Go Raw?

[tanksmom]

OK out of fear and timidity I think I should start with a pre made RAW. But where to get it? Are there more than 1 kind? I've heard of natures variety but do not know where to find it. My shopping is limited.

[sadiesamie]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I started raw about a month ago and my guys are LOVING it and doing fantastic! I feed NV's pre-made medallions (Wylie gets 3 per day, Marcel 2 per day). I may feed prey model eventually, but this was/is a great way for me to start the raw (gives me time to educate myself on the prey model).

My Sadie girl has bad skin allergies, redness and hair braeakage, always chewing her paws, scratching her ears. She was just at the vet Friday and the vet said ears look fine. we did more testing on her and she came back positive for pancreatitis. I was hoping to try the raw on my girls but with Pancreatitis I don't think that is possible? would you happen to know? She is also having kidney issues. She is losing large amounts of protein in her urine. PLN the vet says and possible Gluemophritis (sp?) she also has high blood pressure (230) it was Friday. she is currently eating Hills Pres diet D/D and I hate giving her this food. It contains mostly sawdust. she needs to be on a low protein high fiber diet. How could raw not be good for her? we see a specialist next week sometime. not sure what day yet- we are calling tomorrow to schedule. the vet just referred us to them.

[sadiesamie]

Originally Posted by tanksmom

OK out of fear and timidity I think I should start with a pre made RAW. But where to get it? Are there more than 1 kind? I've heard of natures variety but do not know where to find it. My shopping is limited.

Pet Supplies Plus is the only place I can buy it from here in TX. do a store location search. you might be able to purchase on line. Wait until you read the ingredients in the raw beef medallions. It has so many good ingredients. My girls have some kidney/ pancreatitis issues so I am checking so see if feeding the raw would be good or bad for them.

They have about 7 different types of raw, chicken, venison, turkey and beef. (honestly the beef was the one that did not look as gross to me) they are like little tiny hamburger patties. they have a whole freezer section at the back of the store. go to naturesvariety.com
if i was able to feed raw. I would buy it premade. I wouldn't want to risk handling the raw beef or chicken bought from the store. the pre made raw contains every single nutrient they need. check it out. Natures variety also has a phone number so you can call them with questions or email you. they return email questions in just a day.

[mminichan]

also, email them (NV) for coupon! they will send you a coupon to try out a bag for free!

[lara2913]

sadiesamie- I would suggest having a consultation with a nutritionist about her issues. Wylie'sMom has the name of a good one if you PM her i'm sure she will give the the details.