The plant-based portion of BARF for dogs is usually between 20 and 30 percent. So, for a 300 gram feed, up to about 100 grams are plant-based ingredients. This primarily includes fruit and vegetables for dogs and cats, which you can buy directly from the BARF online shop . Vitamin-rich products are used for this and are usually offered in mixtures. For example, you will find apples, carrots, pears and bananas in a classic fruit and vegetable mixture , which serves as the plant-based portion of BARF.
In addition to fruit and vegetables , vitamins, oils and minerals are also essential for dogs and cats as a plant-based component. With BARF, you mix the supplements in the form of various powders, herbs or oils into the BARF dog food . The focus is usually on minerals and essential fatty acids , which are not produced by your four-legged friend's body but are vital. For example, you can mix egg shell flour into the food for dogs and cats to increase the calcium content of the food. By ensuring a balanced calcium-phosphorus ratio , you support important body functions as well as your dog's bones and teeth.
For cats, the ratio between BARF meat and plants is different. The proportion of plants in the BARF diet for small house cats is significantly lower. In some cases, only five percent of the food consists of meat supplements. It is best to contact a veterinarian to get the ideal mixture.
