Mixing raw and
does no harm, short-term or long-term beyond the effects of the kibble itself. Humans have many foods mix all the time: think eating croutons on a fresh salad or a sushi roll that has raw fish and cooked rice.
The best kind of dog food for your dog and how to feed that food are hotly contested topics. One myth about feeding raw dog food is that mixing kibble with raw or homemade dog food will give the dog digestive issues. To help you decide whether combining kibble and raw or homemade dog food is healthy for your dog, we’ll examine the science behind the practice.
RAW IS POWER, EVEN IF IT’S NOT FULL-TIME
Every cat and dog would consume a 100% raw diet in an ideal world, but in practice, it’s not always feasible for some people.
You might need to mix in some kibble or dehydrated food if you frequently travel and depend on a pet sitter or if your budget prevents you from purchasing only raw food.
The truth is that even a small addition of fresh, uncooked food to our pets’ diets can significantly improve their digestion and overall health. We urge people to feed as much raw food as they are capable of and comfortable doing. Additionally, we encourage our customers to try raw foods so they won’t feel pressured or committed if they decide later on to change the diet of their pets for any reason.
Combined Feeding: Can I Mix Half Raw Half Kibble In Each Meal?
It will just come down to preference for you if your pet doesn’t have any GI problems and can safely use any partial feeding technique. It is possible to feed a 50/50 mixture of kibble and raw food in one meal, but the ratio required may change depending on your pet’s physical condition or body score (a score akin to a person’s BMI). The number of calories your pet should consume each day is roughly determined by this body score.
Utilizing our online, FREE Feeding Guide, you can obtain a rough estimate. It’s also crucial to consider whether your pet had an especially active day because this will affect their caloric requirements, i.e. They should adjust their food portions to account for their increased calorie requirements when they are more active.
Can you mix homemade dog food with kibble?
Homemade dog food can typically be divided into two categories: cooked food and raw food. The details of each type may differ, including the ingredients used, whole versus ground prey, and more.
However, the two major categories—cooked and raw—remain, so we will examine each in more detail separately.
But first, here’s a video of me discussing this topic:
FAQ
Can you feed kibble and raw at the same time?
The truth is, you can combine the two foods, and it’s actually encouraged to try to include as much raw food as you can, even if it’s only in small amounts.
Can I feed my dog kibble in the morning and raw at night?
Feeding in two separate portions: Raw in the morning and kibble at night Since feeding kibble and raw at least six hours apart ensures that the foods are not sitting in the same part of the digestive tract and may be more easily digested separately, this is a better partial raw feeding method for animals with sensitive stomachs and GI problems.
Why should you not mix raw and kibble?
The main issues with feeding raw and kibble together are that dry food takes longer to digest than raw food, which can upset the stomach and even result in vomiting and diarrhea.
Can you feed your dog half raw half kibble?
One method is to serve one meal that is raw and one that is kibble, and another is to mix the two meals equally. Your dog will be able to get more nutrients from a combination of the two types of dog food than they would from a kibble-only diet. We advise feeding your dog at least 50% raw food each day to achieve a Supplemental Combination Diet.