How do I introduce a raw food diet to a shiba inu used to dry dog food?
Sorry but I am totally against the other two answers. Raw food is not dangerous or expensive to Balderdash and you should never feed raw and complete as an ongoing diet as Jess suggests as it puts a strain on internal organs. I’ll post a bit about that for you. The best way to introduce is to wean over, although some advice would also be to just stop the kibble, rest the stomach for a day and then go straight onto the raw. Gradual is better I think, only because there is less risk of the runs. Stick to one protein source for a week and see how he does, chicken being the best one, and if ok then gradually introduce another couple such as rabbit or lamb, and then building up to as mixed a diet as possible, including raw eggs and fish. Leave the offal for a couple of weeks at least as this is the most likely to cause the runs. Also the beef leave until last. You are looking to feed approx 15% of bodyweight per week, but they all vary depending on age, metablism and exercise. Just go by th
