Originally Posted by RachelandSadie (Post 2759456)

i'm not sure about just throwing the dogs raw meat, there are other nutrients that the dog will be missing if you are simply feeding raw meat. they need some other nutrients and supplements as well. they should get their kibble as well as the raw meat if you aren't going to use a recipe, because without the recipe or something with more nutrients, the raw diet is rather unhealthy. the veggies, rice, eggs, and bone meal supplement for the lack of other nutrition in kibble, but simply throwing a raw chicken leg down isn't enough for yorkie's overall diet.

hope that made sense, willing to help or explain the recipe i have if needed, it's really much easier than it looks and you store it in the freezer so that you only make it like once every other month, little to NO work for you, costs less than purchasing raw from the store and it's all your own food, home made and home grade, you know exactly what you put into it!! i love it!

Originally Posted by kalina82 (Post 2759476)

actually that is incorrect. Dogs do not need veggies and rice. Raw eggs are good for them, and the bone meal is not necessary if they are being fed prey-model raw.

rebeccag you are on the right track. one meaty bone at a time. next week you can try something else. Also you need to start adding in organ meat. If you buy a whole chicken, all that gross stuff comes with it and some can be fed (maybe all, i'm not totally sure). There is a a great thread here about prey model and raw. let me go find it.

Oh, Tripe is really good for them too but it smells AWFUL.

Originally Posted by kalina82 (Post 2759476)

actually that is incorrect. Dogs do not need veggies and rice. Raw eggs are good for them, and the bone meal is not necessary if they are being fed prey-model raw.

rebeccag you are on the right track. one meaty bone at a time. next week you can try something else. Also you need to start adding in organ meat. If you buy a whole chicken, all that gross stuff comes with it and some can be fed (maybe all, i'm not totally sure). There is a a great thread here about prey model and raw. let me go find it.

Oh, Tripe is really good for them too but it smells AWFUL.

Originally Posted by Love_Capone (Post 2759507)

One last question, did anybody's dog get sick when switching to raw food? I think I'm going to start today, I'm a little nervous. I'm going to watch him very closely after dinner. I'm going to try pieces of raw chicken breast. Is it really important to give them the bone?

Originally Posted by rebeccag (Post 2759514)

I read the bone is what keeps the teeth clean which is why I'm incorporating into their diet...they hate the tooth brush.

Originally Posted by Love_Capone (Post 2759528)

Yea he hates the finger brush, thanks. I was thinking about giving him some bonless chicken breast, maybe I'll buy some with bones. I'm crossing my fingers that it works, I'm really nervous (hence all the questions). Thanks everyone for your help.

Originally Posted by kalina82 (Post 2759558)

found it http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...fo-needed.html took me a while LOL

Originally Posted by rebeccag (Post 2759648)

Thanks!!! I'm taking notes. I can only go on the computer in 2 minute intervals...LOL...but, I'm doing it. Thanks!

Originally Posted by RachelandSadie (Post 2755503)

Here's the one i use, it's from my aunt's mother who made this up especially for yorkies as a hobby nutritionist:

I usually double the batch:
1/2 lb lean ground beef (80% or leaner)
2 can sardines (or canned salmon of the same weight)
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 c. veg of choice (spinach, carrots, etc.)
2 large eggs (slightly cooked)
3/4 tablespoon bone meal
1/2 teaspoon potassium
1 tablespoon safflower oil
= 1569 calories

I find the sardines rather smelly - so I substitute 4 oz of cottage cheese or ground turkey (I usually do both!). My hubby hunts, so I sometimes replace the hamburger with deerburger. Do not substitute ground pork. Since I removed the sardines (a very important ingredient), then I squeeze a fish oil caplet every other day over her breakfast. I also add 1/3 childrens multivitamin daily (the ones without artificial sweetener). Feel free to add 1 oz of liver to the batch - its good for them. All human grade products.

I get the bone meal and potassium from iherb.com.

I first made a batch without all the supplements - just to see if Bailey liked it. SHE LOVED IT - so its been this recipe ever since!

I serve one spoonful per serving (the larger spoons) twice a day. It doesnt seem like much - I know. I store it in 10 oz plastic containers about 3/4 full in the freezer- one container lasts about 3 days.

Tip: I put the raw eggs in the hot rice and let it sit a while (hence partially cooked eggs)

Good luck!!! Let me know if you need anything!

Originally Posted by kalina82 (Post 2759678)

that thread is very long but filled with great information. its gonna take you a lot of 2 minute intervals LOL