Domestic Dreamer Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 (edited) Sasha is a 7.1kg Cavalier and currently getting 1 BARF pattie a day (split into 2 meals). Does that sound about right? I'd also like to add more variety to her diet but I'm afraid of overfeeding her. She's at an okay weight at the moment, could probably afford to be a smudge leaner but she's so food oriented and hungry all the time that I feel like a meanie if I cut it down. I only started raw feeding a few months ago and I don't really feel like I know what I'm doing. Am I on the right track? Any tips? ETA: If I feed sardines a few times a week to increase her oils and improve her coat, do I need to cut back in other ways? Edited August 29, 2008 by Maiko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavandra Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Sasha is a 7.1kg Cavalier and currently getting 1 BARF pattie a day (split into 2 meals). Does that sound about right? I'd also like to add more variety to her diet but I'm afraid of overfeeding her. She's at an okay weight at the moment, could probably afford to be a smudge leaner but she's so food oriented and hungry all the time that I feel like a meanie if I cut it down. I only started raw feeding a few months ago and I don't really feel like I know what I'm doing. Am I on the right track? Any tips? ETA: If I feed sardines a few times a week to increase her oils and improve her coat, do I need to cut back in other ways? I think it sounds like a bit much.....I have seen the Billinghurst patties years ago, and 1 of them a day would be too much for mine. 7kg is an ideal weight so if you can maintain that you are laughing! I woudl be inclined to feed half a one a day & some chicken necks , are you feeding any bone ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavandra Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 Cavaliers are the Labrador of the Toy world, so you must be strong LOL...........They will con you big time & eat til they vomit......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jey Posted August 29, 2008 Share Posted August 29, 2008 oooh there's this snazzy little calculator that helps you work it out: http://www.raw4dogs.com/calculate.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domestic Dreamer Posted August 29, 2008 Author Share Posted August 29, 2008 Ah yup, according to the calculator I'm definitely overfeeding. Thanks for the reccy Cavandra, will reduce the patties and add bones/veg and ignore the big earnest eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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