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Michmill · 06-05-2008, 05:19 AM

Hi guys, Im new to Raw. I started out posting about my dogs skin issues. Got great response that lead me to do my research on systemic yeast infection. I found Raw is the best way to go for my guy. We started June 3rd. I didnt realize until after reading many of these posts on the PMD thread, that you should feed only one type of food for the first few weeks. Well I bought Drumettes, Beef heart, Boneless pork, Ground turkey and beef. I putt all of this in little meals in baggies and froze them. So he gets a little bit of each every day. So far no nasty poop. He loves his food. I have been having a hard time deciding how much to feed. Each bag weights about 4-5 oz. I came across several sites that said you should feed about 2-3 % of body weight. He weight 6.6 lbs. That would be 0.18 oz a day?? That seems like nothing. I was giving him the entire 4-5 oz bag twice a day. This morning I cut it down to half of that bag and I will give the rest this evening. As far as changes I have noticed..... He doesnt mope around the house. I know when he doesnt feel good, he mopes. when hes mad he mopes and he also poops right behind where im standing so I will step in it. He is so vengeful. lol But that only happens when he is really mad. which isnt very often. He has more energy, is more excited. The itching hasnt stopped but it seems to have slowed down alot. The bad breath isnt as bad but his smelly skin is still there. Its only been a few days. Only time will tell. My other dogs are on K*bble. Only because they havent had any problems. I have a Rottwieler, Carrin terrier mix, female yorkie, my sick male and a female yorkie pup from there last and final litter. My female yorkie has very thick course hair and has never grown. She is almost three and her hair is so short. Now the female puppy I kept from their litter is gorgeous. Her pic is the one I have on here. She is going to look like her dad. She is 5 months and weights three pounds. Her hair is so diff from her daddy's too. His was curly and wavy and never really laid down. Gidgets (the puppy) is not as thin as his was but not thick like moms and lays straight down to her sides. Strange that two diff yorkies coats can make suck a gorgeous coat. If she begins to have trouble I will put her on the diet as well. I cant afford to do all of the right now, even tho I would love to. I hope I havent rambled I tend to do that..

06-05-2008, 05:19 AM	#248
Michmill Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texa Posts: 16	Hi Hi guys, Im new to Raw. I started out posting about my dogs skin issues. Got great response that lead me to do my research on systemic yeast infection. I found Raw is the best way to go for my guy. We started June 3rd. I didnt realize until after reading many of these posts on the PMD thread, that you should feed only one type of food for the first few weeks. Well I bought Drumettes, Beef heart, Boneless pork, Ground turkey and beef. I putt all of this in little meals in baggies and froze them. So he gets a little bit of each every day. So far no nasty poop. He loves his food. I have been having a hard time deciding how much to feed. Each bag weights about 4-5 oz. I came across several sites that said you should feed about 2-3 % of body weight. He weight 6.6 lbs. That would be 0.18 oz a day?? That seems like nothing. I was giving him the entire 4-5 oz bag twice a day. This morning I cut it down to half of that bag and I will give the rest this evening. As far as changes I have noticed..... He doesnt mope around the house. I know when he doesnt feel good, he mopes. when hes mad he mopes and he also poops right behind where im standing so I will step in it. He is so vengeful. lol But that only happens when he is really mad. which isnt very often. He has more energy, is more excited. The itching hasnt stopped but it seems to have slowed down alot. The bad breath isnt as bad but his smelly skin is still there. Its only been a few days. Only time will tell. My other dogs are on K*bble. Only because they havent had any problems. I have a Rottwieler, Carrin terrier mix, female yorkie, my sick male and a female yorkie pup from there last and final litter. My female yorkie has very thick course hair and has never grown. She is almost three and her hair is so short. Now the female puppy I kept from their litter is gorgeous. Her pic is the one I have on here. She is going to look like her dad. She is 5 months and weights three pounds. Her hair is so diff from her daddy's too. His was curly and wavy and never really laid down. Gidgets (the puppy) is not as thin as his was but not thick like moms and lays straight down to her sides. Strange that two diff yorkies coats can make suck a gorgeous coat. If she begins to have trouble I will put her on the diet as well. I cant afford to do all of the right now, even tho I would love to. I hope I havent rambled I tend to do that..