BARF

BARF

BIOLOGICAL APPROPRIATE
RAW FOOD

This is a Fruit, Vegetables and Meat list that is fed to our 11 show dogs.

This diet has been feed for well over four years with excellent results.

Fruits

When fruits are fed, only feed fresh fruits, not canned or frozen. Only feed one family of fruits at a time. ( citrus, mellons, berries, etc). I only feed fruits on an empty stomach, since fruit digests faster then other foods. ( about 20-30 mins. ) I allow a 30 mins. lapse between fruits and any other foods so fermentation does not take place. I usually feed fruits for snacks or treats rather then as part of a meal. ( with the exception of apples which can be mixed with other foods with no problems. Grapes, blueberries and other small fruits with skins sometimes do not brake down well. You can cut these fruits in half which will help with digestion.

Apples - High in fiber, pectin ( helps - remove toxins, reduce risk of heart disease, slows the absorption of
      sugar and is good for diabetics). They can be mixed with veggies and their flavor / sweetness may help
      entice dogs to sample veggies they may not normally eat.
Bananas - Rich in minerals ( esp. potassium and magnesium ). Feed fully ripened ( yellow skin with lightly
      speckled brown ). They are soothing to intestines and useful in the treatment of diarrhea and colitis.
Berries - Rich in Vitamin A & C, potassium & fiber. Check for assimilation.
Citrus Fruit - Vitamin C, Make sure that you include the white membrane just under the peel which contain
      bioflavonoids which is needed by the body to absorb vit. C. Do not feed the peels, they are poisonous.
      Also, if your dog has any joint issues ( arthritis, atc. ) it is a good idea to eliminate all citrus fruits.
Mellons - Vitamin A, C & potassium, excellent for organ cleansers ( esp. kidneys ), very high level of
      digestibility.
Peaches / Apricots / Nectarines - Vitamin A, C & Calcium. Be sure to remove the PIT/STONE from the
      fruit before feeling to your dog!
Raisens - Vitamin A, B-Complex, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, iron & calcium. Unsulfured, organic
      is the best, if dry or sugary, they are past their prime.
Avocados - Protein, Vit. E, up to 20% fat, most of which is monosaturated, so excellent for under weight
      dogs or those with skin problems. Can be added to other foods just like apples.

     JUST BECAUSE A FRUIT IS NOT INCLUDED, DOESN'T MEAN IT CAN'T BE FEED. MOST FRUITS
                            CAN BE FEED, SO IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHAT YOUR DOG LIKES.

VEGETABLES

When vegetables are fed, only feed fresh, UNCOOKED not canned or frozen. FEED RAW When vegetables are fed whole and/or cooked, they serve very little nutritional value. Vegetables should only be fed raw and juiced or pureed in order to gain the most nutrition for you pets. A dogs digestional tract can not brake down the cellular walls of vegetables.

BE AWARE THAT:
NIGHT SHADE VEGETABLES: Potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and eggplant should be fed
      cautiously to animals with symptoms of arthritis,inflammation, parasites, worms, respiratory
      problems or any other conditions that involve swelling or mucous.
Lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers cucumbers and onions can be very difficult for some dogs to
      digest. Lettuce also serves very little nutritional value.
Raw garlic is OK - Aged garlic may serve a therapeutic use.
It is best to buy what is in season - lots of dark green leafy veggies.
Spinach is high in oxalates which reduces iron absorption. It is ok to give on occasion, but should
      not be used as part of a regular diet.
Cauliflower, cabbage and broccoli can depress thyroid.
Onions can cause hemolytic anemia, a VERY bad choice to feed, especially raw.

Asparagus - Vit. C, low in sodium, very healthful. ( tips should be tight and pupleish, not open or soft ).
Beans - High in vegetable protein, fiber, potassium, iron and thiamine.
Green Beans - Do not feed dry - Should be soaked and then pureed. Can be cooked in order to kill
      some of the enzyme inhibitors.
Beets - Copper, manganese and potassium. It has an excellent natural cleaning effect on the digestive
      and elimination systems. It is not always good - start very slow and feed cautiously. It will turn
      urine and feces red, YES RED.
Broccoli - Calcium, potassium and fiber. Part of the cabbage family - ( anticancer veggie )
Brussel Sprouts - Vit. C, protein, low sodium, some vit. A, riboflavin, iron, potassium and fiber. Part of
      the cabbage family - ( anticancer veggie )
Cabbage - Vit. B5, B6, C & E. Low in calories and sodium. Sooths the stomach and intestines
      whenever you have a digestive problem. Cooked may cause flatulary problems. Raw will help with
      digestive system due to the high levels of Vit. B5 & B6.
Carrots - Vit. A ( beta caratene ), C And potassium.
Cauliflower - Vit. C, fiber, potassium, zinc, low in sodium. - ( anticancer veggie )
Celery - Lots of chlorophyll, high in sodium, natural diuretic. Good for arthritis, urinary problems,
      water retention and chemical imbalances.
Corn - low sodium, some iron, zinc and potassium.   Good source of veggie protein. NEVER give the
      corncob, major cause of intestinal / esophagial blockages. Corn silk however is good for urinary
      disorders - can make a tea from it.
Greens - All are high in Vit. A, C, fiber and minerals. Most are excellent and have varied benefits
      ( Kale-Vitamines, Dandelion-blood building / purifying ). Sometimes the tastes is unappealing
       - Can mix with other sweeter veggies, like carrots.
Kohlrabi - Vit. C and potassium.
Lentils - Protein, iron, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and protein.
Okra - Hi-enery food, carotene,Vit. B-complex and C.
Parsnips - Good for colon in moderation, not regularly, rich in insoluble fiber.
Peas - Magnesium, soluble fiber.
Pumpkin - Hi in fiber, Vit. A, Most B's, calium, copper, magnesium, potassium and zinc.
Rutabeggas - Starchy but full of nutrients.
Squash - All good. Winter squashes are higher in most nutrients than summer squashes. Winter
      squashes should be cooked then pureed.
Sweet Potato - Vit. A, May help to reduce risks of lung cancer in people.

MEATS and BONES

When meats are served, they are fed raw. This includes all meats, on and off the bone. Meats and bones are always served raw and never cooked or defrosted using any source of heat. Chicken and ground beef are fed the most. We have never had a case of salmonella in any of our dogs, nor have we heard of an active case in any cat or dog in over ten years. We have met alot of dog owners who have fed raw foods to their pets for alot of years and the vet who promotes this diet to all of his patients. Dr. Ian Billinghurst is the Veterinarian from Austrialia who designed this diet and have two books published ( Give Your Dog A Bone & Grow Your Puppies With Bones ). These two books explain how to feed fruits, vegetables, meats and bones. All of the ingredients are all-natural, plus only a few vitamins, minerals and other nutrients needed to be added to promote the best health for you pets.

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