When Should I Supplement My Dog?

There is frequent confusion on whether a dog needs additional supplements with their regular meals. It is my belief that an animal that is fed a nutrient rich diet, that is species appropriate, does not need additional supplementation. For example, our BARF World® diets contain all the necessary nutrients to support and maintain an adequate feeding regimen.

Monica Samson · October 11, 2022

When Should I Supplement My Dog?

it is not necessary to include additional supplements with our diets. In most cases, supplements are included with BARF World® daily meals if there are long-term ailments, or seasonal conditions that are compromising the immune system. This includes but is not limited to:

For kibble fed dogs
Homemade Raw diets
Dogs with digestive issues
Allergies
Pancreatitis
Arthritis

Choosing the proper supplements that do not compromise the integrity and nutritional value of our diets are important. Adding additional supplements that do not complement our formulas could alter the ratios of calcium and phosphorus as well. Due to the lack of nutrition that kibble fed dogs may be lacking, our E-BARF® Plus Supplement that includes pre and probiotics is a great addition to each meal. Our E-BARF® Plus brings back some of the dead nutrition that is kibble and improves digestion and overall gut health. Consider the green superfood or daily vitamin that you take each day.

Most vitamins and minerals that are added after heat processing in cooked diets are synthetic and are not easily absorbed as natural vitamins and minerals. It is important to understand how important the enzyme system and the effects the enzymes have on digestion can affect an animal long-term. Afterall, a healthy gut is important for:

Tummy upset
Weight management
Healthy joints and bones
Stress and anxiety
Overall mood and energy
New diets

If you are new to raw feeding, we recommend our 90 day challenge to get your pet started on the right track. We have developed a custom bundle that does complement all of our diets! The BARF Boost Bundle can also ease your pet’s transition to a new diet.

Give our BARF Boost Bundle a try today to see the difference in your pet’s general health.

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Monica Samson

Monica is a mother of 2 kids and a rescue Shih Tzu named, Berkeley and a rescue named, Cali. Though her parents never allowed pets growing up, she has always been an animal lover and is thrilled to be able to provide a loving home for a pet need. Besides working full-time at BARF World®, she enjoys cooking and trying new recipes along with spending time with her family and her dogs, Berkeley and Cali.

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What is BARF?

“BARF®” is our acronym which means “Biologically Appropriate Raw Food.” All of our diets are Complete and carefully Balanced; a proprietary blend of muscle meat, organs, bone-connector tissue, finely ground bone, fruits, veggies, vitamins and minerals. It’s the diet nature intended for our pets to not just survive but thrive.