Alison Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I managed to get some Goat to try for the dogs today from a halal butcher, it's human grade (actually bought the last of the goat and the guy behind us missed out on goat for his dinner ;) ). I got one cut of flap (ribs) and the other i think either neck or back bone. Was just wondering if I need to freeze it for 2 weeks? I freeze offal, fish and pork for 2 weeks minimum before feeding, but i'm not sure about Goat. Also, what are the best cuts for dogs? The butcher was saying that the bones can be quite hard. I also got some whole mackarel (think it was yellow fin from memory), do I need to gut it or scale it? Do I need to worry about hooks or anything in the fish's belly if I feed it whole? They aren't big pieces, so i dont want to go cutting it up if i can avoid it. I also got a massive Australian Salmon last weekend, that's in the freezer, got 1 more week to go before I can feed it. Is there any fish to avoid? Any special preperation or just throw it out as I do with the other bones they get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 If they have been slaughtered for human consumption I wouldn't think there would be any more need to freeze goat than mutton or lamb, unless they were feral rather than farmed. I can't help with the fish. The only fish I feed is Salmon heads (or tinned sardines/tuna) and they don't get any special preparation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillybean Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I don't think you need to freeze your meat for 2 weeks - that seems a little over the top. Keep in mind that dogs have a much stronger digestive system than humans and their stomach acids will kill any bacteria. They can eat meat which has been buried for a couple of days and be fine. Again with the fish, just feed it whole and as it is... No need to "prepare" it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alison Posted March 1, 2008 Author Share Posted March 1, 2008 Freezing the offal, pig and fish was told to me by a canine nutritionist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Offal..ok to freeze, but as far as I know goats do not have worms in muscle meat, and so thet meat shouldn't need freezing Ours just eat it fresh from the paddock..same as mutton & rabbit (no intestines tho) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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