How much to feed depends on the weight of your dog. Here are some general guidelines for daily feeding.
For example, a 50 pound dog which needs to lose weight should be fed 1 pound of Thrive's raw food per day (50 x .02 = 1).
Remember, these are just guidelines. You know your dog best and are in the best position to judge its needs. Older dogs are generally less active and therefore need less food to meet their needs. And dogs playing outside in the cold need more fuel than those playing the same amount inside.
Go to topTo begin: Add a small amount of the new food to their existing diet. Increase the proportion of new food daily while decreasing the amount of old food. In a week to ten days you should be totally switched to the new food.
Always present the new food with a happy, positive attitude. Don't worry. Your pet is genetically programmed to follow the leader on what is o.k. to eat; f you are reluctant, they will be too!
Go to topYou may notice that initially your dog may want a great deal more to eat than in the past. This is because they are making up for a previous lack in nutrition. This need will taper off and they will likely need less raw than commercial food.
You may notice loose stools initially. This may not happen, but if it does it's normal and shouldn't persist for more than a few days. Once commercial food is eliminated, some animals will show symptoms of detoxification. The intensity of symptoms may vary. These include discharges, pimples and rashes, bad breath, dirty ears, and body odor. These signs, although upsetting, usually mean a cleansing is taking place and should cease within a few days or weeks. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us. And never, ever hesitate to call your vet!
Go to topYou should start seeing some improvement immediately. By 2 weeks to a month of eating Thrive raw food the improvements will be dramatic. After eating Thrive for a month you won't believe the changes in your dog!
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Go to topIf properly inspected, handled and prepared, yes it is. Humans eat certain raw meats from time to time with no ill effects. However, dogs are not just furry little people. Their digestive systems are actually quite different from ours. Dogs in the wild wouldn't have access to cooked food and their digestion has evolved accordingly. Their digestive system is quite short and acidic, making it ill-suited to bacterial growth that would make the dog sick.
Just remember that this is raw meat and should be handled just as you would handle your own meat for dinner. Wash hands and utensils thoroughly after contact with raw meat and dispose of any uneaten portions promptly.
Go to topThere are a number of diseases which can be transmitted between animal species as well as from animals to humans. So USDA inspection is important for the health and safety of all members of you family, human and animal.
Go to topYour first delivery will come packed in a cooler. On subsequent deliveries you can leave the empty cooler out and we will replace it with your new delivery. Think of it kind of like old-fashioned milk deliveries where you left your empty bottles out for the milkman. This way the meal stays frozen even if you're not home when a delivery arrives.
Go to topWe currently accept cash and checks. If you are getting regular deliveries, you can leave a check for your new delivery with your cooler. Please contact us to discuss payment options in more detail.
Go to topEvery dog can benefit from Thrive. Dogs with special needs benefit the most. These dogs include those with allergies, diabetes, and cancers. The nutrition in Thrive is more readily available, so sick dogs will more easily fight off illness, older dogs will get a new lease on life, and working dogs will have more energy.
Go to topEven carnivores get some plant material in their natural diet. Remember, the prey animals are generally herbivores and have plant material still in their digestive tracts when they are eaten by the carnivore. But this means that the plant material doesn't make up a large portion of the carnivore's natural diet and so we add no more than 20% plant material to Thrive.
Go to topThrive is one of the most complete foods available for your dog. However we do recommend that you supplement your dog's diet with additional omega-3 fatty acids. Supplements are available as either vegetable or fish oil based and can be found in health food stores, drug stores or well-stocked grocery stores.
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