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Well, we're about 3/4 through our current bag of food and are considering trying the pre-packaged raw food that the feed store carries. If we're going raw, either partially or completely, this actually works the best for us in terms of time, figuring things out, and freezer space. I know its probably a bit more expensive than going to the butcher, but the other bonuses kind of make up for that.
I realize that there are different "brands" of pre packaged, I'll be getting the names today, but I'm just wondering if anybody knows of any that are actually a horrible choice? The feed store generally carries 4 and 5 star foods and does research before they carry any brand, so I'm not too worried that they are carrying junk, but extra input is good, especially if one brand is good but would necessitate some particular supplements.
Any other thoughts, concerns, considerations about pre-packaged raw?
Also, another major question I have: I've read that for adult dogs it is 2-3% of their body weight per day, and puppies about 10%. Caeda is about 15 months and 65lbs....where does that put her in terms of adult vs. puppy? Behaviourally she is still puppyish sometimes, and gets a reasonable amount of exercise, but growth wise she's closer to adult...plus there is the consideration that although a runt she is "technically" a large breed, which would suggest she's still got a bit of growing left in her (I doubt it though). Any advice on this?
I realize that there are different "brands" of pre packaged, I'll be getting the names today, but I'm just wondering if anybody knows of any that are actually a horrible choice? The feed store generally carries 4 and 5 star foods and does research before they carry any brand, so I'm not too worried that they are carrying junk, but extra input is good, especially if one brand is good but would necessitate some particular supplements.
Any other thoughts, concerns, considerations about pre-packaged raw?
Also, another major question I have: I've read that for adult dogs it is 2-3% of their body weight per day, and puppies about 10%. Caeda is about 15 months and 65lbs....where does that put her in terms of adult vs. puppy? Behaviourally she is still puppyish sometimes, and gets a reasonable amount of exercise, but growth wise she's closer to adult...plus there is the consideration that although a runt she is "technically" a large breed, which would suggest she's still got a bit of growing left in her (I doubt it though). Any advice on this?