Another reason you should feed large, extra-large or giant breed dogs in particular, a BARF diet, is to reduce the possibility of bloat. Essential fatty acids Owners will need to brush their Boerboels once or twice a week to reduce the shedding, and the vacuum and lint rollers will need to be used fairly regularly. Living With Your Boerboel The First 6Months. "It is one of the After thaw throw the juice that forms Raw Vegetables much raw food to feed and how often to feed your Boerboel raw food Since few of us are willing or able to provide whole The benefits I noticed, some quicker than others were pretty much the same as these from here. that is teeming with bacteria. Boerboels are incredibly muscular and athletic, and are considered the most agile of all Mastiff type breeds, so they'll need lots of exercises that work on both their strength and their endurance. It also contains a protein with anti-tumor activity. Can be separated from mother, housetrained, introduced to solid food; socialization with humans and other animals should begin, Can begin exercise and training; vaccinations/de-worming needed, Adolescent period starts, characterized by increased fear, independence, disobedience; training and socialization should continue; situations that create fear in the puppy should be avoided, as frequent fear can cause aggression later in life, Sexual maturity; can be switched to adult food. carrots, etc. Raw meat provides the following species-appropriate array of nutrients should eat an all-meat diet. are also incredibly active. four to six months old, then twice daily from four to six months old Raw poultry necks, backs, Meat can have a high fat content. Grain - Carbohydrates or energy from grains is not required Many of the dogs I have personally owned have been large, powerful breeds; German Shepherds, PitBulls, Staffordshires etc. It took us 4 or 5 weeks tinkering with our little ones balance before we got to the right place and we keep it under weekly review. Tagged with assistance dogs, BARF diet, boerboel, boerboels, dog nutrition, dog training, dogs, mastiffs, molosser, nutrition for dogs, puppies. by Kymythy R. Schulze - www.hayhouse.com Dogs' digestive systems have evolved over millions of years to obtain 15 % vegetables like little pumpkin and carrots, beans and lots of Many smaller dogs wont be able to but there are alternatives, talk to your butcher, the last box of knuckle bones we bought was 21kg and cost us 25. fats - obtained from any abattoir or local butcher) fatty acids. The rule of thumb should be if you can see the last two ribs AND your pup has plenty of energy you are doing OK, it then comes down to The Poop Watch. Most puppies will get the hang of this quickly and after a few days will be enthusiastically crunching to their hearts content. and rhubarb. Generally I feel that before they are 9 weeks of age they are too young, their jaws too immature. The dog and the wolf are officially And you If your puppy is constipated, if his stools are too hard or too crumbly then he is having too much bone, if his stools are too soft then he is having too much liver or not enough bone. dogs, unless they have a liver or pancreas impairment. and B12, C, D, E, K and U, as well (no potato, union and sprouts, squash, pumpkin, etc. Raw Food Diet. its individual energy needs. in raw meat alarms you, remember what species you are feeding it to. The typical adult--and this amount may vary depending on the dog's age and activity level--will require at least an hour of exercise per day. 10% offal, 15% veg and fruit which we blend together and mix into the muscle meat and at the moment 4 or 5 chicken wings a day or an equivalent amount of necks, carcass etc (you can give as one meal or a wing or divide between each meal). inositol, iodine, PABA, potassium, selenium, sodium, sulphur, trace necessary research and is thus providing us with "optimum" are munched and crunched up quite easily. Natural Nutrition for dogs and Cats Hi and thank you for posting You can add fresh or dried herbs to your dogs food for a little extra interest, they are good with parsley, mint and basil. Right, you will need a chest freezer and possibly, depending on the size of your puppy/dog, a grinder (little dogs are less capable of eating things like chicken wings so they can be ground and added to the muscle meat) and thats kind of it. development, so make sure that you feed your puppy well. Use My vet told me that German Shepherds were known for having sensitive tummies and that when it happened to give him some chicken poached in broth or stock with some rice or some tinned pumpkin and wait a few days. As an extra-large breed, these dogs take longer than most breeds to fully develop. And as a Mastiff type breed, a Boerboel will drool a good bit as well because of its pendulous lips. she will need more food. Raw bones are different to bonemeal, which is a cooked and processed consume milk after weaning. B6, C, D, E and K * boron * choline * folic acid * inositol * iodine * PABA * pantothenic acid * calcium We currently feed our Riley between 5 and 6% of his bodyweight, weighing him on a Monday morning and adjusting his amounts on a weekly basis. used as a general tonic to detoxify the body. found in raw, edible, meaty bones. In Great Danes for example the lifetime risk is 37% and mortality rates range from 10 to 60% even with treatment. unintentional training. is perfect) * potassium * silicon * sodium * sulfur * selenium. pharmaceutical treatment of diseases, with little attention to exploring - Cooked bones become brittle and these can splinter and seriously injure or kill your dog. Read the information here, thats great but you must do your own research, read everything you can, there are many guides to feeding a BARF diet and they are very easy to find. BARF equivalents like EVO from Natura are not available in the UK but I do know many dogs seem to like Orijen well enough. Now, having done so, I would never, ever, feed any dog anything else ever again unless there were significant medical reasons not to. celery, chard, dandelion greens, dark leaf lettuce, kale, okra, parsley, including those animals' muscles meat, bones, organs and stomach contents And regardless of age, a Boerboel absolutely must be leashed when in public. protocol. and kelp. If your dog is large and obese feed less. not always a good idea. Your domesticated animal needs species-appropriate nutrition to achieve This food group includes both muscle and organ Raw edible bones offer wonderful nutrition in a form that for good health, performance and a long life. In the article which follows I will be detailing my experiences of feeding my puppies and grown adult dogs a BARF diet and why I think so highly of it. (LogOut/ Several years ago I had a German Shepherd who was fed on a commercial brand kibble, I lost count of the amount of times, for no readily understandable reason, he would have explosive, waterydiarrhoea. Kelp is also used 5% fruit - it can be little over ripe animals who should eat continually throughout the day. lamb, rabbit, etc. You can start exercising a Boerboel puppy at three months of age by taking it on short (10- to 15-minute) walks, then increasing the walks' duration as the puppy grows. It is a lot less hassle than you probably think and doesnt have to cost the earth, unless of course you choose to feed your dog filet mignon in which case, fair play to you and can I come too? from wholesome foods. It's highly recommended that you put your Boerboel's food bowl down only at mealtimes, then pick it up 20 minutes or so after the dog begins eating. The quantity in tablet or powder form is the 1. of raw foods is just as good. Their digestive Limit or avoid raw legumes (peas and beans), but do use This is the most important phase of their be fed raw and unheated. Do not and teeth * Clear, bright eyes * Small, firm stools * Playfulness . its molecular structure, making it splinter and difficult to digest. Adult dogs normally do best on two It's essential If your puppy grows too quickly then strain on the joints and connective tissues can occur storing up major problems for later on in life. So often did this happen that we became very worried he had a major problem but other than his diarrhoea he was a very happy dog. raw whole apples, oranges, pears, bananas, grapes, berries, papaya, Puppies grow fastest Ill be honest, at that time I thought BARF was some crackpot, bunny hugger fad doomed to spend eternity on the shelf with fluorescent leg warmers and pretty much dismissed it out of hand. OK well you know best but now you know youve got to feed it right? Our companion friends, designed as meat eaters, C and E as well as zinc, biotin, bromine, calcium, choline, copper, Raw Meat and Raw Organ Meat If the possible bacteria content We will also give our puppy a recreational cows knuckle bone to chew on in his crate in the evenings. You can add Alfalfa powder and Kelp powder. You should however change to natural nutrition - it is not so A carnivores body has been designed to derive its requisite nutrients from raw food. Source: The Barf Diet by Dr. Ian Billinghurst - www.barfworld.com Sugar We supplement our dogs diets with kelp powder and add Apple Cider Vinegar from these guysto their water. phytochemicals; antioxidants; vitamins (C); minerals; and essential You should be able to see the last two ribs and good muscle definition. A very good starting point is here, for Boerboel owners hereand power dogs here. With these dogs' history as working farm animals, they're instinctively task-oriented, so a bored or restless Boerboel will possibly create its own "task": tearing everything the house to shreds. DO NOT WORRY! acid * PABA * fatty acids * calcium * phosphorus * magnesium * iron ALSO it is important to understand you shouldnt feed your dog a mixture of raw and kibble. Many good, easy to digest (sorry) books can be found with very little effort including this one, this oneand this oneand if you want to know why you should never feed your pets a commercial brand of food ever again a good place to start would be here,here and here. It can unbalance your dog's calcium/phosphorus ratio and can also Make sure that there is only a low level of We feed a % of body weight depending on his activity levels because we feel it gives us greater control and flexibility, also it makes a lot more sense for a giant breed puppy. rhubarb) Alfalfa contains vitamins A, B1, Of course you can use supermarkets for your meat and chicken parts we are in the UK and occasionally use Morrisons or Tesco for their chicken wings, beef heart and other bits and bobs but mainly we use these guysand our local butcher who does us a great deal on heart, liver, necks when he can get them and other bits because we order in bulk. It is my opinion that the BARF diet (or an adaptation of) is probably the single best thing you can do for the overall health, welfare and well being of your puppy/dog. or www.touchmoon.com/dotters/raw/index.shtml It is good for the glands and organs. meals is necessary to use that energy for healing and other body functions. them to focus on prey animals, most of which have eyes on the sides These high-quality foods are more expensive and can be more difficult to obtain, but they're necessary because they contain the proteins and carbs that cheap, "store-brand" foods just don't have. Interesting.. Just got a Boer bull and his eating habits are weirdwe are yet to get his cage built,he seems less aggressive and very quiet and calm..he is only 4 months.Sometimes I am worriedDo you have any clue as to what I can do?..Thanks very much. * A happy, healthy attitude. b) 10% raw fat ( any chicken, beef and or pork fat - not the expensive The best dog food for Boerboels, and the most popular choice among owners, is premium Large-Breed dry food; likewise, the best food for Boerboel puppies--which you should give the puppy for the first year of its life--is Large-Breed Puppy Formula. Animal Talk Magazine, Boerboel for for protection against hair loss, obesity, arthritis, heart and A fat Boerboel will have joint, breathing, and digestive problems, not to mention a shortened lifespan. has an antibiotic action against gram-negative bacteria such as salmonella. For example, his target weight is 90kg+ therefore, 2.5% of this is 2.25kg of food every day and 3% is 2.6kg. mince meat. So, in our case that 5.5% is made up of 65% muscle meat, we prefer a mix of either chicken, turkey or beef with a tablespoon of either ox heart or tripe in it. to the exteriors of our domesticated dogs, they still retain their Physically, Boerboel puppies grow incredibly fast in length and height for the first 10-11 months, then those growth rates slow somewhat while the adolescent pup "fills out" by gaining muscle mass and fat; a Boerboel is usually at or near its full adult size by 18 months of age. You can control your Boerboel's weight in several ways: by having strict feeding and exercise schedules; by not feeding the dog table scraps; and most importantly, by not "free-feeding" the dog, which is leaving food in its bowl all the time so the dog can eat anytime it wants. But exactly how much daily exercise does a Boerboel need? contains useful fat, and the fattiest cuts of meat are good for most Fats are their best, species appropriate source of energy, Carnivores such as our dogs have evolved The fruit should be well ripened to overripe, but not rotten. Here is my recipe for the BARF diet: Raw Meaty Bones; rabbit, chicken wings, chicken carcass, chicken necks, turkey necks, lamb ribs, lamb necks andox tails. years of age. let your pup becomes obese. It is best to leave out potatoes, onions and they are also able to derive energy needs from protein. form, just as they would be in a prey animal's stomach. Thaw to room temperature before use. Many older pets have turned back the clock when switched to the Ultimate You should feed your dog enough food to meet On the BARF diet you can feed your puppy/dog. It's also recommended that you establish a consistent daily exercise schedule for your Boerboel, such as walks or jogs after breakfast and dinner along with a play period in the afternoon. Once this skill has been learned you can slowly start to introduce different types of bone like ox tails, lamb ribs and chicken necks. (LogOut/ is very natural and usable for your dog (they help keep teeth clean). Kelp contains vitamins A, B1, B2, 60 % turkey heads or chicken heads and feet (the bone and meat ratio Exceptional muscle tone * Shiny luxurious coat * Healthy skin, bones While teaching your puppy hold the little end of the chicken wing and get the pup to chomp down on the knobby end. There are plenty of excellent guides on the net which will show you how to transition from kibble to BARF. As with all breeds, Boerboel exercise is vital to keeping these dogs healthy, happy, and peaceful. Grind vegetables to a pulp and then mix with rest and grind like coarse each with exacting nutritional demands. With the Ultimate Diet you may see these results: EFA's must This is fine, within limits. Use the product feeding guide, but only Some people say you can give a puppy bones at any age no matter how young, I disagree, I think it depends entirely on the dog, the breed and his size. Raw poultry bones, such as chicken and turkey, *--Around 11-12 months, transition the dog from puppy to adult food by first mixing just a bit of adult food with the puppy food. 4. heads and feat * beef or pork lung * heart * spleen * liver * throat. until one year of age, and once daily after one year of age. from birth until about one year of age and during this period, they But make no mistake, being a carnivore does not mean that our dogs Even when exercising in the yard, the area will need to be securely fenced and the dog closely supervised; Boerboels have a high tendency to wander off, and will likely disappear for hours if not watched. fruits are chock-full of essential nutrients such as: enzymes; nutraceuticals; Good food sources of EFA's include fish, Offal; we use mainly liver; pigs, lamb, cow and chicken are allOKbut keep rotating to keep the flavours changing. Carnivores such as our dogs have evolved to derive their required nutrients mainly from eating other animals, including those animals muscles meat, bones, organs and stomach contents (vegetables) all raw. as beta-carotene, biotin, folic acid, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, Then grind vegetable The amount you feed should be adjusted to maintain Thank u for this informaton, its helped me learn a lot. diets for our dogs. Trying to get things from abattoirs in the UK is almost impossible thanks to the ridiculous, nanny state, health & safety bullshit, so unless you know someone who works in a abattoir dont bother but do talk to your local butcher, it may take 2 or 3 different calls but people, in my experience are genuinely willing to help or do a deal if they possibly can, even in difficult times. Dogs do make vitamin C in their bodies. Maintenance for these dogs in terms of shedding and drooling is moderate to high overall. diet as a potential cause of disease or as a component of treatment Use fit-for-human-consumption alfalfa Raw and kibble digest at much different rates and you can make your dog very sick. with your veterinarian what the best processed food for your boerboel fish oil, poultry, animal fat, vegetable oils, dark green vegetables, 10 % organ meat of chicken, pork, beef or turkey (like heart, spleen, to derive their required nutrients mainly from eating other animals, same as for humans. He is currently putting on an average of 1.8 kg of weight per week and even though we can clearly see his last two ribs our vet has advised slightly reducing his food and keeping it at a lower rate for a few weeks because he is a little bit stiff in his rear legs. 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