BARF DIET (continue)..

OFFAL

In the wild, wolves eat the stomach content and organ meat from the animals they prey upon. Internal organs form a vital part of the wolves diet. Modern dogs have similar requirements. Although organ meats are valuable dog food, they are not required in huge amounts. They are concentrated source of many essential nutrients and are particularly valuable during times of growth, reproduction and stress as a source of concentrated nutrients.

LIVER

Liver is the most concentrated source of vitamin A and should be fed in small amounts on a regular basis. It also contains vitamins E, D, and K in substantial quantities. Liver is an excellent source of the minerals zinc, manganese, selenium and iron. It also contains all the B vitamins. Liver provides a source of good quality protein and the essential fatty acids, both the omega-3 and omega-6 type. It's fantastic food for your dog!

KIDNEYS

Kidney supplies good quality protein, essential fatty acids and many vitamins including all the fat soluble vitamins A,D,E and K. Kidneys are rich source of iron.

HEART

Heart as dog food is an excellent source of protein, B vitamins and iron. Heart contains appreciable levels of taurine which is important food..for the heart.

GREEN TRIPE

Green tripe is the edible lining and accompanying content of a cow or other ruminant's first or second division of the stomach. Both wild canines and domestic dogs benefit from eating tripe as it contains a very diverse profile of living nutrients including enzymes, omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, probiotics and phytonutrients. It has long been quoted as being "the finest of natural foods".

VEGETABLES

Dogs have actually eaten vegetables the whole period of their evolution. As such, vegetables, particularly green leafy vegetables should form part of the domestic dog's diet. Dogs need vegetables because they contain many important health promoting nutrients.

FRUIT

Fruits are mostly water. Ater that, the major nutrient in fruit is soluble carbohydrate. That is simple sugars. Energy foods. The enzymes present in raw fruit, also make it important as part of your dog's diet.

WHOLE EGG

Eggs are absolutely brilliant nutrition for your dog. Eggs are a whole food, and often the perfect protein. Eggs contain a full compliment of minerals, including excellent levels of calcium. The shell is included as a further source of calcium. Egg yolks are essential food for a dog with skin problems.

FISH

Fish are an excellent source of high-quality proteins with sufficient amount of all the essential amino acids. The most prominent fats in fish are omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oil is also one of the few natural food sources of vitamin D. However not every fish is safe to feed to your dog. The most common fishes, that are safe to feed is salmon, sardines and mackerel. You can feed the whole raw fish with bones, or you can feed the canned version instead.  The fish bones work as a natural cleaner for your dog’s stomach.