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12-01-2009, 01:58 PM
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Slightly Confused on Raw
Sadly I wont be going full out raw for a few years for a variety of reasons.
I have been giving Rosco some rmbs like chicken quarters. I was searching the fourm for lots of other rmbs and found a ton of others I could start feeding as well. I just get confused about how much to feed and when since he is a kibble dog. It sounds to me like I could feed him a rmb for breakfast and then his regular 2-3 cups(depending on how much activity he has) EVO for dinner? Is this correct? He would be getting way to much if he got breakfast and dinner kibble with a rmb for like lunch or later evening? I'm doing this for health benifits(I know its not as much as going full raw) as well as teeth cleaning. I hope this isnt a stupid question I just dont want to do anything wrong. Thanks! 
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12-01-2009, 03:15 PM
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If you give him a RMB meal in the morning, don't give him a full ration of Evo at night.
How much does your dog weigh? I whole chicken leg quarter could be a full day's worth of food depending on how big he is. The general rule is 2-3% of the dogs weight per day for raw. 50lb dog- 1 to 1.5lbs per day, total, not counting kibble. Most leg quarters are at least a pound. If you are going to keep giving kibble then you should definitely cut it way back on the days you feed a RMB meal, if you feed any kibble at all on those days.
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#3
12-01-2009, 03:33 PM
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I agree with Dan. Depending on your dogs weight I would atleast cut back the kibble to half atleast.
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12-01-2009, 03:36 PM
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He is 68lbs, at an ideal weight and very active.
I'm assuming that whatever size of rmb I give him(of course I wouldnt give him something so small it would be a choking hazard) I would be able to either elliminate or at least cut down on one kibble meal?
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12-01-2009, 06:57 PM
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#6
12-01-2009, 07:01 PM
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How much do you normally feed on just kibble?
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#7
12-01-2009, 07:30 PM
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Sismorphine, he gets 5 cups a day of EVO. I know it sounds like alot but he keeps him at a healthy weight.
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#8
12-01-2009, 08:38 PM
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If he gets 5 cups I would try the chicken quarter one meal, and two cups the next and re-evaluate his weight after a week or two. Basically you'll start to get a feel for what is a good amount to feed, and that way when you add in other RMBs you'll know how much kibble to give the next meal.
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#9
12-01-2009, 11:19 PM
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If you feed more than 20-30% raw it must be properly balanced.
I keep Dante's under 20% of his diet
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#10
12-02-2009, 12:39 AM
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