Jemmy Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Hi guys, I've been trying to research a raw diet as I'm contemplating switching Luna over...however it is illegal in Tassie to feed your dogs offal. Offal seems to be suggested in every raw diet I've looked at, so I'm just wondering if anyone has suggestions as to where to go from here? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 :) perhaps just use as many different types of meats you can .. all parts of animals/fish , so there is bone/skin/glands etc being consumed . if your dog will eat whole small fish , that's good too :) add some fish oil , as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackiemad Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 It's because of hydatid tapeworm I believe. So maybe just pick up offal for human consumption, feed it and regularly worm for hydatids? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemmy Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Unfortunately even human consumption offal isn't allowed. From the DPIPWE website: Do not feed dogs uncooked or cooked offal (eg liver, heart, kidneys etc, even if purchased from a butcher for human consumption. Commercially prepared dog food is fine. http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/biosecurity/animal-biosecurity/animal-health/sheep/hydatid-disease I'll have a look into the fish though, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Unfortunately even human consumption offal isn't allowed. From the DPIPWE website: Do not feed dogs uncooked or cooked offal (eg liver, heart, kidneys etc, even if purchased from a butcher for human consumption. Commercially prepared dog food is fine. http://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/biosecurity/animal-biosecurity/animal-health/sheep/hydatid-disease I'll have a look into the fish though, thanks! If you can find a pet meat place near you that does offal, it's all legal and inspected. Make sure wherever you get pet meat from is properly licensed by the DPI though, there are a lot of backyarders around at the moment (who may or may not check their carcasses) and meat hygiene is really important. From what I know, there is a place near the track in Glenorchy that does reasonable pet meat but if you can afford a trip up to Launceston once a month or so (and have a freezer for storing bulk amounts), Northern Pet Meats would be your best bet. I've been feeding my greyhounds their meat for years and the hounds do really well on it (and she does things like green tripe and other unusual stuff to order). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemmy Posted May 9, 2015 Author Share Posted May 9, 2015 Thanks Maddy! I'm actually in Launceston, so that's solved all my problems. You're a gem :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddy Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Thanks Maddy! I'm actually in Launceston, so that's solved all my problems. You're a gem :) Oh, for some reason I thought you were down in Hobart Susie also does dog treats and she's recent started making beef sticks. I got some beef sticks last Friday and my dogs LOVE them. https://www.facebook.com/northernpetmeats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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