The BARF Diet: Raw Feeding for Dogs and Cats Using Evolutionary Principles

I have been feeding my dogs a raw diet for about 2 years now., and hey have been doing wonderfully on it, the picture of health. I have been feeding mostly prey-model, but recently I have become aware of the fact that prey-model might not fulfill all of the micro-nutrients they need due to the fact that factory-farmed meats are low in minerals, vitamin D, fatty acids, and other key essential nutrients. Logically, dogs fed a balanced diet don't need fruit and veg, however, due to the fact that farmed meats available to your average person are low in some of these key nutrients, fruit and veg are the easiest way to ensure that your pet is receiving all their essential nutrients. I have purchased several books, including this one, to continue to educate myself on the importance of these other nutrients in a dog's diet. It's a very well organized, helpful book for anyone considering a raw diet for their pet.

If you are new to raw feeding for your cat or dog. This is a good book. My only down side is the switching of bond text to fine text. He kinda repeats himself alot and I feel like what he said could be paraphrased quicker instead of going on and on. But good beginner book...

This book has transformed my dog. He went from having horrible skin issues to healthy and itch free. People often compliment how shiny and soft his coat is now too. His anxiety greatly diminished and he’s stopped eating grass entirely. One time I showed someone a pic of my dog and he said “Wow he’s ripped” because he’s so lean and strong. The diet Dr Ian promotes here should be the standard for all. I highly recommend this quick and easy read!

I read The Barf Diet, as well as other books by the same author, and many other books on feeding my dogs raw. The Barf Diet is a good book. Some of the suggestions are difficult to follow in an urban setting in the USA. I consider it a good resource for anyone who is researching raw feeding for their pets. I would, however, recommend reading as much information as possible... not just this one book (or author).

IF YOU FEEDING OR DECIDE TO FEED YOUR DOG RAW FOOD YOU NEED THIS BOOK VERY GOOD INFORMATION AND EVERYTHING ABOUT YOYR DOG. .

I this book through a recommendation from a Youtuber that I follow. I have fully transitioned my 5 dogs to a raw food diet. They were transitioned in June of 2019. In 3 weeks I noticed that their coats felt much softer. I also noticed that their breath doesn't stink and their teeth are cleaner. I won't need to ever get their teeth cleaned. I also noticed that their poo doesn't smell as bad and they don't poo as much. Which makes clean up much easier. My Yorkie mix used to scratch himself raw. It took about 2 months on this diet before the scratching was reduceds. If you are skeptical, please read the book and give it a try. Your dogs will benefit from your decision. Plus, I've found through price shopping that this is actually cheaper than that supposed high quality dry dog food.

It was ok. I learned some from it, but not worth the money imo.

Excellent to understand how to feed your dog. I still use high grade dog food but feed this 1 times a day. I also cook the meat to extra rear to insure no bacteria, but an amazing concept. Was a little hesitant but now an avid fan as i used to cook all the food for y dog. Have not had a puppy in 10 years and dog food has come a long way, but not to this quality, so I cooked all their food and their are healthy with super shiny coats. I use Blue Buffalo or Royal Canin and fish oil (salmon) and flax seed oil, the good stuff which is pricey but never had issues with health with any of my dogs. Kind of did this anyway, but used to boil then back bones, not any more, feed it raw.