Round two...raw diets and dentals for the kids

[PrincessDiana]

Originally Posted by Britster

I bought a bag of Primal Duck yesterday and I'm so disappointed- Jackson didn't seem to like it! When I first used S&C, he sniffed it for about 10 seconds, and then basically devoured it quickly. I gave him 2 nuggets of Primal this AM and he did the sniffing them for a lot longer... then ate one little nugget, picked up the other and went and dropped it on the floor. Maybe I'll have to try smooshing it up tomorrow.

I smoosh our nuggets up with a fork. Maybe sprinkle a little parmesan cheese, yogurt, or canned pumpkin on top?

[Sweet Apple]

Originally Posted by Britster

I bought a bag of Primal Duck yesterday and I'm so disappointed- Jackson didn't seem to like it! When I first used S&C, he sniffed it for about 10 seconds, and then basically devoured it quickly. I gave him 2 nuggets of Primal this AM and he did the sniffing them for a lot longer... then ate one little nugget, picked up the other and went and dropped it on the floor. Maybe I'll have to try smooshing it up tomorrow.

Honestly, Brit...I think S&C's must have more fat in it, because Apple really blossomed out on it...Since switching to Primal, she's lost those extra ounces...Maybe that's why Jackson likes it better? Smooshing lol...

[KimberlySRN]

We tried Stella and Chewy's yesterday and they love it. I am going to get regular orders sent to my house and we are going to feed 100% raw if all works out. I hope they gain a little weight while we are at it... Just to fill out.

[FlDebra]

Originally Posted by KimberlySRN

It is called gental dentistry. I didn't know how it worked either but I figured I would try it. The lady came in and sat on the floor with the pups and first she gave them some drops that are for calming and sprayed the area with another calming spray. She used a few tools and polished them up and they were done. She even took out a few loose teeth and the pups barely noticed. I would do it again, the pups teeth look 100 times better and smell awesome. We are going to continue to brush and give petzlife and get dentals done once a year.

I, too, would like more info on the gentle dentistry. This is someone who comes to your house? Is she a vet? A homeopathic vet? What credentials does she have. If I can have good dentals done without having to sedate mine, I would do it too! I just have never heard of this. Sounds so much easier on the pups if it is as effective then I have got to find one!

Is this the one? http://www.gentlepetdental.com/dentals.php I searched online for our area and cannot find anything similar.

[Cherie6446]

Zoey has been eating Primal since I got her. She started to not care for it lately so I bought (I think this is the name) Natural Variety. It is raw also. I tried rabbit and Zoey likes it. I also got a package of beef. You can go online and print out a coupon for BOGO which is an excellent bargin. It's the big bags. With the rabbit her little poops are even smaller. Yea!
Cherie

[KimberlySRN]

This is the pups second full day on the stella and chewy's duck duck goose and they are doing great. i have been mixing it, but they refuse to eat the kibble now. I am hoping this will help the two younger pups gain some weight and I've been giving them a little bit extra.
I found a person that delivers right to your door!! This is excellant for me because I work nights he can drop it off when I get home from work in the morning. I am ordering our next batch and we are going to get one of each variety so I can switch it up from day to day. I calculated it out and it is going to run me about $130 a month for the pups. Not too bad.

[viviansnickers]

YAY for raw!!!!!! SNICKERS LOVED his PRIMAL Lamb!!!! Nice and bloody!!!: rolleyes:

Smiles-
Snick & Viv

[Cherie6446]

I was told by the vet and a dog trainer in regards to pups on raw to be sure they are getting enough protein. The protein in the raw is usually abourt 15 - 17 % and pups need a much higher protein for proper bone development. So, I bought a bag of Holistic puppy food that is about 29% protein and I leave a bowl for Zoey to munch on. She doesn't always eat it but sometimes she finishes off the bowl in one day. If not, I leave it until it is gone.
Cherie

[PrincessDiana]

Originally Posted by Cherie6446

I was told by the vet and a dog trainer in regards to pups on raw to be sure they are getting enough protein. The protein in the raw is usually abourt 15 - 17 % and pups need a much higher protein for proper bone development. So, I bought a bag of Holistic puppy food that is about 29% protein and I leave a bowl for Zoey to munch on. She doesn't always eat it but sometimes she finishes off the bowl in one day. If not, I leave it until it is gone.
Cherie

Raw meat is almost all protein

You have to convert it into dry matter basis because raw food is inclusive of water. I don't remember the formula but it's been posted on here quite a bit. Once you convert it it's something like ~40%.