My raw feeding pics (meals) - Page 4

Pandora · 02-15-2008, 11:47 AM

The white cat you have in the first couple of pictures is my cats twin!!

Lexxsmom · 02-15-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by muski-joe

Hi Doberkim , where do you live . I would like to get some tripe in a couple of weeks.

Muski-joe, you're in canada right? whereabouts? I might be able to help you!

oh, and a picture, this is the face i get while i am preparing lexx's dinner:

MOM! TURRRKKEEYYY!! NOOOWWWWWWW!!!!

**Luvbirds59** · 02-15-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Burns

I don't know anything about raw feeding so this is probably a stupid question but...

Don't you worry about them choking/obstructing on the bones in something like this whole chicken? I know wild dogs eat stuff like this all the time, but I just wondered if that was anything to be concerned about...

I know it is hard to imagine for non~raw~feeders.....but it comes out the other end and looks like chunks of white chalk. They completely digest the chicken bones. Their digestive system becomes used to the raw, that is why it isn't recommend to feed raw and kibble at the same meal....they use different digestive juices, and the food break down at different rates. You do have to monitor every meal except the ground ones. Thats why when Petey is either with someone else or at the kennel, he is on ground only.

**triciakoontz** · 02-15-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Luvbirds59

I know it is hard to imagine for non~raw~feeders.....but it comes out the other end and looks like chunks of white chalk. They completely digest the chicken bones. Their digestive system becomes used to the raw, that is why it isn't recommend to feed raw and kibble at the same meal....they use different digestive juices, and the food break down at different rates. You do have to monitor every meal except the ground ones. Thats why when Petey is either with someone else or at the kennel, he is on ground only.

What do you mean by "monitor every meal"?
Thanks!

Lexxsmom · 02-15-2008, 05:21 PM

monitor every meal means-> if your dog is eating, you are watching and listening.

Lexxsmom · 03-15-2008, 02:15 PM

here are some raw pics from lexx and I:

salmon heads, a rare delicacy:

1/2 duck and salmon:

2.5lbs beef

thats all i can find right now!

sorthund · 03-15-2008, 02:44 PM

Just want to make sure that everyone knows not to feed raw salmon from the Pacific North West.
Protect Your Dog from Fish Disease - Oregon Veterinary Medical Association

Lexxsmom · 03-15-2008, 05:16 PM

oh yeah, no, that was farmed salmon! thanks, i forgot to mention it

Desi-Doo · 03-15-2008, 06:36 PM

Wow!! I am totally amazed at this! How does one start their dogs on raw food? As I was picking up ground turkey at the grocery store the other day the man in the meat dept. started telling me that they have lots of people that buy the big bags of frozen chicken legs and chicked quarters for their dogs. Could I start by just giving them one leg along with their canidae dry food? The bones concern me.

Hound · 03-15-2008, 07:02 PM

Don't be concerned by the bones. They chomp them up and swallow them. RAW bones are not an issue. Chicken quarters are a pretty comfortable way to start. I buy them by the case or bag. I like to use whole chickens for the cats, the whole swam eats about 1/2 a chicken. I need to see if I can scrounge some more tomorrow.

Don't mix it with dry. It just upsets the digestion. Just start cold turkey, thats all I've done. You are looking to feed 2-3% of ideal body weight.

Feed large things. Don't give in to fear and give small things or cut it up. Part of the satisfaction of the meal is to eat the meal.