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Can a dog gain weight on a raw food diet?

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Some good choices of raw food to feed them are: Beef, Turkey, Chicken, Pork liver, bones, vegetables and fruits and eggs. Also, a good source of a food rich in vitamin B, such as liver, is good to help your pet add weight. The key to weight gain for a dog on a raw diet is to increase their calorie intake.


Why is my dog skinny on a raw diet?

These guys often just have a metabolism that runs too well on protein, which is where the majority of the calories come from in raw diets. These dogs need a different macronutrient added to help them gain weight.

How can I add fat to my raw dog diet?

Fats I Add to My Dogs' Raw Diet1pasture-raised eggs.2raw goat's milk.3cow kefir.4fatty fish (primarily sardines)5unsalted, grass-fed butter (KerryGold is my preference)6coconut and MCT oil.7fermented fish stock/broth.

Are raw fed dogs skinny?

Raw fed dogs are almost always leaner and more well-muscled than kibble-fed dogs. Most people have gotten used to the look of dogs that carry a lot of fat on their bodies and perceive that as “normal” when, in fact, it is a sign of obesity.

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