Skip to content
Basenji Forums
  1. Home
  2. Basenji Feeding
  3. Bad News For Raw Feeders-AVMA To Vote On Policy Against Raw Feeding

Bad News For Raw Feeders-AVMA To Vote On Policy Against Raw Feeding

Basenji Feeding
  • D

    Here is the information:

    http://www.truthaboutpetfood.com/articles/very-bad-news-for-raw-feeders.html

    Jennifer

    0
  • curlytailsC

    I feel like even if this was adopted as policy (and that's institutional policy, not law), it wouldn't change the way that vets are already reluctant to give helpful information to their clients about raw feeding, at least in my experience. My current vet is neither supportive nor disapproving, but when I told them I fed raw, they just made sure to give me a schpiel on proper handling of raw meat… which I don't think would change given the terms of this policy.

    Then again, why single out raw? They need to be telling me to wash my hands after handling kibble too, as recommended due to the recent Diamond pet food recalls.

    And maybe the butcher should be giving me a schpiel on how to properly handle raw meat every time he hands me a packet of meat over the deli counter??

    Anyway, here's the AVMA's response that attempts to clarify what they're doing:
    http://atwork.avma.org/2012/07/18/the-facts-on-avmas-proposed-policy-on-raw-pet-food-diets/

    If nothing else, I'm happy to see the large response from raw feeding advocates directed at the AVMA. Skimming over the comments, the feedback is overwhelmingly in favor of raw feeding. Perhaps this alerts the AVMA that they've been at odds with how pet owners feed their pets for quite some time now?

    M.C. w/ Bowdu (shiba inu) and Bowpi (basenji)

    0
  • BettawhippetB

    Yes it seems very fishy to me for them to single out raw when there have been so many issues with kibble and salmonella lately. When I was a kibble feeder no vet ever cautioned me about using proper sanitation techniques to prevent cross-contamination: washing my hands, dog bowls and any surfaces the kibble has come in contact with…but it seems to me that is exactly what they should be doing. If they would adopt a policy to educate about proper sanitation across the board: raw and kibble, that would be just fine with me.

    While this vote would not really affect me personally as I am feeding PMR what it could affect down the road is commercially available raw pet food products like Primal etc. Such a policy by the AVMA could have a negative impact on the availability of such products, in the long run.

    Edited to add I looked down at the threads on this board and the 5 threads below this one were all regarding some form of pet food recall. Maybe the kibble manufacturers in bed with the AVMA are trying to take a little action in preventing their unhappy customers from turning to raw?

    0
  • dmeyD

    every time I hear things like that about raw feeding I ask myself the same questions.. what about Prime rib? what about steak served rare?. what about carpaccio, steak tartare, sushi,. and all kinds of meat and vegetables we eat raw..and like you mention. what about everyday handling of meat by.. uh everyone?

    0

Suggested Topics

  • T

    Raw feeding programs

    Basenji Feeding
    8
    0 Votes
    8 Posts
    3k Views
    R
    we still have "butchers" here in Australia. these are usually local shops, that sell meat. After they have cut up the large sides of beef, they are left with some bones. The bones you are after are the breast bone, which is usually discarded as waste, but is good for dogs. Get them to cut the bone (which is about 1 metre (about 1 yard) long), into the size that is good (mine are cut into chunks about 7.5cm (about 3 inches)) or whatever size you want. The cutting is done on a bandsaw so no effort on their behalf. The advantage is that there is no debris left for the motor mower to fling at your windows, or for insects to settle on. Even at the supermarkets there are some to be had, but find out from the meat section when they get deliveries. You will pay more at the supermarkets, but you should not pay more than necessary.
  • Tayda_LennyT

    Raw feeding and "older" basenjis?

    Basenji Feeding
    11
    0 Votes
    11 Posts
    8k Views
    DebraDownSouthD
    I agree with agilebasenji… yes he needs checked. But, I also need to ask if you are reading up and following raw diet protocols or JUST feeding meat. Dogs need more than meat. It is possible you are doing damage by not having that diet balanced since you say almost entirely protein.
  • M

    What should i be feeding my basenji?

    Basenji Feeding
    38
    0 Votes
    38 Posts
    15k Views
    T
    I feed www.vetschoice.com The food I like is the Holistic Health Extension Little Bites and you can order it online and have it shipped directly to you.
  • RubaDadR

    Feeding Schedule

    Basenji Feeding
    31
    0 Votes
    31 Posts
    16k Views
    lvossL
    What is Arlene weaning the puppies onto? Orijen has a good grain-free puppy kibble. I feed mine twice a day. The best schedule I have found for housetraining is to get them up and out to potty first thing then they play while I get breakfast together, they get their breakfast and then are out again after 20 minutes, usually for a short walk. The pup is then crated or ex-penned while we are at work. One of us comes home for lunch and the pup is pottied and played with so they are ready for an afternoon nap. When I get home they go out again and then play with the "big dogs". Everyone gets dinner between about 5-6pm then they are out for their evening walk about 20-30 minutes later. Then I make sure the pups get a good play session before bed and out to potty right before. Usually it takes a few weeks before they can hold it all night so plan on pee break in the middle of the night, just pick them up and out to potty then back to bed so they know it is for business and not play.
  • DukeD

    Feeding FRENZIE

    Basenji Feeding
    13
    0 Votes
    13 Posts
    6k Views
    DukeD
    @basenjibratz: The only one that checks to see what's going on in the kitchen is Talker. When he hears me picking up the bowls and putting the kibble in it, he'll come into the kitchen. You're lucky - I have to comment now because it's been a few nice days lately, where the humidity is low and I have the windows open. I have been putting doggies outside when preparing their food. I try ever so slowly to open the lazy-suzan to get clean bowls, then quietly as possible to open the cupboard door and slide out the tray where the food is kept. They HEAR it!! It's amazing! Next thing that goes on is them squabbling on the deck pawing on the doorwall glass. Well, I'm glad they're not at my feet doing this. I let them in when bowls are in crates and they FLY to their places. Geesh!! They're not starving, they're very well fed with 2 meals a day and add treats…it's their thing, I guess. So young though. I hope they cool it in due time. Not hoping for them to get old, because I go along with them in time, but hoping for a little mellow.
  • Tayda_LennyT

    Thoughts about feeding a raw diet?

    Basenji Feeding
    23
    0 Votes
    23 Posts
    11k Views
    nala121498N
    LOL! Me too…both rhyming body parts. Thanks for the laugh, Andrea...I was reading it and didn't "get it" at first...I'm reading your prior posts in this thread looking for "butt"...then I re-read it and literally laughed out loud!!