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MyFairLacy · 10-07-2007, 01:45 PM

Lacy is 7.5lbs and gets 4 medallions a day. You can go to www.naturesvariety.com and they have an estimated feeding chart. You put in your dog's weight and activity level and they tell you how much to feed. It can be a little trial and error at first though..but you'll learn how much your dog needs to keep it at a healthy weight.

The best way to switch to raw is to just switch cold turkey..not gradually like you do when switching kibble. I did this with Lacy and she had no problems whatsoever. I had researched raw and every website suggested switching cold turkey. You're more likely to have stomach upsets if you continue to feed kibble while you switch to raw.

As for price, it depends what meat-source you buy. The Chicken/Turkey is the cheapest at $10 for a 3lbs bag (48 medallions). The most expensive is the Rabbit which is almost $15 for a 3lbs bag. The venison I buy is about $13.00 a bag. There is also beef, organic chicken, and lamb but I'm not sure how much they are but somwhere between 10 and 15 dollars.

10-07-2007, 01:45 PM	#27
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Lacy is 7.5lbs and gets 4 medallions a day. You can go to www.naturesvariety.com and they have an estimated feeding chart. You put in your dog's weight and activity level and they tell you how much to feed. It can be a little trial and error at first though..but you'll learn how much your dog needs to keep it at a healthy weight. The best way to switch to raw is to just switch cold turkey..not gradually like you do when switching kibble. I did this with Lacy and she had no problems whatsoever. I had researched raw and every website suggested switching cold turkey. You're more likely to have stomach upsets if you continue to feed kibble while you switch to raw. As for price, it depends what meat-source you buy. The Chicken/Turkey is the cheapest at $10 for a 3lbs bag (48 medallions). The most expensive is the Rabbit which is almost $15 for a 3lbs bag. The venison I buy is about $13.00 a bag. There is also beef, organic chicken, and lamb but I'm not sure how much they are but somwhere between 10 and 15 dollars. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.