Trying to Get Those Ratios Right

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ralucich –

Hello all. We have a new rescue dog in the family, and he's awesome. I've gotten him switched to a commercially prepared BARF diet, and all is going well. Now, I would like to try my hand at making my own. I'm good with incorporating percentages of liver, other organs, and veggies, but the bone:muscle meat ratio has me a bit confused. I've read everything from...
50% bone : 50% muscle meat
to 80 bone : 20 muscle meat
to 20 bone : 80 muscle meat.
Any guidance you could share would be very appreciated!!
~ Rhonda

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NJBoxers

Re: Trying to Get Those Ratios Right

Rhonda, you're gonna laugh, but it's very simple. The correct calcium/phosphorus ratio is 50%-50%. This perfect balance can be found in chicken wings, chicken necks, chicken backs and turkey necks.

I leave the skin on for the Omega 6's because I supplement with a high quality Omega 3 fish oil.

Hope this helps!

ralucich

Re: Trying to Get Those Ratios Right

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Thanks so much for your help! If I shoot for this plan, should I be okay? 40% muscle meat, 30% bone, 5% liver, 5% offal, and 20% veggies. Then, maybe sub an egg or fish for some of the muscle meat about once a week?

NJBoxers

Re: Trying to Get Those Ratios Right

You're very welcome! It is important that the calcium/phosphorus (meat to bone) ratio be at 50% each. If it's off, it may cause health issues down the road. Veggie at 20% is fine and offal at 10% is fine too, as long as the RMB's are 70%.

Hope this clarifies!

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