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RawfedYorkieLuv, I was told that a chicken neck was ok to give Joey, he's a 5 1/2 pound Yorkie, after I removed the skin, I gave it to him, but I was really afraid he would choke to death on it, and that has been the last time I did this. With a chicken leg, do you remove the skin? Do you give a small yorkie a whole leg? This seems like a lot of food. |
Chicken necks? I personally don't feed chicken necks, unless it's attached to the whole bird as it doesn't offer enough meat and if small enough, could potentially pose a choke hazard. I, too have a 5 1/2 pounder, my Gia. For her, I do take the skin off sometimes because she can't handle it too good and vomits it back up if she gets too much of it. So it depends on the dog. My other two don't have a problem with skin. Size wise, the bigger the better as to achieve adequate chewing time and to minimize gulping! *Most* dogs will walk away when they've had enough, little porkers may have to have their food taken away or you'll end up with a little butterball, lol, but for the most part, prey model fed dogs learn to self regulate after a short while! A chicken drumstick is ideal for toy breeds up to 15 pounds, I'd say! Whatever your dog can't finish, put it back in the fridge and offer it up at next feeding. My Gia will eat the equivalent of half of a drumstick per feeding but she is very active.... Quote:
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Thanks for the information. I wish I had read this before I gave him the neck. So much information out there, it can be overwhelming when we just want to give out dogs a healthy diet. |
No problem..... ...you're very welcome! ;) I understand about your fears and questions as I've been there as well! I'm glad your Joey is ok!!!!!! When a proper prey model diet is given the choking hazard is pretty much 0! If and when it does happen, dogs will cough and vomit it back up, and it's not pretty to watch and it happened in the first place because the dog is a gulper and a piece too small for his mouth was given! Why don't you join us on the prey model thread as there's lots of info there! :) Quote:
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I have read it and several other things as well, I only tempted because he seems to love the smell of raw chicken so much. Right now, I have no complaints with his health, and he seems to be doing great. I hesitate to change much, because he is doing so well. However, the information is always nice to have. |
Initially I switched because my senior yorkie Toy (12) was pretty much a lost cause at that point (among other things, chronic systemic yeast infection) and I've seen first hand what kibble and over vaccinations has done to him. After he was getting better I got my second puppy and and I didn't see a reason why she shouldn't also benefit from a species appropriate diet as I didn't want any health problems for her in the future. Her and my third puppy have never had the need to see the Vet for anything other than a URI when they first came to my house. If and when you're ready to make the switch, great advise is waiting for you! There are many raw feeders here who'd love to help including myself! ;) Sorry, I hope this isn't too much off topic! Quote:
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