Is Raw Venison Good For Dogs?
by Friends of the Dog
by Friends of the Dog
The name venison reflects the word’s origins, in Latin venatio, ”hunting game;” a derivative of the verb venari, ”hunt”.
Is raw venison good for dogs? Yes, it is, very good, however, we always feel that it is much safer to purchase from a supplier of raw dog food that has had its food registered by the Department of Agriculture, Act 36 of 1947, and the product should have what is termed a V number, rather than feed it yourself – this way you can assure that the venison purchased is fit for consumption and not from a diseased animal.
On average the raw venison purchased from a raw food supplier, will, in addition to any ingredients added for nutrition, contain raw venison meant, organs and ground bone. We would suggest checking with the different suppliers as to all that it contains.
Venison is one of the best options for heart health with the exception of fish.
In general, venison contains 159 calories per 100g portion, and of these, only 3.3 calories are from fat. It does contain less protein than beef, and is a very lean meat - studies have indicated that venison contains roughly 75% less saturated fat and also less cholesterol than beef, and dogs, on average love it. A good idea to consider venison for humans as well for heart health and less cholesterol.
Where nutrients are concerned, venison is packed with vitamins such as B12, B6, ribovlavin, niacin. phosporus, selenium, zinc, and copper, and also contains higher levels of omega-3 fatty acid than beef.
An additional benefit is that dogs seem to absolutely love it, so in addition to giving some variety to the diet, it may be a good option to consider for dogs that can be a picky about food.
Another benefit of venison is that it is often a very good option for dogs that may have food sensitivies or allergies to other proteins such as chicken and beef. It may also help to reduce allergies and skin irritations with dog that have food-related issues.
More and more people are switching to venison when they discover how good it is for their dogs, and some of the benefits are:
When not to use venison D
In the research we did, it seems that dogs that have a weaker immune system, or older dogs may not be able to digest the food as easily. However, we would suggest speaking to both the manufacturer and vet about this, as there seems to be different opinions on when not to use venison.
Safety
www.simplypets.co.za
https://www.vetinfo.com/venison-dog-food.html
https://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/healthy-foods-checklist-venison-dogs
https://archerydynasty.com
On average the raw venison purchased from a raw food supplier, will, in addition to any ingredients added for nutrition, contain raw venison meant, organs and ground bone. We would suggest checking with the different suppliers as to all that it contains.
Venison is one of the best options for heart health with the exception of fish.
In general, venison contains 159 calories per 100g portion, and of these, only 3.3 calories are from fat. It does contain less protein than beef, and is a very lean meat - studies have indicated that venison contains roughly 75% less saturated fat and also less cholesterol than beef, and dogs, on average love it. A good idea to consider venison for humans as well for heart health and less cholesterol.
Where nutrients are concerned, venison is packed with vitamins such as B12, B6, ribovlavin, niacin. phosporus, selenium, zinc, and copper, and also contains higher levels of omega-3 fatty acid than beef.
An additional benefit is that dogs seem to absolutely love it, so in addition to giving some variety to the diet, it may be a good option to consider for dogs that can be a picky about food.
Another benefit of venison is that it is often a very good option for dogs that may have food sensitivies or allergies to other proteins such as chicken and beef. It may also help to reduce allergies and skin irritations with dog that have food-related issues.
More and more people are switching to venison when they discover how good it is for their dogs, and some of the benefits are:
- Weight loss, due to the less fat and calories.
- Assists in strengthening the Immune System.
- Promotes Muscle Growth
- Helps to prevent Anemia
- Supports a healthy brain.
- Contains more iron than any other type of meat.
When not to use venison D
In the research we did, it seems that dogs that have a weaker immune system, or older dogs may not be able to digest the food as easily. However, we would suggest speaking to both the manufacturer and vet about this, as there seems to be different opinions on when not to use venison.
Safety
- Purchase from a raw food manufacturer that is registered with the Dept of Agriculture Act 36 of 1947, to ensure that you are getting the best availabl,e and that the product has a V number.
- Handling – always a number one concern, just as when you handle raw meat for human consumption. Clean any boards and kitchen utensils used, and keep these utensils just for working with your dogs raw food.
- To avoid any cross-contamination and to kill any bacteria that we humans would not tolerate, always clean off the kitchen counter the board/plate/dog bowl may have been placed on. Wash your own hands well after cleaning up and avoid putting your hand near your mouth or having a glass of water, before doing so – this applies to all raw products, not just dog food.
- Clean out your dogs bowl after eating – it may look like it has been licked clean, but just as we humans may leave an empty plate that does not look as if it has been used, to ensure that there is no bacteria left on the bowl at all. We would suggest always washing your dogs water bowl, rather than just topping it up with fresh water.
www.simplypets.co.za
https://www.vetinfo.com/venison-dog-food.html
https://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/healthy-foods-checklist-venison-dogs
https://archerydynasty.com
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