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08-11-2007, 06:14 AM | #16 | |
Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada
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08-11-2007, 09:36 AM | #17 | |
Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member | Quote:
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08-11-2007, 10:09 AM | #18 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK
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| Hi Kalina, I fed a commercial raw diet inbetween giving up kibble and starting the raw diet prepared by myself that they are now on. I used it as a stepping stone while I researched doing it myself, it was confusing at first but gets easier the longer you do it . |
08-11-2007, 10:19 AM | #19 |
Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member | hhhhmmmm...... interesting, since I've been feeding RAW meat and RMBs for going on 5 years now, and my dogs NEVER smell icky like I've smelled kibble-fed dogs. One can pet them without feeling one needs to go wash up - and doggie kisses are always welcome, because their breathe never smells icky.
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08-11-2007, 10:42 AM | #20 |
Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island
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| I have been feeding raw since March 07 I started out on the NV - but for me at the end of the day...it still is a commercial pet food. I just have some doubts about that brand. So, I found a local distributor that has researched 'premade' raw and only carries the best of the best. So, I switched them over to a brand called mOrigins (www.morigins.com) They love this product, but after a couple months, and some input from others, I just felt the fat % was a little too high for my two. Next, I went to Aunt Jeni's (www.auntjeni.com) - So far they have had the Rabbit flavor. I have the Lamb in the freeze now, so that will be next. But I wanted to keep switching flavors (I have heard it is best to switch things around). So, right now they are on a beef flavor from Healthy Pet Products (www.healthypetdiet.com). Mine really love the raw diet. They like beef the best and they like it still frozen. I let in thaw in a baggie on the granite counter top for about 10 mins. Then it is soft enough for me to cut into tiny pieces, when I am all done, it has been defrosted for about 15 to 20 mins. - which is enough for them to be able to chew the meat pieces, which helps to clean their teeth. Now, I am considering getting some chicken drumsticks from the Market. Mine didn't really like the chicken flavor premade, so I don't know how they will like real raw chicken. I think I will cut off the chicken from the bone a freeze the little pieces for 48 hours (as was suggested) and try it that way. Also, the main reason I want to try this is b/c I would like them to chew and eat the bone. Roxy's teeth are in such bad shape. They have gotten a little better, but within the next 6 months, she gonna need a cleaning. She lost a tooth a couple of months ago and the Vet thinks another one is loose. It sucks b/c she is going to be 3 soon. IMO too young to be loosing adult teeth. I do what I can with brushing her teeth at least 3x a week and I use the PetzLife spray. I don't know....so I am hoping that the chicken bones can help her out....I am soooooooooooooooo nervous about it though. Is the Perdue brand ok to get???? |
08-11-2007, 11:17 AM | #21 | |
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What was it about NV that you didn't like? just curious since that is what i feed now. I did a search for Aunt Jeni's and came upon a store in Ridgewood that seems awesome! check this out http://stores.wildaboutmeat.com/StoreFront.bok its 20 minutes from me so i think i'm gonna go check it out....and come back with an empty wallet. LOL
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08-11-2007, 11:25 AM | #22 |
Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island
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| OMG - I wish I could go there! I want the Goat and I want the Sardine and I want the Duck and Ostrich... Ok, I am gonna have to make a trip back to my home town (Rockaway) to visit my brother and I have to go to this store! AWESOME - kalina82 - Great Job! ...about NV - I can't really pin point what it is about it, I just feel that there are BETTER brands that's all |
08-11-2007, 11:30 AM | #23 |
Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island
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| Oh that sucks - there not open on Sundays! |
08-11-2007, 11:34 AM | #24 | |
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I guess i feed the NV because its the only commercial raw diet that's readily available in the small stores i go to. i'll ask about the other diets they have at this store and see what they say. I also want some new supplements for morgan's coat and LPs. can't wait to buy buy buy oh and yes, unfortunately they are located in Bergen county so they aren't open on sundays.
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08-11-2007, 11:49 AM | #25 |
Slave to My Rug-Rats Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Long Island
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| That whole law thing - it is so baffleing. The business' must be so pissed at all the $ they lose out on. I never understood that whole thing Anyway, let me know what you think about the place, b/c if you say it is good, then I am going to call them and place a 'huge' order to pick up next Saturday! I am so excited! The place I go to carries those brands, but not all flavors... This is what I am going to get: Aunt Jeni's - Goat 3 lbs Bravo Ground Elk - 2 lbs Bravo Ground Ostrich - 2 lbs Bravo Ground Duck - 1 lb (2x) Bravo Ground Salmon - 1 lb (2x) Primal Sardine Ground - 2 lb That should last me a few months (hahahaha) |
08-11-2007, 02:24 PM | #26 | |
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08-11-2007, 03:55 PM | #27 | |
Lovin' 2 Girls Donating Member | Quote:
Yes, though smaller breeds are reputed to have bad teeth and breathe as a 'given' - it need NOT be so. I agree: Roxy is much too young to be loosing teeth, when it can be avoided. Give her RAW MEATY bones and meat while she can still chew. And, be prepared to be amazed at the change in her mouth! Don't tell your vet you're switching to RAW - just ask him/her to check out Roxy's teeth in about 3 or four months. My vet can't get over my Mozart's teeth. He's in his 13th year, and never had a cleaning. Words like "awesome" and "amazing" come forth when she looks in his mouth. Any human-grade meat is fine to feed. Of course, organic is ideal (for us, too!); but who has access to that all the time!? Take care NOT to feed meats that are 'enhanced' with additives. Shop preservative-free.
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08-11-2007, 04:57 PM | #28 |
Addicted to Tetley Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada
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| I've been feeding Tetley a raw diet for a month now and it's going over very well. I leave a bit of kibble out for him if he wants a snack, but he doesn't touch it. He waits for his raw meal. I follow recipes in Dr. Pitcairn's book (guide to natural health). He's learned that when I take out his food, he has to eat it right away or it gets put back in the fridge. This week's meal is made up of sweet potato (cooked), raw carrots, zucchini and raw ground veal with garlic. It looks and smells so good I actually considered frying some up for myself! LOL |
08-11-2007, 08:55 PM | #29 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: UK
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| Thats great Safire but can I just suggest that you don't leave the kibble down at all? Because if he should eat some of it and then you gave him raw within 5 hours of that it could cause problems as they are digested at totally different rates. |
08-12-2007, 05:13 PM | #30 |
Addicted to Tetley Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada
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| Thanks for the heads-up. He doesn't eat it anyways so I don't know why I even leave it there. Away it goes! |
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