Urban Carnivore - Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Urban Carnivore Basics

• If my dog is domestic, what makes him the same as a wild dog?

• What is an Urban Carnivore?

Benefits of Fresh Food Diets

• What benefits should I expect for my dog from a fresh food diet?

Urban Carnivore Whole Animal Diets

• Is the Urban Carnivore a complete and balanced diet or do I need to add other foods or supplements?

• What makes Urban Carnivore different than other commercially prepared fresh food diets?

• Is the Urban Carnivore better then dry or canned pet foods?

• What different varieties of the Urban Carnivore whole animal diets are available?

• What parts of the animals are used in the Urban Carnivore Whole Animal Diets?

Urban Carnivore Plant Foods

• Do I have to feed vegetables with the Urban Carnivore program?

• When should I start adding Vegetables 'n' Fruit or Prairie-fed tripe?

• Can I just chop up some vegetables or give them whole?

• Should I mix the Vegetables 'n' Fruit or Prairie-fed tripe with the Urban Carnivore whole animal diets?

• I heard fruit shouldn't be mixed with vegetables or it will ferment and turn toxic in the stomach?

• The Urban Carnivore Whole Animal patties don't contain vegetables. Aren't dogs were supposed to have vegetables in their diet?

Urban Carnivore Supplements

• What is EarthORIGINS?

• What is the purpose of Cold Water Fish Oil?

• What are the Quality Standards for The Urban Carnivore Cold Water Fish Oil?

• How long can I keep a bottle of Urban Carnivore Cold Water Fish Oil?

• How do I know if an essential fatty acid product has become rancid?

• The Urban Carnivore Cold Water Fish Oil is an 18:12 ratio. What does 18:12 mean?

Urban Carnivore Quality, Standards and Availability

• What is the quality of the whole animal sources?

• What standards are followed for processing Urban Carnivore?

• Where can I buy Urban Carnivore Products?

• Is the Urban Carnivore more expensive than some of the other raw food diets on the market?

• How is the Urban Carnivore packaged?

Bacteria Questions

• Do raw foods cause health problems due to bacteria?

• I'm worried about bacteria in raw pet food making me sick. Will my children be at risk?

• Can my dog get parasites from eating the Urban Carnivore?

Preparation, Storage & Handling

• Can I use my microwave to thaw Urban Carnivore?

• How long can I keep Urban Carnivore in the freezer?

• Can I feed Urban Carnivore if it becomes freezer burned?

• How long can I keep Urban Carnivore in the refrigerator once it is thawed?

• Can I let Urban Carnivore completely thaw and then refreeze it?

• Can I cook Urban Carnivore?

Feeding the Urban Carnivore

• Which Urban Carnivore whole animal diet should I start feeding first?

• Can I feed a different Urban Carnivore whole animal diet each day?

• How much Urban Carnivore should I feed my dog?

• Do I need to add organ meats to Urban the Carnivore Whole Animal Diets?

• Can I feed the Urban Carnivore patties while frozen?

• Do I need to feed extra offal to feed my dog?

Health Considerations

• Will Urban Carnivore help my dog's allergies?

• My dog may be allergic to his food. How can I tell and if so, which food?

• My dog has skin problems. Will Urban Carnivore help?

• Can dogs with kidney stones eat the Urban Carnivore?

• I've heard dogs can get pancreatitis from eating raw diets. Should I be concerned?

• My dog is a diabetic. Can I feed her the Urban Carnivore?

• My dog has been diagnosed with cancer. Can I feed him Urban Carnivore?

• My dog has a health condition. How should I transition him to a fresh food diet?

• What if my dog vomits after eating Urban Carnivore diets?

• My dog is having trouble passing his stools. Now what?

• Why does my dog have mucous in his stool?

Urban Carnivore - Cats

• Can I feed Urban Carnivore to my cat?

• Will my cat need additional plant matter?

Fresh Food and Veterinarians

• My vet is against feeding fresh foods, but I want to feed the Urban Carnivore. What should I do?

• My vet has some concerns about raw food diets. She suggested I lightly microwave it to kill bacteria. What are your thoughts?

• My veterinarian wants me to feed a home-prepared cooked diet for my dog due to health reasons. Can I cook the Urban Carnivore?

Trouble Shooting

• What if my dog won't eat Urban Carnivore whole animal diets?

• Can I mix Urban Carnivore with dry or caned food?

• Is it dangerous to feed my dog the bones in Urban Carnivore?

• Should I feed chewing bones along with Urban Carnivore diets? Are these bones safe?

• The Urban Carnivore whole animal diets seem to be high in fat compared to dry pet food. Will my dog get fat?

• How do I feed Urban Carnivore while traveling?

• Will my dog get aggressive if I feed it Urban Carnivore?

• Can I feed my dog table scraps with the Urban Carnivore?

• What about dog treats? I want to give my dog a biscuit when I leave for work.

• My dog eats his stool. Will Urban Carnivore help him stop?

• Why is my dog drinking less water since eating the Urban Carnivore?

• Is it true that my veterinary bills may decrease?

• With the recent BSE issue in Canada, should I avoid feeding the Urban Carnivore beef patties to my dogs?

• My dog loved his patties at first and then suddenly quit eating them. Now what? Is it the patties?

• I know raw-fed puppies grow slower, but my puppy is really lean and way behind his littermates in size. I'm afraid I'm not feeding him enough food for growth but I don't want him to get overweight either.