All our dogs & puppies are reared on the BARF diet - Bones and Raw Foods

The BARF diet is another system of holistic nutrition which is championed by Dr Ian Billinghurst. He has published several books on health and nutrition. The best known is called "Give your Dog a Bone" This diet is based on the principle that domestic dogs should be fed on a diet which replicates as closely as possible the diet of the wild dog.

To my mind there is no better method for the health of our dogs. I started feeding this diet about six years ago. I was introduced to it by my great friend,Sandy Burham and have never looked back. No matter how busy you are this can work for you.

Firstly I did some research on the internet and read the above book,I am currently reading "Grow your Pups with Bones",then decided it was now or never! I found a supplier who could supply me with the meat I needed and a very good butcher who keeps me well stocked with raw chicken carcasses and wings, along with as much offal that I can take. I also add Bio Yogurt,dried fruit(without raisins as these are poisonous),cottage cheese,honey,eggs(shells too for extra calcium),sardines and salmon.

Our dogs are very happy,full of life and content with their diet. What we noticed was they seemed to be passing less,therefore retaining more,no wind and pearly white teeth!

We think we have the balance right,they eat 60% bones,need to be careful not to constipate them,40% meat inc heart,lung,liver,vegetables and all the other extras mentioned above.

Extra vitamins/minerals are given: Garlic & Fenugreek tablets to increase resistance to infections and maintain a healthy immune system,Keepers Mix to provide a large range of minerals. Easy-Green is an ideal alternative to freah vegetable for ease of use,you can buy these products from Dorwest Herbs.

Great the dogs are happy,they look good. If they start putting on weight I cut back,if they lose it,I increase. How they look tells me what amount to feed.

REASONS WHY WE FEED THE RAW DIET

• Our dogs are healthy
• Our dogs are very happy and content
• We are hopefully giving our dogs a better,longer and healthier life