That's the very same as I give my lab. When Salmon isn't an ingredient, I put about a teaspoon of liquid coconut oil on his dry food. Makes his coat shine!I try to feed my Lab with dry food with at least 30% protein. I am feeding Purina Pro (anything with fish in it, as it keeps he coat really great). I also measure everything she gets. @ cups in the am & 2 cups PM. Dry food helps keep her teeth white too.
It does it perfect for our BLF. Willow likes it also.What’s everyone using for their hunting dogs? I’m using Purina Pro Plan Sport 30/20, but doesn’t seem to be keeping the weight on my GSP this year. Thinking I may need to switch.
I wonder how that compares to the sled dogs in Alaska eating salmon all the time?I have read quite a few articles about feeding hunting dogs ground uncooked venison. It is supposedly fantastic for the dog (pure protein, no preservatives). I don't know how I feel feeding venison to a dog as opposed to a person. Here in illinois you can pretty much shoot all the does you want so wouldn't be too hard to kill a couple deer a year to feed the pooch.
good question. Both venison and salmon are great sources of protein. I know salmon has alot of omega-3 acids which are great for heart health; something the sled dogs definitely need.I wonder how that compares to the sled dogs in Alaska eating salmon all the time?
Everything I read talks about serving the venison raw. But these guys start the dogs on raw venison once the pup is weaned. I'm far from an expert but I would think cooked venison would certainly be better than any processed dog food. I'm not sure on the raw vs cooked.The only thing I feed our dog is ground deer meat. I do cook it though, not sure why. Maybe raw would be better?
Don’t quote me, but I remember reading that when you cook it, you lose some nutritional valve. I think it breaks down the protein.Everything I read talks about serving the venison raw. But these guys start the dogs on raw venison once the pup is weaned. I'm far from an expert but I would think cooked venison would certainly be better than any processed dog food. I'm not sure on the raw vs cooked.