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nana911 · 10-04-2009, 03:13 AM

Thanks for the coupon!!
I think cooking it would be counterproductive to serving raw. I not only nuke for 10 seconds because my girls don't like it cold but because I mix it with a bit of kibble, and it mixes easier that way. I like mixing a little NV kibble mainly because I want them to have some hard food on their teeth. I don't believe a totally soft diet is good for dental health.

I dump the large bags into gallon freezer zip locs and throw them in the freezer. I just reach in and grab a couple medallions from each bag and throw those in my fridge container for daily use. I don't really worry about contaminants because I figure they're frozen rock solid, and are not going to be in the freezer long enough to be a concern in the long term. The ziplocs are easier to open and close than the original bags the product comes in. That way they get a variety every day.

Someone on another thread remarked that they lived near this company and it was a client of theirs in some capacity and they had actually visited the plant. They said it was remarkably clean and had no odor or something to that effect. If you search, you'll find it. At any rate, they were impressed.

Oh, and where I purchase my food, he said that for whatever reason, the freeze dried is good for short term, like a week or two, when you are in a situation such as traveling or vacation, when frozen is not feasible. It is not suitable for serving your pet long term, you may want to research further into why that is. I don't know if the quality is inferior or what.

Kimberly812 · 10-04-2009, 04:32 AM

I've been feeding Zoe NV raw medallions since we got her at the end of August. She LOVES them so much! I started with the chicken and now she's on the beef. I can't tell if she likes one better than the other - she gobbles it ALL up!!

I didn't love using a bowl or plate for the raw so I bought some of the little paper plates - and they're perfect! As soon as she's done eating - I can just toss it away! No germs - no worries about having to clean it.

ally173 · 10-04-2009, 04:45 AM

thanks for everyone's reply; however, i tried one medalion on friday; and 5 min after she ate it she threw up 4 times; she was gaging and coughing and was really sick; i guess 100% raw is not so great for her since she has the gastritis and sensitive stomach; so i am going to stick to the honest kitchen. thanks again.

viviansnickers · 10-04-2009, 05:15 AM

The baggy idea is great!! I'm trying to go green so I use individual plastic rubbermaid containers (the size for condiments/salad dressing.) Snick gets 2 medallions a day so I have 6 in the fridge at a time (3 days worth). I also only touch the medallion once, while putting it into the containers. Then I dump the medallion into a stainless steal dish and cut it up and serve it.

Great suggestions!!

-Snick & Viv

nana911 · 10-04-2009, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ally173

thanks for everyone's reply; however, i tried one medalion on friday; and 5 min after she ate it she threw up 4 times; she was gaging and coughing and was really sick; i guess 100% raw is not so great for her since she has the gastritis and sensitive stomach; so i am going to stick to the honest kitchen. thanks again.

Oh no... boy, if these kids could only realize exactly what we really go through for them... I'm lucky that so far mine seem to digest anything I throw at them pretty well. I can't imagine dealing with vomitting issues, I do not envy you....

BanditSocks2 · 10-04-2009, 09:34 AM

It seems like the majority of people on this site are feeding NV, many of which are feeding the raw. Now I have a question, and it may be stupid....can your dog kiss you after he eats, or could that transmit salmonella and other raw food diseases?

Sweet Apple · 10-04-2009, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BanditSocks2

It seems like the majority of people on this site are feeding NV, many of which are feeding the raw. Now I have a question, and it may be stupid....can your dog kiss you after he eats, or could that transmit salmonella and other raw food diseases?

You will be surprised that their kisses are much much much sweeter, when they are on raw...no bad breath!!! If there were to be salmonella or other raw food diseases in the NV, then we're all in trouble!!! No, there isn't any diseases in the food, that I'm aware of...Like all the others, my little girl absolutely loves mealtime now!!! I make it really special, by chopping up her medallion, cutting up a couple of green beans on one side of the plate, and a little bit of organic apple on the other side...so pretty lol..She eats the meat, then the beans and has the apple for dessert...I get a big kick out of watching her eat...Then she ends her meal w/the cutest, sweetest little burp, and looks up at me as if to say "good dinner, mom" lol...it warms a mama's heart

BonBon · 10-05-2009, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

You will be surprised that their kisses are much much much sweeter, when they are on raw...no bad breath!!! If there were to be salmonella or other raw food diseases in the NV, then we're all in trouble!!! No, there isn't any diseases in the food, that I'm aware of...Like all the others, my little girl absolutely loves mealtime now!!! I make it really special, by chopping up her medallion, cutting up a couple of green beans on one side of the plate, and a little bit of organic apple on the other side...so pretty lol..She eats the meat, then the beans and has the apple for dessert...I get a big kick out of watching her eat...Then she ends her meal w/the cutest, sweetest little burp, and looks up at me as if to say "good dinner, mom" lol...it warms a mama's heart

Awww, I can just picture her!

Yogi and mamma · 10-07-2009, 01:45 PM

i Just bought Yogi some NV Raw he got one extra bag free and two free ice creams for being cut lol. So i thawed it and tried to feed him. He just wouldn't eat it i touched it and i think it was to cold i heated it up a little and he picked at it but dint eat it so i grabbed his little fork and had to feed him like a baby. All i keep thinking was he is so spoiled he at the whole 2 madallians by fork feeding him like a baby i hope he will eat it by himself tomorrow

10-04-2009, 03:13 AM	#16
nana911 threadkillin' 6 pack Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 1,242	Thanks for the coupon!! I think cooking it would be counterproductive to serving raw. I not only nuke for 10 seconds because my girls don't like it cold but because I mix it with a bit of kibble, and it mixes easier that way. I like mixing a little NV kibble mainly because I want them to have some hard food on their teeth. I don't believe a totally soft diet is good for dental health. I dump the large bags into gallon freezer zip locs and throw them in the freezer. I just reach in and grab a couple medallions from each bag and throw those in my fridge container for daily use. I don't really worry about contaminants because I figure they're frozen rock solid, and are not going to be in the freezer long enough to be a concern in the long term. The ziplocs are easier to open and close than the original bags the product comes in. That way they get a variety every day. Someone on another thread remarked that they lived near this company and it was a client of theirs in some capacity and they had actually visited the plant. They said it was remarkably clean and had no odor or something to that effect. If you search, you'll find it. At any rate, they were impressed. Oh, and where I purchase my food, he said that for whatever reason, the freeze dried is good for short term, like a week or two, when you are in a situation such as traveling or vacation, when frozen is not feasible. It is not suitable for serving your pet long term, you may want to research further into why that is. I don't know if the quality is inferior or what. __________________ lorelei, wife to gerry , momma to bear , baxter ,baby and bug

10-04-2009, 04:45 AM	#18
ally173 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: cliffside park, nj, usa Posts: 1,170	thanks for everyone's reply; however, i tried one medalion on friday; and 5 min after she ate it she threw up 4 times; she was gaging and coughing and was really sick; i guess 100% raw is not so great for her since she has the gastritis and sensitive stomach; so i am going to stick to the honest kitchen. thanks again. __________________ Ava's mom

10-04-2009, 05:15 AM	#19
viviansnickers Snick&Viv= BFF Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,755	The baggy idea is great!! I'm trying to go green so I use individual plastic rubbermaid containers (the size for condiments/salad dressing.) Snick gets 2 medallions a day so I have 6 in the fridge at a time (3 days worth). I also only touch the medallion once, while putting it into the containers. Then I dump the medallion into a stainless steal dish and cut it up and serve it. Great suggestions!! -Snick & Viv __________________ -Vivian Mommy to my cuddlebug baby boys-Snickers & Reesie

10-07-2009, 01:45 PM	#24
Yogi and mamma Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 77	Spoiled i Just bought Yogi some NV Raw he got one extra bag free and two free ice creams for being cut lol. So i thawed it and tried to feed him. He just wouldn't eat it i touched it and i think it was to cold i heated it up a little and he picked at it but dint eat it so i grabbed his little fork and had to feed him like a baby. All i keep thinking was he is so spoiled he at the whole 2 madallians by fork feeding him like a baby i hope he will eat it by himself tomorrow

10-04-2009, 04:32 AM	#17
Kimberly812 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NH Posts: 125	I've been feeding Zoe NV raw medallions since we got her at the end of August. She LOVES them so much! I started with the chicken and now she's on the beef. I can't tell if she likes one better than the other - she gobbles it ALL up!! I didn't love using a bowl or plate for the raw so I bought some of the little paper plates - and they're perfect! As soon as she's done eating - I can just toss it away! No germs - no worries about having to clean it.

10-04-2009, 09:34 AM	#21
BanditSocks2 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA Posts: 1,522	It seems like the majority of people on this site are feeding NV, many of which are feeding the raw. Now I have a question, and it may be stupid....can your dog kiss you after he eats, or could that transmit salmonella and other raw food diseases?