Wild Game Dog Food

[Saltmania]

After getting a cow elk yesterday, we just finished up butchering and processing today.

I have a some scraps of nasty/dirty bits of meat, fat, connective tissue, ligaments, etc. left over. Also the heart and liver.

I was wondering about feeding these to my dog.

I've been feeding my dog raw organ meat as treats and game bones/hocks for years; we de-worm him regularly and he seems to do well but now I'm wondering about the other scraps that would normally just get hucked away.

Should I freeze them for 24 hours first? Should I blend with a carb and veg?

I like the idea of maximizing use of all parts of the animal that I can.

Any advice would be much appreciated!

[NewAlbertan]

Absolutely. As long as any of it isn't too off.
My dog has devoured much game. No issue.
Freeze parts and give as chews.

[ESOXangler]

Moose is the one I'd be careful with. They are the carriers of a tape worm that really messes up dogs.

[NewAlbertan]

Originally Posted by ESOXangler

Moose is the one I'd be careful with. They are the carriers of a tape worm that really messes up dogs.

From a food safety perspective. Freeze strips and other materials to -18c for a week or so (most fridges don't truly do -18)and worms become just another protein.

Another solution is to slow grill the bits, but is labour intensive

[HowSwedeItIs]

I know if your dog isn't used to it they can get the runs- really badly

[ESOXangler]

Originally Posted by NewAlbertan

From a food safety perspective. Freeze strips and other materials to -18c for a week or so (most fridges don't truly do -18)and worms become just another protein.

Another solution is to slow grill the bits, but is labour intensive

F&w said they could survive that temp. Your call eh.

[EZM]

I think I would get all game meat tested. There just isn't enough evidence either way to be sure if it effects canines and humans.

Some studies suggest even cooking at a high temp will not eliminate CWD.

I would just hate for you to regret it - that's my advice.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronic_wasting_disease

http://www.environment.gov.sk.ca/Def...7-d6a0fd1e1ee7

https://www.organicconsumers.org/old...ow/cr11102.php

[Redfrog]

I have fed raw wild for years.

I don't feed a lot at once if they haven't been on meat. Slowly introduce it. A pound a day with regular food. I don't weigh it and only do this so they don't get the runs. My dogs are outside dogs [kenneled]. Be advised the gas they produce would peel paint and make a statue cry. The only pre[ i do is sometimes[ not often] I'll grind the trim. Long tendons etc, I cut up.

My dogs love the food an they do very well on it.

[Saltmania]

Thanks for the replies folks. He loves his heart and liver and meaty bones. I don't see an issue with the trim. I may pass on moose down the line, but deer and elk bits sounds like a sound plan.

[calgarychef]

You can always cook the scraps. I grind scraps. Cook them and feed the cats. T-Mobile pretty picky about what's called a scrap though....I eat a lot of the animal.

[benamen]

my neighbour has been feeding his dog my moose trimmings for years. Seems to be doing okay.