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lauraopi · 10-31-2007, 05:39 PM

How much do you feed your baby a day? I am going to start Reese on it, but am not sure how much to give her. She is 6 1/2 lbs. I figured from what it said on the sight it should be about 2-2 1/2 medallions a day?? Does that sound right??

lauraopi · 10-31-2007, 05:40 PM

oops..I meant website...what it said on the website...not "sight"..I am a teacher for heaven's sake, you would think I could spell!!!

marcerella02 · 10-31-2007, 06:14 PM

sounds right to me.. Layla is 6 lbs and i would probably start by giving her two and seeing how hungry she was after... play around with it and see if she tells you that she is still hungry.. you know the next day to give her a bit more.. also Layla is MUCH more active in the winter than the summer... so also go by her activity level.

MyFairLacy · 10-31-2007, 08:21 PM

Lacy is 7lbs and I feed her 4 a day. She's moderately active.

When I first started feeding her nature's variety raw I put her activity level as low and it recommended 2.5medallions a day. She started getting pretty skinny that first week. Once I changed her activity level to moderate on their chart, it said to feed closer to 4. And that has been perfect

lauraopi · 11-01-2007, 07:05 AM

Do you feed anything other than Nature's Variety..I am slowly switching from Natural Balance kibble to raw and my holistic vet told me that Nature's Variety has everything nutritionally she will need...we have had tons of problems with allergies and are hoping that this will help Reese a lot...

marcerella02 · 11-01-2007, 07:06 AM

dont' feed kibble WHILE feeding raw but when you say "do you feed anything else" she can still eat veggies and chicken and fruit... is that what you meant?

Sookie · 11-01-2007, 07:11 AM

I feed Kalina 4 ozs per day, which is four 1-oz. nuggets (I use Primal but I think they weigh the same as NV). She is 5# and active and still growing. When she is finished growing I may have to cut down a little unless she grows to 7# in which case I'll keep it the same. I also give her a RMB a couple of times a week.

MyFairLacy · 11-01-2007, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lauraopi

Do you feed anything other than Nature's Variety..I am slowly switching from Natural Balance kibble to raw and my holistic vet told me that Nature's Variety has everything nutritionally she will need...we have had tons of problems with allergies and are hoping that this will help Reese a lot...

How are you slowly switching? All the research I did told me it was best to just switch cold turkey and Lacy did fine with that. Mixing kibble and raw can make them really sick.

Nature's Variety has everything they need in it. The only thing I noticed was that I thought the omega FAs were a little low so I'm giving her fish oil & vitamin E. I also give her a supplement called Juice Plus for dogs but I don't think she really needs it..just thought it couldn't hurt

lara2913 · 11-01-2007, 07:27 AM

When raw feeders say gradual switch they don't mean mixing the kibble with it, just introducing each new thing one at a time. For example, as you are doing pre-made stick to only one type (as in only one meat) and then once you are sure she is fine with that you can try her with another flavour and so on. Just makes it easier on them.

lauraopi · 11-01-2007, 08:59 AM

Oh, the hollistic vet told me to switch her gradually and start off giving her only 1/4 of her food raw, then slowly increasing until completely on it...she said she can get sick by switching right away
I also wanted to know that kinds of things you feed as far as treats, things to chew on for teeth, and if you ever switch off the Nature's Variety and give something else. I am looking for all the advice I can get here because this is all new to me. I have gotten some books, but I find people with experience is so much better!!

MyFairLacy · 11-01-2007, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by lauraopi

Oh, the hollistic vet told me to switch her gradually and start off giving her only 1/4 of her food raw, then slowly increasing until completely on it...she said she can get sick by switching right away
I also wanted to know that kinds of things you feed as far as treats, things to chew on for teeth, and if you ever switch off the Nature's Variety and give something else. I am looking for all the advice I can get here because this is all new to me. I have gotten some books, but I find people with experience is so much better!!

I'd just switch her. Lacy didn't have a problem with the switch. Lacy chews on bully stix but I've given her raw chicken necks before too. I also give a tablespoon of Solid Gold Green Tripe (it's canned..can't find fresh here

) some nights. I try to only give her grain-free treats

Sookie · 11-01-2007, 10:05 AM

I switched Kalina cold turkey and she was just a puppy. She did great.

lauraopi · 11-01-2007, 10:36 AM

Thanks for all your help...Just a question....is this a very expensive diet to have her on. Please don't get me wrong, I am going to do it, and I will do whatever it takes to keep Reese as healthy as possible..I am just wondering how it will effect my monthly budget...This stuff is pretty expensive right?? But as long as it has all of what she needs then it's worth it...

lauraopi · 11-01-2007, 10:38 AM

another question...how do you break up the feedings...1 a day (the holistic vet suggested it) or more than one....and how much in each feeding??

trini&coco · 11-01-2007, 10:50 AM

lauraopi, I am also watching your thread and I am going to switch my Yorkies too. I just ran out of food today and I am going to do it cold-turkey and post how it goes for us, for you too

10-31-2007, 05:39 PM	#1
lauraopi Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 192	Nature's Variety Question How much do you feed your baby a day? I am going to start Reese on it, but am not sure how much to give her. She is 6 1/2 lbs. I figured from what it said on the sight it should be about 2-2 1/2 medallions a day?? Does that sound right?? __________________ Laura & Reese

10-31-2007, 05:40 PM	#2
lauraopi Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 192	oops..I meant website...what it said on the website...not "sight"..I am a teacher for heaven's sake, you would think I could spell!!! __________________ Laura & Reese

10-31-2007, 06:14 PM	#3
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	sounds right to me.. Layla is 6 lbs and i would probably start by giving her two and seeing how hungry she was after... play around with it and see if she tells you that she is still hungry.. you know the next day to give her a bit more.. also Layla is MUCH more active in the winter than the summer... so also go by her activity level. __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

10-31-2007, 08:21 PM	#4
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Lacy is 7lbs and I feed her 4 a day. She's moderately active. When I first started feeding her nature's variety raw I put her activity level as low and it recommended 2.5medallions a day. She started getting pretty skinny that first week. Once I changed her activity level to moderate on their chart, it said to feed closer to 4. And that has been perfect __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

11-01-2007, 07:05 AM	#5
lauraopi Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 192	Do you feed anything other than Nature's Variety..I am slowly switching from Natural Balance kibble to raw and my holistic vet told me that Nature's Variety has everything nutritionally she will need...we have had tons of problems with allergies and are hoping that this will help Reese a lot... __________________ Laura & Reese

11-01-2007, 07:06 AM	#6
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	dont' feed kibble WHILE feeding raw but when you say "do you feed anything else" she can still eat veggies and chicken and fruit... is that what you meant? __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

11-01-2007, 07:11 AM	#7
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	I feed Kalina 4 ozs per day, which is four 1-oz. nuggets (I use Primal but I think they weigh the same as NV). She is 5# and active and still growing. When she is finished growing I may have to cut down a little unless she grows to 7# in which case I'll keep it the same. I also give her a RMB a couple of times a week. __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES

11-01-2007, 07:27 AM	#9
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	When raw feeders say gradual switch they don't mean mixing the kibble with it, just introducing each new thing one at a time. For example, as you are doing pre-made stick to only one type (as in only one meat) and then once you are sure she is fine with that you can try her with another flavour and so on. Just makes it easier on them. __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

11-01-2007, 08:59 AM	#10
lauraopi Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 192	Oh, the hollistic vet told me to switch her gradually and start off giving her only 1/4 of her food raw, then slowly increasing until completely on it...she said she can get sick by switching right away I also wanted to know that kinds of things you feed as far as treats, things to chew on for teeth, and if you ever switch off the Nature's Variety and give something else. I am looking for all the advice I can get here because this is all new to me. I have gotten some books, but I find people with experience is so much better!! __________________ Laura & Reese

11-01-2007, 10:05 AM	#12
Sookie My Four Sweet Babies Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: South Jersey near Philadelphia Posts: 5,452	I switched Kalina cold turkey and she was just a puppy. She did great. __________________ I LOVE MY BABIES

11-01-2007, 10:36 AM	#13
lauraopi Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 192	Thanks for all your help...Just a question....is this a very expensive diet to have her on. Please don't get me wrong, I am going to do it, and I will do whatever it takes to keep Reese as healthy as possible..I am just wondering how it will effect my monthly budget...This stuff is pretty expensive right?? But as long as it has all of what she needs then it's worth it... __________________ Laura & Reese

11-01-2007, 10:38 AM	#14
lauraopi Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New York Posts: 192	another question...how do you break up the feedings...1 a day (the holistic vet suggested it) or more than one....and how much in each feeding?? __________________ Laura & Reese

11-01-2007, 10:50 AM	#15
trini&coco Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,340	lauraopi, I am also watching your thread and I am going to switch my Yorkies too. I just ran out of food today and I am going to do it cold-turkey and post how it goes for us, for you too __________________ Shayley Pixie Gracie Coco Trini and Their Family We wub, wub, wub YT