Raw Pet Food

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

I started my pup out tonight with 2 chicken wings, some chicken liver and fish oil. No veggies yet as I am still trying to figure out which to use and how much.

I will keep you guys posted on how it goes. I have to admit after watching how fast he eats the chicken, I am a little worried about the bones! Is there anything to worry about? Some the bones are so small and look like they could easily get stuck in his throat or puncture something.

[Diana]

Raw bones don't really splinter... but a puppy might be so excited to eat this delicious raw food that he doesn't chew it properly. Maybe giving him bigger bones would be better, that way he is forced to chew them up instead of inhaling them.

[Aquattro]

As Diana mentioned, raw bones don't splinter and crack into sharp edges like cooked bones do. You're probably fine with wings, but how big is the dog? My pup is about 25 pounds right now and she's eating necks and backs without problem. My big girl just ate an entire carcass (about 500 gm) in about 20 seconds, pretty sure there wasn't a lot of chewing involved

[GreenSpottedPuffer]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

As Diana mentioned, raw bones don't splinter and crack into sharp edges like cooked bones do. You're probably fine with wings, but how big is the dog? My pup is about 25 pounds right now and she's eating necks and backs without problem. My big girl just ate an entire carcass (about 500 gm) in about 20 seconds, pretty sure there wasn't a lot of chewing involved

He is only about 12 lbs. He pretty much inhaled the two wings.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by GreenSpottedPuffer

He is only about 12 lbs. He pretty much inhaled the two wings.

I'd maybe try some thighs, they're a little bigger and might force some more chewing. The initial chewing triggers a release of enzymes which asist in digestion. When you first start with the bones, it's not uncommon (IME) to have them vomit up a piece or two until they build up enough digestive juices to really dissolve the bone.