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kalina82 · 11-09-2007, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lara2913

I guess by that I mean for example, tonight I fed them breast of lamb however the whole breast was huge and the rib bones did not extend across the entire thing so not all of my dogs got a rib bone with their meat. Doesn't matter, they will definitely get bone tomorrow.

rack of lamb for the doggies LOL seems like such a shame that it isn't eaten by me instead

lara2913 · 11-09-2007, 12:51 PM

Haha, I think that alot

abbie's mom · 11-09-2007, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JCarlson2004

Also, what about duck or quali meat? If Codie is allergic to chicken/turkey, will be also be allergic to duck and quail and any type of bird meat?

....I wouldn't think so...??

011011 · 11-09-2007, 01:58 PM

Well they all had chicken now and they were STARVING or acted like they were and they want MORE.
Goose would be good also then? We have a few in the freezer from the boys hunting.I would think rabbit bones woudl be too small and skinny?

lara2913 · 11-09-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 011011

Well they all had chicken now and they were STARVING or acted like they were and they want MORE.
Goose would be good also then? We have a few in the freezer from the boys hunting.I would think rabbit bones woudl be too small and skinny?

Goose would be fine, rabbit bones are also fine.

011011 · 11-09-2007, 02:42 PM

I guess I am just being timid with the bones,Just dont see how they consume them and digest with no problems? And of course poop them out.
Now what about the icky mouths afterwards?Ya just have to wipe faces I guess.
I let my biggest ones (3 of them and it took them about 30 min to figure it out and consume them) have the bones and will have to wait till tomorrow for the smaller ones to try it with the bones

jp4m2 · 11-09-2007, 03:24 PM

I just read this whole thread...all of this sounds so interesting, I'm intrigued to try this also....I have a couple of ?'s....

Are any of you who are doing the RAW just feeding organic meat or not necessarily?....

I've seen the mention of vit.e & salmon oil, is the source of the oil a personal preference or is one better than another...how about flaxseed oil instead?

Why freezing of the meat, is it to kill off organisms?

This RAW diet seems different than the home cooking way, I've looked briefly at the home cooking diet and that one seems to combine all the food groups like we would eat, veg., dairy, and meat ...where this diet seems to focus mainly on protein, I was a little surprised by that....

I will be looking at all the links posted in this thread...Thanks for all the great info on this subject....

kalina82 · 11-09-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jp4m2

I just read this whole thread...all of this sounds so interesting, I'm intrigued to try this also....I have a couple of ?'s....

Are any of you who are doing the RAW just feeding organic meat or not necessarily?....

I've seen the mention of vit.e & salmon oil, is the source of the oil a personal preference or is one better than another...how about flaxseed oil instead?

Why freezing of the meat, is it to kill off organisms?

This RAW diet seems different than the home cooking way, I've looked briefly at the home cooking diet and that one seems to combine all the food groups like we would eat, veg., dairy, and meat ...where this diet seems to focus mainly on protein, I was a little surprised by that....

I will be looking at all the links posted in this thread...Thanks for all the great info on this subject....

Hi, glad your doing your research before jumping in.

the salmon oil is preferred over flaxseed oil because its coming from an animal not a plant, and seeing as dogs are carnivores they can process the salmon oil better then the flaxseed oil, i believe. The vit e is to aid in this process. Lara knows what it does exactly. i forgot lol

The freezing of the meat is to kill most of the bacteria and its the easiest way to store the meat for long periods of time. these little guys don't each much and if you find a bargin you'll want to stock up.

In homecooking i guess they use all different things because cooking the food takes nutrients out of the food. You also have to add lots of supplements to the food to make sure they are getting everything they need. With the RAW diet you don't have to do any of that. Everything they need is suppled in a variety of different meats. No need to supplement, tho most do give coat supplements and some give joint supplements if their dogs need it (like mine). In the wild a dogs diet is mostly meat so that's why everything is all protein focused. the veggies and fruits and yogurt are more for our own piece of mind i believe.

mminichan · 11-09-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mminichan

Thanks, Lara! You are always soo sooo helpful!

So, for those who feed their furbabies freeze dried NV, how does it work? Just feed them like it is kibble? I just don't want to be too complicated for the pet hotel people or worry they might not know how to feed RAW!

Any NV freeze dried feeder out there? How does it work?? Do I feed the same amount as the frozen kind? Thanks!!

kalina82 · 11-09-2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mminichan

Any NV freeze dried feeder out there? How does it work?? Do I feed the same amount as the frozen kind? Thanks!!

you can use the feed guide on the NV site to figure it out.

http://www.naturesvariety.com/ifc.la...C82BjvU239213F

mminichan · 11-09-2007, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kalina82

you can use the feed guide on the NV site to figure it out.

http://www.naturesvariety.com/ifc.la...C82BjvU239213F

Haha, yea. I was just using that and figure it out a min ago! Silly me

011011 · 11-09-2007, 04:31 PM

All of the links given in this thread are very good. How long have you guys been feeding raw then?

jp4m2 · 11-09-2007, 04:52 PM

Thanks Kalina!...we have a store here that sells ostrich meat, this good protein?....

abbie's mom · 11-09-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jp4m2

Are any of you who are doing the RAW just feeding organic meat or not necessarily?....

If you can find it, and can afford it - great. Most people feed what they would feed their families, or maybe bargain shop.

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I've seen the mention of vit.e & salmon oil, is the source of the oil a personal preference or is one better than another...how about flaxseed oil instead?

Preference. Flaxseed is from a plant. Omega 3s from fish=better.

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Why freezing of the meat, is it to kill off organisms?

Yes. Some folks don't bother with freezing; but I do - just in case

. Your dog has enzymes in his/her mouth that kills most bacteria that would make us ill - ie: salmonella. We are not equipped with such, and therefore should not go licking raw chicken legs that are safe for our pets to consume.

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This RAW diet seems different than the home cooking way, I've looked briefly at the home cooking diet and that one seems to combine all the food groups like we would eat, veg., dairy, and meat ...where this diet seems to focus mainly on protein, I was a little surprised by that....

Cooking kills all the nutritive value of food. Even WE could benefit by eating more raw veggies, actually. But, why the surprise? Dogs are not people - they belong to the wolf family, and therefore do not need - nor can they properly digest -dairy and veggies/fruits.

abbie's mom · 11-09-2007, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 011011

All of the links given in this thread are very good. How long have you guys been feeding raw then?

I'm in my fifth year.

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11-09-2007, 03:24 PM	#127
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	I just read this whole thread...all of this sounds so interesting, I'm intrigued to try this also....I have a couple of ?'s.... Are any of you who are doing the RAW just feeding organic meat or not necessarily?.... I've seen the mention of vit.e & salmon oil, is the source of the oil a personal preference or is one better than another...how about flaxseed oil instead? Why freezing of the meat, is it to kill off organisms? This RAW diet seems different than the home cooking way, I've looked briefly at the home cooking diet and that one seems to combine all the food groups like we would eat, veg., dairy, and meat ...where this diet seems to focus mainly on protein, I was a little surprised by that.... I will be looking at all the links posted in this thread...Thanks for all the great info on this subject.... __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

11-09-2007, 04:52 PM	#133
jp4m2 Love my Boys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: w/ my boys Posts: 5,056	Thanks Kalina!...we have a store here that sells ostrich meat, this good protein?.... __________________ B.J.mom to : Jake J.J. Jack & Joey, momma misses you..... The joy found in the companionship of a pet is a blessing not given to everyone. The two most powerful words when we’re in struggle: me too..

11-09-2007, 01:58 PM	#124
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	Well they all had chicken now and they were STARVING or acted like they were and they want MORE. Goose would be good also then? We have a few in the freezer from the boys hunting.I would think rabbit bones woudl be too small and skinny?

11-09-2007, 02:42 PM	#126
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	I guess I am just being timid with the bones,Just dont see how they consume them and digest with no problems? And of course poop them out. Now what about the icky mouths afterwards?Ya just have to wipe faces I guess. I let my biggest ones (3 of them and it took them about 30 min to figure it out and consume them) have the bones and will have to wait till tomorrow for the smaller ones to try it with the bones

11-09-2007, 04:31 PM	#132
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	All of the links given in this thread are very good. How long have you guys been feeding raw then?