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by uvw on 02 August 2010 - 17:08
to view an article on some of the benefits of raw feeding, please click on the following link: Benefits of RAW Feeding
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by LadyFrost on 02 August 2010 - 17:08
uvw, thank you for bringing it up....i was always wondering about people feeding dogs raw food (meat), it all sounds good and good arguments pro feeding. But what about all those hormones and steroids that are added/given to animals...or is everyone buying organic, no antibiotic meats for their dogs?
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by uvw on 02 August 2010 - 18:08
ladyfrost - thank you for the comment. you're question is a very important one.
first of all, raw meat, even with the antibiotics and hormones, can still be a more beneficial diet for dogs and cats. that same antibiotic and hormone infected meat is used for kibble, but when you buy raw meat, you can look for products that say "no antibiotics" or "all natural" (although there are loopholes that producers have found). try not to buy feedlot meat whenever possible, not just for "all natural" and omega 3, but also for moral and ethical reasons.
there have also been traces of pentobarbital (drug used in euthanasia) found in dog food...which was "looked into" but the source was never found.
there is some controversy over buying organic since organic fed cows can also be kept in close confinement, with stress and diseases. but an organic label should mean there are no chemicals, drugs, pesticides, etc. and sometimes it's just a label with an extra cost $$$.
it takes some time, effort, and research, but there are plenty of quality meats out there that can be bought at decent prices. many commercial raw diets already use meats that are antibiotic and hormone free. some, like my company, go a step further and use grass-fed/pastured, and humanely raised meats.
you can also make friends with someone who hunts, and offer to take their old or extra meat off their hands. wild game fantastic for dogs and cats to eat.
it depends how far you are personally willing to go, and how much quantity you can take at one time. but the point is, spending a little more on the cost of quality food, will often save you a lot more on health issues and vet bills.
first of all, raw meat, even with the antibiotics and hormones, can still be a more beneficial diet for dogs and cats. that same antibiotic and hormone infected meat is used for kibble, but when you buy raw meat, you can look for products that say "no antibiotics" or "all natural" (although there are loopholes that producers have found). try not to buy feedlot meat whenever possible, not just for "all natural" and omega 3, but also for moral and ethical reasons.
there have also been traces of pentobarbital (drug used in euthanasia) found in dog food...which was "looked into" but the source was never found.
there is some controversy over buying organic since organic fed cows can also be kept in close confinement, with stress and diseases. but an organic label should mean there are no chemicals, drugs, pesticides, etc. and sometimes it's just a label with an extra cost $$$.
it takes some time, effort, and research, but there are plenty of quality meats out there that can be bought at decent prices. many commercial raw diets already use meats that are antibiotic and hormone free. some, like my company, go a step further and use grass-fed/pastured, and humanely raised meats.
you can also make friends with someone who hunts, and offer to take their old or extra meat off their hands. wild game fantastic for dogs and cats to eat.
it depends how far you are personally willing to go, and how much quantity you can take at one time. but the point is, spending a little more on the cost of quality food, will often save you a lot more on health issues and vet bills.
by Scarlet Akai on 02 August 2010 - 19:08
Yay for being a smart and ethical consumer of meat !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I understand that this isn't very practical for many people for a good number of reasons.
But educating others who may not have known about it and doing what you can within your means is a definite and great step In the right direction : )
Traveling as I have; I'm really beginning to think that the reasons Americans have as much weight/food related health issues, is not necessarily how much we are eating, but what they are putting in and taking out of our food...
It says alot when you see a group of people start drastically losing weight when they are eating the same amount of food that is by no means what most would consider "health food" but are all of a sudden dropping weight and having more energy over a period of a couple of weeks. The only thing that changed? The continent
I understand that this isn't very practical for many people for a good number of reasons.
But educating others who may not have known about it and doing what you can within your means is a definite and great step In the right direction : )
Traveling as I have; I'm really beginning to think that the reasons Americans have as much weight/food related health issues, is not necessarily how much we are eating, but what they are putting in and taking out of our food...
It says alot when you see a group of people start drastically losing weight when they are eating the same amount of food that is by no means what most would consider "health food" but are all of a sudden dropping weight and having more energy over a period of a couple of weeks. The only thing that changed? The continent
by uvw on 04 August 2010 - 17:08
you hit the nail on the head scarlet
by Gemini on 04 August 2010 - 18:08
I feed my 10 month old female 3 1/2 cups of Blue buffalo. Last nite I bought a pack of drumsticks and gave her one and fed some raw to my 7 year old beagle. Both went nuts for it. My shepherd started showing interest by the smell and from her that is surprising. I plan to feed kibble in the morning and cutback on it at nite and give the drumsticks. From there I plan to keep my eye on her and adjust as we all get more comfortable. And will do some research to consider changes and maybe go 100% raw but I may decide not too. And advice or critque is great. thanx
by Gemini on 04 August 2010 - 18:08
I am probably more concerned with what I feed my dogs that myself. Go figure. I agree Scarlet.
by Ted White on 09 August 2010 - 14:08
I feed a primary bone / protein base of raw chicken leg quarters. $0.50 a pound in 10 pound bags. I also feel a lot of fresh tripe and organ mixes from these guys: http://www.aplaceforpaws.com/
Then quality Vitamin E a couple times a week, and fish oil every other day.
Then quality Vitamin E a couple times a week, and fish oil every other day.
by ggturner on 09 August 2010 - 18:08
Gemini: Dr. Susan Lauten is an expert in pet nutrition. She has a master's degree in animal nutrition and a PhD in Biomedical Science. If you go to her web site, www.petnutritionconsulting.com , you can email her questions and she will respond back to you. This is a great resource. It does take her awhile to respond back though.
by uvw on 09 August 2010 - 20:08
gemini, i seemed to have missed your post, very sorry.
i personally don't recommend feeding both raw and kibble because of the differing rates of digestion, ease of digestion, gas, and messy poo. i have, however, heard that some people successfully feed their dogs one meal kibble and the other meal raw...i just never witnessed or experienced it.
if you're able to feed 100% raw, there's no reason to keep reintroducing kibble into the diet (there's no need for the extra ingredients, fillers, preservatives, etc.).
the important part is to get the dogs digestive system adjusted to raw, and then to add liver and all sorts of other organs that are nutritionally dense (which also needs to be done gradually because of runny poo).
if you end up not feeding 100% raw, you may want to look into an acidophilus supplement, or a digestive enzyme or probiotic. it depends on what you decide to do, and how well your dog is doing.
see how it goes, give it at least 2-4 weeks for the dog's digestive system to work itself out.
if you have any questions, or need any help with the switch, please let me know. feel free to email me directly at contact@rawbasicsllc.com as i check that more often than the forum. i can also send you some information to read, and links to some quality websites to research (i just have to compile everything first).
good luck! you won't be disappointed
(and my dogs eat better than i do as well, lol)
i personally don't recommend feeding both raw and kibble because of the differing rates of digestion, ease of digestion, gas, and messy poo. i have, however, heard that some people successfully feed their dogs one meal kibble and the other meal raw...i just never witnessed or experienced it.
if you're able to feed 100% raw, there's no reason to keep reintroducing kibble into the diet (there's no need for the extra ingredients, fillers, preservatives, etc.).
the important part is to get the dogs digestive system adjusted to raw, and then to add liver and all sorts of other organs that are nutritionally dense (which also needs to be done gradually because of runny poo).
if you end up not feeding 100% raw, you may want to look into an acidophilus supplement, or a digestive enzyme or probiotic. it depends on what you decide to do, and how well your dog is doing.
see how it goes, give it at least 2-4 weeks for the dog's digestive system to work itself out.
if you have any questions, or need any help with the switch, please let me know. feel free to email me directly at contact@rawbasicsllc.com as i check that more often than the forum. i can also send you some information to read, and links to some quality websites to research (i just have to compile everything first).
good luck! you won't be disappointed
(and my dogs eat better than i do as well, lol)
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