Feeding RAW trout?

[Manchester-Mike]

I know fish is an important part of a raw diet, and as i like to do a bit of fishing, was thinking of trout. Freshly caught from the river just down the road. Would you chop the heads off? Gut? Get the bones out? Ill literally be feeding it within 10 minutes of being caught. Some one said freeze them for 24 hours first, but someone else told me there is no need at all. What do you suggest? I know there not that expensive to buy from supermarket, but i love the idea of going to catch my dogs supper lol

Originally Posted by Manchester-Mike

I know fish is an important part of a raw diet, and as i like to do a bit of fishing, was thinking of trout. Freshly caught from the river just down the road. Would you chop the heads off? Gut? Get the bones out? Ill literally be feeding it within 10 minutes of being caught. Some one said freeze them for 24 hours first, but someone else told me there is no need at all. What do you suggest? I know there not that expensive to buy from supermarket, but i love the idea of going to catch my dogs supper lol

I would have no problem feeding trout
They would get the whole fish (inc Link)
Head, guts, everything.
Dont cook it and feed Raw but I would always freeze for 24 hours first.
Linda x

I'd give the whole fish too. Lucky dog! Remus 'Fussy Pants' won't eat fish, but Zee does.. same with rabbit.

[Stuart]

Yes feed the whole trout guts and all if the dog will take it,.. Kee will eat everything, Sam likes his gutted,... Jazz doesnt like trout, she prefers Salmon,..they are just like humans...lol

[Manchester-Mike]

Thanks for the replies. All taken on board.

Very slightly off topic, but, one of the local dog trainers from round here just commented on a post i made, and she is known for being 'very' good at dog behaviour work, not so sure how up on feeding she is but this is what she replied:

Don't believe in feeding raw foods - chicken bones splinter and raw meat often has worm larvae in it

Now i dont want to start a big raw or not debate because im sure there has been many in the past, but what would you say about what she said? Im still learning but from what ive read, cooked chicken bones splinter, although ive not heard anything about the worm larvae before thats new info to me?

Thanks

[Caryll]

Cooked chicken bones splinter - raw tend to be much more bendy. As to the worm larvae - years ago that would have been true, especially with pork, but meat animals nowadays are wormed regularly so the chances of worms are negligable. Even if there were worms, as long as you worm your dog frequently you should be ok.

I would say she's talking out of her bum
What a load of cods wallop!
Dogs stomaches are designed to eat and digest Raw, and more choke on kibble!

Linda x

Originally Posted by Manchester-Mike

Thanks for the replies. All taken on board.

Very slightly off topic, but, one of the local dog trainers from round here just commented on a post i made, and she is known for being 'very' good at dog behaviour work, not so sure how up on feeding she is but this is what she replied:

Don't believe in feeding raw foods - chicken bones splinter and raw meat often has worm larvae in it

Now i dont want to start a big raw or not debate because im sure there has been many in the past, but what would you say about what she said? Im still learning but from what ive read, cooked chicken bones splinter, although ive not heard anything about the worm larvae before thats new info to me?

Thanks

Cooked chicken bones splinter, yes. But try splintering a raw bone - you can't.. it's too vascular. Dogs' teeth will break the bone down into smaller pieces, their stomach acid does the rest. I've never seen any larvae in any of the meat I prep for my dogs. I worm them regularly.

One day people will wise up to what dogs really should be fed, and why.

[Manchester-Mike]

Lol, thanks again for replies. To be honest, thats what i was hoping you would all say! Just thought with her being well into her dogs etc i should pop the questions.

Thanks.

[Stuart]

I am afraid that she is seeing things the old way, when people also said that feeding raw food made dogs aggressive.

As long as the chicken [or any other bones] is not cooked they are ok,...ask any fox, I am sure they will tell you.

Almost all the meat that you will ever get hold of is meat that has already been passed fit for humans anyway, I do have a rule that everything I ever feed is frozen first which is another precaution [ although not foolproof]

I was given a few fish the other week stright from the fishing boat, and a couple did have a few worms, they were a small clear worm, but there was no sign of life after two days freezing,..and no effects on the dogs,...remember a dog is quite capable of eating rotten meat if it had the chance,..then on top of that pet dogs are wormed anyway

I wouldnt worry about worms