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feline raw diet needs. Customer use only. May 2014.

SPECIALIZING IN RAW FOOD DIET FOR

DOGS

B U D D I E S N A T U R A L P E T F O O D L T D .

R A W F O O D G U I D E

Buddies promotes and produces a human grade premium product. Care and attention is always given with Food Safe in mind. With excellence; Buddies will process, prepare and package to suit the customers needs.

RAW FEEDING RULES

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DO’S DON’TS

Allow your pet 15 minutes to eat Mix raw food with kibble – EVER

Refrigerate any leftovers Cook raw food that contains bone

Keep fresh water available at all times for your

dog

Freeze oils

Use hygienic care when handling raw

products

Refreeze thawed raw products

Thaw raw product in a refrigerator or cold

water

Leave raw product sitting out

At Buddies Natural Pet Food, we are dedicated to helping your dog

achieve optimum health. We realize that switching to and feeding a raw diet can be a touchy subject with different people. You are not alone! Buddies is here to provide you with the educated answers needed to help you switch to a healthy lifestyle choice for your dog. Buddies wants to make raw feeding simple and easy to do. We are happy to give you positive support to get you on your way.

Please do not get overwhelmed by the abundance of information in this packet, just remember to always love your dog and relax;

Buddies makes it simple!

HOW MUCH SHOULD I FEED?

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An average dog should be eating

2.5% - 4% of their body weight,

whereas active dogs can eat

between 4% - 6% of their body

weight. Puppies can eat up to 10%

of their body weight, depending on breed. A good rule of thumb is: ½lb

of raw food for every 25lbs of dog.

FOR EXAMPLE: A 75Lb, 1 year old Shepherd puppy who plays for hours a day, as well as going for an hour walk a day would eat about 1 ½ lbs. of food split into 2 meals per day. A 50Lb, 4 year old boxer that exercises for two hours a day

would be considered “average” therefore he would consume about 1lb of food split into 2 meals per day. A 15Lb, 12 year old Chihuahua who only goes on a 15min walk per day would eat about ¼lb of food split into 2 meals per day.

• INCREASE for active and growing dogs • DECREASE for non active and senior dogs • USE your judgment, YOU know YOUR dog best! • PLEASE advise if your dog is a:

• Puppy

• Lactating mother • Has dietary needs

small

medium

large

ABOUT RAW FOOD • Dogs are natural hunters and carnivores

• Dogs short intestinal tracts make it easy to consume/digest raw foods

• Dogs are omnivores as they eat meat, berries, grasses and veggies

• Dogs are made to eat all raw, as well as viscera (intestines) and bones

• You may feed raw chicken and turkey necks. Raw poultry bones do NOT splinter

• Cooking bones will cause them to splinter and harm your dog

• Raw bones:

• Clean teeth

• Exercise chewing muscles

• Provides natural sources of calcium and phosphorous

• Raw meaty necks act as natures dental floss for your dog!

• The fresher the better:

• Fresher gives more nutrients

• Helps build immunity

• Feeding raw helps the body deal with:

• Flea infestations

• Hot spots

• Allergies

• Continual shedding

• Poor Dental and gum health

• Gastrointestinal problems

• Immune disorders

• Degenerative diseases

• Helps healing from illness

• Ward off disease

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SUPPLEMENTS

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SUPER FOOD BLEND* DIATOMACEOUS

EARTH GLUCOSAMINE

INGREDIENTS: Alfalfa

powder, Barley Grass,

Dandelion Leaf, Nettle

Leaf, Forco, Kelp powder,

Spirulina.

An all in one supplement.

Humans can ingest as well.

Helps with parasites

(inside & out), can be

eaten or brushed into

coat (can be used with

humans as well). Good

yearly de-wormer

remedy.

Used for joint health and is

found in many supplements

such as Recovery SA. You

can also get pure

glucosamine to supplement

with.

VITAMIN C VITAMIN E ALFALFA*

An antioxidant, found in

most vegetables and fruits.

Also available in powder

form to use as a

supplement.

Antioxidant found in

plants and grains. Also

known as tocopherol.

Contains: Vitamins A, B, C, D,

E, F, Biotin, Calcium,

Chromium, Copper,

Selenium, Silicon, Sodium and

Zinc.

KELP* MILK THISTLE GREEN TRIPE

Contains: Vitamins A, B, D,

E, F, Biotin, Calcium,

Choline, Chromium,

Copper, Fluorine, Selenium,

Silicon, Sodium, Sulfur,

Vanadium, and Zinc.

Helps with the liver

function. It is

recommended to NOT

use with

pharmaceutical liver

support medication.

Raw or Dehydrated, contains

digestive enzymes, very

beneficial bacteria, which

helps with upset tummy's.

Feed once a week. All-in-one

supplement. Can use Slippery

Elm as a substitute for Tripe.

WHOLE RAW EGGS OMEGA OILS* APPLE CIDER VINEGAR*

Contains: Vitamins A, B, D,

E, T, Biotin, Calcium,

Choline, Fat, Protein,

Selenium, Sodium, Sulfur,

and Zinc. Feed whole eggs

on occasion but not on a

daily basis. Buddies sells

crushed egg shells as well!

Omega oils support

joints, immune system,

fight disease, brain

function and helps with

skin and coat. Can be

found in: Sardines,

Salmon/Cod/Pollock

Oil, Tuna, Herring, etc.

Restores the alkaline acid

balance which improves

digestion. Can relieve itchy

skin, tear stains and upset

stomachs. Can also help with

weight management.

Top supplements that Buddies recommends:

*Buddies recommends using these as a daily supplement.

A LOOK AT YOUR DOGS DIET Take a step back, visualize, and go “Back to Basics.”

This may seem strange at first, but imagine your pets diet as their prey:

- Your dogs prey is made up of mostly meat and bones – usually

about 50/50. This is why you feed un-cooked meat & bones.

• Feeding a bone-in protein blend or recreational bones and necks daily

would suffice. It is recommended to feed both.

- The organs make up a smaller percent of their prey but is still an

important factor in your dogs diet.

• Feeding 1 – 2 servings of organ a week would suffice.

- Vegetables are found through the animals stomach and intestines.

Grasses, seeds, herbs, berries will be found in there with little to no

grains.

• Feeding 75% meat and 25% veggies a day would suffice.

- Their preys diet is full of nutrients and trace elements with high levels

of omega 3 & 6’s. Dogs will eat their prey whole, which includes

eyes, brains, intestines etc.

• Feeding raw green tripe once a week as well as supplementing with our

Super Food Blend and an omega oil once a day would substitute for this.

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TRANSITIONING TO RAW

• It is recommended to introduce raw food slowly into your pets diet over

the course of 2 weeks.

• Some pet owners find that “my dog will eat ANYTHING” so they have

been able to switch their dog over “COLD TURKEY”.

• If your pet is used to having food available all day, slowly transition them

to once or twice a day feedings. Then begin to transition to raw.

• Consider fully transitioning to raw in the beginning (even if you ultimately

intend to feed a mix of raw and cooked or dry).

• This will give your pets digestive system the optimal environment for

generating healthy enzymes and flora.

• If you do intend on feeding a mix of raw and cooked/dry be sure to

keep them completely separate. We recommend feeding raw in the

morning as it only takes 3 – 4 hours for them to digest and then feeding

the cooked/dry food at night as it can take up to 12 hours for them to

digest. Mixing them together can cause digestive issues with your dog.

• Feeding raw can take time. Changing your dogs diet will be new and

strange to him/her. Take it slow and don’t get discouraged if s(he) is

apprehensive at first – that is normal!

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WHY IS COMMERCIAL FOOD NOT GOOD FOR FIDO? • Cooking their food takes out most to all of the nutritional value

• Grains change the naturally acidic PH. in their stomach, making it

harder for them to break down and digest their food

• Processing/cooking raw natural foods destroys and alters enzymes,

amino acids, vitamins and minerals

• Commercial foods consist of:

• Additives to make the food taste better, causing them to overeat

• Preservatives

• Salt

• Dyes

• Main ingredients in most foods are cereal grains which lead to:

• Allergies

• Intestinal problems (as their salvia is unable to break down grains)

• Hot spots, shedding, rashes, etc.

• Most commercial foods have far too many carbohydrates in them.

High level of carbohydrates can cause dogs to:

• Overeat

• Become diabetic

• Gain weight

• As well as numerous other problems

• Dogs should eat a diet with SMALL

amounts of carbohydrates

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WHY SHOULD I SWITCH?

• Previously sluggish animals are more energetic

• Previous allergies disappear

• Arthritis is significantly reduced or even reversed

• Better weight control (naturally and easily)

• NO MORE DOGGY ODOUR

• Raw fed pets live longer, healthier, happier lives

• Bitches managed their pregnancies better

• Better weight and survival rates in puppies

• Cleans teeth naturally

• Chewing meaty bones gives their body time to get

acids moving

• Puppies develop at a natural rate – no growth spurts

• Good breeders will want to stop ANY fast growth in

puppies

• Develops jaw, neck and shoulder muscles

• Shiny, soft coats and healthy looking skin

• No more stinky dog breathe

• Smaller stools produced

• Less fecal matter

• Decreased vet bills

• Less cost for food

• Biologically appropriate

• And so much more!

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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

• Can I cook your product? Cooking is NOT recommended. Cooking destroys enzymes and nutrients in raw food, defeating the purpose of feeding raw. It can also be dangerous if you do not know how to cook raw, some raw

products are bone-in which can splinter the bones when cooked and harm your companion.

• Will raw food help my pets allergies?

It’s very possible. Raw food may alleviate allergic symptoms your dog may be having. Most allergies are

connected with the protein in grains, which can be symptoms of chronic yeast infections, rashes and stiff joints or arthritic conditions. Long term exposure to grains can cause serious and permanent illness over time. It is NEVER too late to switch to a raw natural diet. Pets of any age can be given a new diet and benefit from it QUICKLY.

• My dog is having a negative reaction to switching

diets, why is this?

Very often, when dogs (or people) switch to a healthier more balanced lifestyle, negative symptoms can arise such as: runny eyes, itchy skin, pimples, rashes, bad breathe, smelly ears, etc. This is just a part of the healing process. Your dogs body is trying to push out the negative

to make room for the positive. The symptoms should pass over a period of one – two weeks. If the symptoms keep occurring, talk to a Buddies staff member or your vet to see if there is more to the problem.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS • Can I mix raw food with kibble?

No. Raw and kibble should NEVER be mixed. If you are wanting to feed both dry and raw, feed one meal of raw in the morning and one meal of dry at night. Raw meat is much easier to digest for dogs, taking only 3-4 hours, whereas kibble usually takes 9-12 hours to digest. Kibble is a cooked processed product, with molecules being bound tighter together making it very difficult for dogs to breakdown and digest.

• How do I handle raw food safely? Keep raw food cold at all times, thaw in the refrigerator or cold

water. Avoid using the microwave. Thoroughly wash your hands and all surfaces before and after

handling raw food. Use stainless steel, glass or ceramic dishes as they are easier to

clean and do not hold toxins within the material.

Wash your dogs dish after each use. Use your dogs food within 2-3 days after thawing. Do not refreeze thawed product.

• My Vet told me to never feed my dog bones. Is this true?

No it is not true. Raw bones are extremely safe for carnivores to eat, their teeth are designed to grind the bone into powder. Their

stomach acids are strong enough to further digest the bone to provide nutrients to the rest of the body. NEVER FEED A COOKED BONE to your dog, COOKED BONES WILL SPLINTER and cause severe harm to your companion!

• Can I feed puppies raw?

Yes! Raw fed dogs are fed the same regardless of age, unlike commercial dog foods that offer confusing ranges of foods for

different ages. Puppies however, can be fed up to 10% of their body weight until fully grown (depending on breed). Be sure to steer clear of rich proteins (such as beef) and organs for the first year, as they are too rich for their tummies at this age.

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COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS

• Freezing kills all parasites and bacteria.

Freezing does kill some parasites but freezing tends to keep the “bugs” dormant and then they reawaken when the food is back to room temperature. Cooking does kill some “bugs”

but it also kills the food nutrients too.

• Chicken and turkey bones are soft and wholly digestible.

This is very true! Chicken necks provide chondroitin which is used to rebuild cartilage and collagen in the joints. Providing proper nutrients make it easy on the body to rebuild itself. Chicken necks can easily be grinded and

broken down in the dogs digestive system and act as a great natural “dental floss” for your dogs teeth!

• If I feed Raw my dog will get Salmonella A healthy gut should contain 80% good bacteria and 20%

harmful bacteria. If allowed to flourish, the good bacteria keeps the bad in check. Carnivores can eat raw meat and

bones safely because Mother Nature has provided several firewalls. The saliva of a healthy dog contains enzymes designed to start neutralizing bacteria. The carnivore’s stomach is three times more acidic than the human’s stomach. Anything that makes it past these barriers is not given a chance to get hold because the carnivore gut is short and smooth. Salmonella is commonly found in commercial treats and kibble. Because grains are so difficult

and slow to digest in dogs, the salmonella has time to start reproducing and cause sickness. Also, feeding a grain based diet throws out the acidity of the stomach leaving the animal susceptible to pathogens getting further along and into the gut.

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TESTIMONIALS “…since we switched to the Healing Diet at Buddies our Rottie hasn’t had any more digestive problems, her coat is shiny, and she has the energy of a 2 year old. Thank you Buddies for giving us our dog back.” -Kara & Rob G.

“…our vet said that “Mocha” would need a $2,000 operation to heal her front right leg. But after we changed her diet, weight loss ensued

and she now acts like a two year old….We will never go back to dry kibble!” -Ian R.

“…I eventually got the courage to try the “raw diet” and have never looked back again….I never need to take them to the veterinarian and they are in perfect health. In the long run I save us a lot of money

by feeding them raw. I cannot imagine myself feeding anything but the best for my dogs. Thanks to Buddies I can provide them with it all.” -Sarah C.

“I have had my french bulldog Tank on Buddies raw food for since he was 6 months old, he is now 16 months old….I would highly recommend a raw diet for your dog, especially if you have a breed that genetically is prone to digestive problems”

-Tammy

“I am a ten year old Sharpe cross….I was a regular visitor to the Veterinarian for skin problems, prednisone pills and antibiotics. Until, I met the girls at “Buddies Natural Pet Food”, from there on in being fed a wholesome diet which consists of raw food; I now have a tiny waist, tons of energy and tiny poops, no more allergies or pills. I am a happy healthy Sharpe with no more scratching and no one says that I stink

anymore.” -Linda and Rosey.

Visit us on our Facebook page and at

www.buddiesnaturalpetfood.ca for more testimonials!

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