The BARF Diet
Biologically Appropriate Raw Food
The BARF Diet section of Canada's Guide to Dogs is intended as a source of information only. We do not recommend or endorse any one diet over another, but rather, it is our goal to make available as much information as possible to help you, the dog owner, learn more about which diet is best for your companion. Always consult a Veterinarian or other professional about any concerns or questions you may have regarding your dog's nutrition requirements.
General Information:
- BARFWorld
- United Kingdom Raw Meaty Bones (UKRMB) Support & Action Group — Excellent source of information for those new to the BARF diet as well as those who have already implemented such a diet.
- The BARF Diet — by Dr Ian Billinghurst
- Barf Diet — An article by Trojan Rottweilers who have been feeding their dogs a BARF or BARF type diet for the past 20 years.
- Diet Guide for Domestic Dogs and Cats — by Tom Lonsdale, Veterinary Surgeon
- www.rawmeatybones.com
Discussion Forums:
- rawfeeding · Raw Feeding for dogs and cats!
- RawChat
- RawPup · RawfedPups
- rawbreeder · Raw Breeder — A support group for breeders feeding a raw (Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods/Bones and Raw Food/Raw Meaty Bones) diet to their dogs.
- RawVet · Raw Vet — For vets and specifically related professionals to discuss raw diets.
Books:
For even more information on the subject of BARF Diets, the following is a listing of available books:
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Barf Diet by Ian Billinghurst
Suggested recipes and practical information to assist in the home production of BARF diets - now everyone can do the BARF diet for their pets! — Available from Amazon.ca and Dogwise.com. |
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Give Your Dog a Bone by Ian Billinghurst
A runaway best seller based on the concept that a natural, raw food-based diet is best for your dog. Learn how to feed your dog(s) for maximum health, low cost and low environmental impact using raw, whole foods. Contains valuable nutritional information for anyone who is involved with dogs, including vets, vet students, breeders and dog owners. — Available from Amazon.ca and Dogwise.com |
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Grow Your Pups With Bones by Ian Billinghurst
Feeding companion animals for maximum health. Part 1 introduces the Bones And Raw Food diet; Part 2, feeding for breeding - producing healthy pups with a minimum of fuss; Part 3, growing puppies into healthy adults without any of the skeletal diseases which are so common in modern dogs. Author recommends reading "Give Your Dog a Bone" first! — Available from Dogwise.com |
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Raw Meaty Bones: Promote Health by Tom Lonsdale
The most authoritative and complete reference in print on the benefits of a raw food diet for you dog. Exhaustively researched and clearly written. Provides a suggested diet, feeding tips and do's and don't's. If your vet is sceptical, give him or her a copy of the book! — Available from Dogwise.com and Amazon.ca. |
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Raw Dog Food: Making It Work for You and Your Dog by Carina Beth MacDonald
This fun, informative, and slightly irreverent book shows you how feeding your dog a raw diet can be effective, economical, easy for you and healthy for your dog. — Available from Amazon.ca and Dogwise.com. |
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Natural Nutrition for Dogs and Cats: The Ultimate Pet Diet by Kymythy R. Schultze
Prepare a natural diet for your dog or cat! Includes basic food groups, making the meal, treats and travel, making the switch, special diets, and an especially valuable extra, Holistic Animal Yellow Pages. — Available from Amazon.ca and Dogwise.com |
| Note: Additional books on Nutrition, including Recipe Books, are available from the Nutrition section of Canada's Guide to Dogs. | |
Note: This section of Canada's Guide to Dogs is intended as a source of information only. It is not intended as a substitute for professional care. Always consult with your Veterinarian about health related matters.
