[abbie's mom]

Originally Posted by kalina82

I do get a little worried now with this big threads about raw because people are seeing that it can be as easy as giving them a few medallions and their feeding "RAW" now.

Very good point

ALso i would like to make the full switch to prey model and i am actively looking for easy ways to do this. Now its mostly about where to get the meat and not spend a lot of money. a good butcher is hard to find here and the few i asked about chicken feet, necks, and backs looked at me like i was crazy, then said we don't have that.

Great! IMO, one needn't even bother with back or necks. There's not enough appreciable meat on backs or necks, and if you have a gulper, the chicken necks can be a choking hazard. It is, of course, a matter of "know thy dog". With mine, I coud trust Mozart with chicken necks; but, wouldn't dare leave Abigail alone with one! I know this because I watch them eat. Mo is a careful eater, and Abigail just scarfs things down. And, chicken feet are not a staple - many people cannot get them or they just don't include them. I feed them because they are a natural source for glucosamine, which my senior needs, and hopefully will strengthen Abigail's patella. As far as expense: I'm surprised at how inexpensive prey model feeding really is. Of course, I'm not feeding a Great Dane, either! But, with RAW feeding, what the dog doesn't eat in a meal can be picked up and offered at another meal. I shop at the local supermarket, and look for bargains. Bargain-hunting is a huge pasttime w/prey model feeders! LOL