces, celery - I add a little - very little - of either spinach, kale, turnip greens, or broccoli. Now and then if I have a piece of cauliflower I toss that in too.To most meals I add 1 teaspoon of oil (cold pressed flaxseed, or safflower or vegetable or olive but usually flaxseed for Omegas).  To each meal I add 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast (Vitamin Bs),  1/4 teaspoon kelp, 1/4 teaspoon alfalfa powder. Also I add Vitamin C (about 2000mg) but you need to start off slow and increase a little at a time so as to not upset the tummy.   My golden gets 200mg Vitamin E 1x/dayPoodle - 35# - gets exactly half of the above recipe - sometimes he is very active so I give a little more than 1/2 of the  above. Halve the vitamins of yeast, kelp, alfalfa and remember Vitamin C 100mg Vitamin E/dayCocker Spaniel 20# - gets 1/4 of above recipe - he tends to gain weight easily so I take a little away or add a little from his meals constantly - as I said, adjust to each dog's activity level and metabolism.  1/4 the vitamins of yeast, kelp, alfalfa and remember the Vitamin C, Vitamin. E - cocker gets "most" of a 100mg capsule but a few drops goes into the Chihuahua's mealChihuahua 8# - very active little guy - 1 1/2 chicken wings, or 4 chicken necks or about 2/3 of 1/2 a chicken back (I break it  in half and then take a piece off).  For the veggie meal, which is 1 out of 2 meals a day, he gets about 1/4 cup of veggie mix with a little liver (about a square inch) or some egg or a tablespoon plain yogurt.  Meat - for 1 meal - a little less than 1/4 cup of beef heart or gizzards.  Remember a few drops of the Vitamin E and a little Vitamin CThe easy way is to go by the Golden's meals - And don't be afraid to adjust as needed for YOUR dog.  Halve it for a 35# dog, Quarter for 20# dog and about Eighth for 8# dog OR Double it for a large-breed dog.TIP : Make a calendar - jot in on a ten day basis if feeding 1x/day 7 meals of RMBs, 2 veggie meals and 1 meat/offal meal I  also throw in a fish meal now and then.  As Dr. Billinghurst says - this is not etched in stone.  If you have no RMBs one day - then take a few veggies and an egg or can of fish, puree and serve.  Happy Crunching

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