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Stella and Chewey's I have my 4 month old yorkie who currently weighs 4.5 lbs eating Hills Science Diet. She eats about 3/4 cup per day. I have been thinking about switching to Stella And Chewey's Dinner Patties and mixing with a grain free kibble. Does anyone else feed their puppy this and how much do you feed them? I tried 1/2 of a dinner patty with 1/4 cup of dry and she devoured it in 5 minutes. |
I feed Primal, the frozen cubes or patties. My dogs absolutely love it and devour it quickly. I am moving away from feeding kibble. There is a calculator on the Primal website telling how much to feed based on the weight of your dog. Diana |
I've fed raw for about 6 years now and I love it. I've fed Stella's before but I usually feed Primal or Natures Variety just out of convenience in obtaining it. I'd use the feeding calculator as guide to start, and then go from there. Here it is: Stella & Chewy's - Feeding Guide |
Another vote for primal here! I would consider Stella & Chewy's raw food and they have great freeze dried treats also. |
Its okay to feed both raw and kibble, but best not to feed them both in the same meal. Diana |
I understand that the raw and kibble digest differently but I am a bit confused on how to transition if I do not mix together for 7 days. Any suggestions? |
Where are you at with the transition? Is he getting more kibble or raw? I fed mine kibble at night and raw in the morning for a few days, then just made the switch. I also gave him a little goat's milk to keep his tummy settled during the transition. He did fine - no loose stools or vomiting - and eats so much better now that he's off kibble. Diana |
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From what I have read (I am no expert) it is a myth that mixing raw with kibble is bad. In fact you can find many articles online that talk about his myth. I mix freeze dried raw with my pups kibble and they do great. In fact, what I use is intended for mixing with kibble, Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Mixer. If you are still concerned about it, I would ask the advice of your vet and not rely on what people say online. |
This past Saturday I mixed a little of the raw with kibbles all three meals. Sunday her stool seemed a little loose but still formed. Then I saw your post about not mixing at the same meal so I only fed her kibbles this morning. I really know very little about raw food. I started researching because she has anywhere from 5 to 6 bowel movements per day. She even gets up at around 3:00a.m. to go out. I thought this seemed a little excessive so I started looking into different foods. At this point I am confused. |
My kiddos love S&C...I also feed them nature's variety instinct raw bites....they love raw!!! |
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I have read both - that you shouldn't feed them together, and that it is a myth that you shouldn't feed them together. I opted for the least risky and choose not to feed them together. But honestly, unless I was seeing a vet nutritionist I probably wouldn't ask my vet for feeding advice. I have an excellent vet and trust her judgment about many things, but feeding my dog is one that I feel a little iffy about. She isn't that fond of raw feeding. Diana |
I spoke with my vet this morning and you were correct....she does not suggest raw feeding. She also said to stay away from grain free while she is a puppy. This really has me confused. |
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Raw feeding is one of those things that some people love and others hate, even vets don't always agree on it. I personally don't feel 100% comfortable feeling raw only (plus it's expensive), but as a small topper, I don't see the problem. It is the only thing that will get Lexi to eat all of her food. |
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