When you're first starting out, it's important to make sure you're dog/cat is getting the right amount of meat/bone/organ. Once you've been doing it awhile, the scale becomes unnecessary.
Now that I have been feeding raw for a few years, I don't measure anything. Every now and again I will pull out the scale and weigh something, but basically, you can tell how much your dog needs by their weight. I now have three dogs on raw, two of them are about 70 pounds and still considered "puppies." I spent about $100-$120 for about 140 pounds of meat a month. My guys eat a LOT of meat, and the pulped veggies and fruit from my juicer. I don't make lists anymore, because I know what to buy.
1st let me say I totally support what you're doing here. I feed my dogs(and cats) raw also. BUT, I will also say that when u over complicate things that's why most people are turned off by it. People just wanna throw some kibble in a dish and be done w/ it. I'M NOT SAYING WHAT U ARE DOING IS WRONG, but u could make sure people know that feeding raw doesn't require measuring, writing lists or anything like that unless u WANT to. Not out of necessity. Just make sure ya mix it up every few days.
I don't see the advantage of feeding raw as opposed to cooked meat. I do see unnecessary risk of Salmonella contamination to humans via the dog's mouth, feces, anal area and food bowl. All of these things have been documented to contain live Salmonella which can infect humans. There is also a risk of Campylobacter infection to both the dog and humans. Haven't seen anything about dogs becoming ill from Salmonella, however. This diet is risky, unnecessary and shown to be nutritionally deficient.
thnx for this.. im getting a saint bernard female puppy soon! i really wanna feed her raw. what should i start her out on? what types of foods? how do i know shes getting all neutriton she needs?
@balla32636 The BARF Diets (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food Diet) consists of: 80% Meat (including heart) 10% Bones 10% Offal (Liver, etc.) NO FRUITS NO VEGETABLES NO SUPPLEMENTS All is feed whole and NOT ground. 2%-3% of the body weight spread out over two meals a day. Start with chicken as the main meat and stick with chicken for about 3-4 weeks. If the dogs poop is a grey to white color she has the right Calcium/Phosphorus ratio.
how do you determin how much you should feed each dog? just curious. never thought of feeding dogs or cats meat...well my cats i grew up with would hunt so they got theirs from the woods behind our home
If you don't want to go through the hassle of preparing these nutritious meals, you can always buy from a local Austin supplier like Lone Star Raw Dog. Send us an email at lonestarrawdog@gmail(dot)com for more information!
i live in southern california. at the moment i am not finding it possible to feed my one dog ( 40lb pitbull pup) a raw diet for an affordable price. im forced to pay premium prices because no one sells wholsale out here. can anyone help?
@SuperGrooter ..Yes, actually have you ever determined how much you are paying per pound for dog 'food'...In most cases, even if you were to just goes to the store and buy whole chicken fryers(w/ included organs) it usually cost about the same.
You can always check with your vet/animal doctor. He will recommend you places to buy raw food for you dogs and cats. My doctor has been very helpful.
I spent anywhere from $40-$60 a month to feed 4 dogs and a cat. It's the most economical way to feed your dogs if you have the resources (check your town for butcher shops to see if you can buy organs and trimmings at a reduced price!). I ended up with a dog who was allergic to chicken, and one who didn't tolerate raw, so we went back to using a premium, limited ingredient kibble. I miss raw a lot, coz it was WAY cheaper than buying high quality (made in the US) dog food. :-(
The amount you feed is based on weight and activity level. We bought cases of a few different meats - mostly heart (beef or turkey) and something with bone (chicken quarters work well). I'd spend 1 hr once a month to cut the meat into pieces, then store it in a deep freezer. That way I could just pull out a bag and defrost it overnight then have enough to feed everyone for several days.
wow, they devour that pretty quickly! i put my cat on a raw diet last year and it's been great! however, my sister has a dog and i wanted to know is that amount enough to sustain a medium to large sized dog throughout the day? cats don't eat much but i imagine that's a lot of ingredients you need to buy for a dog.
Did you consult your vet about this and how many lbs are appropriate or did you read it off a website? Im getting a shih tzu puppy in a couple of months and I want to do the raw meat diet with him/her.
Where do you buy in bulk? I know HEB is Texas-based and I'm in the Houston area. I pay $1 a lb. for various types of meat, but I have an English mastiff and he eats a ton.
@marielalaine: You might want to check your area for Co-op groups. There is a Yahoo group for Austin and we have members that live all around the area. It's made up of volunteers, so we all have to sign up for annual activities to keep it running. Good luck !
@erinhart75 Raw food food saved all my dogs lives! Most Vets and the food industry want us and our dogs eating food out of cans and bags! Wolves eat nothing but RAW MEAT and Grass! and they never get sick! Raw food contains enzymes which are critical for digestion and Health! Dogs In Alaska eat nothing but Raw fish and Reindeer meat! and they never get sick and never get Plaque on the gums and teeth! People are just brainwashed and ignorant! Stay RAW!!
@yankeesdjbw02: i am in Austin, Tx and there is a Yahoo group strictly for raw feeders! We buy in bulk (cases of meat up to 60 pounds or more). I only have one dog on raw now, do I don't order much anymore.
It isn't common for dogs to get diseases or infections from eating raw. Their stomach is more acidic than ours, and they have shorter digestive tracts. They have these because they are naturally MEAT eaters. Just like wolves. Cooked bones are very harmful, but raw will keep your dog's teeth super clean... no more dentals!
Feeding raw is cheaper than a good premium kibble! For a fifty pound dog, it costs me only 30 dollars a month to feed. That is good!
I wish I could get my dog on the raw food diet, but I'm getting killed with my student loan bills, rent, and vehicle expenses every month. It's a shame knowing what he's missing out on...
You posted a comment on a raw food diet for pets about poultry & fish bones. Cooked bones of any kind can splinter, which will choke a pet. However, uncooked bones from fish and poultry should be easy to eat and digest. The most important thing is to supervise your pet while eating so that s/he doesn't choke. This should even be done when feeding kibble, as the risk of choking is always there no matter what. Also try teaching your pet to chew thoroughly. Pets fed kibble often don't know how.
okay so i fed my dog a raw chicken thigh and he loves it! i was wondering if the meat you get is pumped up with any harmons or anything because i want my dog to have fresh and bio clean meat.
Our dogs eat the same meat we eat....it's 'all natural,' but not organic. If we buy from our local supermarket, I usually get leg quarters for about $0.88/pound. When I buy in bulk I get them for about $0.60/pound!
iv heard they can eat cow and goat toungue and tracia and tripe and stuff is that true? could i go to a butcher shop and ask them for there left overs?i dont trust the grocery store here there meat is always rotten
Eh, it depends. We now only have two dogs (both under 50 pounds) so we spend about $35 a month for everything. We do feed fruits and veggies - they love apples and carrots and really anything we will let them have. We don't grind anything, but I do make a veggie shake from time to time and freeze it for a nice cold treat (I have a video for that too).
how often do you feed your dog in a day. cause I am thinking of feeding my pup raw meat. also, have you see any improvement in their heathy since you fed them raw meat. what make you what to feed them raw meat.
they eat twice a day usually - i break up the feedings and give them the "meaty bones" in the evening when i have more time to watch them and make sure they don't choke on anything. some people feed only once a day. i started feeding them raw because of health issues (shedding, allergies, etc) and they showed improvement almost immediately. plus two of them are >8 yrs old and still get excellent health reports from our vet. fyi- it's less expensive than buying the "high quality" dog food too.
If you don't have deals on meat, then you will spend hundreds of dollars feeding raw if you have a large dog. Simple math. Dog weighs 130lbs, using only 2% gives 2.6lbs/day......1.3lbs of RMB, 10oz of Meat and maybe 4oz of organs. It's the meat and organs that will bankrupt you. Chicken Quarters can be cheap....everything else....high as a cats' ass. Look at her prices online and you'll see.
I also feed raw and it is great to see someone who knows how to do it right. This video is great; not only informative, but inspirational! It helps people see how easy it really is...
I have a 16 month old dobe. I feed him Rice/Wheat + cooked beef tripe + Royal Cannin. I want to get him used to eating BARF. What body parts of chicken or Beef do you suggest to start off with? Isnt it too costly to feed all BARF?
Raw prefer raw food only for our pack. We buy meat in bulk and pay about $0.50/lb. We feed about 120 pounds of meat a month (to four dogs and one cat). Research shows that dogs don't digest grains very well, and our dogs don't eat any at all. As for meats: chicken leg quarters are a staple in our house - they're cheap and have a good bone/meat ratio. We also use beef or turkey heart as a staple. Tripe is good, but only if it's unwashed and raw. Check out the "hepful links" page on my website!
Hmm... Thanks. Although I am in India, I end up spending a lot more on one dog than what you are spending on 4 dogs per month (feeding wise). I spend 50$ on Royal Cannin every month, 10$ on beef tripe (I keep it low since it stinks) and few more $ on wheat or rice. The tripe stinks, if I feed him raw tripe, wouldnt his mouth stink even more..
I am going terribly wrong somewhere, I am spending too much on his diet I feel after reading what you have written.
I'm not sure what kind of resources you have for meat, but you ARE spending a lot for dry food! If you are able to feed raw meats, you really will benefit your dog much more! Raw tripe DOES smell terrible, and the alternative is giving your dog preground green veggies instead. Dogs don't have the enzymes to break down whole veggies, so they must be pulverized first. If you can find a meat market or discount grocery store that sells all parts of the animal, you can probably get some good prices!
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defendingdog 5 days ago
When you're first starting out, it's important to make sure you're dog/cat is getting the right amount of meat/bone/organ. Once you've been doing it awhile, the scale becomes unnecessary.
erinhart75 2 weeks ago
whats the point of weighing it?
caittyk 2 weeks ago
Where do you buy bulk meat at?
nosu376 3 weeks ago
Now that I have been feeding raw for a few years, I don't measure anything. Every now and again I will pull out the scale and weigh something, but basically, you can tell how much your dog needs by their weight. I now have three dogs on raw, two of them are about 70 pounds and still considered "puppies." I spent about $100-$120 for about 140 pounds of meat a month. My guys eat a LOT of meat, and the pulped veggies and fruit from my juicer. I don't make lists anymore, because I know what to buy.
erinhart75 3 weeks ago
I have been simply throwing down meat & bones for mine for over 2 years now, no problems.
MrKp5259 1 month ago
1st let me say I totally support what you're doing here. I feed my dogs(and cats) raw also. BUT, I will also say that when u over complicate things that's why most people are turned off by it. People just wanna throw some kibble in a dish and be done w/ it. I'M NOT SAYING WHAT U ARE DOING IS WRONG, but u could make sure people know that feeding raw doesn't require measuring, writing lists or anything like that unless u WANT to. Not out of necessity. Just make sure ya mix it up every few days.
MrKp5259 1 month ago
@MarissaH414 groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfeeding/
JMDMBM 1 month ago
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I don't see the advantage of feeding raw as opposed to cooked meat. I do see unnecessary risk of Salmonella contamination to humans via the dog's mouth, feces, anal area and food bowl. All of these things have been documented to contain live Salmonella which can infect humans. There is also a risk of Campylobacter infection to both the dog and humans. Haven't seen anything about dogs becoming ill from Salmonella, however. This diet is risky, unnecessary and shown to be nutritionally deficient.
suckittomcat 1 month ago
lucky dogs!!
ash3227 1 month ago
U should get a pet bowl woman u never no what sorta germs are on the floor (dog PEE)
lidz305 1 month ago
@lidz305 The stomach acid of dogs is 4x stronger than humans.
JMDMBM 1 month ago
when can I start feeding puppy raw?
DjDano500 1 month ago
@DjDano500 As soon as they are weaned.
JMDMBM 1 month ago
lol ollie's like wait for what
kellydjelly 1 month ago
thnx for this.. im getting a saint bernard female puppy soon! i really wanna feed her raw. what should i start her out on? what types of foods? how do i know shes getting all neutriton she needs?
balla32636 1 month ago
JMDMBM 1 month ago
how do you determin how much you should feed each dog? just curious. never thought of feeding dogs or cats meat...well my cats i grew up with would hunt so they got theirs from the woods behind our home
ham4fun 1 month ago
@ham4fun 2%-3% of the dogs ideal body weight.
JMDMBM 1 month ago
Thanks for the great video!
If you don't want to go through the hassle of preparing these nutritious meals, you can always buy from a local Austin supplier like Lone Star Raw Dog. Send us an email at lonestarrawdog@gmail(dot)com for more information!
LoneStarRawDog 1 month ago
i live in southern california. at the moment i am not finding it possible to feed my one dog ( 40lb pitbull pup) a raw diet for an affordable price. im forced to pay premium prices because no one sells wholsale out here. can anyone help?
SuperGrooter 2 months ago
@SuperGrooter Craigslist, Co-ops, etc.
JMDMBM 1 month ago
@SuperGrooter ..Yes, actually have you ever determined how much you are paying per pound for dog 'food'...In most cases, even if you were to just goes to the store and buy whole chicken fryers(w/ included organs) it usually cost about the same.
MrKp5259 1 month ago
I, as a vegetarian, find it hard to prepare raw meat fow my cat.
Sooo, I just buy it precut. xD
HopesCharm 3 months ago
@HopesCharm bahahahahha. I am a vege as well, But i buy pork ribs, chicken,turkey,fish, and everything else and I dont have an issue
defendingdog 2 months ago
You can always check with your vet/animal doctor. He will recommend you places to buy raw food for you dogs and cats. My doctor has been very helpful.
OS253 4 months ago
You are definitely a great pet owner to take the time to make that list. Much Kudos to you!
phazon1029 7 months ago
I spent anywhere from $40-$60 a month to feed 4 dogs and a cat. It's the most economical way to feed your dogs if you have the resources (check your town for butcher shops to see if you can buy organs and trimmings at a reduced price!). I ended up with a dog who was allergic to chicken, and one who didn't tolerate raw, so we went back to using a premium, limited ingredient kibble. I miss raw a lot, coz it was WAY cheaper than buying high quality (made in the US) dog food. :-(
erinhart75 8 months ago
The amount you feed is based on weight and activity level. We bought cases of a few different meats - mostly heart (beef or turkey) and something with bone (chicken quarters work well). I'd spend 1 hr once a month to cut the meat into pieces, then store it in a deep freezer. That way I could just pull out a bag and defrost it overnight then have enough to feed everyone for several days.
erinhart75 8 months ago
wow, they devour that pretty quickly! i put my cat on a raw diet last year and it's been great! however, my sister has a dog and i wanted to know is that amount enough to sustain a medium to large sized dog throughout the day? cats don't eat much but i imagine that's a lot of ingredients you need to buy for a dog.
wunderbeast 10 months ago
Are you a animal hoarder ;)!?!?!
KARATEk123able 1 year ago
No way i could do this each day! I just feed the best canned food (blue buffalo) I can afford.
dmbfan07cb 1 year ago
@dmbfan07cb we do it once a fortnight and divide the meals into small packs in the freezer.
afro208 1 year ago
Did you consult your vet about this and how many lbs are appropriate or did you read it off a website? Im getting a shih tzu puppy in a couple of months and I want to do the raw meat diet with him/her.
kailuagirl87 1 year ago
@kailuagirl87 watch this video on raw feeding for more info youtube.com/watch?v=G3wLTlqnMMg&feature=feedwll
AiruhnG 7 months ago
Hi.. how many times would you feed your dogs in a standard day?
kr16794 1 year ago
@kr16794 as long as your feeding them 2-4% of their body weight
AiruhnG 7 months ago
The look of anticipation in their K-9 eyes are priceless - bon appetit!!
northernpike0261 1 year ago
Where do you buy in bulk? I know HEB is Texas-based and I'm in the Houston area. I pay $1 a lb. for various types of meat, but I have an English mastiff and he eats a ton.
marielalaine 1 year ago
@marielalaine: You might want to check your area for Co-op groups. There is a Yahoo group for Austin and we have members that live all around the area. It's made up of volunteers, so we all have to sign up for annual activities to keep it running. Good luck !
erinhart75 1 year ago
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@erinhart75 Raw food food saved all my dogs lives! Most Vets and the food industry want us and our dogs eating food out of cans and bags! Wolves eat nothing but RAW MEAT and Grass! and they never get sick! Raw food contains enzymes which are critical for digestion and Health! Dogs In Alaska eat nothing but Raw fish and Reindeer meat! and they never get sick and never get Plaque on the gums and teeth! People are just brainwashed and ignorant! Stay RAW!!
5tonyvvvv 2 months ago
What is the name of the meat coop you order from? I've been buying my meat from costco and those really aren't "wholesale" prices..
yankeesdjbw02 1 year ago
@yankeesdjbw02: i am in Austin, Tx and there is a Yahoo group strictly for raw feeders! We buy in bulk (cases of meat up to 60 pounds or more). I only have one dog on raw now, do I don't order much anymore.
erinhart75 1 year ago
@erinhart75 What do you mean a Yahoo group strictly for raw feeders??
DashingKardashianTV 7 months ago
@DashingKardashianTV groups dot yahoo dog com/group/rawfeeding/
JMDMBM 1 month ago
great video i havent feed my dogs raw before but i want to . should i do it gradually. whats your opinion.
planes100 1 year ago
awesome! thanks for the video!
neontico 2 years ago
That's really awesome! Do you feed vegetables as well?
Theaeriel 2 years ago
It isn't common for dogs to get diseases or infections from eating raw. Their stomach is more acidic than ours, and they have shorter digestive tracts. They have these because they are naturally MEAT eaters. Just like wolves. Cooked bones are very harmful, but raw will keep your dog's teeth super clean... no more dentals!
Feeding raw is cheaper than a good premium kibble! For a fifty pound dog, it costs me only 30 dollars a month to feed. That is good!
callahan91w 2 years ago 2
Those dog's eat better than I do.
I wish I could get my dog on the raw food diet, but I'm getting killed with my student loan bills, rent, and vehicle expenses every month. It's a shame knowing what he's missing out on...
Drpepper687 2 years ago
are chicken bones or ribs or fish bones safe for the dogs
when they eat it raw???? I just got a new yellow lab
and want the healthiest food for him and the safest
I do not want to feed him commercial kibble food.
ripman808 2 years ago
You posted a comment on a raw food diet for pets about poultry & fish bones. Cooked bones of any kind can splinter, which will choke a pet. However, uncooked bones from fish and poultry should be easy to eat and digest. The most important thing is to supervise your pet while eating so that s/he doesn't choke. This should even be done when feeding kibble, as the risk of choking is always there no matter what. Also try teaching your pet to chew thoroughly. Pets fed kibble often don't know how.
TVSheShe 1 year ago
um wont they get tapeworms, bacterial infections.. etc from eating raw meat??
bayislove 2 years ago
Where do you order your meat from??
koakureiryoko 2 years ago
I belong to a raw meat coop that orders human grade meat (the kind you can buy in the grocery store) at wholesale prices.
erinhart75 2 years ago
okay so i fed my dog a raw chicken thigh and he loves it! i was wondering if the meat you get is pumped up with any harmons or anything because i want my dog to have fresh and bio clean meat.
HALOgeek112 2 years ago
Our dogs eat the same meat we eat....it's 'all natural,' but not organic. If we buy from our local supermarket, I usually get leg quarters for about $0.88/pound. When I buy in bulk I get them for about $0.60/pound!
erinhart75 2 years ago
iv heard they can eat cow and goat toungue and tracia and tripe and stuff is that true? could i go to a butcher shop and ask them for there left overs?i dont trust the grocery store here there meat is always rotten
dbddily 2 years ago
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you all can just suck on my meat, dont have to worry about getting sick, because my meat is the freshest/pure
l8kercrazy 2 years ago
I really love this video. I feed my dogs a raw prey model diet. I am going to share this video with anyone that thinks raw feeding is to complicated.
Zchu 2 years ago
Wow, this is much easier than I thought. How much do you spend every week for a dog?
I thought I have to grind the bones and add veges and all. Don't you use veges and fruits?
wenchiang12 2 years ago
Eh, it depends. We now only have two dogs (both under 50 pounds) so we spend about $35 a month for everything. We do feed fruits and veggies - they love apples and carrots and really anything we will let them have. We don't grind anything, but I do make a veggie shake from time to time and freeze it for a nice cold treat (I have a video for that too).
erinhart75 2 years ago
i want to switch my 8 month "bullboxer" to a raw meat diet. what would you suggest i start with. i'm new to this.
ZEROSJACKAL 2 years ago
very useful. Do you clean or wash the meat?
MrPblflores 2 years ago
nope - feed it just the way it comes (bloody!).
erinhart75 2 years ago
Where do you actually store 40-60 pounds of meat? Do you have a separate freezer?
Boboua 2 years ago
yes - we buy in bulk so we bought a deep freezer and keep it in the garage.
erinhart75 2 years ago
how often do you feed your dog in a day. cause I am thinking of feeding my pup raw meat. also, have you see any improvement in their heathy since you fed them raw meat. what make you what to feed them raw meat.
sindymoua 2 years ago
they eat twice a day usually - i break up the feedings and give them the "meaty bones" in the evening when i have more time to watch them and make sure they don't choke on anything. some people feed only once a day. i started feeding them raw because of health issues (shedding, allergies, etc) and they showed improvement almost immediately. plus two of them are >8 yrs old and still get excellent health reports from our vet. fyi- it's less expensive than buying the "high quality" dog food too.
erinhart75 2 years ago
this is the best way to go but this has to be way too expensive
igotem16 2 years ago
If you don't have deals on meat, then you will spend hundreds of dollars feeding raw if you have a large dog. Simple math. Dog weighs 130lbs, using only 2% gives 2.6lbs/day......1.3lbs of RMB, 10oz of Meat and maybe 4oz of organs. It's the meat and organs that will bankrupt you. Chicken Quarters can be cheap....everything else....high as a cats' ass. Look at her prices online and you'll see.
thevinsk 3 years ago
Your dogs are great. My big ass Great Pyr takes his sweet time when he eats. Took him 45 minutes to eat half of a chicken.
irritableromance 3 years ago
Im gettin a new pup soon and this was very helpful and easy! Its like feeding little wolves lol
gborders03 3 years ago
I also feed raw and it is great to see someone who knows how to do it right. This video is great; not only informative, but inspirational! It helps people see how easy it really is...
alissaz3 3 years ago
Thank you!
erinhart75 3 years ago
wow... those dogs really know how to eat..
i'm trying to switch to raw feeding. ^_^
hope i can get more info about it. ^^
Obielll0831 3 years ago
Great to meet another raw feeder here on YouTube. What a wonderful pack you have.
SurrowHansen 3 years ago
Wow, those are hungry dogs!
Can they eat fish?
wolfborn10 3 years ago
they are hungry all the time! they can eat any type of meat - whole fish is pretty messy with the scales though!
erinhart75 3 years ago
I have a 16 month old dobe. I feed him Rice/Wheat + cooked beef tripe + Royal Cannin. I want to get him used to eating BARF. What body parts of chicken or Beef do you suggest to start off with? Isnt it too costly to feed all BARF?
akkyy21 3 years ago
Raw prefer raw food only for our pack. We buy meat in bulk and pay about $0.50/lb. We feed about 120 pounds of meat a month (to four dogs and one cat). Research shows that dogs don't digest grains very well, and our dogs don't eat any at all. As for meats: chicken leg quarters are a staple in our house - they're cheap and have a good bone/meat ratio. We also use beef or turkey heart as a staple. Tripe is good, but only if it's unwashed and raw. Check out the "hepful links" page on my website!
erinhart75 3 years ago
Hmm... Thanks. Although I am in India, I end up spending a lot more on one dog than what you are spending on 4 dogs per month (feeding wise). I spend 50$ on Royal Cannin every month, 10$ on beef tripe (I keep it low since it stinks) and few more $ on wheat or rice. The tripe stinks, if I feed him raw tripe, wouldnt his mouth stink even more..
I am going terribly wrong somewhere, I am spending too much on his diet I feel after reading what you have written.
akkyy21 3 years ago
Yeah, heart and liver are really bloody, so I like to use gloves when I have them. Plus..it's good to show people the "proper" way to handle meat. =)
erinhart75 3 years ago
I'm not sure what kind of resources you have for meat, but you ARE spending a lot for dry food! If you are able to feed raw meats, you really will benefit your dog much more! Raw tripe DOES smell terrible, and the alternative is giving your dog preground green veggies instead. Dogs don't have the enzymes to break down whole veggies, so they must be pulverized first. If you can find a meat market or discount grocery store that sells all parts of the animal, you can probably get some good prices!
erinhart75 3 years ago
Wow you the only raw feeder I know who wears gloves when handling the meat.
dogsarebetter 3 years ago