One of the biggest and most common BARF mistakes that we regularly see is the one-sided feeding of meat types and the wrong portions for the individual needs of the animals. A one-sided diet can be caused by allergies to certain foods, for example - in this case it can be worthwhile to test more exotic types of meat for their tolerance. But there are also different ways of portioning and processing the meat used to feed your dog in a species-appropriate manner and according to its personality. There are several things to consider, especially for owners who are BARFing a dog for the first time.
BARF for beginners: What you should consider when choosing food
When it comes to “BARF for beginners”, the aspects of food type and portioning are extremely important. After all, your dog should eat in a way that is both species-appropriate and in line with its personality. Since you know your dog best, you are best placed to assess its needs. For example, if your dog is a glutton, you can feed it smaller pieces of meat. If your dog is happy with a large piece that it can chew on to its heart's content, you can use whole pieces of beef and various chewing items . For smaller dogs, smaller pieces or minced meat, such as our ready-made BARF , are generally more suitable.
When it comes to types of meat, beef is an absolute BARF classic for good reason. In addition to beef and veal, most other body parts such as innards, bones, cartilage or blood can be used in dogs' diets. However, if the cattle have only been fed silage, the feed may be too acidic, which can lead to intolerance in dogs. Instead of continuing to feed beef in such a case and making a BARF mistake, dog owners should look for alternatives - of which there are fortunately many. Poultry and horse, for example, are easy to digest. Lamb , fish and various other types such as game, rabbit and goat are also suitable alternatives.
BARF mistake: feeding only meat
A common BARF mistake is to feed the animal only or mostly meat. Although this makes up the majority of the daily diet in a BARF diet plan, it should not be the only part of the menu. A mix of different types of meat with regular addition of tolerable fruit and vegetables provides the dog with all the nutrients it needs. Also very important: raw pork or wild boar can contain the Aujeszky virus, which is fatal for dogs, and should therefore not appear in your four-legged friend's menu.
BARF for beginners: Avoid the BARF mistakes
Especially if you are a beginner when it comes to BARF, you should think carefully about your dog's future diet. Avoid typical BARF mistakes, such as a one-sided diet or feeding inappropriate portions, and encourage an active lifestyle for your animal. In our special packages you will find BARF starter sets with different types of BARF meat that your dog can try. There are also packages for allergy sufferers and overweight dogs, which also encourage a varied diet.
