Raw dog food - for Tegus

[EnjoysWine]

I found a place near me that sells raw ground meat, bones and organs meant for dogs. Seems perfect for Tegus as well. They even make a variety with vegetables ground in. Does anyone use something like this for their Tegus, or have any other comments regarding this type of product?

 

[Gary]

As long as there aren’t fillers, then it’s fine. This is not a staple meal though. It’s almost all water. I use premium wet dog wood to make sure my tegu stays hydrated and for variety. But it’s not an every day meal.

 

[EnjoysWine]

As long as there aren’t fillers, then it’s fine. This is not a staple meal though. It’s almost all water. I use premium wet dog wood to make sure my tegu stays hydrated and for variety. But it’s not an every day meal.

It's just ground up meat, organ, and bone, so I don't see why the moisture content would be any higher than any other meat or prey.

 

[dpjm]

It's just ground up meat, organ, and bone, so I don't see why the moisture content would be any higher than any other meat or prey.

Moisture content is not the concern here, almost any food is at least half water. Most produce is at least 80% water. Rats are over 60% water.

What I would be concerned about is the very high protein and fat content and very low fibre content, which are the main problems with feeding omnivorous lizards dog food.