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labrown · 11-07-2007, 09:42 AM

lara2913, you are a wealth of knowledge and help on this topic! I'm so glad you are here at YT!

Wylie's Mom · 11-07-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by labrown

lara2913, you are a wealth of knowledge and help on this topic! I'm so glad you are here at YT!

I 2nd, 3rd, and 4th that comment!!!!!!! She is my "mentess" in going raw.

lara2913 · 11-07-2007, 10:06 AM

Awww, thanks both of you. I'm glad i've been some help to you. I first discovered raw on another dog forum when I was battling with horrible skin problems with my Indy. The people on there helped me immensly and im still a member now. So its nice to know that i've been able to help people on here in return

Nikki+2 · 11-07-2007, 10:55 AM

Reading this thread has gotten me really interested! How much are the NV frozen medallions and freeze dried? According to NVs website Sugar and Spike would eat 2 each a day and Gracie would eat 3 so I'm trying to figure out how expensive this would be.

trini&coco · 11-07-2007, 11:51 AM

I also started the NV Raw-Venison, this last Sunday

The bag of 48 medallions cost me 10.99...I says to feed 5 per day for a 10 lb. dog, so I fed my 2 -3 to each of my babies. They loved it! However, Trini got it all caught in her beard and I did not like that...It was VERY hard to wash out! I will keep feeding it until the bag is empty and make my descision as to continue it or not...

Nikki+2 · 11-07-2007, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by trini&coco

I also started the NV Raw-Venison, this last Sunday

The bag of 48 medallions cost me 10.99...I says to feed 5 per day for a 10 lb. dog, so I fed my 2 -3 to each of my babies. They loved it! However, Trini got it all caught in her beard and I did not like that...It was VERY hard to wash out! I will keep feeding it until the bag is empty and make my descision as to continue it or not...

Did you see the feeding calculator on NV's website? It says 2 medallions for a moderately active 3 or 4 lb dog and 3 for my 8 pounder. Your dogs must be more active than mine.

So for me, 1 bag would last almost a week. Hmmm, I might go for it. Thanks for the information!

Wylie's Mom · 11-07-2007, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki+2

Reading this thread has gotten me really interested! How much are the NV frozen medallions and freeze dried? According to NVs website Sugar and Spike would eat 2 each a day and Gracie would eat 3 so I'm trying to figure out how expensive this would be.

The freeze dried is the most expensive way to go, unfortunately! If you can do medallions, patties, or chubs - it's more cost effective. I paid $21 for a bag of 48 freeze dried medallions. Marcel and Wylie are doing GREAT on them, so I'll start the raw (non dried) at the end of November. Let me know how it goes!

Nikki+2 · 11-07-2007, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

The freeze dried is the most expensive way to go, unfortunately! If you can do medallions, patties, or chubs - it's more cost effective. I paid $21 for a bag of 48 freeze dried medallions. Marcel and Wylie are doing GREAT on them, so I'll start the raw (non dried) at the end of November. Let me know how it goes!

Thanks! I was thinking I'd probably go with the frozen. I really need to decide because I'm almost out of my dry food. I think I'll just take the plunge.

lauraopi · 11-07-2007, 03:10 PM

Reese is still doing good...the only thing is that her poops are a little hard and small, which I am thinking is because of the high bone content in NV. Few questions...since there is lamb in the venison meal, can i put ground lamb in with it to ease the bone content and help her little bottom?? is ground ok?? What types of meats do you feed your dogs? I saw some beef liver, beef heart chunks, and buffalo meat today...i can't believe that i am even looking at these things now!! i never even knew they were in the grocery store!! I know some people feed these right?? Once she gets settled I should be giving her various types of meat chunks and meat on the bone to help her teeth??? How do I know which are safe? AHHHHH

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Originally Posted by lara2913

I'm glad its going well for you, as far as changes it depends. Some dogs do detox either mildly or more extremly for a few days, or a few weeks where they may even appear to become worse, its the releasing of the toxins that have built up from the kibble, and then they begin to improve. Fortunatly most don't though. I think I started seeing changes in my dogs from 2 weeks afterwards and within around 2-3 months of starting my Indy's dry, itchy skin and coat completly dissapeared. The obvious changes in all of them were whiter teeth, fresher breath, smaller harder poos, shinier coats, better skin, less tear staining, more consistant energy levels and happier dogs who enjoy their food immensly.

IMO a high protein diet is the best thing you can do for a healthy dog. Well some people do mix raw and kibble but personally to be safe I would say wait 5 hours after you give a raw meaty bone before giving the kibble.

sassypup · 11-07-2007, 03:30 PM

Darn, they all have carrots, including Primal lamb....I wish I had the time to make up her own foods. I homecook every so often but there's no way I can do it consitently with working 70+ hours a week.

kalina82 · 11-07-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by sassypup

Darn, they all have carrots, including Primal lamb....I wish I had the time to make up her own foods. I homecook every so often but there's no way I can do it consitently with working 70+ hours a week.

I feed morgan AFS and it contains no veggies. http://www.animalfood.com/ she loves it and its easier to feed then the medallions. I buy the nuggets

sdasaro · 11-07-2007, 04:26 PM

Ok u have us both (Roufi and I) interested in alternative foods. She absolutely hates kibble. Don't matter if its Royal Canine or Science Diet. I am tired of her looking up at me when I try to feed her with a "not with your lips" look hehe. What exactly is "raw"? and why do my vets suggest a balanced all kibble diet.
ps. i wouldn't mind cooking for her a couple of times a week if I could get 7 days supply out of it.

sassypup · 11-07-2007, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

I feed morgan AFS and it contains no veggies. http://www.animalfood.com/ she loves it and its easier to feed then the medallions. I buy the nuggets

Thank you! I'm going to research them this weekend...no grains too for this brand.

lara2913 · 11-07-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by lauraopi

Reese is still doing good...the only thing is that her poops are a little hard and small, which I am thinking is because of the high bone content in NV. Few questions...since there is lamb in the venison meal, can i put ground lamb in with it to ease the bone content and help her little bottom?? is ground ok?? What types of meats do you feed your dogs? I saw some beef liver, beef heart chunks, and buffalo meat today...i can't believe that i am even looking at these things now!! i never even knew they were in the grocery store!! I know some people feed these right?? Once she gets settled I should be giving her various types of meat chunks and meat on the bone to help her teeth??? How do I know which are safe? AHHHHH

Her poops should be hard and small, honestly. Thats the way they are supposed to be, she will have to strain a bit to pass them which will help to express her anal glands. You could add extra lamb if you want yeah. I feed whatever I can get really, chicken, lamb, turkey, rabbit, beef, green tripe, fish and sometimes more unusual things when I can find them such as venison and goat. Yes all of those things are great, your lucky to be able to find buffalo. Beef heart and liver are fantastic, full of taurine. Yes once she is settled and doing well you can begin to feed her a variety of different protein sources, the more the better really. As far as raw meaty bones go you feed the softer, consumable ones such as chicken, turkey, lamb and rabbit. Avoid beef bones and the leg bones of large animals. Remember the bones must be covered in lots of meat and absolutely have to be raw. I know its overwelming, but it gets easier and easier.

sillyjacki · 11-08-2007, 08:40 AM

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Sillyjacki, do you know of any brand raw that does not contain carrot or peas? My girl is very allergic to these and I want to switch to raw to help with allergies but can't find a good one. We tried her on the honest kitchen and she hated it, didn't touch it...that has a real strong smell to it though...smells like some sort of grass.

Off the top of my head, I can't think of ANY that don't have carrots/peas... You could always try making it yourself? Luckily, you have some sources on here who do it, and from what I can tell, do it incredibly well!

11-07-2007, 09:42 AM	#46
labrown T&T-DYNOMITE! Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,111	lara2913, you are a wealth of knowledge and help on this topic! I'm so glad you are here at YT! __________________ TBone Tina & Lauren

11-07-2007, 10:06 AM	#48
lara2913 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,920	Awww, thanks both of you. I'm glad i've been some help to you. I first discovered raw on another dog forum when I was battling with horrible skin problems with my Indy. The people on there helped me immensly and im still a member now. So its nice to know that i've been able to help people on here in return __________________ Indy, Benjamin and Malachi There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face- Ben Williams

11-07-2007, 10:55 AM	#49
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	Reading this thread has gotten me really interested! How much are the NV frozen medallions and freeze dried? According to NVs website Sugar and Spike would eat 2 each a day and Gracie would eat 3 so I'm trying to figure out how expensive this would be. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

11-07-2007, 11:51 AM	#50
trini&coco Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,340	I also started the NV Raw-Venison, this last Sunday The bag of 48 medallions cost me 10.99...I says to feed 5 per day for a 10 lb. dog, so I fed my 2 -3 to each of my babies. They loved it! However, Trini got it all caught in her beard and I did not like that...It was VERY hard to wash out! I will keep feeding it until the bag is empty and make my descision as to continue it or not... __________________ Shayley Pixie Gracie Coco Trini and Their Family We wub, wub, wub YT

11-07-2007, 03:30 PM	#55
sassypup Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S. Ca Posts: 1,905	Darn, they all have carrots, including Primal lamb....I wish I had the time to make up her own foods. I homecook every so often but there's no way I can do it consitently with working 70+ hours a week.

11-07-2007, 04:26 PM	#57
sdasaro Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 38	Ok u have us both (Roufi and I) interested in alternative foods. She absolutely hates kibble. Don't matter if its Royal Canine or Science Diet. I am tired of her looking up at me when I try to feed her with a "not with your lips" look hehe. What exactly is "raw"? and why do my vets suggest a balanced all kibble diet. ps. i wouldn't mind cooking for her a couple of times a week if I could get 7 days supply out of it.