Home Made Dog Food - Raw Dog Food Recipe

On another web site I have just read that raw egg is one of several things you should not feed your dog! Comments please.

Hello Sue,

There does seem to be some controversy on this topic.

As you know, I'm not a vet and I have no veterinary training whatsoever.

I personally have always fed my dogs raw egg. Anything in excess is, of course, probably bad. And I certainly don't suggest that anyone feed raw egg as a major part of a dog's diet.

My vet did advise me to feed raw eggs (but then again, most vets are notoriously uneducated in pet nutrition).

If you're worried, ask you vet, and do some more of your own research. (You'll probably find arguments for and against feeding raw eggs, as I have).

Sorry I can't give a more definitive answer.

Regards,
Brigitte

Hi Sue

Just like Brigitte I have always feed raw eggs to my dogs and have never had any problems, I find it helps keep their coats smooth and glossy. I also agree that anything in excess is bad, make sure you vary there diet with fresh meat, vegitables and grain. If you also plan on still using a comercial dry dog food make sure it is a high quality one, make sure cereals are not in the first 3 ingredients.

Yours Tarrah..

I'm a little concerned myself; garlic is another food that is on the "Never feed your dog" list. I don't believe this is debateable.

I realize that you do not claim to be an expert, but be careful of posting potentially dangerous information - as we know, many readers take found information as fact. I would hate for anything negative to happen. Also, I would double check with your vet about the garlic ingredient as well.

Hello Tegan,

Despite your thoughts that garlic is not debateable, there actually seem to be far more authorities in favor of garlic for dogs than the reverse.

Indeed, a large number of natural flea prevention and treatment remedies contain garlic. Garlic and brewers yeast is a pretty well known combination that is good for keeping fleas away.

My own vet actively recommends addition of garlic to dogs' food for optimal health, and to discourage fleas.  (My vet also recommends poisons for flea control, and I prefer not to follow that advice personally).

My conclusions from the garlic controversy is that garlic in large quantities is bad. But in small quantities, there are real benefits.

When you think about it, garlic use for humans is pretty small in comparison to other foods (even for confirmed garlic lovers), since it has such a pungent flavor - so a tiny bit does go a long way, and is all that is required for benefits to accrue.

Again, please ask your vet if you're considering giving your dog garlic and don't feel confident to do so.

And please don't take my opinion as advice in any way. I'm just a dog lover like everyone reading this, and do not profess to have any expertise at all.

Regards,
Brigitte

Brigitte, I have 2 Dalmations, Pongo is 15 years old and has had chronic ear infections since he has been about a year old. Every time I take him to the vet they tell me they need a culture and then give same ear drops. This clears up the yeast infection for about 1 month then comes back. About 2 months ago I started feeding my dogs brown rice, cooked chicken and vegtables. My other Dalmation Happy started getting the yeast in his ears and Pongo's yeast in his ears has cleared up but now the inside of his ears is swollen. Any natural suggestions for either dog would be greatly appreciated

Hello Nancy,

As you know, I am not a vet and I have no veterinary training whatsoever.

There is a natural remedy for ear infections involving yeast infection here - http://www.dog-health-care-information.com/eardoctor

There's also more information on ear problems here - http://healthierdogs.com/?s=ear

Regards,
Brigitte