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sillyjacki · 11-08-2007, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Tissy

The only thing that worries me about this is the high protein content. You are talking abou the Instinct, right? Also, I wanted to give the raw bones to get the dental benefits....can you feed them this kibble and the raw bones without upset? It would be nice to have this kibble as an option and if it causes no problem to mix it with "sure 'nuff" raw.

It's my personal opinion that no kibble is ever going to be better than raw, so I will always have problems with it. But I do suggest the Raw Instinct just because of the lower starches.

At my store, we recommend switching to raw, period. Since we sell premade, I don't think the question comes up often with feeding the bones with kibble. I don't think it's a huge problem, as long as the time with the bones is limited to 20-30 minutes, so they don't get sick from any marrow (some bones do have a little marrow still)

sillyjacki · 11-08-2007, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lauraopi

Today was day 3 of feeding raw and knock on wood reese seems to be handling it well. I am just hoping these itchy, awful allergies that she has will be helped by this!!! For those of you who have seen the benefits and changes in your pups from feeding raw, about how long before you start to see a difference...weeks, months??

I saw the beginnings of change within 2 weeks.

sillyjacki · 11-08-2007, 08:47 AM

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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.

A bag at my store is between $10 and $15, depending on the meat.

Patties are around $24-$25 and can be split up to the right proportion, too. Sometimes it can be cheaper.

JuicyGirl · 11-08-2007, 09:33 AM

I know this may be a stupid question, but can you cook the medallions?

RMKC · 11-08-2007, 09:43 AM

Tried last night too, but my 2 wouldn eat it

mminichan · 11-08-2007, 09:46 AM

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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.

check out the NV coupon!! Myfairlacy has posted a link to it.

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=101861

It is a pretty nice deal!!

mminichan · 11-08-2007, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by JuicyGirl

I know this may be a stupid question, but can you cook the medallions?

I am not an expert on RAW diet. But I would think this would defeat the purpose (RAW)?

mminichan · 11-08-2007, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RMKC

Tried last night too, but my 2 wouldn eat it

What did you feed them?

lara2913 · 11-08-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JuicyGirl

I know this may be a stupid question, but can you cook the medallions?

No, that would defeat the point. When you cook the meat and bones you loose alot of nutrients that are vital for them.

lara2913 · 11-08-2007, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RMKC

Tried last night too, but my 2 wouldn eat it

Well when you first introduce dogs to raw they either eat like they have never eaten in their entire lives OR look at you like you've lost any common sense you ever had LOL. Just persevere with it, they won't starve themselves. Once they realise thats all they are getting, they will eat it and start liking it. Its because dog food has flavour enhancers in it.

labrown · 11-08-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by lara2913

No, that would defeat the point. When you cook the meat and bones you loose alot of nutrients that are vital for them.

I like your new avatar

lara2913 · 11-08-2007, 10:55 AM

Thanks! I love it, abbie'smom made it for me

JuicyGirl · 11-08-2007, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by lara2913

No, that would defeat the point. When you cook the meat and bones you loose alot of nutrients that are vital for them.

ok i wasn't sure.

mminichan · 11-08-2007, 07:12 PM

Just want to tell everyone that I am going RAW tomorrow!! Wish me luck (and Chloe since she will be the one eating it!)

Tissy · 11-08-2007, 07:43 PM

I will be making the 2 hr. drive tomorrow to buy some of the NV raw and begin this weekend also. Any suggestions of what to get to start with?

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