Originally Posted by carole goodman (Post 1672397)

when the other runs out.
Carole

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy (Post 1694319)

Got a question for you prey-model feeders ;) Have you ever heard of feeding cow placentas??? Saw somewhere that a person was going to be feeding their dog a lot of cow placenta once calving season started.

Originally Posted by abbie's mom (Post 1695304)

Michelle,

I do feed green tripe (bovine stomache lining); but haven't heard of feeding placenta. Of course, I haven't read allllllllllllllllllll there is to prey model feeding, either. The RAW list moves pretty quickly; but, I'll post your question there and see what kind of feedback we get.

Originally Posted by TurtleDove (Post 1696898)

For those who give supplements, which brand do you recommend?

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy (Post 1696923)

With raw, you don't really need to do supplements. I've been giving Juice Plus for Dogs, just because...I'm sure she'd be fine without it. I also give a vit. E/fish oil supplement. I use Eicosaderm by Dermapet

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy (Post 1696762)

.. I've never seen any fresh green tripe around here or I'd probably buy some to give occasionally.

Originally Posted by MyFairLacy (Post 1694319)

Saw somewhere that a person was going to be feeding their dog a lot of cow placenta once calving season started.

Originally Posted by abbie's mom (Post 1697921)

Michelle,

I got one response from the list (so far), and this is it:When thinking on this, I figure that the mother eats the placenta as part of her clean-up process, so as not to attract scavengers. ??? For my thoughts, there are too many other sources than to go with this - even if someone I trusted told me it's OK! I mean, I can barely feed green tripe. That's some naaaaaaaaasty smelling stuff!

Originally Posted by abbie's mom (Post 1697921)

Michelle,

I got one response from the list (so far), and this is it:When thinking on this, I figure that the mother eats the placenta as part of her clean-up process, so as not to attract scavengers. ??? For my thoughts, there are too many other sources than to go with this - even if someone I trusted told me it's OK! I mean, I can barely feed green tripe. That's some naaaaaaaaasty smelling stuff!

Originally Posted by omega (Post 1699127)

Why exactly do you feed it? Whatever nutritional value it has, can you find it in anything else?

Originally Posted by dexterandalana (Post 1725633)

its funny that out of all of this, the only question i have left is an unimportant one...dont the "feeding towels" cause a lot of laundry?? lol. do you change them every meal?

Originally Posted by abbie's mom (Post 1726107)

Alana, this thread represents opinions/experiences from both pre-packaged RAW feeders and a few (like myself), who feed Prey Model RAW..

Originally Posted by abbie's mom (Post 1726107)

LOL...well, yeah...I can see where that would be a concern. :rolleyes: (j/k!) If it's not a real messy meaty meal, I change each day. I just sort of fold it up, after the first meal (I'm trying to get mine to once a day, now) and then pick it up after the evening meal. I have many feeding towels, so I can afford to wait until I have a laundry basket full, then wash a load.

Originally Posted by dexterandalana (Post 1726160)

alright, so i should go get a lot of feeding towels first off!

Originally Posted by abbie's mom (Post 1726278)

Oh, no....don't buy new ones! Just start with your old worn-out hand towels and bath towels. If you look around, you'll be surprised the ones that really should be 'retired' ;).

Originally Posted by abbie's mom (Post 1726278)

Nuthin' wrong with that! My dh is super water conscious, too. In fact <whispers> he puts a basin in the sink to catch hand washing water and transfers it to a large bucket to flush the toilet! You'd be surprised how much $$$ that has saved us in water bills. I completely see the need for conservation in our wasteful society. However, some things (laundry) have to be done. My thing is electricity. I go around turning off lights.

Originally Posted by rebeccag (Post 2759694)

If I start feeding raw rabbit...will my dogs try and eat my bunnies??? No, right? They won't know the two are the same...I think?

Originally Posted by kalina82 (Post 2759702)

LOL i highly doubt your yorkies will try to eat your bunnies. The raw rabbit smells different then the fresh, live bunnies you own. Yorkies and bunnies should never be left alone together just in case but i don't think they will suddenly start going after the bunnies

Originally Posted by abbie's mom (Post 1499786)

Yes, it does look (and feel) nasty :). I've been feeding this way for almost five years, and I still don't look forward to handling it! But, you won't be sorry, in the long run.??..why do you think Cody is allergic to chicken, lamb and turkey? Just wondering, because most dogs tolerate chicken best when first starting out. And, as lara points out: buffalo and venison bones are far too dense for any dog, and may damage teeth. Sounds like you've been 'researching' in the BARF section :). Dogs do not need veggies or fruits. Look in your dogs' mouths. What do you see? Canines, right? No grinders for chewing fruits and veggies. Dogs are carnivorous (from dictionary.com: 1. flesh-eating: A dog is a carnivorous animal.). Now, look in your mouth: mostly grinders (chewing fruits & veggies) and a few canines (for ripping and tearing meat). We are omnivorous (An organism that eats both plants and animals.) Free feeding Raw is not a good idea. Especially at first, you need to see what kind of eater Cali is (gulper or careful). I would feed her three smaller meals/day, and if that's not possible, then feed two. I feed a RAW Prey Model diet. We don't hunt, nor do we know anyone who hunts regularly, so my choices are limited to store meats: chicken, beef, (sometimes) turkey, pork, fish. But, this year, I think (hoping!) we will get some venison - especially the heart and liver! The prey model diet is based on what a wolf would normally eat in the wild. It is important to include innards of whatever meat you feed. I feed innards twice weekly, with chicken feet. The only supplement: fish oil. LOL....everyone who feeds a prey model RAW diet exclaims how wonderful their dogs' teeth are! The vets can't get over my dogs' teeth. Abigail will be two next month, and Mozart (in his 13thy/o mix) ~ I never brush their teeth, and they have sweet smelling breathe. I've had a few dogs lick me, and I felt like I needed a bathe!

Here are some links I hope you find helpful:

- Feeding Your Dog

- Jane Anderson's RAW Learning Site

- RAW Feeding (might want to look into the Recipes on this one ;) )

- RAW fed

Questions: ask away!!

Originally Posted by littlepixie12 (Post 2759957)

Everyone, this is a truly great thread... interesting too because my parents (who were born and raised in Italy) always tell me that they used to feed their dogs raw meat, steaks, and chicken and usually pasta lol. Anyway, my dad is always telling me to do the same with Maxi, but I was hesitant. Well Maxi isnt eating now and I am worried. So I was thinking of switching over to a RAW diet, but dont have anything at the house today. A store by me sells Primal and Nature Variety. Do you think its okay to start Maxie with this and then switch him over to the stuff I buy in the supermarket?

I also want to make sure that he likes it too.

thanks!