http://dolforum.com/forum/ Raw diet discussions only. en Sat, 19 May 2012 05:06:26 GMT vBulletin 60 http://dolforum.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://dolforum.com/forum/ http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71502&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 20:08:51 GMT Once every week or two, we go and get Castiel's meat. Partner stands in the kitchen and packs it all into meals and then it goes in the freezer. All packaging goes into a grocery bag to be thrown down the garbage chute immediately thereafter.

Cas likes to steal the bag of packaging.

He doesn't shred it. He doesn't lick it. He doesn't do anything to it.

He just sticks his nose in and, loudly, INHALES. Over and over again. He huffs meat juice.

Weird dog. ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum Thoenix http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71502 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71479&goto=newpost Fri, 18 May 2012 02:17:23 GMT looking around for a friend who isn't liking the idea of RAW. Blue buffalo now has a grain free/preservative free kibble. What are your thoughts? Still bad? ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum chubbypoptart http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71479 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71464&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 14:39:32 GMT We have mini dachshunds and have been feeding prey model raw for 3 years. It's easy peezy, have it down pat... Love it, no issues... fantastic and all that.

I have only ever had mini dachshunds - same with hubby. Long story short, we're now getting a Great Dane.

She's about 125 lbs, 33" tall, 19 month old fawn female. She's a show girl - has been pointed and such - but is too laid back and calm for the ring (which works GREAT for us!)

She's being spayed next Wednesday and we'll be getting her around June 1st.

So I've never fed a dog this big before!

Going to start with whole chickens - probably 1% to transition her. A week in we'll move to turkey necks. Then on to pork, then beef, then organ.

To help avoid bloat (which terrifies me!) we're going to be feeding two meals per day and let her rest an hour after meals.

Am I missing something? I'm the raw feeder in the family so this will be my job.

Thanks everyone! ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum Flatland2D http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71464 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71454&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 01:44:27 GMT I am curious on what i can give my dog for his constipation.. i havent been able to find any green tripe anywhere.. i have found white colored tripe... I am curious on what i can give my dog for his constipation.. i havent been able to find any green tripe anywhere.. i have found white colored tripe but it wasnt in a can. can i use that? also should i feed my dane 3% of his current puppy weight? or is it 3% of his expected adult weight? i was assuming 150 lbs.. is it ok to feed him ground turkey? i was assuming yes but wasnt sure.. thanks everyone!! ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum BigDaneWayne http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71454 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71438&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 15:38:45 GMT Today we are officially one week away from our Ludo coming home! yay I placed my first order from the supplier. I kept it rather simple since... Today we are officially one week away from our Ludo coming home! yay

I placed my first order from the supplier. I kept it rather simple since they are local and I can order frequently. I ended up with some green tripe(even though I said I wasn't going to I want what's best for my dog), case of chicken backs, liver and some chunk chicken. I ordered a lot of the chicken backs, liver and tripe as to last at least a month and about 2 weeks worth of chicken meat as his first protein.

Is this sufficient for a first order for an 8 week old pup? Should I consider adding anything else? My next order(in about a week and a half) I plan on introducing another protein, perhaps beef and I'm definitely going to get chicken necks and some of their dried organs for treats.

Once I get the hang of this, it's my intention to order monthly, but for now I'm prepared to place orders weekly if need be. Thanks in advance for any input! :) ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum Jehn http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71438 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71437&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 15:23:56 GMT Last night we gave it a try! My husband brought home Epi Pens and Benadryl (He is a medic, I am a nurse) we gave her some chicken, and then sat... Last night we gave it a try! My husband brought home Epi Pens and Benadryl (He is a medic, I am a nurse) we gave her some chicken, and then sat around and watched her.

So far so good!yay

No red itchy rash....keeping an eye on her for the next day or two to see if the poop stays good.

If so, we are going to give raw a try. Looking into getting a deep freezer right now. ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum ceciley13 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71437 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71427&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 00:34:59 GMT I am reading Dr Pitcairn's newest edition of canine nutrition and he mentions that you have to use bone meal sourced outside of the US due to the high levels of lead in beef bones, here in the US.

Is anyone concerned with feeding beef RMB (I realize most beef bones are more of a recreational bone, not a lot of it is ingested) due to the amount of lead? ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum Jazzandcompany http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71427 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71421&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 21:09:18 GMT So, after spending WAY to much this month on kibble, and multiple switches due to first TOTW recall, then Natural Balance recall.... I am 85% of the... So, after spending WAY to much this month on kibble, and multiple switches due to first TOTW recall, then Natural Balance recall.... I am 85% of the way to trying RAW

My one hang up is Luna is allergic to chicken (rash, hives, liquid poo)

I have had many people tell me that even if she can't have cooked chicken, she might be fine with raw chicken.

But....why? Is there any research out there that says so? Any chemisty majors out there that can explain how coooking can change the protein? Anything other than anecdotal evidence?

Its not that I don't trust people, but I want to be pretty sure she will be safe before I give this a try. ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum ceciley13 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71421 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71420&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 21:08:09 GMT If I feed kibble can I supplement with raw too? Is there a benifit to it? Or would I just mess my dog up? If I feed kibble can I supplement with raw too? Is there a benifit to it? Or would I just mess my dog up? ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum jaydog http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71420 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71394&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 20:10:40 GMT Ok, so I'm thinking about going RAW once I get settled into the new place...we'll see :) For some reason it makes me nervous, I KNOW I'm way over thinking it. Anyways, I was going to run by a butcher this week to get some yummy treats for the boys (marrow bones) to see what they think about it all and I figured while I was there I could chat them up about prices, deals, etc. Are there any particular questions I should be asking them??? I am meat STUPID...seriously, I eat boneless chicken breast and ground turkey, but that's about it. I made my first pot roast this winter and bought the piece of meat in the grocery store that had a sticker that said "great for pot roast", lmao. I only eat steaks at restaurants because I have no idea how to pick one out or really cook it well. rolleyes

So, any advice on good things to ask the butcher, what I should be looking for to make sure it's quality, etc??

TIA for any help. I get so overwhelmed going through all the RAW stuff because I over think. Thanks everyone!! ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum oubball14 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71394 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71392&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 19:15:07 GMT Zane hasn't been wanting to eat much the last few days. He had a turkey wing yesterday and maybe ate 1/5 of it. I picked it up, tried to feed him again last night and he turned his nose up. I Gabe him a chicken leg quarter this morning and he didn't touch it. He's acting totally fine. He's running around playing. He is his normal hyper self. He keeps sniffing at the extra bag of dog food we have to feed the fish. Do dogs get tired of raw? Surely not. Right? He is pooping fine. Not hard, not soft. He must be eating enough if he is pooping still. I'm going to take him in if he doesn't eat this evening. Any clues??


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I am here: http://tapatalk.com/map.php?44p043 ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum beckybeird http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71392 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71385&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 14:17:53 GMT Sooo, this weekend, we finally got to start our RAW feeding. We are feeding chicken leg quarters, takingmost of the skin off but leaving a little... Sooo, this weekend, we finally got to start our RAW feeding. We are feeding chicken leg quarters, takingmost of the skin off but leaving a little skin/fat on.

He has adjusted reallly well already. We aren't even experiencing runny DPoop
It is a little loose but not runny. He knew exactly what to do. The first time he just licked it for a minute but then he figured it out and went to town. With kibble, he never finished his bowl in one sitting. It was hard to gauge that he was getting all the food he needed. He KNOWS meal time is the best time of the day now. He eats all of it in just a matter of about 7 minutes. dance2 I am so excited that we have "seen the light" so to speak and have taken everyone's great advice on DOL!!

One question, when should i start adding in a little liver? ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71385 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71332&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 01:30:38 GMT After many tears, much reading and phone calls to my vet and breeder. We have come to the conclusion it isn't about Raw, home cooking or kibble, it's about establishing healthy eating.
Before I got Bella she was eating kibble with a handful of meat mixed in and she ate it well, 7 cups of kibble a day ( broken into two meals ). When I got her I ruined her. I bought necks for treats, gave liver and chicken treats. I wanted to spoil her and make her feel loved and happy here, probably because she was 5mths so older, I just thought spoiling her would help her adjust better.
Well I messed up hugely.
On advice from breeder and vet, at this stage Bella will be offered nothing but kibble, no treats, no anything until she learns to eat what's put in front of her.
I can't be because she doesn't like her food, she ate it perfectly until I stuffed up, she's just holding out for the good stuff, so no more good stuff.
So back to basics we go.
Thank you everyone and I'm sorry for my frantic emotional state. Hope u all don't judge me on that and get to really know me. ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum bek74 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71332 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71324&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 20:08:53 GMT Hello i was wondering what kind of meat i can feed besides chicken? i know beef and pork are good but im not sure what cuts they can have or if the... Hello i was wondering what kind of meat i can feed besides chicken? i know beef and pork are good but im not sure what cuts they can have or if the cut matters.. can anyone give me some input on what they buy for there Dane's? Thanks ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum BigDaneWayne http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71324 http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71315&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 13:03:48 GMT http://www.eastwooddanes.com/Getting-Started-101.htm http://preymodelraw.com/how-to-get-started/ http://www.rawfeddogs.net/ ... http://www.eastwooddanes.com/Getting-Started-101.htm

http://preymodelraw.com/how-to-get-started/

http://www.rawfeddogs.net/

http://www.dogguide.net/raw-diet-basics.php

for those of us who have been feeding raw with success, feel free to add to the list! :) ]]> Diet (Raw only) Forum Charlene http://dolforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=71315