NUTRITION & RAW FEEDING
PMR- RAW
Here at The Ausky Club we believe in feeding our dogs the most high quality diet possible to ensure they live the longest and happiest lives possible. It was over years of trial and error we decided on what works best for us and our dogs and we landed on a method of raw feeding called PMR (Prey Model Raw) the goal is to feed whole prey including organs, fur, feathers, feet, skin bones and all. Because sourcing this kind of food is difficult we have actually started our own business out of making pre-portioned complete 80/10/10 grinds made into patties and freeze dried for convenient storage and feeding! We use multiple animal sources including lamb, chicken, turkey, pork, beef, rabbit, mackerel, salmon and duck. We also like to add in eggs a few times a week! You can find our freeze dried raw patties and other goodies for purchase on our sister site: savagecanine.com
It is important to note that each and every dog's nutritional needs when it comes to raw feeding will vary and this is why it is imperative that you calculate ratios that are specific to your dog alone. For example: our two breeding dogs Nanuk and Arya have entirely different energy demands that also change throughout the year depending if Arya is pregnant or nursing she may consume 3 times her normal energy demand for food and while Nanuk is competing in a Toss N Fetch season his energy demand could be twice as much as an off season. For this reason we always recommend using the raw food calculator to determine your individual dog's needs at https://perfectlyrawsome.com/pmr-barf-dog-cat-raw-feeding-calculators/
other nutrition
While raw feeding provides a source of protein and nutrients you would never be able to achieve in processed foods we do believe that dogs also benefit from the consumption of carbs and like any athlete our dogs train hard year round and getting all the extra support that they can get for their joints and internal systems is paramount to making sure they can be at the top of their game even in an off season. Below is a list of our favorite brands. We add supplements daily year round for every single puppy and dog at our home.
supplements
Missing Link The Original Superfood Supplement- supports bones and joints. contains glucosamine & Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids
Iceland Pure Unscented Pharmaceutical Grade Salmon Oil- promotes healthy skin & coat. Supports joints and cardiovascular system.
Atlas by ActivPower- patented formula blends 16 all-natural ingredients that are rich in nutrients, vitamins and minerals with proven abilities to improve hip, back and joint mobility, restore energy and boost immunity in active and older dogs so they can live life at full power.
Meyenberg Goat Milk- 7 grams of protein per serving, easy to digest (great to add to a bland diet for an upset tummy) our puppies are bottle-fed with this and we continue to add to food as they grow to promote healthy development (WARNING: too much calcium in a growing puppies diet can be detrimental to bone & joint formation)