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HiDawl · 11-09-2006, 05:50 PM

Hi I am new here. I just purchased my yorkie from a breeder 2 weeks ago and she has gotten so big really fast!! Anyway, I feed her Eukanuba's Puppy food and I went to this place called Jeffrey's, famous for their raw diets here in San Francisco, and they claim that I should not feed her Eukanuba because it's fatning. And she has gained a tremendous amount of weight....as in chunky weight, not bone development weight. They suggested that I switch to to a healthier food which is their fresh raw food. It basically consists raw processed beef, chicken, lamb, etc with other kinds of veggies.

So I was wondering if anyone has tried feeing their yorkies any raw food? Let me know. Thanks!

Superpup · 11-09-2006, 06:20 PM

It's a matter of opinion.

Personally, I'm just afraid to do it, not trusting our food supply 100%.

There are plenty of "grain-free" kibbles and 95% real meat alternatives.

Research: Innova Evo and Innova Evo Red Meat at:
http://naturalpetmarket.com

It's a great alternative to feeding raw.

Hopefully someone who has success with a raw diet will answer you in depth.

Good Luck with whatever you decide.

omega · 11-10-2006, 06:38 AM

I feed mine really high quality kibbles in the morning and in the evening they get Nature's Variety raw. They just get one medallion and a few kibbles. We've tried the chicken and beef and lamb. They LOVE it! They basically inhale it instead of actually chewing it.

I haven't had any problems at all....

omega

yorkieangel · 11-10-2006, 07:33 AM

Actually feeding a RAW diet is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. I know alot of people think it's more work or more money... but honestly it isn't. Only at first when you are getting to know what is what.
Right now I feed raw and also mix in about 1/4-1/2 good quality kibble. I mix it ALL TOGETHER not seperate

yorkieangel · 11-10-2006, 07:34 AM

Whoops.. I forgot to say the raw diet I feed is made by ME... I guess it IS expensive if you buy it somewhere PREMADE. Try it yourself.. it's easy and then you just freeze in portions. I do this for my dogs AND my birds and both do great according to the vet, eating like this.

Kona · 11-10-2006, 07:49 AM

I got a sample pack of raw food from a feed store. It took me a while to try it with Kona and Bernie, but they seem to love it. I actually just finished the pack and need to get more. I would mix the raw food with some of their normal kibble.

What is the recipe that you use to make your own raw food?

KellyV · 11-10-2006, 10:53 AM

Please do not mix raw meat with commercial kibble...

Kibble and meat digest at different rates (kibble takes longer). Feeding them raw/kibble at the same time increases the length of time the raw meat stays in the digestive system, which in turn increases the risk of dangerous amounts of bacteria forming in their systems.

If you're going to continue feeding commercial kibble (any brand at all), the best way is to offer raw at one meal and kibble at the next... several hours apart.

yorkieangel · 11-10-2006, 12:43 PM

WHOOPS I guess I need to clarify because I said it wrong.
I don't really feed RAW... I feed COOKED human.

blynne · 11-10-2006, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkieangel

WHOOPS I guess I need to clarify because I said it wrong.
I don't really feed RAW... I feed COOKED human.

We have just decided to put the girls on a homemade diet. I don't mind cooking for them at all. The problem is they are not particularly fond of vegetables. My little one actually stood and barked at her dish until I took out the peas and carrots. What do you think about using baby food veggies? I figure if they can't see them they will eat them.

HiDawl · 11-16-2006, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KellyV

Please do not mix raw meat with commercial kibble...

Kibble and meat digest at different rates (kibble takes longer). Feeding them raw/kibble at the same time increases the length of time the raw meat stays in the digestive system, which in turn increases the risk of dangerous amounts of bacteria forming in their systems.

If you're going to continue feeding commercial kibble (any brand at all), the best way is to offer raw at one meal and kibble at the next... several hours apart.

WoW! Thanks! I think this was why she had diarrhea last weekend. But I think I'm doing to stick to Eukanuba for now. Raw food = messey poop. She's only 3 months.

HiDawl · 11-16-2006, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by blynne

We have just decided to put the girls on a homemade diet. I don't mind cooking for them at all. The problem is they are not particularly fond of vegetables. My little one actually stood and barked at her dish until I took out the peas and carrots. What do you think about using baby food veggies? I figure if they can't see them they will eat them.

I also tried cooking human food, chicken and rice. The ckien I blended chopped and mised it with the rice. She loved it, but she threw up after 1 hour and had diarrhea. So I'm going to stick her with Eukanuba. But now that she's had other food, she refuses to eat her Eukanuba. Today I didn't give her any treats or human food. She finally ate when she was starving! Phew! She's still a little picky though! Now the Eukanuba has to be soaked in water

BLowry · 11-16-2006, 04:11 PM

JMO but, I wouldn't think eating ANY kind of meat would be healthy...ecoli, salmonella..etc.....just doesn't sound good to me.

thefitpet · 11-16-2006, 05:16 PM

Raw diets can be risky and not always "balanced".

Protein/Carbohydrate/Fat percentage and balance is very important. Vitamin and mineral content - vitamins A, B, E, K, Biotin, sulfur and amino acids...all needed for cell growth. What about Omega-3 Fatty Acids - important for your Yorkies skin, coat and overall well-being.

Antioxidants, phytochemicals, chelated minerals and other health promoting compounds are critical to your babies health. As well as Probiotics, such as Lactobacillus Acidophilus which help promote a healthy digestive tract. Which is extremely important because the digestive tract is the barrier between whatever your dog eats and its blood stream.

If you want a healthy food that uses "Human-Quality" ingredients and is complete & balanced. A food that doesn't sit in a warehouse for months (never more than 6 weeks old when you receive it) and shipped direct to your door try Life's Abundance.

It is reasonably priced and guaranteed. If your Yorkie doesn't like it you get your money back. There isn't a healthier or more fresh dog food on the market.

Compare your dog food.

Try samples.

BLowry · 11-16-2006, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thefitpet

Raw diets can be risky and not always "balanced".

Protein/Carbohydrate/Fat percentage and balance is very important. Vitamin and mineral content - vitamins A, B, E, K, Biotin, sulfur and amino acids...all needed for cell growth. What about Omega-3 Fatty Acids - important for your Yorkies skin, coat and overall well-being.

Antioxidants, phytochemicals, chelated minerals and other health promoting compounds are critical to your babies health. As well as Probiotics, such as Lactobacillus Acidophilus which help promote a healthy digestive tract. Which is extremely important because the digestive tract is the barrier between whatever your dog eats and its blood stream.

If you want a healthy food that uses "Human-Quality" ingredients and is complete & balanced. A food that doesn't sit in a warehouse for months (never more than 6 weeks old when you receive it) and shipped direct to your door try Life's Abundance.

It is reasonably priced and guaranteed. If your Yorkie doesn't like it you get your money back. There isn't a healthier or more fresh dog food on the market.

Compare your dog food.

Try samples.

HEY! Monty's Dad!!! I just noticed something!!! We have the same last name

!! different spelling but, same name...people are ALWAYS putting an e in my name...

KellyV · 11-16-2006, 07:22 PM

Dogs are not people. Dogs are animals. Their digestive system can handle a lot more than ours can. If anyone is interested in all the information I've found on raw diets (or BARF, whatever you wanna call it) feel free to send me a PM.

thefitpet - Out of curiousity, what's your relationship to healthypetnet.com? You're listed as a contact on their website...

11-09-2006, 05:50 PM	#1
HiDawl Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 72	Raw Diet? Hi I am new here. I just purchased my yorkie from a breeder 2 weeks ago and she has gotten so big really fast!! Anyway, I feed her Eukanuba's Puppy food and I went to this place called Jeffrey's, famous for their raw diets here in San Francisco, and they claim that I should not feed her Eukanuba because it's fatning. And she has gained a tremendous amount of weight....as in chunky weight, not bone development weight. They suggested that I switch to to a healthier food which is their fresh raw food. It basically consists raw processed beef, chicken, lamb, etc with other kinds of veggies. So I was wondering if anyone has tried feeing their yorkies any raw food? Let me know. Thanks!

11-09-2006, 06:20 PM	#2
Superpup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CENTRAL NEW JERSEY Posts: 102	Please Research Carefully First It's a matter of opinion. Personally, I'm just afraid to do it, not trusting our food supply 100%. There are plenty of "grain-free" kibbles and 95% real meat alternatives. Research: Innova Evo and Innova Evo Red Meat at: http://naturalpetmarket.com It's a great alternative to feeding raw. Hopefully someone who has success with a raw diet will answer you in depth. Good Luck with whatever you decide. __________________ SUPERPUP WESLEY AND SPENCER REST IN PEACE, RIPLEY "Kisses in the day, kisses at night, all Yorkie kisses are kisses done right!"

11-10-2006, 07:33 AM	#4
yorkieangel Rescue Angel Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: md Posts: 1,530	Actually feeding a RAW diet is pretty easy once you get the hang of it. I know alot of people think it's more work or more money... but honestly it isn't. Only at first when you are getting to know what is what. Right now I feed raw and also mix in about 1/4-1/2 good quality kibble. I mix it ALL TOGETHER not seperate __________________ Yorkieangel

11-10-2006, 07:34 AM	#5
yorkieangel Rescue Angel Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: md Posts: 1,530	Whoops.. I forgot to say the raw diet I feed is made by ME... I guess it IS expensive if you buy it somewhere PREMADE. Try it yourself.. it's easy and then you just freeze in portions. I do this for my dogs AND my birds and both do great according to the vet, eating like this. __________________ Yorkieangel

11-10-2006, 07:49 AM	#6
Kona Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,877	I got a sample pack of raw food from a feed store. It took me a while to try it with Kona and Bernie, but they seem to love it. I actually just finished the pack and need to get more. I would mix the raw food with some of their normal kibble. What is the recipe that you use to make your own raw food? __________________ Kona Bernie

11-10-2006, 06:38 AM	#3
omega Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MN Posts: 7,575	I feed mine really high quality kibbles in the morning and in the evening they get Nature's Variety raw. They just get one medallion and a few kibbles. We've tried the chicken and beef and lamb. They LOVE it! They basically inhale it instead of actually chewing it. I haven't had any problems at all.... omega

11-10-2006, 10:53 AM	#7
KellyV YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 776	Please do not mix raw meat with commercial kibble... Kibble and meat digest at different rates (kibble takes longer). Feeding them raw/kibble at the same time increases the length of time the raw meat stays in the digestive system, which in turn increases the risk of dangerous amounts of bacteria forming in their systems. If you're going to continue feeding commercial kibble (any brand at all), the best way is to offer raw at one meal and kibble at the next... several hours apart.

11-10-2006, 12:43 PM	#8
yorkieangel Rescue Angel Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: md Posts: 1,530	WHOOPS I guess I need to clarify because I said it wrong. I don't really feed RAW... I feed COOKED human. __________________ Yorkieangel

11-16-2006, 04:11 PM	#12
BLowry My furkids Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,625 Blog Entries: 1	JMO but, I wouldn't think eating ANY kind of meat would be healthy...ecoli, salmonella..etc.....just doesn't sound good to me. __________________ Brenda

11-16-2006, 05:16 PM	#13
thefitpet Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 76	Raw diets Raw diets can be risky and not always "balanced". Protein/Carbohydrate/Fat percentage and balance is very important. Vitamin and mineral content - vitamins A, B, E, K, Biotin, sulfur and amino acids...all needed for cell growth. What about Omega-3 Fatty Acids - important for your Yorkies skin, coat and overall well-being. Antioxidants, phytochemicals, chelated minerals and other health promoting compounds are critical to your babies health. As well as Probiotics, such as Lactobacillus Acidophilus which help promote a healthy digestive tract. Which is extremely important because the digestive tract is the barrier between whatever your dog eats and its blood stream. If you want a healthy food that uses "Human-Quality" ingredients and is complete & balanced. A food that doesn't sit in a warehouse for months (never more than 6 weeks old when you receive it) and shipped direct to your door try Life's Abundance. It is reasonably priced and guaranteed. If your Yorkie doesn't like it you get your money back. There isn't a healthier or more fresh dog food on the market. Compare your dog food. Try samples.

11-16-2006, 07:22 PM	#15
KellyV YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 776	Dogs are not people. Dogs are animals. Their digestive system can handle a lot more than ours can. If anyone is interested in all the information I've found on raw diets (or BARF, whatever you wanna call it) feel free to send me a PM. thefitpet - Out of curiousity, what's your relationship to healthypetnet.com? You're listed as a contact on their website...