I’ve been a vegan for a while now, but I’d like to make raw foods more central to my diet. I try to eat all my snacks and one meal or so a day raw (or high raw; I’m not especially strict), and so far I feel great!

The problem is: I’m getting a bit sick of the same old smoothies, salads, and homemade Larabars though and would like to follow some new raw food blogs to get inspiration.

I already follow ChoosingRaw.com and Rawmazing.com.

I don’t own a juicer or dehydrator as of right now, so the simpler recipes the better!

Any suggestions?

And no hate; if you don’t agree with Veganism or raw foodism than don’t comment, please.

I want to find a really simple recipe book, I don’t mind having to soak nuts over night so much, but their is lot of stuff where you need a dyhydrater and I don’t have one. I have a blender, a rubish juicer (need a good one) a spangler and a grater.

Also does anyone know any good books on recipes for the 80/10/10 diet?

I am trying to calculate how much raw cat food my cats should receive. So, I have some questions.

1. How many times a day do you recommend feeding?

2. How many ounces of food a day should a cat receive?

I know that this information can vary, based on weight, age, health, and exercise. I am really just looking for general amounts that I can adjust, as needed. If it helps, all of my cats age from one to nine years of age. None of them are overweight or have any health problems.

I also have some more questions.

A. Do you prefer BARF, whole prey model, and/or frankenprey? Why or why not?

B. What "recipes" do you use/follow?

C. If you follow whole prey model, how do you go about feeding your cats?

D. Have you had difficulty finding a veterinarian who agrees with your cats’ diets?

E. How much do you spend, daily, weekly, and/or monthly on food, per cat?

Any other information is appreciated. 8)
Also, you do not have to answer every single question–just the ones you want to.

Does anyone here feed their kitties a homemade diet? My cat seems to like cooked fish and shrimp a lot. I’m feeding my cat canned food and he is getting pickier by the day. The recipes that I’m reading contain a lot of rice to bulk up the recipe. In addition, lots of the pages that I’ve seen seem to recommend raw, which I’m a little worried about due to the bacterial issue (there’s also the issue that I’m vegetarian myself and I have problem dealing and buying raw meat but I’ll get over it).

I have two Chihuahuas who are rather small for the breed. Because of this, I keep a close eye on their eating behaviors so that they maintain a good and healthy weight. Both of them seem to have lost an interest in their dog food (Innova Puppy), so I tried to switch them to another to see if they would like it better. Turns out that they don’t like it either. I am just worried that they are not eating and it will hurt them. They will pick up a piece of food and then spit it back out onto the floor.

My question is if I can create a diet for my dogs with human food, such as chicken, hamburger meat, veggies, and other healthy foods. I know that I could do raw and that is an excellent option, but I just don’t think that is for me. If I could do this option of healthy foods, does anyone have any recipes that could be made?

Thanks!

I have a 3 year old chihuahua who i have recently put on the BARF diet.
What i would like to know is a little about the diet, like:
How it helps them?
Why its preferable over kibble?
Maybe some recipes?
Would i need to mix vegetables in it also? As otherwise he would be eating protein and nothing else?
Should i still give him kibble as well as Bones and Raw meat?
Can i feed him raw fish as well as meat?
And some additional info would be great, thanks

Okay, so I plan to attain a kitten in the near future… and have researched what type of diet I would like to feed to my cat… having read what they put in canned and dry food I am determined not to give this to my future cat, and have read that using a meat grinder on chicken meat and bones is good for a cat and also that grated carrots are good for them also.. so I was just wondering if there is anyone out there that has some nice recipes that they feed their cats. I am not looking for peoples opinions on whether they think this is a bad idea, I have done my research for it, and I am confident that this is the right approach.

I want to lose weight, totally. I want to be back to my weight at age 20, which was about 135 lbs, I am now 170lbs. I live in Mexico. I have a hard time getting alot of food items that American’s like me are used to. I eat alot of whole foods, not alot of protein, and I do eat a large variety. Processed foods are not that easy to get here plus they are expensive. If I need bread/cookies, I usually make my own. I modify recipes & use some splenda with the raw sugar. I could eat more salad, more protein, less flour products/sugars. I am a real lazy ass, and I have problems sleeping well, I wake up with a sore body, mostly my side and back (I have a small back problem anyway). I need to exercise more and change my lifestyle. I use the computer/tv way to much. I think I am a tad depressed so I have a hard time starting and doing things. I need a good kick in the ass. Anyway, help. Ideas? I really can’t see a Doctor here, my problems are considered trivial, so I am really on my own.

One of my best friends has Crohn’s. He cannot eat raw foods, such as: vegetables, fruits and nuts. He also has trouble with dairy and some starchy-carbs. Such foods cause "flare-ups" of his Crohn’s. Pretty much the only food he has no trouble digesting is meat.

What kind of recipes can be prepared for him?

my cat was diagnosed with stomatits. i read online that sometimes a change in diet can help. im interested in trying to make my own cat food. not the raw kind tho. anyone have any good sites for recipes? and has anyone else dealt with feline stomatits? any advice, experience, etc greatly appreciated!

I have 2 dogs.

1. Female, 6 month old Dobermin, approx. 50 pounds
2. Female, 3 year old Min Pin, 4.5 pounds

I have tried to do a lot of research with homemade meals and the BARF dog diet.

I am just concerned that my pets will lack vitamin-nutritional value.

I have 5 different recipes for a homemade diet, so there is variety in their consumption. I also know how much food to give per day based on their weight.

Questions:
1. Should I add a pet-multi-vitamin to their food?
2. Should I do a regular, cooked homemade meal or the"raw" BARF diet? Or switch to add more variety.
3. Cost – I know that fresh meat and veggies will cost more than a 20# bag of "pedigree" or "kibbles n bits", but is the fresh diet better in the long run?

My husband and I are really feeling the pinch with the current economy and I want to change my entire lifestyle to be 100% (or as close to it) as natural. We have changed our own diets, eliminating all sugars, processed foods, etc…I am using salt and vinegar mixed with water and oils for cleaning products as well.

I would like to continue this with my pets. Any advise you can give would be very appreciated.

Thank you.

Getting an australian shepherd and going to feed it a raw diet. What must be in it? I’m feeding my dog like the wild, so don’t say any supplements please. Any percentages or things that need to be in it. Do you have any recipes that can be fed to an Aussie? Also can I have how many servings are made? Thanks so much. Where can I buy the ingredients too?

Hi,

My dog is slowly recovering from a terrible gastritis (GI track upset). She is 4 years old, a rottweiler. She is slowly eating some food, so we are very hopeful that she will be able to recover quickly and get back to eating normal amounts of food. However, since the vet was never able to figure out what caused this terrible gastric infection, she may never be able to eat regular dog food again. Or at least for couple months.
Does anyone know about any proper, good natural diet for dogs? Like in cases, when dogs are allergic to certain foods, or when they are sickly and need to be on highly nutritious food? I am looking for some recipes or recommendations as to what I could start feeding her once she comes home from hospital. I heard about raw diet for dogs, but I am not sure if that’s not too early to feed.
Please, advise if you can.
Thank you!

Has anyone else had their dogs on this diet?
How did you transition them from kibble food to raw meat?
How much do I feed a 40 lb boxer, and a 60 lb pit bull
What are the pros and cons of this diet for your dogs?
I know threre are alot of questions, but I just want to make sure it is entirely healthy for them to eat raw food. These are my babies =)
Another thing, is it cheaper than kibble food and if not, what is the cheapest recipes you can recommend,

i am 14 and i have a super fast metabolism. plus i play soccer, so i am always in shape. because i never gain any weight, i eat like a pig! i dont want to diet, i just want to start eating healthier so i wont keep any bad habits as an adult. there is just one problem: i am allergic to melons and raw vegetables:(
so i want to eat healthy, but without my food allergies. does anyone have any recipes for healthy, yet yummy, things i can eat a few times a week, or even every day? thanks<3

I’m seriously considering doing the raw diet for my dogs. I’ve read many a web page on the topic and I think I get the basic idea of how to go about it, but unfortunately, most of the sites were raw food retailers who sell in bulk and were pushing me to use their product and only gave me guidelines for the use of their product- nothing about how to do it on my own. I have a wonderful Italian market in my locale that sells every part of the animal you can think of, and at low prices. I think the average cost of a whole lamb liver is .50, and about the same price for gizzards and other body parts such as pigs feet and snouts. They also sell their meats at a great price (chicken is usually around per pound). So the tools are there, I just need to implement them. Can anyone reccommend a good online resource for a homemade raw diet? Or perhaps you prepare homemade raw foods for your pets and have valuable recipes/advice? I also have questions about feeding veggies- which ones are acceptable and do they have to be steamed before consumption (some sites say yes because steaming them brings out all the nutrients, but other sites say no because technically it’s no longer raw)? And is mixing in rice a good idea, and if so, which type of rice is best to use? And I’m kind of worried about feeding bones because while all the raw sites say it’s good to do that, many of my friends who have worked in a vet clinic before say that most of the dogs on a raw diet came in with torn intestines from the bones peices. Logic tells me they should be OK, but I’ve been scared by one to many people to just let this go without asking someone who has had succes with the raw diet. As always, any help is much appreciated and links are wonderful!

People are talking about pellet diets. I feed my dog raw and don’t want to buy pellets because I will not know what is in them. Are there any recipes? Or can I make a diet to mimic what they would eat in the wild?

Alright, due to medical recommendations, I’m removing animal products from my diet. I’m not going the unhealthy meat substitute route where you eat a bunch of gross processed mock-meat foods. I’ve been eating mostly fruit and veggies (variety of deep leafy greens, etc), making sure to get in B12, taking a vitamin supplement and tofu for protein. What cookbooks and recipes would you recommend for a vegan? Also, any opinions on raw foods?

Right now I have a Cute like Poodle, Bichone …..mutt mix, He hair is a hassle to groom.But anyway, he old owners gave her Table scraps all the time, and gave her a really bad kibble.so She never really ate the dog food, just the Table scarps and Trust me they gave a lot. Were feeding her kibble and wet food, but she want no part in it. So me and my mom were thinking about feeding raw. I’ve heard some bad and good thing about it so
have a few questions?

Like is there recipes or something?
Were do you find the meat? Just from a grocery store?
Just the basics ya know?
and other info or websites would rock too
thanks!
Perter L I know your a troll because well Other queastion you answer and well you picture is of the twilight guy….yeah

I am just about to give up on store bought dog foods. But the alternative is very overwhelming to me. My husband is a soldier and we move around a lot and I cant find the same good bought food everywhere we go. And I now live in very small towns without many dog food choices. After the research I have done, I want to get my 6lb yorkie off of the store bought food. I dont know what to feed him though. Even now, we give him cooked ground beef, turkey, and even a few fruits and veggies (only the ones safe for my pup of course) in addition to his dog food – which is Nutro Ultra by the way. I really want to hear from pet owners that are feeding their dog a "raw diet" (I have no idea if that’s even the right term for fresh food). Even if I was to start out feeding my pup fresh foods in addition to his dog food, how would I know he is getting the right nutrition?

Please answer if you are feeding your dog fresh food and have some recipes that you are already feeding your dog.

Thanks!!
Please dont tell me to look at a website or search online. I have already done all of that. Unless you have a website that YOU use to feed your pet.

I have a14 week old shiba inu puppy, duke. I currently feed him Artemis: Small Breed Puppy Formula. I know this is really good food however i want to give him a healthier diet. How would i go about doing this, raw diet? what is raw diet exactly? Also could i do like cooked chicken, or steak pieces along with mashed fruits and veggie?

Links to websites or recipes for some good homemade food to go along with his dry food would be greatly appreciated.

I was hoping to get an answer from someone who has experience in this. I have a couple questions about feeding raw foods to my puppy. Is it safe? Is it really better for her than the crappy commercial food like Science Diet and Why?? How do I get started? I read I have to make it balanced and complete, How? Should I be using some sort of vitamin supplements as well? Which meats, veggies and fruits are best? Which things should I NOT be feeding her( ex. onions) ? Is there anything else I should know before considering this? Can you recommend a good site with some sort of recipes or something? Thanks, A best answer will be awarded if there is one :)
I would talk to my vet, but she thinks science diet is best.. Its crap. It contains corn and soy meal, and barely any meat. Dogs have trouble with this because they cant digest it well. Making them appear full, but it is not healthy, I have researched brands that are supposed to be good for her but I have no way of getting them. I am on an army base in Germany and cant find a place that will ship the food to apo. So my options are feeding her brands like science diet, purina, and iams, Or making her food so I know its not crap.

I know there are lots of recipes. I know that raw is considered a good diet for cats and dogs, but I am not one who wants to feed my kitties raw food. I have read up on vegetarian, vegan, and regular omnivore and carnivore recipes and am overwhelmed. My one cat might have allergies, and in the next month I will be getting her onto another type of food. I am looking into Natural Balance Duck and Pea, or Venison and Pea formula. This little girl kitty is very picky about food now. She will eat some but not much without treats on top. I did not start out that way. But now, I am trying to figure out what I should do. I am interested in making a homemade diet for both of my cats, and the other one is not having a problem with the food we have.
I am thinking about making a homemade cooked diet for them both and am considering if I could do a duck or possibly venison version on my own. I wasn’t sure what other options were out there. If not, I will just be switching her over to natural balance to see if it helps.
Thanks.
I have also considered adding a powdered supplement to whatever I may make. My father is a deer hunter.
One of the powdered supplements I think was called missing link. There was another and I cannot remember the name of it. It was one to add to dry, cooked, or raw food.

I want to incorporate as raw food as I could into my diet during the summer. But I don’t want want to fork out a couple of hundreds for a product that I will use a few times a year anyway. Does anyone know any good raw uncookbook or good sites with good amount of recipes that doesn’t call for dehydration?

Thank you so much in advance.

I have 3 dogs and 2 cats.
Both cats are indoor/outdoor and hunt occasionally when out. I fee them Blue Buffalo Wilderness – Duck(Grain Free)
1 of my dogs is on Nature’s Recipe Grain Free Salmon, Pumpkin, and Sweet Potato
1 is on Blue Buffalo Large Breed Fish and Oatmeal
1 is on Blue Buffalo Puppy Lamb and Oatmeal

I know the main concern with switching to raw is that its grain free, but if my cats and 1 dog are already on grain free diets, is there really that much of a difference?

Also, I am very busy (law student & dog trainer), so I wouldn’t be able to feed them raw in the morning. My dogs eat twice a day and my cats eat sparingly. No one is overweight, but I was wondering if I can feed their kibble in the morning and raw at night, or would that throw them off?

Also, I know to feed them 2-3% of their body weight, but I have a 28lb corgi, a 100lb lab, and a 19lb corgi puppy. I can do the math, but I have yet to find recipes or examples besides just ingredients to give them. Anyone have any suggestions for exactly what to give at meals?

Also, I supplement my dogs with fish oil (omega 3 &6) every night, would I need to keep doing this if on raw? How much omega 3 &6 are in actual fish?

SORRY FOR ALL THE QUESTIONS!!! THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!