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kalina82 · 08-11-2007, 02:22 PM

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So i just got back from this store and let me tell you it was WONDERFUL!!! They had everything there i could possibly need and the store owners were sooooo nice. I believe its a husband and wife operation. I was there for an hour talking with the husband. He answered all my questions, gave morgan tons of free samples, and didn't try to push anything on me that i didn't want. He gave me a free sample of Primal which includes chicken, duck, beef, and lamb medallions. we're gonna try one of them tonight. the package he gave us for the 'sample' should last us a while LOL the other raw diets they had were Nature's Variety, Primal, Bravo, and Aunt Jeni's. They also have the freeze dried Honest Kitchen, and they have stella & chewy treats (he said they don't sell the food there but if i wanted it he could order it). They have lots of great products as well. I purchased Bravo!'s Pure Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil and The Wholistic Pet's Canine Complete Joint Mobility (b/c of morgan's LPs). Plus he gave us a sample of Nordic Naturals Pet Cod Liver Oil to try. He said that its good to rotate the type of oil you give your pet because it gives you that extra boost every time you start it, instead of plateauing out at one level. I'm excited to try these products and see if it makes a difference. I've been using missing link plus and haven't really noticed anything different then when she wasn't using it.

I definitely recommend going to this place to check it out if you are into feeding the raw diet or want to learn about it. The owners are very knowledgeable and will help start you off in the right direction. While i was in there a few other customers walked in and the owners knew them and their pets by name, so they obviously love their customers and treat them well. He gave morgan samples of the treats to try which she scarfed down and he also gave us a free buffalo achillies tendon to go along with the 6 bully straps i purchased (one of which morgan is chowing down on right now).

I don't know what else to say about this place but i definitely give it 5 stars. I told them i was gonna tell you guys about them so they will be getting lots more yorkie customers! i saw pictures and heard stories about a couple that they already have. very cute. There are pictures of their customers all around the store. it was very nice. Go check them out!!!!

kalina82 · 08-11-2007, 02:27 PM

OH and i forgot to mention, they were so interested to answer my questions and give me more information that they offered to go home look up information for me and email me later.

now what other store do you know that does this kind of stuff for you. so they took down my name and email, please morgan's name, age, and breed. they were so nice and i can't wait to get their email.

TLC · 08-11-2007, 02:59 PM

That's awesome.

So, in the meantime I went back to the place that I go to and they do have pretty much all that I was interested in. They just don't stock Aunt Jeni's Goat or any Primal. I am going to ask why they don't carry the Primal.

So, my next order is going to be the Bravo brand.

I do like the easy use of the medallions, but with the Aunt Jeni's and Bravo, I am able to add all my supplements into each little log I create before freezing.

kalina82 · 08-12-2007, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

That's awesome.

So, in the meantime I went back to the place that I go to and they do have pretty much all that I was interested in. They just don't stock Aunt Jeni's Goat or any Primal. I am going to ask why they don't carry the Primal.

So, my next order is going to be the Bravo brand.

I do like the easy use of the medallions, but with the Aunt Jeni's and Bravo, I am able to add all my supplements into each little log I create before freezing.

I really like the Primal. I have morgan the raw duck today and she gobbled it up. The patty looks a lot better then the NV patties. They are also 1oz so its easy to feed. Once i finish the NV venison i'm going to get a couple different meats of Primal, Aunt Jeni's and Bravo and rotate every day so she gets a variety.

Since Aunt Jeni's and the Bravo come in frozen tubs and logs can you defroze them to make your own logs and then refreeze them? or is it like people meat where you shouldn't defrost it and then refreeze it?

TLC · 08-12-2007, 06:26 PM

Yes you can defrost and re-freeze. It says so right on the package.
I really love the ease of the little patties....BUT....with the other kind, I make my own little patties and I add all sorts of other supplements that I feel my two should have. The only thing is weighing them. I am trying to stick to the 2% of their body weight rule. TJ should get 2.08 oz. a day and Roxy 1.6 oz. a day. I first bought a $3 cheapo food scale from Walmart, but I don't think it is really good. So, then I started to research Digital Portion Control Scales. The really good ones (weight in oz.) are over $250 - and there are so many to choose from, I was getting a head ache. So, then I turned to E-bay. I found an UltraShip scale that comes with a stainless steel plate - with shipping $30 - Not Bad! So I bought it and I should have it tomorrow. I think it should work well with the whole oz thing. But, if for some reason it isn't...well...back to researching the portion control scales.

kalina82 · 08-13-2007, 03:08 AM

that's good to know. I'm gonna do the same when i get bravo and aunt jeni's.

What kind of supplements do you add to their food?

I just have the two that i bought from the store. i read that some supplements shouldn't be added way before feeding time and then frozen. I believe they were talking about the omega fatty acid oil, vit c, and vit e.

TLC · 08-13-2007, 05:36 AM

I give them these garlic tabs called "Bug Off" and I just ordered SynoviG3 Granules (for their LP)

also, sometimes I would put some stuff to deter poop eating.

sassypup · 08-13-2007, 07:51 AM

that is so cool...we are so into natural food and supplements. Was this the cod oil you were referring to? http://stores.wildaboutmeat.com/Detail.bok?no=1387

it's quite pricey.

kalina82 · 08-13-2007, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by sassypup

that is so cool...we are so into natural food and supplements. Was this the cod oil you were referring to? http://stores.wildaboutmeat.com/Detail.bok?no=1387

it's quite pricey.

Yeah that's the free sample he gave us (15ml bottle). i didn't realize it was so expensive, but he said to rotate it with the salmon and it lasts a long time with small dogs so i figure it would be worth it.

this is the salmon oil i'm currently giving http://stores.wildaboutmeat.com/Detail.bok?no=967

kalina82 · 08-13-2007, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by TLC

I give them these garlic tabs called "Bug Off" and I just ordered SynoviG3 Granules (for their LP)

also, sometimes I would put some stuff to deter poop eating.

Does the Bug Off work? Since your out on the island i would imagine your area is slightly more "ticky" then my area. Have you found any fleas or ticks on your pups while using this product? Have you tried the spray too? this store has the spray on its website. I don't remember if i saw tablets too.

oh and i'm interested to hear how the Synovi granules work out too. Morgan has very low grade LPs and i'm trying to prevent them from getting any worse. The surgeon i work for felt them and said right now i don't have anything to worry about but a supplement couldn't hurt.

TLC · 08-14-2007, 03:31 AM

Yes we do have lots of ticks.

Only one this year (so far) - it was early spring, before I started to feed the Bug Off Garlic Tabs (from Springtime, Inc.) - It was a big one crawling into Roxy's ear - GROSS!!!!

I use Frontline Plus too (every month).

P.S. I had a tick on me in July - maybe I should start eating the tabs too

(GROSS)

I will let you know Synovi granules. TJ has a low grade too and I would LOVE so much to have him NOT go through the surgery. That would just be so awesome.

ally173 · 08-11-2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TLC

That's awesome.

So, in the meantime I went back to the place that I go to and they do have pretty much all that I was interested in. They just don't stock Aunt Jeni's Goat or any Primal. I am going to ask why they don't carry the Primal.

So, my next order is going to be the Bravo brand.

I do like the easy use of the medallions, but with the Aunt Jeni's and Bravo, I am able to add all my supplements into each little log I create before freezing.

i know this post is old; but wanted to know if ur dog still eating aunt jeni's food. i recently ordered it and will be introducing it slowly. since my dog has ibd i will be cooking it at first then slowly introducing it as raw. do u add supplements with the food. if so what kind.
any feeback will be great. thanks

Justin · 09-17-2010, 09:33 AM

ooooooooooo How much better is this than Wellness Super 5?

ally173 · 09-17-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin

ooooooooooo How much better is this than Wellness Super 5?

aunt jeni's food?
it's totally different than wellness as it's not processed or cooked.
it's real fresh food; check out the ingredients
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08-11-2007, 02:22 PM	#1
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	The Wholistic Paw - raw food store www.wholisticpaws.com So i just got back from this store and let me tell you it was WONDERFUL!!! They had everything there i could possibly need and the store owners were sooooo nice. I believe its a husband and wife operation. I was there for an hour talking with the husband. He answered all my questions, gave morgan tons of free samples, and didn't try to push anything on me that i didn't want. He gave me a free sample of Primal which includes chicken, duck, beef, and lamb medallions. we're gonna try one of them tonight. the package he gave us for the 'sample' should last us a while LOL the other raw diets they had were Nature's Variety, Primal, Bravo, and Aunt Jeni's. They also have the freeze dried Honest Kitchen, and they have stella & chewy treats (he said they don't sell the food there but if i wanted it he could order it). They have lots of great products as well. I purchased Bravo!'s Pure Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil and The Wholistic Pet's Canine Complete Joint Mobility (b/c of morgan's LPs). Plus he gave us a sample of Nordic Naturals Pet Cod Liver Oil to try. He said that its good to rotate the type of oil you give your pet because it gives you that extra boost every time you start it, instead of plateauing out at one level. I'm excited to try these products and see if it makes a difference. I've been using missing link plus and haven't really noticed anything different then when she wasn't using it. I definitely recommend going to this place to check it out if you are into feeding the raw diet or want to learn about it. The owners are very knowledgeable and will help start you off in the right direction. While i was in there a few other customers walked in and the owners knew them and their pets by name, so they obviously love their customers and treat them well. He gave morgan samples of the treats to try which she scarfed down and he also gave us a free buffalo achillies tendon to go along with the 6 bully straps i purchased (one of which morgan is chowing down on right now). I don't know what else to say about this place but i definitely give it 5 stars. I told them i was gonna tell you guys about them so they will be getting lots more yorkie customers! i saw pictures and heard stories about a couple that they already have. very cute. There are pictures of their customers all around the store. it was very nice. Go check them out!!!! __________________ Kellie and Morgan

08-11-2007, 02:27 PM	#2
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	OH and i forgot to mention, they were so interested to answer my questions and give me more information that they offered to go home look up information for me and email me later. now what other store do you know that does this kind of stuff for you. so they took down my name and email, please morgan's name, age, and breed. they were so nice and i can't wait to get their email. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

08-11-2007, 02:59 PM	#3
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	That's awesome. So, in the meantime I went back to the place that I go to and they do have pretty much all that I was interested in. They just don't stock Aunt Jeni's Goat or any Primal. I am going to ask why they don't carry the Primal. So, my next order is going to be the Bravo brand. I do like the easy use of the medallions, but with the Aunt Jeni's and Bravo, I am able to add all my supplements into each little log I create before freezing. __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

08-12-2007, 06:26 PM	#5
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Yes you can defrost and re-freeze. It says so right on the package. I really love the ease of the little patties....BUT....with the other kind, I make my own little patties and I add all sorts of other supplements that I feel my two should have. The only thing is weighing them. I am trying to stick to the 2% of their body weight rule. TJ should get 2.08 oz. a day and Roxy 1.6 oz. a day. I first bought a $3 cheapo food scale from Walmart, but I don't think it is really good. So, then I started to research Digital Portion Control Scales. The really good ones (weight in oz.) are over $250 - and there are so many to choose from, I was getting a head ache. So, then I turned to E-bay. I found an UltraShip scale that comes with a stainless steel plate - with shipping $30 - Not Bad! So I bought it and I should have it tomorrow. I think it should work well with the whole oz thing. But, if for some reason it isn't...well...back to researching the portion control scales. __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

08-13-2007, 03:08 AM	#6
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	that's good to know. I'm gonna do the same when i get bravo and aunt jeni's. What kind of supplements do you add to their food? I just have the two that i bought from the store. i read that some supplements shouldn't be added way before feeding time and then frozen. I believe they were talking about the omega fatty acid oil, vit c, and vit e. __________________ Kellie and Morgan

08-13-2007, 05:36 AM	#7
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	I give them these garlic tabs called "Bug Off" and I just ordered SynoviG3 Granules (for their LP) also, sometimes I would put some stuff to deter poop eating. __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

08-13-2007, 07:51 AM	#8
sassypup Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S. Ca Posts: 1,905	that is so cool...we are so into natural food and supplements. Was this the cod oil you were referring to? http://stores.wildaboutmeat.com/Detail.bok?no=1387 it's quite pricey.

08-14-2007, 03:31 AM	#11
TLC Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 7,247	Yes we do have lots of ticks. Only one this year (so far) - it was early spring, before I started to feed the Bug Off Garlic Tabs (from Springtime, Inc.) - It was a big one crawling into Roxy's ear - GROSS!!!! I use Frontline Plus too (every month). P.S. I had a tick on me in July - maybe I should start eating the tabs too (GROSS) I will let you know Synovi granules. TJ has a low grade too and I would LOVE so much to have him NOT go through the surgery. That would just be so awesome. __________________ Adopt Donate Foster www.yorkie911rescue.com

09-17-2010, 09:33 AM	#13
Justin Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NY Posts: 112	ooooooooooo How much better is this than Wellness Super 5? __________________ Chris - Born 9-22-09 Considering adopting a yorkie in the NY area? Yorkie 911 Rescue There are plenty of little ones looking for a loving home.