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I have to say here... I am originally from the UK and now that I am feeding my dogs 100% RAW, I began to think back having our dog in England, we fed him raw meat and bones donated to us FREE from the local butchers - and again they also ate everything we ate, with sometimes a little kibble in a bowl ( we called that his snack) - but he never really touched the kibble, he pretty much ate raw beef chunks/organ meat and bones... since I came to the USA, I got all caught up in the commercial dog food as THE best way to feed your dog - and then "suddenly" I was made aware of the BARF diet, and as I think back this new "fancy" name is just what people have been feeding their dogs for years...

Kathy... you are so right - vets have no clue about feeding RAW and they put the "fear of God" in people by telling them to steer clear of raw meats and bones. I think vets should educate themselves on RAW feeding - that way they can adequately inform their patients of alternatives - rather than offering negativitiy when they really aren't equipped to offer such advice in that area..

My dogs love it, my dogs coats look absolutely awesome they are the happiest, healthiest most energetic they have ever been... (thanks Kathy for all your advice and support throughout getting them onto RAW ;) ... I cannot stop feeling and stroking their lovely soft coats ;)