Bozeeb Puppy Diet

Bozeeb Puppy Diet

This puppy diet may seem complicated at first glance but it is really simple. It is based on the concept that a dog, or a puppy, to be active and healthy, must be fed a natural diet. It is diet of the dingo, wolf or fox. The wolf, after having killed perhaps a small deer will proceed to eat, not only the meant and bones, but also the heart, liver and intestines, including stomach contents. This vegetable matter ground to a pulp by the deer's teeth contains essential vitamins and minerals necessary for health and vitality whilst the bone and tissue contain all the elements to ensure correct calcium absoprtion and bone growth.

The dog is not strictly a carnivore; he is an omnivore (able to eat anything). He is an opportunist capable of eating whatever is available at the time. The fox avidly consumes berries, grasses and herbs and will hunt small insects on summer evenings. He will eat birds and lizards etc. If he is really lucky he may catch a small animal or a bird, but more often it will be the carcass of something already dead.

THE DIET OF THE DOG/WOLF etc. should consist of 65% to 75% RAW MEATY BONES. The other 25% is made up of VEGETABLES, HERBS, GRAINS, FRUITS, NUTS, FISH etc.

Here are 9 Breakfast Options for a Puppy Between 2 & 4 Months:

(1) 1 or 2 Chicken carcasses. (2) 3 or 4 medium chicken wings .

(3) 6 chicken necks. (4) Rabbit legs or breast. (5) Mutton flaps or offcuts.

(6) Diced liver or heart. (7) Ox cheek.

(8) A small pork hock or lamb shank. (9) Fish or tin of sardines.

Uncooked CHICKEN, FISH and RABBIT is the most suitable choice whilst mutton, pork, kidney and heart should be fed once or twice a week. The latter foods are extremely rich in certain essential elements capable of creating a biological imbalance if fed extravagantly. Phosphorous is one of these and Calcium absorption may be retarded leading to weak ligaments and poor quality of bone. In extreme cases the imbalance leads to hip and elbow problems and related arthritic conditions.

Tea: Will mainly consist of raw or semi-cooked vegetables. Give your pup half to one cup of pulped, raw vegetables.

The bulk of the vegetables should consist of PARSLEY, CELERY, CARROTS, ALFALFA and GARLIC. Potatoes and pumpkin are okay, but in moderation because they will cause your puppy to put on too much weight. Broccoli, Cauliflower, Peas, Beans etc – in fact any vegetable - is fine, but the ones underlined are the most beneficial and are low in acidity. Things like capsicum and silverbeet should be fed sparingly because of a high acid content that could lead to skin problems if fed constantly over a period of time.

To make raw vegetables appeal to the canine taste buds you should add one of the following things:

A tablespoon of pork lard dissolved in a little hot water.
Two or three tablespoons of plain yoghurt.
The oils or juices from the frying pan etc.
Chicken or beef mince (about half a cup). A whole raw egg.
Tablescraps, potatoes,pumpkin etc.
A tin of sardines in oil or tinned fish for cats.

Use your imagination when preparing the vegetable meal. The idea is to add sufficient flavour to make it appeal to your pup. Most dogs will not eat raw or semi-cooked vegetables without the aforementioned flavour enhancers!

To Every Vegetable Meal Should Also Be Added:

Brewers Yeast (one tablespoon). High in vitamin B for skin, coat nerves, energy level etc.

Kelp/Seaweed Powder (half a teaspoon). Contains essential trace elements necessary for absorption of calcium. Contains iodine for correct thyroid function.
Dolomite Powder (quarter teaspoon) It is a natural form of calcium and contains other minerals notably zinc and magnesium.
Cod Liver Oil (one teaspoon daily). Very important for Calcium absorption and skin condition.
Silica Tablets (2 at breakfast/2 at tea). This is a Tissue Salt that assists Calcium Absorption and helps eliminate toxins.
Calcium Flouride (2 at breakfast/2 at tea). This tissue salt enhances the action of the Silica and ensures firm ligament.
Calcium Phosphate (2 at breakfast/2 at tea). Works in conjuction with Silica and Calcium Flouride. Ensures the development of strong bones and aids Calcium absorption.
Garlic A couple of crushed cloves a day prevents internal parasites (worms). Garlic removes mucus deposits from the intestines and consequently there is nothing to which the worms can attach themselves. Dogs actually love the taste of Garlic in their food!
Wheatgerm Oil can be used every second day in place of the Cod Liver Oil. It contains high levels of the anti-oxidant Vitamin E. It nourishes the skin and produces a healthy, shiny coat.

Correct Preparation of Vegetables:

If you haven’t a food processor, or juicer, an alternative (but less desirable method) is to chop the vegetables and immerse them in boiling water for a couple of minutes. When removed they should be reasonably firm like Chinese cuisine. The problem with this method is certain vitamins (notably vitamin C) are sensitive to heat whilst other Vitamins are water soluble. Thus some of the goodness is lost.

Fresh each day is ideal, but for those who have a busy life the meat and vegetable mix (in meal size quantities) can be frozen and stored. Additives such as Brewers Yeast, Kelp and tablets can be added once the food has thawed.

Diet for a Puppy Between 4 & 8 Months

The eruption of adult teeth mean puppy can have larger bones. Chicken wings & necks are replaced by pork hocks, lamb shanks & larger portions of rabbit etc. Large Chicken carcasses are ideal and can be fed every day if necessary. Moderation should be exercised with pork hocks, lamb shanks & offcuts as they are high in fat. Most of the bones should be lean whilst the vegetable meal will remain basically the same.

One meal a day is sufficient at 8 to 9 months. SEE MENU BELOW:

Diet for a fully grown German Shepherd

(Vegetables & additives same as puppy diet)

Day 1. Half a cup of raw vegetables with liver and fish.

Day 2. Half a cup of raw vegetables with chicken mince.

Day 3. A whole lamb shank.

Day 4. Pasta or wholemeal bread with a small quantity of mince steak or fish.

Day 5. Half a cup of raw vegetables with lamb heart and chicken mince.

Day 6. Two or three whole chicken carcasses.

Day 7. Half to three-quarters of a rabbit.

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