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yorkiesmiles · 01-15-2006, 10:29 PM

I feed my Yorkies and my Siamese cats Flint River Ranch - not on the list either. Anyone else using these wonderful natural products?

Flint River Ranch uses only wholesome ingredients. They do not use any by-products, commercial meals, products contaminated with chemicals, or any chemical preservative. This does not make them unique, as there are several health foods on the market today that can say the food is essentially human quality. The difference is in the processing. FRR prepares the food and then oven bakes it. This process changes the molecular structure of the starches into an "easier to digest" form. There is less stress to the digestive system and, to my knowledge, this is the only company using this process.

My holistic vet say's the change in a pet's health is almost always noticeable within a short time. The food is very concentrated and highly digestible resulting in less digestive health problems and smaller stools to clean up.

Flint River also is very compact - so you feed a whole lot less than other foods and it costs no more, usually less, to feed than any premium commercial food.

And my Yorkies love it -

When I used to breed Bichons, years ago, I also feed them Science Diet. My Yorkies liked that - until I brought the Flint River home, they knew the good stuff when they got it!!

the Flint River company has never had a "bloat" claim against it. The great manufacturing process that is used prevents this. The oven-baking and "cracked kibbles" only absorb enough moisture to start the digestion process, then they break down. Other meals/products, continue to absorb a great amount of water.

my vet says that nutrition is a major key to unlocking the puzzles of many of the health problems animals have. Many musculoskeletal disorders, digestive complaints, allergies and skin problems can respond to proper nutrition.

I'm also one to point out be careful about what your vet tries to sell you. If he's selling it out his front door, he's making money on it! Do your own research!!!

If my life as a single mother wasn't so hectic

I might switch the Yorkies food to Sojourner Farms. Does anyone out there use Sojourner Farms?

I used it for awhile when one of my Bichons was ill. But it does take more time than measuring out a scoop of dry dog food.

It's a great product made froma human quality raw grain and supplement mix that you mix at home with water, meat, and vegetables.

My vet

truly believes the best nutrition is wholesome fresh foods prepared at home for your pet. He advocates fresh raw meat and vegetables with added properly prepared carbohydrates. Along with proper supplements. At this point in my schedule I'm lucky if I get a fresh cooked meal everyday for my daughter and I!

01-15-2006, 10:29 PM	#59
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	Flint River Ranch & Sojourner Farms I feed my Yorkies and my Siamese cats Flint River Ranch - not on the list either. Anyone else using these wonderful natural products? Flint River Ranch uses only wholesome ingredients. They do not use any by-products, commercial meals, products contaminated with chemicals, or any chemical preservative. This does not make them unique, as there are several health foods on the market today that can say the food is essentially human quality. The difference is in the processing. FRR prepares the food and then oven bakes it. This process changes the molecular structure of the starches into an "easier to digest" form. There is less stress to the digestive system and, to my knowledge, this is the only company using this process. My holistic vet say's the change in a pet's health is almost always noticeable within a short time. The food is very concentrated and highly digestible resulting in less digestive health problems and smaller stools to clean up. Flint River also is very compact - so you feed a whole lot less than other foods and it costs no more, usually less, to feed than any premium commercial food. And my Yorkies love it - When I used to breed Bichons, years ago, I also feed them Science Diet. My Yorkies liked that - until I brought the Flint River home, they knew the good stuff when they got it!! the Flint River company has never had a "bloat" claim against it. The great manufacturing process that is used prevents this. The oven-baking and "cracked kibbles" only absorb enough moisture to start the digestion process, then they break down. Other meals/products, continue to absorb a great amount of water. my vet says that nutrition is a major key to unlocking the puzzles of many of the health problems animals have. Many musculoskeletal disorders, digestive complaints, allergies and skin problems can respond to proper nutrition. I'm also one to point out be careful about what your vet tries to sell you. If he's selling it out his front door, he's making money on it! Do your own research!!! If my life as a single mother wasn't so hectic I might switch the Yorkies food to Sojourner Farms. Does anyone out there use Sojourner Farms? I used it for awhile when one of my Bichons was ill. But it does take more time than measuring out a scoop of dry dog food. It's a great product made froma human quality raw grain and supplement mix that you mix at home with water, meat, and vegetables. My vet truly believes the best nutrition is wholesome fresh foods prepared at home for your pet. He advocates fresh raw meat and vegetables with added properly prepared carbohydrates. Along with proper supplements. At this point in my schedule I'm lucky if I get a fresh cooked meal everyday for my daughter and I!