[abbie's mom]

Originally Posted by kitt

I switched to the raw food diet a few days ago and it is going well so far. No poo problems or anything.

Well, how did I miss this thread!? CONGRATS, and WELCOME to RAW! I LOVE IT!!

Originally Posted by lara2913

I hope it helps your rottie, I know that abbie'smom's Mozart was throwing up all kibble until RAW.

Yes, my Mozart was a very sick guy, and I am convinced he would be dead if we hadn't switched to RAW. If you search my posts, I've gone into it a few times.

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

Again, my friends dog was fed raw chicken and died of salmonella poisoning. Please do a lot of research and talk to your Vet. AND a nutritionalist before deciding on what to feed your dog.

...and, AGAIN: Nothing is risk-free. Anything is certainly possible; but I'd be more likely to suspect something else in his environment, since dogs' digestive tract is designed specifically to handle raw meat.

Originally Posted by SugarMama

Also, Sugar takes her food out of her dish & carries it into the living room. How do you prevent this? I don't want raw meat on my carpet...ugh.

ughhh, indeed! No, we don't want raw meat all over the house. Most gross, and unsanitary! I was rather strict on Mozart when he started. I feed on towels in the kitchen, and when he moved the meat or RMB off the towel, I made him pick it up and put it back. He's pretty smart, so he knew what was expected of him. If he left the kitchen with meat/RMB, I took it up and he did not eat until the next scheduled feeding time. It didn't take too many missed meals for him to realize that mommy meant business: there is ONE designated eating area. You really must make this stick to be successful. Then, when Abigail came along, I guess she just took his lead, as she didn't even try to bring it out of the kitchen.

Originally Posted by Bruce's_Mom

I have noticed a lot of proponents of the raw diet really push it (no one here) on others

Glad you made that distinction; because (honestly) I haven't noticed any of us RAW feeders "pushing" it. We answer questions when asked, or start our own threads to report good news/results. It's just so darned exciting that recently there have been so many asking!

Originally Posted by kitt

I was wondering if it's ok to feed Teddy 3 or maybe 4 times a day with the raw food diet? He hasn't gained enough weight the past 5 or 6 weeks and I know it's not because of the raw food because I just started him on 5 days ago. And now with the raw food diet it takes him a lot more time and sometimes I have to take it and put it back in the fridge so I can leave for work. I'm afraid he may not be getting enough with just two feedings a day.

As lara pointed out, the diet can be custom-fit to suit your pooch. However, if I might suggest(?) put breakfast out earlier, like when you first get up, so Teddy has more time to work on it. I think you will see an increase in his weight as he progresses w/the RAW diet. Remember, his body is getting more nutrition than it did on kibble/wet dog stuff (sorry, I just can't call it dog 'food' anymore ). He will be building muscle, and muscle weighs more than fat. I also foresee that as his body is satisfied, he will need fewer feedings. Being so small, he will probably always need two feedings, though. Another great thing is that food not immediately consumed can be refrozen for the dogs. Therefore, it's not nearly as expensive as some might expect.

These photos are so GREAT! I AM LOVING IT!!