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02-05-2015, 03:06 PM | #1 |
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| So raw food is the best? I have been doing some research and this seems to be the consensus. Is there every any reason to feed your yorkie dry or canned food if raw is the best (just assuming it is based on pet nutritionists I have e-mailed, local, non-chain pet stores, etc. I have started her with Primal raw frozen and she seems to love it, and I have heard good things about Stella and Chewy's also. They sell both in the local pet shop around the corner, so it's convenient! She often itches, bites, and scratches herself, and I hope this helps. Does anyone have any pros or cons to feeding raw? |
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02-05-2015, 04:04 PM | #2 |
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| Depending on how old a persons pup is......I almost killed an entire litter thinking my smart a$$ was going to be all healthy and doing the right thing, when I was so far behind the learning curve it was dangerous. You know how they always say, "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing."? Well, I learned very quickly you do NOT give raw chicken (Primal) to puppies because their intestines do not have the necessary bacteria and flora to digest/process raw chicken, and they all started vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, advancing to bloody stools from the slick gut that developed from the constant diarrhea....we got it stopped before it went on to produce toxic shock syndrome or a systemic bacteremia, kidney damage, etc ......so I learned MY lesson and wont be doing THAT again! Now for a mature dog, raw is great, if that is the direction you want to go. But do NOT feed raw meat to young puppies! Experimenting on your puppy with something as simple as diet, because you go out and read a little and think you know what you are doing, can really show you just how woefully inadequate your knowledge base is. It sure did stop my gleeful bouncing around in the raw dog food department, trying to make the transition from momma's milk to RC puppy kibble easy! (Thank God, RC has come out with canned Starter Mousse and canned puppy food for that transition!) Last edited by Yorkiemom1; 02-05-2015 at 04:06 PM. |
02-05-2015, 04:15 PM | #3 |
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| I don't believe that ANY one food is the best. I have beautiful healthy pups who eat Hill's Science Diet Ideal Balance. Each person must make a decision for his/her own pups and what works for them. I am not going to get into the pros and cons of raw food. I am not a fan of it, so best I not comment. The only thing I care to add to this thread is the following website run by a veterinary nutritionist who I believe is a true expert in the field: www.petdiets.com There are people on this forum who feed raw and I am quite sure they will be around to share their experiences.
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02-05-2015, 07:12 PM | #4 | |
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02-05-2015, 07:29 PM | #5 | |
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| Thanks, I will check it out. My question is also- what is the point or benefit of dry kibble? Even if people are not advocates of raw, wouldn't a cooked diet be better, or if, time is an impediment, than a great wet food brand like weruva or halo? The myth that dogs needed it for their teeth has been debunked (bones, dental chew, teeth brushing, proper dental care will take care of that.) I am wondering why it's popular if it seems (from what I have researched) that it does not hold a candle to "real food (whether raw or cooked)" or premium wet foods. Or is there a benefit to dry foods I don't know? Thanks so much. Quote:
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02-05-2015, 08:03 PM | #6 | |
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I use different foods. I have multiple pups...my own and my fosters. I home cook and I feed kibble and canned and also RX foods both kibble and canned. Depends on the pup. When you go to that website, on her FAQs you will see that you can submit questions to her. She does answer each one. You might want to ask her about kibble...although I am sure it has probably already been posted there.....you could do a search to see. She has lots of different topics and very interesting information there.
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02-05-2015, 08:06 PM | #7 |
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| As far as the research I have done which includes many articles by vet nutritionists its not and very risky and even more so if you have children, elderly people or people with compromised immune systems around these raw fed dogs. People tend to think dogs can't get the same illnesses as people can get from raw meet but they can. Home cooking when done right is the same as raw just with out the risks. Many dogs can't have certain things that can't be found to cook in home cooked food or even raw that makes the prescription dry food the only thing they can eat. But at the end of the day one dog is going to do well on one thing that another dog may not but raw is very risky.
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02-06-2015, 02:15 AM | #12 | |
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02-06-2015, 05:38 AM | #13 |
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| I home cook for three of my pups. One has lymphangectasia ... I started home cooking for her when she was diagnosed in 2011. I consulted with a vet nutritionist and she has been on that diet since and is doing fantastic! Diet is key in this illness and I believe this diet saved her. Here is a link to her thread...sort of off topic BUT shows how she has done: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sic...ia-update.html I also home cook for two of my pups who are litter mates and both have a problem with weight issues. It didn't matter what I fed them, they kept getting overweight and on smaller amounts of food that were almost nothing. I now home cook and they are happy and healthy .. and a perfect weight that is constantly the same. I have considered home cooking for all but honestly the others are fine on the foods they eat so not looking for more work. lol
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02-06-2015, 06:11 AM | #14 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | I've been feeding raw for about 6 years now and I just love it for my pups - I feed mostly Primal or Nature's Variety. I can't say that raw is "best" bc I don't think there is enough scientific research out there to support this. But, I do think it's really wonderful and my kiddos do great on it!
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07-10-2019, 05:45 AM | #15 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! | I suggest you do a little research first. I feed my 3.6 pound picky eater raw and she now dances for her food and licks the bowl clean. Her breath and teeth are showing no evidence of build up and her coat is shiny. My preference in groups is Raw Fed and Nerdy. They pay attention to science as well as feeding optimal rather than minimal recipes. They also have files to read for help and a web page for comments and questions. There are some really knowledgeable people in that group. I started with Primal Pronto frozen raw (small size nuggets) and now I am progressing to a a detailed recipe for making some meals at home. 🐾💓 |
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