[rawfeeding] re: new to raw with GSD

>>I have a gsd that I would like to start feeding raw to.. Can someone tell me how much to feed and what. thanks-Jen

She is on science diet id becasue everything else causes colitis to act up-<<

Hi, Jen -- I have a GSD with digestive issues, too, and she's the reason I started feeding raw. Her health turnaround has been miraculous, and she's been doing this for 6 yrs.
One of the easiest things to start with is chicken -- buy whole chickens, cut in half and feed to your girl. The next day, feed the other half. It really is this easy!
Stick with chicken for a week or so, then start adding different proteins. Pork is usually reasonably priced around here, so maybe that's a good choice for second. Lamb is great but too pricey for me most times, as is goat. If you or friends hunt, venison is a terrific source of protein.
"How much" is harder for me to answer with meat other than chicken, as I don't "weigh" any of my dogs' (7 plus 9 puppies) food -- I just eyeball it and feed. If I see them getting too heavy, I cut back; if they're looking too thin (unlikely here as I like my dogs lean) I would increase the food. I'm pretty causual about it.
I suspect that your GSD's colitis will *act up* less -- maybe even not at all -- when you get her adjusted to a species-appropriate diet!! Good luck.

-- Anne Moore (M-Tak PWC and one goofy GSD rescue and a silly Golden rescue) in NW Ohio

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