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MY OSCAR · 04-27-2012, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sheldonsmom

thanks oscar's mom! I am so glad you found the right food for oscar

so, how much does it cost a month to feed on natures variety raw?

@willy'smom, how in the heck you are able to quote 3 posts at once, i can't figure it out i am on my second cup of coffee hahahaha

oh yeah, oscar is doing great on the natures variety raw.
Well for the 3 lb bag = 48 medallions
i buy at my local pet life/kennel shop & the cost is $ 14.99
i feed to oscar and my shih tzu.
Oscar gets 3 ozs per day = 3 medallions
kaiah get 4 ozs per day = 4 medallions
so the 3 lb last us 1 week for two dogs.
Now that i know they will do well on i am going to
buy two bags per week and rotate flavors

PS , YEAH HOW DO YOU DO THAT 3 POST THING....

Rescuemomma · 04-27-2012, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Sheldonsmom

Two bags of 4 lbs for 3 months isn't bad so I am guessing if I go all raw it would last about 1 1/2 months?

Depends on now big your Yorkie is and how much it needs. I have one dog that's at a healthy weight at 14 lbs and I only give a shy 1/4 cup twice a day at most or 1 ounce raw or she'll gain weight. I have another that's 6 1/2 lbs and she gets 1 1/3 kibble or 7-8 ounces of raw and still stays on the lean side. I always tell people feeding amounts on a bag are only a guideline - if I fed my younger Afghan the recommended amount she'd starve to death!

RileyDC · 04-27-2012, 06:24 AM

Poor Riley had a Reaction to the Primal LAMB!!!!
I gave it to him for Dinner Wed. night and both meals yesterday.
This is how he looked, this morning!!!!

The ONLY different ingredient in it is the Lamb.

I gave him his FROMM kibble for breakfast, this a.m. with 1/2 a Benadryl.

Taryn0405 · 04-27-2012, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RileyDC

Poor Riley had a Reaction to the Primal LAMB!!!!
I gave it to him for Dinner Wed. night and both meals yesterday.
This is how he looked, this morning!!!!

The ONLY different ingredient in it is the Lamb.

I gave him his FROMM kibble for breakfast, this a.m. with 1/2 a Benadryl.

Gizmo didn't do well on the lamb either. He was itchy, and just didn't like it.
Poor little man.

MY OSCAR · 04-27-2012, 06:49 AM

Oh poor riley.
Well i just bought a bag of natures variety raw lamb
for oscar . I hope he will fine with it.
Will know sometime next week.

Rescuemomma · 04-27-2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RileyDC

Poor Riley had a Reaction to the Primal LAMB!!!!
I gave it to him for Dinner Wed. night and both meals yesterday.
This is how he looked, this morning!!!!

The ONLY different ingredient in it is the Lamb.

I gave him his FROMM kibble for breakfast, this a.m. with 1/2 a Benadryl.

Poor guy! My IG, Aiyana, also has horrible reactions if she gets into anything with lamb! It's not as hypoallergenic as the pet food companies want you to think!

RileyDC · 04-27-2012, 07:58 AM

I just called Primal and the Rep. said I could take the bag back to the store for a refund.

I'll get a back of the chicken, which is what he just finished.

MY OSCAR · 04-27-2012, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RileyDC

I just called Primal and the Rep. said I could take the bag back to the store for a refund.

I'll get a back of the chicken, which is what he just finished.

awsome .

Taryn0405 · 04-27-2012, 08:08 AM

I was going to say, their return policy is amazing. I took back the duck because Gizmo didn't like it. Right now we're rotating Chicken (well I'm out and have to pick some up tonight) and the Turkey roll for supplemental.

MY OSCAR · 04-27-2012, 08:17 AM

I am so excited , i just discovered a store close to my home
that carrys the primal raw nuggets.
I may try that in a few weeks just to give them a variety

RileyDC · 04-27-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MY OSCAR

I am so excited , i just discovered a store close to my home
that carrys the primal raw nuggets.
I may try that in a few weeks just to give them a variety

YAY!!!!

tjdmom · 04-27-2012, 09:52 AM

I feed a primarily prey model raw diet and yes, it's completely healthy if you follow the 80-10-10 rule. (80%meat 10%bone and 10%organ with 5%of that liver) I say primarily because I do cheat and use primal or natures variety sometimes as well. If you have any question, please feel free to send me a pm. It is not hard at all and my babies are all so healthy!

RileyDC · 04-27-2012, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tjdmom

I feed a primarily prey model raw diet and yes, it's completely healthy if you follow the 80-10-10 rule. (80%meat 10%bone and 10%organ with 5%of that liver) I say primarily because I do cheat and use primal or natures variety sometimes as well. If you have any question, please feel free to send me a pm. It is not hard at all and my babies are all so healthy!

MikaTallulah · 04-27-2012, 11:19 AM

OP- As long as you make sure it is balanced go for it

abbie's mom · 04-28-2012, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tjdmom

I feed a primarily prey model raw diet and yes, it's completely healthy if you follow the 80-10-10 rule. (80%meat 10%bone and 10%organ with 5%of that liver) I say primarily because I do cheat and use primal or natures variety sometimes as well. If you have any question, please feel free to send me a pm. It is not hard at all and my babies are all so healthy!

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04-27-2012, 08:08 AM	#39
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	I was going to say, their return policy is amazing. I took back the duck because Gizmo didn't like it. Right now we're rotating Chicken (well I'm out and have to pick some up tonight) and the Turkey roll for supplemental. __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

04-27-2012, 11:19 AM	#44
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	OP- As long as you make sure it is balanced go for it __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

04-27-2012, 06:49 AM	#35
MY OSCAR YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 4,514	Oh poor riley. Well i just bought a bag of natures variety raw lamb for oscar . I hope he will fine with it. Will know sometime next week.

04-27-2012, 07:58 AM	#37
RileyDC BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Washington DC Posts: 4,183	I just called Primal and the Rep. said I could take the bag back to the store for a refund. I'll get a back of the chicken, which is what he just finished.

04-27-2012, 08:17 AM	#40
MY OSCAR YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Posts: 4,514	I am so excited , i just discovered a store close to my home that carrys the primal raw nuggets. I may try that in a few weeks just to give them a variety

04-27-2012, 09:52 AM	#42
tjdmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 5,847	I feed a primarily prey model raw diet and yes, it's completely healthy if you follow the 80-10-10 rule. (80%meat 10%bone and 10%organ with 5%of that liver) I say primarily because I do cheat and use primal or natures variety sometimes as well. If you have any question, please feel free to send me a pm. It is not hard at all and my babies are all so healthy!