Mixing Raw and tinned/kibble

[Boo108]

Hi, I’m new to this forum but have used and recommended All About Dog Food many times. My question is, when my 3 year old springer/ Poodle was a puppy I fed her raw. She went off that and now has Simpson’s tinned and dry in the evening but she still has a raw chicken wing after her walk in the morning. Someone told me that you should only feed one or the other. The chicken wing is more of a treat really. Any advice please?

[Anita...]

Hi. I do the same with my 3. They have a chicken wing or thigh in the morning and I homecook for them in the evening. I've not had a problem. I'm pretty sure the raw digests quickly whilst kibble takes much longer, therefore I would'nt give the meals the other way around.

[Dottie]

Hello and welcome to the forum. We have discussed this matter before and the consensus was that mixing raw with other foods should not pose a problem for most dogs. The thread is here. The way that you are doing it sounds ok - the dog is getting the raw food at a separate serving.

[Boo108]

Thank you for confirming that what I am doing is ok for Boo.  She waits by the fridge after her walk and would be very confused if she didn’t get her chicken wing so I will carry on.

[Lottie]

Hi I am an avid raw feeder. Although raw and kibble do digest at different rates I don't think a chicken wing is going to do too much harm. One thing I would watch for is the bone content of a chicken wing and you may have a problem with your dog having constipation if she/he has too much bone too often. If it is a problem Pumpkin seed is helpful to get over that problem if it occurs. You can buy it in supermarkets or I am sure health food shops.