Comments on: Raw Feeding A Dog With A Baby In The House?

By: mystic_e

mystic_e — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:52:47 +0000

Well here’s my take on it (even though I don’t feed a raw food diet mostly because of the time/effort):
Raw food diet for a dog is made (usually) from human grade ingredients. Dog food is made from non-human grade ingredients that are less strictly controlled and more likely to be contaminated.
So as long as you are feeding your dog things that you would eat I don’t see why you would be overly concerned. Afterall you eat the same foods and then kiss your kids Ok I know you cook your food but that doesn’t kill everything.
If you really wanted to be anal you could compromise and cook the food (or at least the meat part) for your dog. This would still be healthier than commercial food, though depending on what you read it would be less healthy than raw.

By: V!

V! — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:52:47 +0000

NEVER feed your dog, or any pet for that matter, a raw diet. Their bodies, from generation, have become accustomed to the commercial brands. You may not think they are the healthiest, but they are, as long as they are not supermarket brands (Safeway, Kirkland, etc.) I recommend Science Diet. Because dogs today do not hunt for their food, as they do in the wild, meat provide unnecessary acids & carbs, which can lead to obesity. Never ever feed your pet a raw diet, EVER. You are shortening his life span as well.
*To start a diet of commercial brand dry food, slowly add in dry food into his usual diet of raw meat. Over time, slowly increase the amount of dry food you mix in with the raw meat, as you slowly take away the raw meat at the same rate as you are adding dry food in. Keep doing this until the bowl is 100% dry food. This process should take around 2 weeks. Research it for more information.

By: Seeker

Seeker — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:52:47 +0000

Most definitely a question for an experienced veterinarian.
Do we have one in our forum, please?

By: ?

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:52:47 +0000

It’s not a problem.The dogs will NOT confuse your child for food and parents should not leave their children alone with pets anyways despite what kid of food they eat.(dogs,cats,ferrets,etc.)and as far as germs,just use a natural/organic non toxic cleaner to wash toys and such.Go to the yahoo group called “truth about vaccinations” or a raw feeding yahoo group.They have alot of great advice.Good luck and thanks for being a good MOMMY to your babies.Human and Canine.:)

By: Jesusa

Jesusa — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:52:47 +0000

As long as you don’t bring home a pit bull,
the baby should be fine.
A bit of germ therapy is good for a baby.
It builds up their tolerance.

By: Denise S

Denise S — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:52:47 +0000

The raw diet has a lot health benefits for dogs, especially dogs like Boxers who are prone to allergies to wheat and corn and such…. Your baby probably won’t come in contact with any of the dog’s toys until its around 6 months, when they become mobile. So I’d continue it til at least then. If you’re still concerned, you could wipe the dog’s toys down with Lysol or Clorox wipes frequently, but honestly, I don’t think it will be a problem.
Anybody who thinks that a dog belongs outside after you have a baby, should never own a dog. I have two large breed Boxers. Boxers aren’t outside dogs. They’re extremely temperature sensitive. My dogs are my babies, just as much as my children are. They’re very, very gently with babies and children, and have been since my kids were born. I’ve had my oldest dog since before I had some of my children. As far as keeping the house clean, I’ve been in some houses without dogs that make my house look like an advertisement for Lysol or something. Boxers don’t shed as much as long haired Pomeranians or something. I vaccuum twice a day and most people don’t realize I even have dogs until I tell them. Dogs should never be penalized just because you have a baby.

By: nicernei

nicernei — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:52:47 +0000

G’day,
first I must congratulate you for feeding uncooked food to your pet. You may be one of the few but you are one of the wise as only humans destroy their food before eating and that’s why we are the sick animal of the world. I would at this point want to alert you to the most important book Ive ever read about health. Google Ross Horne…. fifth edition. and also Ross Horne ‘ improving on pritikin’
now to your question.
Your dogs toys must not be where your new child can reach them. NEVER.
and NEVER trust your dog around a child, always be in the same room as your child and your dog. If your dog is like most peoples pet canines and is TOP DOG in your home then it may very well take advantage of the bottom of the pack ( your newborn baby) Please… make these your most important rules.
ask the dog whisperer… or go to http://www.victoriastilwell.com/ and ask Victoria.
and the very best of health and happiness with your most precious gift to come. xx

By: mommy2sq

mommy2sq — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:52:47 +0000

barf “(biologically appropriate raw foods) is best for dogs.
if you are concerned about the baby playing with the dogs toys, set up a “dog room” now, with a low gate that the dog could get over, but the baby not, and establish that the dog’s food, water and toys remain in that space. once baby gets here, that will be his “safe space” and baby is NEVER allowed in that room.
there are lots of good books on feeding a BARF diet.
talk to your pediatrician, and your vet, and good luck with baby!

By: KIZIAH

KIZIAH — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:52:47 +0000

I think you’re crazy. I would be afraid the dog will eat your baby. Feed the d*** dog some dogfood!

By: Jillian ~Cohen's mummy~

Jillian ~*Cohen's mummy*~ — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:52:47 +0000

why do you fed your dog a raw diet. dogs can suffer from intenstinal bugs as well you know- if you want a how cooked meal for your dog i would go with either chicken and rice (with some veggies like carrots or maybe even apples) or hamburger and rice. dogs can get diarrhea very easily and become dehydrated.