What to harvest for your dog from your hunting season and why.
Venison
contains less protein than beef, however, it
contains less fat and cholesterol. Although it has
less protein, venison is overall better for your dog's holistic heart health.
With the exception of fish, venison is the healthiest meat for your dog's
heart. In general, venison contains 159 calories per a 100 gram portion and
only 3.3 calories are from fat.
Benefits of Venison In Your Dog's Diet
Venison
can add some variety to your dog's diet, while giving him or her the
protein necessary to build strong bones and muscles. Venison has fewer
calories, less fat, and more iron than any other type of meat. Venison is also
very high in B vitamins, phosphorus, selenium, zinc, and copper.
Average Wild Caught Venison Muscle Analysis 1 unit on an “as fed” basis
Calorie Information
Calories 44.0
From Carbohydrate 0.0
From Fat 18.0
From Protein 26.0
Protein & Amino Acids
Protein 6.1g
Tryptophan 53.8mg
Threonine 229mg
Isoleucine 260mg
Leucine 461mg
Lysine 492mg
Methionine 141mg
Cystine 56.6mg
Phenylalanine 229mg
Tyrosine 189mg
Valine 294mg
Arginine 362mg
Histidine 181mg
Alanine 353mg
Aspartic acid 526mg
Glutamic acid 859mg
Glycine 331mg
Proline 266mg
Serine 209mg
Hydroxyproline 87.6mg
Fats & Fatty Acids
Total Fat 2.0g
Total Omega-3 fatty acids 29.1mg
Total Omega-6 fatty acids 63.0mg
Minerals
Calcium 3.1mg
Iron 0.8mg
Magnesium 5.9mg
Phosphorus 56.3mg
Potassium 92.4mg
Sodium 21.0mg
Zinc 1.2mg
Copper 0.0mg
Manganese 0.0mg
Selenium 2.8mcg
Fluoride~
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0.0IU
Vitamin C 0.0mg
Vitamin D~ ~
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol)0.1mg
Vitamin K 0.3mcg
Thiamin 0.2mg
Riboflavin 0.1mg
Niacin 1.6mg
Vitamin B 60.1mg
Folate 1.1mcg
Vitamin B 120.5mcg
Pantothenic Acid 0.2mg
Choline 24.6mg
Betaine 3.6mg
Organs: What's what?
(so that you know where to include them into your components of a raw diet)
Organs that are MUSCLE
Heart
Gizzards
Tongues
Lungs
Tripe
Organs that are OFFAL
Liver
Kidneys
Spleen
Pancreas
* the glandulars Pancreas & Spleen should be consumed within 3 months if to be used as a therapy for
enzymatic deficiency or cancer
Feed 2 ounces of pancreas for every 20lbs of body weight, divided between two meals.
If you have concerns over wild game parasites, freeze meat first 2-3 wks.
Use the liver sparingly-about 5% of the ration so as to avoid loose stools.
Tongue can be ground or fed whole raw or dried as a satisfying chewy addition
Lung is best used for making treats
Trachea is an excellent source of glucosamine and collagen and makes a therapeutic addition for joint health feed whole &raw as a chew, or add to your grind.
Yes, freezer burned meat from years past is ok to feed.
Trimmings full of tough sinew makes excellent dog food
Weight bearing bones can be fed "on the hoof" or thoroughly cleaned. Optimal is leaving some meat on them.
Scapulas and ribs or young prey are good meaty bones intended for full digestion for dogs that are capable raw eaters
Many dogs enjoy the nose part of the snout but not many hunters bother to get this.
Game muscle meat does not have the amino acid Taurine, but the precursors for it: Methionine & Cystine. Therefore if you're feeding cats wild game, you must add something with the amino acid taurine like the organ meats as cats cannot synthesize taurine from Methionine & Cystine like dogs.
