Is a raw food diet suitable for my 12-year-old 12lb senior dog?

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I have a miniature pincher chihuahua mix that is 12 years old. She is only 12 lbs. What would you suggest about the raw nutrition for her. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Female | spayed | 12 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using PetCoach! Hershey is adorable! I think you can give it a try. A few pieces of advice, with raw meats we worry about bacteria and food poisoning. Also you have to be sure you balance the nutrients, especially the calcium/phosphorus ration. All commercial dog foods do this for you already. Anytime a client want to either home cook or start to feed raw I recommend they formulate their recipes through Balanceit.com. https://secure.balanceit.com/ I hope this helps!

Is a raw food diet suitable for my 12-year-old 12lb senior dog?

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