[rawfeeding] Re: diarrhea

"skullgrrrl" <skullgrrrl@...> wrote:
>
> my two standard poodles have been eatting raw for @3mths. they
mostly
> eat store bought raw (ground chicken or turkey with bones in).
they
> also eat chicken necks and wings.
*****
This is it?
Organs?
Any off bone meat?
Anything other than poultry?
I think it's time to move along to whole foods and meatier options!

on two occasions they both
> experienced diarrhea - once after eatting pork ribs (quite meaty)
and
> last night chicken necks and backs.
*****
Diarrhea is characterized by uncontrollable, watery and often
explosive stools. Does this describe what your dogs produced? If
so, then I'd be inclined to say it wasn't menu based (not with both
having the same sort of response) but rather something more related
to bacteria overgrowth or parasites.

If you mean loose (puddinglike or perhaps somewhat more oozy) or
mucusy stools that your dogs were able to control but were not the
firm if not rock hard stools you are probably accustomed to, then I'd
say the cause was more fat than they could comfortably digest, or too
much food altogether. If a dog has no experience with skin or fat
(or a new protein source) loose stool are not uncommon.

Going from a pretty limited diet of bony poultry to pork spare ribs
is quite a giant step for any dog, not to mention a dog that's new to
the concept. I suggest you add in a few stops along the way next
time, to acclimate them to variety. Skin and fat should also be
treated with respect.
Chris O

All information on this list represents personal opinion only. By staying on this list, you agree to never hold anyone from this list or associated with this list liable for any information posted through this list. You agree to take personal responsibility for your learning, and for personal responsibility for what you feed yourself, your family, and your dogs, cats, ferrets, or any other animal that lives under your care. If you don't agree, please unsubscribe immediately.
Yahoo! Groups Links

<*> To visit your group on the web, go to:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfeeding/

<*> Your email settings:
Individual Email | Traditional

<*> To change settings online go to:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfeeding/join

(Yahoo! ID required)

<*> To change settings via email:
mailto:rawfeeding-digest@yahoogroups.com
mailto:rawfeeding-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com

<*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to:
rawfeeding-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

<*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to:

http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/