Raw Chicken Meaty Bone

Raw Bones are equally important as meat if not more so in BARF diet. Raw bones are the storehouse for majority of the minerals needed by a growing healthy dogs in the right proportion as well as state. Due to it’s importance we will always stress that we should not feed our dogs with meat alone, that is why we grinds the bones along with the meat when we prepare Furkids Kitchen BARF for dogs.

Safflower Oil

Safflower oil contains the correct nutritional amount of the essential fatty acids (EFAs) necessary for your dog’s proper skin and coat. Safflower oil contains 95% linoleum acid to corn’s 10% and is least likely to cause an allergic reaction when compared to any other oil. Safflower oil is highly palatable and is usually used in its cold-pressed form (sometimes called expelled). It is readily available in supermarkets and health food stores.

Eggs

Complete in protein, they contain lecithin, choline and many of the B Complex vitamins, vitamin E, magnesium, phosphorus and selenium (which is a very important mineral that is usually left out in dog kibbles). Egg yolk is high in vitamin A. Lecithin and choline help to break down low-density lipoproteins--- the ‘bad’ part of cholesterol, and help clean out the arteries. Eggs contain the sulfur amino acids cysteine, and methionine, which is needed for cell and tissue regeneration.

Apple Cider Vinegar

The old saying, “An apple a day keeps the doctor away,” seems to have some validity. In their vinegar form, apples contain a large amount of potassium, phosphorus, chlorine, sodium, magnesium, calcium, sulfur, iron, fluorine, silicon, and many trace minerals. In long-term feeding studies in which apple cider vinegar (ACV) was added to the feed of cows, fewer incidences occurred of mastitis, itchy skin, influenza, respiratory diseases, eclampsia and cramping after delivery, and easier freshening (To calve and therefore begin to produce milk). Horses with ACV in their feed raced better and never came down with distemper, even when exposed. ACV is credited with killing bacteria outright, and at one time was used to prevent food poisoning.

ACV is used in the Furkids Diet not only for its mineral contents, but also its ability to kill bacteria in the meat, chicken or fish. It also preserves the meat meal when it is stored in the refrigerator.

Kelp

Kelp provides iodine to the body for correct functioning of the thyroid gland, which influences overall health, metabolism, skin and coat. Kelp also contributes to good pigmentation. Kelp contains some protein, is rich in iodine, calcium, sulfur, magnesium, iron, copper, phosphorus, sodium and potassium as well as vitamins A, B, E, and D.

Kelp also contains something called mannitol, a gentle purgative and bile stimulant, small amounts of lecithin, a phosphorus compound thought to be of great importance in the knitting of broken bones, especially in the older dog, and some carotin, a precursor to vitamin A production.

Wheat Germ

Used primarily for its vitamin E content, raw wheat germ also contains high concentrations of vitamin B and many minerals including iron, calcium, copper, magnesium, manganese, zinc, phosphorus and potassium. Used also for improvement of oxygen utilization and thereby performance, especially when under stress, wheat germ improves endurance and vitality.

Flaxseed

Flax seed meal is the richest plant source of antioxidant lignans and Omega-3 fatty acids that both help support an active immune system. The high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids in flax seed meal also help promote healthy skin and a shiny coat. Flax seed meal also has a very high level of highly digestible protein and essential amino acids needed to keep dogs fit and healthy. In addition, flax seed meal contains high amounts of fiber (aids in digestion), Vitamin E, Folic Acid, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6 and is extremely high in the minerals Potassium, Calcium and Phosphorus.

Rosemary

Many commercial pet food manufacturers uses potentially cancer-causing agents such as BHA, BHT, and ethoxyquin to preserve the pet food. The use of these chemicals in pet foods has not been thoroughly studied, and long term build-up of these agents may ultimately be harmful.

Furkids Kitchen responded to consumer concern, and are now using "natural" preservatives such as rosemary to preserve the fats in their products.

Liver

In this one product is a vast range of important nutrition. Liver is the most concentrated source of vitamin A and should be fed in small amounts on a regular basis. It also contains vitamins D, E, and K in substantial quantities. Liver is an excellent source of the minerals zinc, manganese, selenium and iron. It also contains all the B vitamins, particularly B2, B3, B5, biotin, folacin, B12, choline, and inositol. It contains B1 in adequate or smaller amounts and is a good source of vitamin C. Liver provides a source of good quality protein and the essential fatty acids, both the omega-3 and omega-6 type. It's a fantastic food for your dog!

Heart

Like liver and kidneys, heart as dog food is an excellent source of protein, B vitamins and iron. They do contain some essential fatty acids and a little vitamin A. Heart contains appreciable levels of taurine which is important food... for the heart!

Kangkung (Water Spinach)

Green leafy vegetables occupy an important place among food crops as these provide adequate amounts of crude fiber, carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin, folic acid and mineral salts like calcium, iron, phosphorus etc. They are also fair sources of proteins, containing about 2-7% and they are equal to legumes, soybeans or whole egg (Aletor et al, 2002; Rao et al, 1990).

Cauliflower

Cauliflower is low in fat, high in dietary fiber, folate, water and vitamin C, possessing a very high nutritional density. As a member of the brassica family, cauliflower shares with broccoli and cabbage several phytochemicals which are beneficial to human health, including sulforaphane, an anti-cancer compound released when cauliflower is chopped or chewed. In addition, the compound indole-3-carbinol, which appears to work as an anti-estrogen, appears to slow or prevent the growth of tumors of the breast and prostate. Cauliflower also contains other glucosinolates besides sulfurophane, substances which may improve the liver's ability to detoxify carcinogenic substances. A high intake of cauliflower has been found to reduce the risk of aggressive prostate cancer.

Carrot

The carrot gets its characteristic and bright orange colour from β-carotene, which is metabolised into vitamin A.

Cucumber

Although less nutritious than most fruit and vegetables, the fresh cucumber is still a very good source of the vitamin C and the mineral molybdenum. It is also a good source of vitamin A, potassium, manganese, folate, dietary fiber and magnesium. What you may not know is that this crisp, refreshing fruit also contains compounds called sterols, which have been shown to lower cholesterol in animals. The heaviest concentration of sterols is in the skin of the cucumber, so you shouldn't remove the peel before eating.

Garlic

According to the Whole Dog Journal, small amounts of garlic not only act as a natural flea repellant, but garlic can be used for its wonderful antifungal and antibacterial properties. It also promotes the production of white blood cells thereby acting as an immune booster for dogs with low or compromised immunity and may benefit dogs with diabetes by helping reduce blood-sugar levels.
Guava

Guavas are often considered superfruits, being rich in vitamins A and C. A single guava contains over four times the amount of vitamin C as a single orange (228 mg per 100 g serving), and also has good levels of the dietary minerals, potassium, magnesium, and an otherwise broad, low-calorie profile of essential nutrients. Guavas contain both major classes of antioxidant pigments -- carotenoids and polyphenols, giving them relatively high dietary antioxidant value among plant foods.