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Originally Posted by jeamsden  Thank you for your response. Sorry, that it became a heated convo. I am sure we all have different opinions about a number of issues. Well, I have my little girl her first taste of PRIMAL beef and she LOVED it. I am slowly introducing it to her and will watch her reaction. Thank you again  |
No worries! We have lots of passionate discussions here...and your post opened a good discussion.
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Originally Posted by FlDebra I will occasionally remove a large bone before cooking like a T-bone or the round bone in a round roast and let mine chew on it. But before they start crunching and splintering bone, I take it away and throw it out. |
Same here. I'm fine w/ them chewing/gnawing...but I'm not okay with them being able to chomp off pieces of bone. Having been through a near-death choking incident w/ Marcel, the risk is not worth it.
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Originally Posted by FlDebra But I don't have anything against those who have researched and found raw bones are the best choice for their dogs and would NOT insult them for their decision. Many of them know more about canine dietary needs than I do. I think we all just have to read up and make decisions based on our own minds and heart. I will also admit that part of my decision is just the fear of them choking even though I know it is a rare possibility. There is no reason for any to insult or berate another for the choices they make when they have researched the subject. I think there is plenty to show a raw diet is safe enough that no one needs to feel bad for going that route. I also think there is plenty to show those of us feeding premium kibble are doing right by our dogs needs as well. We are all doing what we think is best and none of it is really bad for our dogs. Now if someone says they only feed table scraps or they only feed toast and jelly or something equally preposterous, then maybe we would have a case for saying it is wrong. But as long as we are all sticking with a premium diet (raw or commercially-prepared) there is no harm/no foul. We should all remain courteous and respectful, regardless of what is being fed. |
Exactly.
While passionate discussions about food are engaging and educational, it doesn't mean the exchange has to disparage anyone's opinion.