Thwarted again

[Sweet Apple]

Originally Posted by Invadervash

If he is eating the dehydrated liver treat dust off the top you really might want to try Stella and Chewy's freeze dried raw dinners. They have a similar texture to the liver treats and are easy to break up and grind and they are really meaty and tasty. I have not met a dog in the 2 years I've worked at my pet boutique that wouldn't eat it and I've even heard stories of dogs (and cats) breaking into cabinets and bags to get to it. It can seem scary to feed raw but Stella and Chewy's screens every batch of food for pathogens and salmonella and I have never heard of a recall for any reason in over 2 years. I think they are a very safe company and I'd really recommend trying it for your poor pup since he seems to hate everything else.

I agree, and I use Stella & Chewies for the very same reasons mentioned, above...However, and Invadervash, please correct me, if I'm mistaken here, but I was under the impression, that you shouldn't feed dehydrated as a regular diet, but supplemental feeding for travelling, etc...Of course, if Milo won't eat anything, dehyrated has to be better than what he's doing? I've started mine on raw in the morning, and Acana Grasslands Kibble, in the evening...Apple wouldn't eat any kibble, before I started her on raw, but she seems to be happy w/the Acana now...I didn't try Acana, before raw, but I don't think it was out yet?

[Invadervash]

Originally Posted by Sweet Apple

I agree, and I use Stella & Chewies for the very same reasons mentioned, above...However, and Invadervash, please correct me, if I'm mistaken here, but I was under the impression, that you shouldn't feed dehydrated as a regular diet, but supplemental feeding for travelling, etc...Of course, if Milo won't eat anything, dehyrated has to be better than what he's doing? I've started mine on raw in the morning, and Acana Grasslands Kibble, in the evening...Apple wouldn't eat any kibble, before I started her on raw, but she seems to be happy w/the Acana now...I didn't try Acana, before raw, but I don't think it was out yet?

Well I do believe that if you dog will eat the frozen raw that it is better to feed that than to feed the dehydrated all the time but some dogs just do not like the texture of wet food so thats why the dehydrated raw is great. Its not like kibble so it isn't cooked so it still retains most (not all, that is why raw is slightly better) of the nutrients meat have to offer.

[QuickSilver]

That's so funny, I happened to pick up a bag of that very food the other day. I wasn't sure how use it. Maybe I'll try switching him over today. I'm pretty certain he'll like it better, since I've given him raw samples before and he's sucked it down like a power vacuum.

[Invadervash]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

That's so funny, I happened to pick up a bag of that very food the other day. I wasn't sure how use it. Maybe I'll try switching him over today. I'm pretty certain he'll like it better, since I've given him raw samples before and he's sucked it down like a power vacuum.

Haha most dogs do. I hope it goes well for you.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

That's so funny, I happened to pick up a bag of that very food the other day. I wasn't sure how use it. Maybe I'll try switching him over today. I'm pretty certain he'll like it better, since I've given him raw samples before and he's sucked it down like a power vacuum.

That's good to hear. I'm going to try stella and chewy's raw for Uni tomorrow in the am. *fingers crossed*

[Sweet Apple]

Because of the way my two go after the raw, it's hard for me to wrap my head around pups not liking it? But, I just recently had someone pm me, saying their pup didn't like raw? She was smushin' it...I told her to leave it in little bite size squares, and maybe her pup would like being able to pick up each piece and eat it...Maybe, after Milo starts eating dehydrated raw, it will be easier to switch him over to frozen raw...My dogs dance for raw!

[maryeverett1]

Thor...what a little booger he is! I love yorkies no 2 are the same and they have such wicked little personalities at times that I'm not sure who is really in control us or them! Thanks for always providing us with Thor stories...I'm thinking you should write a book of them! Not to mention you are a hilarious writer! :-)

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

That's good to hear. I'm going to try stella and chewy's raw for Uni tomorrow in the am. *fingers crossed*

Uni sucked up the Stella and Chewy's lamb, however, I was a bit queasy giving it to her. Didn't seem like enough food either, I gave 2 medallions.

[QuickSilver]

Originally Posted by capt_noonie

Uni sucked up the Stella and Chewy's lamb, however, I was a bit queasy giving it to her. Didn't seem like enough food either, I gave 2 medallions.

Why, was it gross? I've poked around the bag I have, and it just seemed sort of flaky. I haven't fed it to Thor yet, but keep in mind dehyrdration shrinks food down quite a bit. Or is the stuff you're using not dehydrated? I can see why THAT might be gross.

[capt_noonie]

Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Why, was it gross? I've poked around the bag I have, and it just seemed sort of flaky. I haven't fed it to Thor yet, but keep in mind dehyrdration shrinks food down quite a bit. Or is the stuff you're using not dehydrated? I can see why THAT might be gross.

It's the regular raw, not dehydrated. So it looks just like ground raw lamb, and if you eat lamb at all, the outside of the patty that's exposed to air turns brown, while the inside is still pink. I personally love to eat lamb, but not raw. LOL

[QuickSilver]

Thor loves Stella & Chewy's!

I bought the dehydrated kind, but I'm thinking I should buy the uh, hydrated kind. Where do they sell it?

[capt_noonie]

Pretty much any high end feed store. I'm sure you can google them. You live in SF I'm sure you'll find somewhere that carries it.