At My Wits End W/This Food Thing!

[viviansnickers]

Maggie...hi

Have you tried raw or willing to try raw?

-Snick & Viv

[Nancy1999]

I agree with the others, save those receipts! I was wondering if like others have suggested, on some days she just isn't that hungry? They go through growth spurts, and are hungrier when they are younger, but then go through a fussy period; I believe in part it is because they really don't need that much. Make sure no one is giving treats during their fussy period, as too many treats can dull the appetite and make them be much more persistent about holding out. Parmesan cheese sprinkled on the food will entice them, and if she's getting even a tablespoon of kibble that may be all she needs. Just offer it several times a day.

[Karrie]

I went through the same thing when Bailey was younger. Here's something that might work for y'all. Its a homemade raw diet that is really no trouble. Try a batch without the supplements - just to see if they like it. If so, then get the supplements for a balanced diet. This recipe was developed by my mom who has extensive knowledge on dog nutrition. If you'd like a 2nd opinion, feel free to run it by your vet. I did - and my vet said it was very nutritious. Lots of plus's with raw - not to mention that Bailey just had her annual check up. Blood tests were great and no tarter on her teeth!

1/2 lb lean hamburger (**)
2 cans sardines (*)
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup veg. of choice (I use chopped spinach)
2 large eggs lightly cooked
3/4 tablespoon powdered bone meal
1/2 teaspoon potassium
1 tablespoon safflower of Sunflower oil

(**) you can substitute lean hamburger with venison or ground turkey (in fact, rotation is preferred)
(*) I found the sardines tooooo smelly (lol) so I have permission to replace the sardines with 4 oz. of another ground meat, and/or 1/2 cup cottage cheese - so long as I squeeze fish oil caplets over her food 2-3 times a week. (its a wonderful trade off!!!)

For the eggs, I'll break them over the hot rice and let it sit for a few minutes, hence lightly cooked.

Occasionally add 1 oz. liver to the batch.

Mix all together and your done! For storage, there are lots of options. For me, I bought 10 oz. generic gladware containers (6 for $1 in the discount aisle) and fill them about 3/4's full and freeze. One container will last for three days - per dog (I have a singleton). I hardly ever have to replace the containers - they last forever.

Serve one large tablespoon per meal - twice a day.

Typically, I will make up 4 batches at one time and freeze.

For the supplements (bone meal and potassium) - I get them online through iHerb.com. You'll need "potassium chloride powder - sodium free salt substitute" and "100% pure bone meal powder". I found safflower oil at wal-mart.

I also get childrens multivitamins with no artificial sweetners (cut into 1/4's) and give to her every other day.

Bailey absolutely loves this and I know its good for her - so I serve it with confidence. Its really no trouble at all when you double or quadruple up on the batches and freeze!! Our babies are soooo worth the extra effort.

Good luck!

[viviansnickers]

Originally Posted by Karrie

I went through the same thing when Bailey was younger. Here's something that might work for y'all. Its a homemade raw diet that is really no trouble. Try a batch without the supplements - just to see if they like it. If so, then get the supplements for a balanced diet. This recipe was developed by my mom who has extensive knowledge on dog nutrition. If you'd like a 2nd opinion, feel free to run it by your vet. I did - and my vet said it was very nutritious. Lots of plus's with raw - not to mention that Bailey just had her annual check up. Blood tests were great and no tarter on her teeth!

1/2 lb lean hamburger (**)
2 cans sardines (*)
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup veg. of choice (I use chopped spinach)
2 large eggs lightly cooked
3/4 tablespoon powdered bone meal
1/2 teaspoon potassium
1 tablespoon safflower of Sunflower oil

(**) you can substitute lean hamburger with venison or ground turkey (in fact, rotation is preferred)
(*) I found the sardines tooooo smelly (lol) so I have permission to replace the sardines with 4 oz. of another ground meat, and/or 1/2 cup cottage cheese - so long as I squeeze fish oil caplets over her food 2-3 times a week. (its a wonderful trade off!!!)

For the eggs, I'll break them over the hot rice and let it sit for a few minutes, hence lightly cooked.

Occasionally add 1 oz. liver to the batch.

Mix all together and your done! For storage, there are lots of options. For me, I bought 10 oz. generic gladware containers (6 for $1 in the discount aisle) and fill them about 3/4's full and freeze. One container will last for three days - per dog (I have a singleton). I hardly ever have to replace the containers - they last forever.

Serve one large tablespoon per meal - twice a day.

Typically, I will make up 4 batches at one time and freeze.

For the supplements (bone meal and potassium) - I get them online through iHerb.com. You'll need "potassium chloride powder - sodium free salt substitute" and "100% pure bone meal powder". I found safflower oil at wal-mart.

I also get childrens multivitamins with no artificial sweetners (cut into 1/4's) and give to her every other day.

Bailey absolutely loves this and I know its good for her - so I serve it with confidence. Its really no trouble at all when you double or quadruple up on the batches and freeze!! Our babies are soooo worth the extra effort.

Good luck!

WOW! This sounds great!!!! Please let us know how it goes if you go this route and actually any route you go

-Snick & Viv

[ddavis6326]

Also, most companies offer a satisfaction guarantee. So the company may take them back, if you can't get.

[Sweet Apple]

Originally Posted by viviansnickers

Maggie...hi

Have you tried raw or willing to try raw?

-Snick & Viv

Well, I've thought alot about it, but I've always thought it was a bit too much protein for her, since she's not a year old, yet, and I wonder if she's active enough for all that protein, w/me working and all...But I'm seriously considering it, if I don't find something pretty soon...She'll be a year old October 31st, so that's not too far off....thanks viv....

[Sweet Apple]

Originally Posted by Karrie

I went through the same thing when Bailey was younger. Here's something that might work for y'all. Its a homemade raw diet that is really no trouble. Try a batch without the supplements - just to see if they like it. If so, then get the supplements for a balanced diet. This recipe was developed by my mom who has extensive knowledge on dog nutrition. If you'd like a 2nd opinion, feel free to run it by your vet. I did - and my vet said it was very nutritious. Lots of plus's with raw - not to mention that Bailey just had her annual check up. Blood tests were great and no tarter on her teeth!

1/2 lb lean hamburger (**)
2 cans sardines (*)
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup veg. of choice (I use chopped spinach)
2 large eggs lightly cooked
3/4 tablespoon powdered bone meal
1/2 teaspoon potassium
1 tablespoon safflower of Sunflower oil

(**) you can substitute lean hamburger with venison or ground turkey (in fact, rotation is preferred)
(*) I found the sardines tooooo smelly (lol) so I have permission to replace the sardines with 4 oz. of another ground meat, and/or 1/2 cup cottage cheese - so long as I squeeze fish oil caplets over her food 2-3 times a week. (its a wonderful trade off!!!)

For the eggs, I'll break them over the hot rice and let it sit for a few minutes, hence lightly cooked.

Occasionally add 1 oz. liver to the batch.

Mix all together and your done! For storage, there are lots of options. For me, I bought 10 oz. generic gladware containers (6 for $1 in the discount aisle) and fill them about 3/4's full and freeze. One container will last for three days - per dog (I have a singleton). I hardly ever have to replace the containers - they last forever.

Serve one large tablespoon per meal - twice a day.

Typically, I will make up 4 batches at one time and freeze.

For the supplements (bone meal and potassium) - I get them online through iHerb.com. You'll need "potassium chloride powder - sodium free salt substitute" and "100% pure bone meal powder". I found safflower oil at wal-mart.

I also get childrens multivitamins with no artificial sweetners (cut into 1/4's) and give to her every other day.

Bailey absolutely loves this and I know its good for her - so I serve it with confidence. Its really no trouble at all when you double or quadruple up on the batches and freeze!! Our babies are soooo worth the extra effort.

Good luck!

Wow, I'm w/Vivian, this sounds great!!!...I could even use organic ground meat/bison/turkey..Not sure when I'll try this, but I'm sure I will, at some point...So I guess you freeze the whole batch (in separate containers, and then just thaw the containers out in the fridge?

[Karrie]

Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

Wow, I'm w/Vivian, this sounds great!!!...I could even use organic ground meat/bison/turkey..Not sure when I'll try this, but I'm sure I will, at some point...So I guess you freeze the whole batch (in separate containers, and then just thaw the containers out in the fridge?

Yep! That's exactly it!