When BARFing, the omasum is a rich and at the same time relatively low-calorie single feed for your dog and cat. As one of the stomach chambers of the cow, the omasum is a leaner and more tender alternative and/or supplement to the tripe, which is also often fed. That is why the omasum is recommended for BARFing puppies and older dogs as well as for less active, sensitive and overweight dogs. The latter can eat a similar volume of BARF with omasum and thus consume fewer calories than usual.
Another advantage of the omasum when BARFing dogs and cats is the large number of probiotic cultures. These support the intestinal flora of your four-legged friends, which benefits your pet's digestion. Due to the high value of tripe and omasum in BARFing, the two organ chambers are listed separately in the BARF calculator for pet food . This means that the omasum and rumen are essentially staple foods for your dog in BARF and are added to the daily food in almost the same quantities as muscle meat. Accordingly, the combination of BARF meat , tripe and omasum as well as vegetables and fruit are the main ingredients of BARF dog food .
