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RLC12345678 · 02-17-2007, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by bellaismybaby

I just started Bella on raw. The prey model or raw meaty bones. Here is the link to the web group. It is full of information. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/r...guid=297957154
She loves it!! She wouldn't eat kibble and was getting constipated and itchy on other food. I researched it for about a month before starting. She took to it right away. If you want any more info about how I feed pm me. I know it is hard for some to get used to the idea of raw feeding.

Thank you so much! I just joined the group. I'm excited to learn all I can about Raw!

bellaismybaby · 02-17-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Thank you so much! I just joined the group. I'm excited to learn all I can about Raw!

Your welcome and let me know how it goes for you. I was nervous the first feeding. I took the thigh out of the freezer and let her lick it a little the night before just to see how she would react. She took to it right away and the next morning ate it with no problems. Of course the bone was another concern, but she crunched it with her little jaws no porblem (she is 4lbs).Her stools were a little runny, but she had been constipated for some time on cooked chicken.
She is munching away on a half a thigh right now!

bellaismybaby · 02-17-2007, 08:11 AM

Here is another site for you to look at
http://rawfed.com/myths/

RLC12345678 · 02-17-2007, 08:40 AM

Thanks again! Do you feed anything besdies raw meat? Raw veggies or anything?

bellaismybaby · 02-17-2007, 08:56 AM

Only as a treat. I don't feed it for the meal. I'm looking into making some liver treats..but until her stool really firms up I don't want to give her organ meat. It's rich and will make their stool more runny if they aren't used to it.
Like any feeding plan their is some trial and error. There are other Yorkie owners on the site I suggested that feed raw..even little tiny ches. And I know Lamar would love it too. Some breeders feed raw from pups.

RLC12345678 · 02-17-2007, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bellaismybaby

Only as a treat. I don't feed it for the meal. I'm looking into making some liver treats..but until her stool really firms up I don't want to give her organ meat. It's rich and will make their stool more runny if they aren't used to it.
Like any feeding plan their is some trial and error. There are other Yorkie owners on the site I suggested that feed raw..even little tiny ches. And I know Lamar would love it too. Some breeders feed raw from pups.

A ton of people on the lab board I am a member of feed raw. That is what originally got me curious about it. I'm still contemplating. I think if it was just Hootie and Hobbs, I would get the NV and feed them that. But Lamar is a different story. He eats SOO much and I think the NV for him would be too expensive and I don't think I'm ready to take the plunge and prepare the meat myself for him. We'll see.......

bellaismybaby · 02-17-2007, 09:15 AM

It's easier for me with just Bella. I buy a pack of thighs (or whatever) separate them, take this skin off and freeze.
You should just keep reading and ask questions of the people on the site. Allot of them have large dogs and little dogs. I'm not sure how they do it. I know it seems easier with the larger dogs, they just throw them a whole chicken, or a half, depending on size and let them eat. No prep except separating the meat when you get home from the store.
I'm not sure what is in the NV. I think there are other things besides meat in them. I have never looked into those. I will check, it would be a good idea from trips, although they can get expensive.
Feeding raw is just so against everything we were raised to think, so it takes some getting used to.

RLC12345678 · 02-17-2007, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bellaismybaby

It's easier for me with just Bella. I buy a pack of thighs (or whatever) separate them, take this skin off and freeze.
You should just keep reading and ask questions of the people on the site. Allot of them have large dogs and little dogs. I'm not sure how they do it. I know it seems easier with the larger dogs, they just throw them a whole chicken, or a half, depending on size and let them eat. No prep except separating the meat when you get home from the store.
I'm not sure what is in the NV. I think there are other things besides meat in them. I have never looked into those. I will check, it would be a good idea from trips, although they can get expensive.
Feeding raw is just so against everything we were raised to think, so it takes some getting used to.

I asked the Lab board what they thought of the NV and all of them said it was EXCELLENT quality....just expensive for a big dog who eats alot, but would be ideal for a little dog. It's 95% meat and 5% veggies. No bones. Are bones essential to a good Raw diet or can you forgo the bones? Sorry if I'm bugging you with questions! I should just get on the yahoo group and ask them. I checked out that group and it is always a challenge for me to get used to the format of a new board, you know? So I thought I'd just ask you since I know for sure you have a yorkie.

bellaismybaby · 02-17-2007, 09:47 AM

I don't mind answering your questions at all

Most of the info I am giving you comes from the sites i belong to because this is fairly new to this too.
There are different types of raw feeding. There is the BARF diet which includes veg. and I believe some grain. Then there is the RMB (raw meaty bones)or prey model diet (which I feed). I dont' think dogs need veggies, although I am not opposed to giving her some occasionally. Usually she doesn't want them. Bella would NEVER eat kibble, which is what started me on the quest for a new diet. She would eat cooked chicken (and I was always fighting constipation) and some vegs if she was really hungry, but usually left them. I just kind of knew she would like eating raw. She loves to crunch on her flossies and bully sticks, so I knew she could handle real bones.

In the prey model diet bones are necessary along with meat and organ meat. This rounds the diet. I supplement with Omega 3&6 because I have not started feeding her fish. When I do, and if she likes it, I will quit supplementing.

That is all there is to it. Bones about 10-15%, organ meat about 10%, and the rest meat. If the stools are soft-more bone, too white or hard-more meat or fat (skin) etc.
Here is another link
http://www.skylarzack.com/rawfeeding.htm
Now your sick of me

RLC12345678 · 02-17-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by bellaismybaby

I don't mind answering your questions at all

Most of the info I am giving you comes from the sites i belong to because this is fairly new to this too.
There are different types of raw feeding. There is the BARF diet which includes veg. and I believe some grain. Then there is the RMB (raw meaty bones)or prey model diet (which I feed). I dont' think dogs need veggies, although I am not opposed to giving her some occasionally. Usually she doesn't want them. Bella would NEVER eat kibble, which is what started me on the quest for a new diet. She would eat cooked chicken (and I was always fighting constipation) and some vegs if she was really hungry, but usually left them. I just kind of knew she would like eating raw. She loves to crunch on her flossies and bully sticks, so I knew she could handle real bones.

In the prey model diet bones are necessary along with meat and organ meat. This rounds the diet. I supplement with Omega 3&6 because I have not started feeding her fish. When I do, and if she likes it, I will quit supplementing.

That is all there is to it. Bones about 10-15%, organ meat about 10%, and the rest meat. If the stools are soft-more bone, too white or hard-more meat or fat (skin) etc.
Here is another link
http://www.skylarzack.com/rawfeeding.htm
Now your sick of me

NOOOOO! I'm not sick of you at all, sillY!!!!!!!

I'm going to continue to research and contemplate. It might be awhile before I decide to take the leap, if i decide at all. I'll keep you updated! Thank you again!!!!!!

Gingergirlsmom · 02-17-2007, 10:47 AM

This looks interesting. Gingers got allergies, Kirby's got chronic ear problems, and I'd love to reduce the amount of poo!

How expensive is it? I currently buy premium dry, so am used to spending some $ on food, but am curious if this is a lot more. With three dogs 48 medallions would go really quick.

(My yorkies are each about 12 lbs, and Kirby's 25, I used the calculator and would need to feed 15 medallions a day. That 48 med quantity would only last for 3 days!!!

Thanks!

RLC12345678 · 02-17-2007, 11:04 AM

You can order it from here and it shows prices:

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/produc...ts/131069.aspx

Gingergirlsmom · 02-17-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by RLC12345678

You can order it from here and it shows prices:

http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/produc...ts/131069.aspx

thanks!

mistyinca · 02-28-2007, 10:14 AM

Chloe has been really wierd about eating for this whole past week. I picked up a bag of the chicken and turkey. She ate one medallion one evening, then the next morning only picked at one, then she only sniffed at one later then next time and walked away. So we went back to kibble.

When everyone else switched to the raw/nv, did it take a "breaking in" period, or were they eager for it every time?

The fact that it can't sit there for a long time until she decides to eat it is a problem too.

Yorkiedaze · 02-28-2007, 10:29 AM

My friends dog diet from eating raw chicken, and another gal a Vet. told me about had a dog who died from the sharp splintering of a "raw" bone. If you gals still want to continue feeding raw, I'd suggest free range meat. No hormones or chemicals. Personally I'll stick cooked meat and the healthy powder I make, which has bone meal in it anyway.

02-17-2007, 08:11 AM	#18
bellaismybaby Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 829	Here is another site for you to look at http://rawfed.com/myths/ __________________ Bella Izzie Julie

02-17-2007, 08:56 AM	#20
bellaismybaby Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 829	Only as a treat. I don't feed it for the meal. I'm looking into making some liver treats..but until her stool really firms up I don't want to give her organ meat. It's rich and will make their stool more runny if they aren't used to it. Like any feeding plan their is some trial and error. There are other Yorkie owners on the site I suggested that feed raw..even little tiny ches. And I know Lamar would love it too. Some breeders feed raw from pups. __________________ Bella Izzie Julie

02-17-2007, 09:15 AM	#22
bellaismybaby Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 829	It's easier for me with just Bella. I buy a pack of thighs (or whatever) separate them, take this skin off and freeze. You should just keep reading and ask questions of the people on the site. Allot of them have large dogs and little dogs. I'm not sure how they do it. I know it seems easier with the larger dogs, they just throw them a whole chicken, or a half, depending on size and let them eat. No prep except separating the meat when you get home from the store. I'm not sure what is in the NV. I think there are other things besides meat in them. I have never looked into those. I will check, it would be a good idea from trips, although they can get expensive. Feeding raw is just so against everything we were raised to think, so it takes some getting used to. __________________ Bella Izzie Julie

02-17-2007, 09:47 AM	#24
bellaismybaby Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: California Posts: 829	I don't mind answering your questions at all Most of the info I am giving you comes from the sites i belong to because this is fairly new to this too. There are different types of raw feeding. There is the BARF diet which includes veg. and I believe some grain. Then there is the RMB (raw meaty bones)or prey model diet (which I feed). I dont' think dogs need veggies, although I am not opposed to giving her some occasionally. Usually she doesn't want them. Bella would NEVER eat kibble, which is what started me on the quest for a new diet. She would eat cooked chicken (and I was always fighting constipation) and some vegs if she was really hungry, but usually left them. I just kind of knew she would like eating raw. She loves to crunch on her flossies and bully sticks, so I knew she could handle real bones. In the prey model diet bones are necessary along with meat and organ meat. This rounds the diet. I supplement with Omega 3&6 because I have not started feeding her fish. When I do, and if she likes it, I will quit supplementing. That is all there is to it. Bones about 10-15%, organ meat about 10%, and the rest meat. If the stools are soft-more bone, too white or hard-more meat or fat (skin) etc. Here is another link http://www.skylarzack.com/rawfeeding.htm Now your sick of me __________________ Bella Izzie Julie

02-17-2007, 10:47 AM	#26
Gingergirlsmom and Bernie's mom too!" Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 8,283	This looks interesting. Gingers got allergies, Kirby's got chronic ear problems, and I'd love to reduce the amount of poo! How expensive is it? I currently buy premium dry, so am used to spending some $ on food, but am curious if this is a lot more. With three dogs 48 medallions would go really quick. (My yorkies are each about 12 lbs, and Kirby's 25, I used the calculator and would need to feed 15 medallions a day. That 48 med quantity would only last for 3 days!!! Thanks! __________________ Ginger Bernie Fun Kitty

02-17-2007, 08:40 AM	#19
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	Thanks again! Do you feed anything besdies raw meat? Raw veggies or anything?

02-17-2007, 11:04 AM	#27
RLC12345678 I heart Hootie & Hobbs Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 7,149	You can order it from here and it shows prices: http://www.onlynaturalpet.com/produc...ts/131069.aspx

02-28-2007, 10:14 AM	#29
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	Chloe has been really wierd about eating for this whole past week. I picked up a bag of the chicken and turkey. She ate one medallion one evening, then the next morning only picked at one, then she only sniffed at one later then next time and walked away. So we went back to kibble. When everyone else switched to the raw/nv, did it take a "breaking in" period, or were they eager for it every time? The fact that it can't sit there for a long time until she decides to eat it is a problem too.

02-28-2007, 10:29 AM	#30
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 12,228	My friends dog diet from eating raw chicken, and another gal a Vet. told me about had a dog who died from the sharp splintering of a "raw" bone. If you gals still want to continue feeding raw, I'd suggest free range meat. No hormones or chemicals. Personally I'll stick cooked meat and the healthy powder I make, which has bone meal in it anyway.