Diet & Nutrition

Dear PetSage,
I recently put my dog on the BARF diet and I want to make sure he is getting proper nutrition. What do you recommend?

Dear BARF User,
Choosing to switch your pet to the BARF diet or a homemade or raw diet, requires commitment and knowledge. Remember that there is no one diet that suits every dog. Each dog is an individual. There are biochemical differences, differences in genetic make up, environmental differences, different levels of activity, exposure to pollutants, toxins, emotional stresses and so on. All these factors can impact upon your dog’s health and nutritional requirements.

We suggest to our customers to read at least three books on companion animal nutrition to see which diet or combination of diets is appropriate for their animals. Check the Ian Billinghurst BARF website for more information on nutritional recommendations for this particular diet. For an overview look at diets and a listing of books we recommend, see the article on pet nutrition in the categories to the left.