Vet says stop Prey Model Diet!!

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Cinq1964

Well I decided to order NV raw medallions and give this a try. It will be a few days to get it in. In the mean time I will add a little more bone and a little less organ. Is it my understanding that the NV raw medallions will have all the nutrients needed? No supplements will be needed? Will it be ok to start on the NV right away or do I need to mix? Thanks for you help!

Yep, the NV is 100% complete, no supplements needed. I'd start it right away, if it were me - your baby is already on raw, and is experiencing stool issues - so I'd do an immediate switch . When I switched from homecooking to NV, my guys experienced no issues whatsoever - just had immediate teensy, hard, non-smelly poos - which is how raw stools should be.

[Cinq1964]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Yep, the NV is 100% complete, no supplements needed. I'd start it right away, if it were me - your baby is already on raw, and is experiencing stool issues - so I'd do an immediate switch . When I switched from homecooking to NV, my guys experienced no issues whatsoever - just had immediate teensy, hard, non-smelly poos - which is how raw stools should be.

Great, thanks again!! I feel better now!

[tjdmom]

You might want to join this rawfeeding group:
rawfeeding : Raw Feeding for dogs and cats!

And if you posted your question over there... I'm sure you'd get a lot of good advice!

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by tjdmom

You might want to join this rawfeeding group:
rawfeeding : Raw Feeding for dogs and cats!

And if you posted your question over there... I'm sure you'd get a lot of good advice!

I agree - I think if you can get in that group and post about your situation, you could stay w/ Prey Model and not have to purchase pre-made at all.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Dr. Amy and I talk extensively about feeding .... The digestive system of the dogs have evolved over the years

Hmmm, I would be *very* curious to learn of Dr. Amy's source as to how, exactly, the digestive system of a dog has "evolved" over the years. That's a very curious remark she made .

[Cinq1964]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I agree - I think if you can get in that group and post about your situation, you could stay w/ Prey Model and not have to purchase pre-made at all.

Thanks I will check into this also!

[Cinq1964]

Originally Posted by tjdmom

You might want to join this rawfeeding group:
rawfeeding : Raw Feeding for dogs and cats!

And if you posted your question over there... I'm sure you'd get a lot of good advice!

Thanks, I will check this out!

[MyFairLacy]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Hmmm, I would be *very* curious to learn of Dr. Amy's source as to how, exactly, the digestive system of a dog has "evolved" over the years. That's a very curious remark she made .

yes, I would LOVE to see PROOF of the "differences" in a domesticated dog and a wolve's digestive tract. They are exactly the same to my knowledge. I swear the myths some vets carry on Wolves & dogs are the EXACT SAME SPECIES..they can breed and produce fertile offspring.

[Cinq1964]

OK, just got an email with the total cost with shipping for the NV raw medallions. $185. This is for 6 lbs of medallions. The rest is shipping! Need less to say, I will not be ordering this.

I'll try increasing his bone intake and lessen the liver. Maybe this will work. If not I don't what else to do.

[Ellie May]

If you can't get this worked out and raw doesn't seem to be working, you could switch to homecooked but that recipe from Science Diet doesn't look very good for GI issues. Cottage cheese? I think I'd go with something else.

You could consult a nutritionist which is the best way to start homecooking but it is pricey. Otherwise you can order a recipe from Balance IT's website. If you do this I wouldn't recommend buying the recipe that tells you how much Balance It to use. I'd get the one that tells you how much and what human vitamins to use. These recipes will contain grains though.

That is outrageous for the shipping.

[Cinq1964]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

If you can't get this worked out and raw doesn't seem to be working, you could switch to homecooked but that recipe from Science Diet doesn't look very good for GI issues. Cottage cheese? I think I'd go with something else.

You could consult a nutritionist which is the best way to start homecooking but it is pricey. Otherwise you can order a recipe from Balance IT's website. If you do this I wouldn't recommend buying the recipe that tells you how much Balance It to use. I'd get the one that tells you how much and what human vitamins to use. These recipes will contain grains though.

That is outrageous for the shipping.

I guess if I cannot get the diarreha issue solved, I will try homecooking. I may be contacting everyone again for help. (Hopefully, we can resolve the diarreha issue by making a few changes to the PMR I am feeding.) Thanks again!

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Cinq1964

OK, just got an email with the total cost with shipping for the NV raw medallions. $185. This is for 6 lbs of medallions. The rest is shipping! Need less to say, I will not be ordering this.

There are also freeze-dried medallions, which aren't frozen - so the shipping would be much less (but freeze dried in general is more, in base cost, bc of the extra steps) - so that might be an option. A bag of FD Medallions is usually btwn $20-25, I think. I use them occasionally for travel

[Cinq1964]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

There are also freeze-dried medallions, which aren't frozen - so the shipping would be much less (but freeze dried in general is more, in base cost, bc of the extra steps) - so that might be an option. A bag of FD Medallions is usually btwn $20-25, I think. I use them occasionally for travel

I did see this, but wondered if they are as good as the raw medallions? Do they lose any nutrients in the process?

[Cinq1964]

Just wanted to let everyone know; I went to the yahoo website that was suggested and did as suggested by them and yourselves. I am soo happy to tell you all that last nite we did not have to get up to poop! Yea!! I hope this is not premature, but I was excited to tell everyone!

All I did was increase the RMB to everyday and decreased the liver. Actually, took the liver away for a couple days. Today I gave Nolee about a quarter size with his breakfast. Hopefully we are headed the right direction!!

I also order the NV freeze dried medallions. I will maybe add one medallion a day to his regular meal; or should I just feed it alone for one meal? Then, his PMR for the second meal?

Thank you all for your help!!!

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Cinq1964

Just wanted to let everyone know; I went to the yahoo website that was suggested and did as suggested by them and yourselves. I am soo happy to tell you all that last nite we did not have to get up to poop! Yea!! I hope this is not premature, but I was excited to tell everyone!

All I did was increase the RMB to everyday and decreased the liver. Actually, took the liver away for a couple days. Today I gave Nolee about a quarter size with his breakfast. Hopefully we are headed the right direction!!

I also order the NV freeze dried medallions. I will maybe add one medallion a day to his regular meal; or should I just feed it alone for one meal? Then, his PMR for the second meal?

WONDERFUL!!!!!!

The medallion could be a meal for him, depending on his weight - and/or depending on his other meal. Just to give some perspective - my Marcel (3.3 lbs.) eats 2 total medallions per day, my Wylie (7.5 lbs) eats 3 total per day - plus they usually get a Bully stick or some treats.

I'm so happy for you ! It sounds like the diet was just out of balance a bit.