[rawfeeding] Re: Hello, I'm new. I need some help please.

"Laura" <laurac2cheshire@...> wrote:

> I've been feeding my dogs Raw for about a week – raw in AM and
kibble
> in PM.

Feeding half-and-half has the potential to really impede your dogs'
digestion. A cold-turkey switch is probably easier on them, and
therefore, on you.

> I'm shocked at the cost. I spent about $25 between Bulk supply
stores
> (Costco, Sam's Club) and ethnic markets

I so do not know So. Cal. geography, but you should be near SOME
pickup site for a good co-op:
http://www.socalbarf.com/SoCalBARF/Welcome.html
You should easily be able to keep your purchases below $1 / pound.
Please check them out.

> Second and bigger issue is one of my dogs is not taking the switch
> well at all.

For trouble-shooting (and, really, for help with keeping cost down),
it's useful to know what you're feeding when you feed raw. Everyone
who comes here means something different! Could you tell us what you
fed & how much?

My usual advice would be to simplify: feed just one type of critter
(usually chicken to start), and feed a lot more meat than bone. If
you're not already feeding thru whole chickens, I'd advise you try
that. Buy whole chickens, lop into parts as needed to create "meal-
sized" portions, and feed those.

And no pumpkin: it masks whatever the problem is without fixing a
danged thing.

-- sandy & griffin

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