The individual components under the microscope
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Feeding dogs species-appropriately and consciously doesn't just mean putting raw food in their bowl. It's about the interaction of individual ingredients—and the energy we put into selecting and preparing them.
In this article, we take a closer look at the building blocks of the BARF menu – from a technical, practical, and mindful perspective.
The classic BARF distribution:
* Muscle meat
* Rumen/omasum
* Offal
* RFK (raw meat bones)
* Vegetables/Fruit
* Oils & additives
Every ingredient has its place and its purpose. A balanced blend is crucial for vitality, digestion, and well-being.
The main components under the microscope
Muscle meat – strength & substance
* Function: High-quality protein source, energy source.
* Important: Don’t be too lean – fat is an energy source!
* Energetic: Represents vitality, grounding & structure.
Tripe & omasum – for the intestine
* Function: Pre-digested plant material, probiotic.
* Benefit: Strengthens the intestinal flora, contains enzymes & bacteria.
* Energetic: cleansing, inner order, letting go.
Offal – the natural superfoods
* Function: Supply of vitamins (especially A, D, B complex), trace elements.
* Obligatory parts: liver, kidney, heart – in balanced proportions.
* Energetic: Heart = life energy, liver = courage, kidney = trust.
Raw meat bones (RFK) – calcium supplier
* Function: For bone structure & teeth, has a satiating effect.
* Note: Always raw, never cooked – risk of breakage!
* Energetic: stability, inner security.
Vegetables & Fruit – Fiber & Colorings
* Function: Digestive aid, antioxidants, phytonutrients.
* Preparation: Cooked & pureed or raw depending on the variety.
* Energetic: Connection to the earth (root vegetables) & joy (fruits).
Oils & additives – the little helpers
* Function: Omega-3/6 fatty acids, iodine supply, herbal power.
* Examples: salmon oil, hemp oil, seaweed meal, eggshell powder, herbal mixtures.
* Energetic: flow of energy, support of self-healing.
BARF is more than a nutritional concept – it is a connection between animals, nature and humans.
If you carefully select each component and understand its effect—on both a physical and energetic level—your bowl will be not only healthy but also powerful.