[rawfeeding] Digest Number 11900

There are 25 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1a. Re: Goat Meat?
From: Laurie Swanson
1b. Re: Goat Meat?
From: costrowski75
1c. Re: Goat Meat?
From: briargarden07

2a. Re: Alternative Tx for allergies?
From: darkstardog
2b. Re: Alternative Tx for allergies?
From: Laurie
2c. Re: Alternative Tx for allergies?
From: carnesbill

3a. Re: Pig Feet and glucosamine
From: delcaste
3b. Re: Pig Feet and glucosamine
From: delcaste
3c. Re: Pig Feet and glucosamine
From: costrowski75

4a. Re: Any dogs 10+ years on raw?
From: Joanne Thompson

5. dogs on and off of food
From: redwinejoy

6a. Lamb meat
From: Alison Maffett
6b. Re: Lamb meat
From: costrowski75
6c. Re: Lamb meat
From: Alison Maffett
6d. Re: Lamb meat
From: costrowski75

7a. Re: Question about RAW feedings
From: costrowski75
7b. Re: Question about RAW feedings
From: Brandi Bryant
7c. Re: Question about RAW feedings
From: betty hinson
7d. Re: Question about RAW feedings
From: linoleum5017

8. Raw and puppies
From: Alisha

9a. Re: raw and kibble mix
From: Evie

10a. Re: Anyone add vinegar to their dogs drinking water
From: mrtrans1121

11a. Processing Tripe
From: doguenanny
11b. Re: Processing Tripe
From: Penny

12a. Re: Rawfeeding Recipes
From: Patty Phaneuf

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1a. Re: Goat Meat?
Posted by: "Laurie Swanson" laurie@mckinneyphoto.com las_lala
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 2:54 pm ((PDT))

Hi Noelle,

Goat is great, isn't it?! If you tell us what area you live in, maybe
someone can suggest a specific source or some tips on finding
better/better-cut goat. I live in Seattle and can get big, bone-in
hunks (like 5 lb. legs, or chunks of shoulder w/ribs, etc.) at some of
the Asian markets and also at a local Middle Eastern grocery. It's
more than .99/lb. here, though--more like 2.69/lb. at the cheapest one,
3.29 at another, and 4.99 at the Middle Eastern one. There is one
market I know of that cuts the goat into those little chunks--not safe
to feed most dogs. I haven't seen it boneless, but haven't really been
looking; I'd want the bones intact, if the pieces aren't cut so small
like what you're talking about. You might check to see if there are
any local farmers near you or see if you have a butcher or meat dept.
that will special order for you. I've heard of a 6-way cut goat being
available by the box. Also look into whether there's a buying co-op
near you and see if they order goat or know any sources. There's also
the Carnivore Feed Supplier Yahoo group--check on there to see what you
find. Oh, I just remembered I found some online sources for goat, but
they were pretty pricey. If you're interested, let me know and I'll
dig them out and send you the links.

Good luck,

Laurie

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "briargarden07" <briargarden07@...>
wrote:
I was wondering if there are
> other ways to purchase the goat meat besides those cubes with the
> small, hard bones (they remind me of thin beef rib bones)? OR do
> they only come cubed now? I've been cutting out those small bones
> and jsut giving them the meat mixed in with an egg and some
> scraps ... too much work, lol ;)

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1b. Re: Goat Meat?
Posted by: "costrowski75" Chriso75@AOL.COM costrowski75
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:43 pm ((PDT))

"briargarden07" <briargarden07@...> wrote:
I was wondering if there are
> other ways to purchase the goat meat besides those cubes with the
> small, hard bones (they remind me of thin beef rib bones)?
*****
My dogs do very well on goat (even my cat eats its well) but with
rare expeception I must buy it 6-cut from a meat wholesaler. These
are from Australia and last I checked were approaching the $2.00/lb
mark.

The cut-up goat I can get in Latino markets is bony and stingy, as
you describe, and not at all cheap. I will feed the larger hunks
(and "larger" is relative; for that matter, so is "hunks") to my cat
but I will not feed the bony knobs to my dogs.

I've been cutting out those small bones
> and jsut giving them the meat mixed in with an egg and some
> scraps ... too much work, lol ;)
*****
Too much work but whole lots safer. How about researching local "buy
direct" opportunities?
Chris O

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1c. Re: Goat Meat?
Posted by: "briargarden07" briargarden07@yahoo.com briargarden07
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:09 pm ((PDT))

> My dogs do very well on goat (even my cat eats its well) but with
> rare expeception I must buy it 6-cut from a meat wholesaler.
These
> are from Australia and last I checked were approaching the
$2.00/lb
> mark.
>
> The cut-up goat I can get in Latino markets is bony and stingy, as
> you describe, and not at all cheap. I will feed the larger hunks
> (and "larger" is relative; for that matter, so is "hunks") to my
cat
> but I will not feed the bony knobs to my dogs.

Thanks for the replies! I'm in southern NY, btw :)
Hmmm, this new cubed goat meat was from a primarily Latino market as
well, and was $1.99 lb. I wonder if ther is a differnece within the
ethnic markets, because the one we used to go to was middle Eastern.
I will have to look into other sources. It was so logn that I
fed goat meat I forgot all about it, but it defintiely IS a
wonderful type of meat.

Noelle

>

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2a. Re: Alternative Tx for allergies?
Posted by: "darkstardog" darkstardog@charter.net darkstardog
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:09 pm ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "Laurie" <lnhoffman57@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Everyone:
>
> I took my PWD who has skin allergies to a Alternative Vet today and
she> did muscle testing on her and the results showed that my dog is
> allergic to Vit. A, Calcium, and pollen. I'm not surprised by the
> pollen ...Anyway, the Vet gave me Homaccord solutions, one
> for the Vit A/Calcium, and one for the pollen. She told me to hold the
> bottle against the dog, tap down her spine at least 6 times, continue
> holding the bottle against her body for 5 minutes, then give her a few
> drops of the stuff orally. I'm all for alternative/herbal/holistic
> health care, for both my animals and people, but has anyone had any
> experience with this? Seems a bit nuts to me. Thanks in advance for
> your help!!
>

From what I've read about muscle testing, also called Applied
Kinesiology, and its variations involving electrical meters and/or
computers, it is completely without basis. The diagnosis and the vet's
treatment sound nuts to me. How could it be reasonable for a dog to be
allergic to calcium? I'd say it's nuts.
An alternative vet with good background knowledge about nutrition and
about your dog might still give useful advice about diet and the dog
might improve, or the dog might improve on its own. So it is possible
that people might report improvements following this kind of
treatment. But the improvements would not be because of tapping a
bottle on the dog's spine etc, in my strong opinion.

Marty

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2b. Re: Alternative Tx for allergies?
Posted by: "Laurie" lnhoffman57@aol.com lauriescritters
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:32 pm ((PDT))

> allergic to calcium? I'd say it's nuts.
> An alternative vet with good background knowledge about nutrition and
> about your dog might still give useful advice about diet and the dog
> might improve, or the dog might improve on its own. So it is possible
> that people might report improvements following this kind of
> treatment. But the improvements would not be because of tapping a
> bottle on the dog's spine etc, in my strong opinion.
>
> Marty
>
Thanks Marty,

I appreciate your feedback; helps me get my bearings and realize I'm
not crazy, though sometimes it feels that way! thanks again for your
reply.

Laurie & Storm

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2c. Re: Alternative Tx for allergies?
Posted by: "carnesbill" carnesw@bellsouth.net carnesbill
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:33 pm ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "Laurie" <lnhoffman57@...> wrote:
>
> Anyway, the Vet gave me Homaccord solutions, one
> for the Vit A/Calcium, and one for the pollen. She told me to
> hold the
> bottle against the dog, tap down her spine at least 6 times,
continue
> holding the bottle against her body for 5 minutes, then give her
> a few
> drops of the stuff orally.

You just found yourself a certified whacko. :) :) :)

Bill Carnes
http://www.skylarzack.com/rawfeeding.htm

Feeding Raw since October 2002

"Unnatural diets predispose animals to unnatural outcomes"
Dr. Tom Lonsdale

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3a. Re: Pig Feet and glucosamine
Posted by: "delcaste" delcaste@yahoo.com delcaste
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:35 pm ((PDT))

> Silvina,
>
> yep.. anything with lots of cartilage is a good source of glucosamine
and
> condroitin..
>
> i think pound for pound chicken feet might be better, but it takes
lots fewer
> pigs feet to make a pound..
>
> Catherine R.

They do like their chicken feet good to hear they're good for them,
too :)

Silvina

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3b. Re: Pig Feet and glucosamine
Posted by: "delcaste" delcaste@yahoo.com delcaste
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:36 pm ((PDT))

> I don't know if any of these natural sources provide therapeutic
levels
> of glucosamine though; as with Omega 3s it may be necessary to
> supplement in order to get to the recommended levels.
>
> For "maintenance" doses, the jointed bones your dog eats ought to
do
> the trick. Chicken feet and pig's feet included.
> Chris O

I have a senior that I'm going to switch to raw as soon as his k*** is
gone. He'll need supplements he has arthritis. Could you direct me to a
good supplement. Thanks.

Silvina and the limper, Senator

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3c. Re: Pig Feet and glucosamine
Posted by: "costrowski75" Chriso75@AOL.COM costrowski75
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:59 pm ((PDT))

"delcaste" <delcaste@...> wrote:
> I have a senior that I'm going to switch to raw as soon as his k***
is
> gone. He'll need supplements he has arthritis. Could you direct me
to a
> good supplement.
*****
Actually, I cannot.
There are dozens of arthritis supplements and while some seem to work
for no dog, most work for some dogs but not others. Some people see
results with a combination of thus and so; others feel more
successful using X, Y and Z. Sometimes a supplement will work for a
while and sometimes you can hit on a product that just keeps on going.

You might want to join DogHealth or even RawChat (sister lists on
Yahoo) to dicuss your options; both lists are better suited than
Rawfeeding for the topic.

Offhand I recommend a good raw diet and a salmon oil (or fish body
oil) supplement. After that, my heavens I just don't know. I was
giving my seniors a gl/ch tripe strength combo, plus MSM and the
salmon oil, but I've no clue at all whether these would work for
other dogs.
Chris O

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4a. Re: Any dogs 10+ years on raw?
Posted by: "Joanne Thompson" tho0123@earthlink.net black_diamond_kennels
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 3:56 pm ((PDT))

Laeny,

I have a Giant Schnauzer that is 12.5 and has been on raw since I got
him at 18 months. He lived on a farm, prior to me getting him, and he
was killing the chickens and eating them, so off to the shelter he
went. He has perfect teeth (never been cleaned since I've had him),
terrific coat with no skin problems, and still works on our sheep and
llama farm.

Joanne Thompson
Black Diamond Kennels
Working Giant Schnauzers
Bellvue, CO 80512

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5. dogs on and off of food
Posted by: "redwinejoy" redwine1@windstream.net redwinejoy
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:31 pm ((PDT))

I just started feeding raw the first of the week. The first two days my sheltie loved it. I gave
chicken quarters. The third day he ate part of it and left part. The third day he smelled and
licked and walked away. The next day I tried a pork rib section to no avail. He has eaten
alittle liver and beef heart that I fed him sparingly ( I know, 10% and careful with new ones).
It has been 100 degrees here in the Atlanta area this week and although he is an indoor dog,
we do live on a farm where he is involved outdoors. Does the heat affect any of your dog's
appetites like this? He has always been finicky and that is one of the reasons I got involved
researching this to begin with. I can understand that all this is new and that there can be
fasting days. I need to know if I should try some different things, cutting meat off the bones,
anything... or just keep offering. Thanks, Joy R.

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6a. Lamb meat
Posted by: "Alison Maffett" sweettuth23@yahoo.com sweettuth23
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 5:57 pm ((PDT))

I am going to be ordering lamb for the first time next month. My dogs have had some problems with their teeth and I planned on buying lamb breast but its not currently available. Would Lamb 6 way cut or lamb cubes be better? I want something with soft bones. Alison

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6b. Re: Lamb meat
Posted by: "costrowski75" Chriso75@AOL.COM costrowski75
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:05 pm ((PDT))

Alison Maffett <sweettuth23@...> wrote:
>
> I am going to be ordering lamb for the first time next month. My dogs
have had some problems with their teeth and I planned on buying lamb
breast but its not currently available. Would Lamb 6 way cut or lamb
cubes be better? I want something with soft bones.
*****
I think lamb breast bones are easy peasy; the problem with lamb breasts
if there is one is lack of meat. Or perhaps excess fat. I feed them
regularly and my retrievers do wonderfully on them. Too bad about it
not being available.

Six cut I think is tee-rific! Some meaty parts, some bony parts, some
more challening bones, some cinches. I don't know what lamb cubes are,
but IMO six-cut sounds much more gratifying.

So what are lamb cubes?
Chris O

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6c. Re: Lamb meat
Posted by: "Alison Maffett" sweettuth23@yahoo.com sweettuth23
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:15 pm ((PDT))

Here's the definition: 3 inch cubed lamb with bone

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From: costrowski75

Alison Maffett <sweettuth23@ ...> wrote:

>

So what are lamb cubes?

Chris O

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6d. Re: Lamb meat
Posted by: "costrowski75" Chriso75@AOL.COM costrowski75
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:19 pm ((PDT))

Alison Maffett <sweettuth23@...> wrote:
>
> Here's the definition: 3 inch cubed lamb with bone
*****
Oh my.
These sound like accidents waiting to happen. Perhaps for cats or wee
sma dogs they might make sense. Otherwise? I most definitely
recommend a full pasadena.

Go six-cut or skip lamb this time entirely; you probably can get some
nice beef for the same price, no?
Chris O

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7a. Re: Question about RAW feedings
Posted by: "costrowski75" Chriso75@AOL.COM costrowski75
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:17 pm ((PDT))

"Brandi Bryant" <bbryant573@...> wrote:
>
> I don't think I'm feeding enough - you all said that I should be
feeding 10%
> of their body weight, what does that exactly mean?
*****
Um, I think what it means is someone's given you some misleading
information.

The ONLY time you should even consider feeding 10% body weight is
with puppies no older than four months or so. Otherwise, you want to
be feeding between 2% and 3% of the dog's ideal adult weight, and of
course you want to pay attention to changing needs and adjust,
adjust, adjust when you see fit.

I've been feeding
> chicken for about a week now - I started out with Chicken Leg
Quarters for
> the big boys under 80 lbs(2 a piece morning and night)
*****
This is probably more than I feed to my 85lb Lab, but if the stools
are good you're not doing any harm...just cut back some now that you
have a better guideline and it makes sense to.

- and Chicken Thighs
> for the girls (2 thighs for Roxie, under 50lb and 1 thigh for
Catorie under
> 25lbs???) I know I'm not feeding nearly enough for the girls!
*****
I agree. 'Twere me, I'd be feeding a scant pound a day to the nearly
50lb'er and probably half a pound a day to the 25lb girl.

So, how much is 10% of their body weight?
*****
Ten percent of 80lb is eight pounds.
Ten percent of 50lb is five pounds.
Ten percent of 25lb is two and a half pounds.

You DO NOT want to feed this much food unless these dogs are four
months old or less. Even if they are pups, if they are older than
four months, you should be feed them 2%-3% of ideal adult weight, at
least as a starting point. Forget about 10% body weight.

The 10% that is relevant to feeding is the amount of organ meat you
can be feeding (10% of the total amount fed) and possibly the amount
of edible bone you can be feeding (10%-15% of total amount fed).
Otherwise, don't worry about 10%.

>well I didn't
> put her Puppy Chow up and well my big dogs got into the bag
(grrrrrrrr!) and
> now my males are all full on Puppy Chow - my question is should I
feed them
> their evening meal?
*****
Heck no!

Or should I wait until the kibble is digested?
*****
Yes indeedy do. And don't make THAT mistake again!

> also how many times a day should I be feeding them? Right now I'm
feeding
> them twice a day.
*****
Twice a day is fine. Later on, when you are more accustomed and
acclimated and settled, you can consider feeding once a day. There
is no rush.
Chris O

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7b. Re: Question about RAW feedings
Posted by: "Brandi Bryant" bbryant573@gmail.com bbryant573
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:10 pm ((PDT))

>>>Um, I think what it means is someone's given you some misleading
information.<<<

Yes, I think you're right b/c when you said 2 to 3% of their body weight
that registered my memory. Ok, so feed the boys less and my girls more.
Catchya - I can do it -

And no I won't be leaving the Puppy Chow on the ground again that's for
sure!!!

__,_._,
Brandi
Bartlesville, Ok
www.obediencetrainingclubofbartlesville.com

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7c. Re: Question about RAW feedings
Posted by: "betty hinson" b_hinson@sbcglobal.net paps4jesus
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:10 pm ((PDT))

since I have dogs that only weigh 8.4 lbs and 6 lbs I would o ly given 1 1/2 ozs ot the bigger dogs and not quite 1 1/4 ozs to the 6 lb dog?? Do you all give chicken thighs and legs??
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7d. Re: Question about RAW feedings
Posted by: "linoleum5017" linoleum5017@yahoo.com linoleum5017
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:31 pm ((PDT))

Betty,

You have the math pretty well..... how many oz. is on chicken thigh
or leg? I'm guessing a thigh is about 2 oz. I'd go for one if I
were you. Legs are more bony. If I were you, I'd switch between
partial breasts and thighs, to be sure to get enough meaty meat.
Then I'd go for some different meats later on....

I watch a min pin, (on k***le) who is about 8 lbs..... if she were
permitted, she'd make short work of a thigh bone, I'm sure. Try it
out!

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "betty hinson" <b_hinson@...>
wrote:
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> since I have dogs that only weigh 8.4 lbs and 6 lbs I would only
give 1 1/2 ozs ot the bigger dogs and not quite 1 1/4 ozs to the 6
lb dog?? Do you all give chicken thighs and legs??
> Betty Hinson
> b_hinson@...
> I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me Phil 4:13
>
>
>

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8. Raw and puppies
Posted by: "Alisha" charlieschoicetreatco@yahoo.ca charlieschoicetreatco
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:38 pm ((PDT))

Hi all,
I have a 12 week old Italian Greyhound puppy that I am switching to
raw...my two other dogs have been on raw for about 5 months and things
are going great! Can I feed the puppy the same way I feed my other dogs
or do they need any special treatment while they are growing? I am
feeding the puppy 3-4 times a day(just started yesterday)
Also, I feed most meats with bone ground in and have found that as long
as I feed FROZEN turkey/chicken necks to my dogs once a week their
teeth and gums are in great shape....taking them out of the deep freeze
and handing them over ensures a great workout for their chompers!
Thanks for any info about my puppy!
Alisha Johnson

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9a. Re: raw and kibble mix
Posted by: "Evie" archie.willow@yahoo.co.uk archie.willow
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:40 pm ((PDT))

Hey,

I'm not going to offer much advice, there are way more experienced
people on here that can help. I've been feeding my two raw now for a
few months.

I just wanted to tell you how I got started. I'm not saying this is
the way to do it; but how I went from someone who thought Raw Feeders
were probably insane, to becoming a fully fledged meber of the funny
farm. ;o)

My two were on Kibble and that was just how I liked it. I often read
threads on other forums about people feeding their dogs raw meat and
so on and how much their dogs loved it. Crazy, how could that stuff
be good for a dog, kibble was the way to go! The occasional marrow
bone, sure, but raw!?! (I cringe now looking back!)

But eventually curiosity got the better of me, hearing all this talk
of raw, I gave them the occasional chicken wing as a treat (they're
small dogs). I remember standing carefully watching as they ate
their first ones. Of course they loved them! But no way was I going
to become one of those "far out raw feeders"....

For one I hated the smell of raw meat, plus handling it, yuck!! And I
didn't know enough about pet nutrition to decide what my dog should
eat.... that's why I bought kibble... those guys in the pet food
industry know their stuff, so long as you stick to the high end
kibbles..... (How silly and naive was I? lol)

So, one of my two had difficulty keeping weight on, someone
recommended tripe. Ok, so I start feeding kibble in morning and
tripe in the evening to both dogs. Both LOVE it! He starts looking
in much better condition, and hey, my other dog is doing well also.
Hmm, i think, perhaps this raw feeding isn't as "far out" as what I
first thought.

So I research, and read up, and read, and read and read some more...
Hey, this stuff makes good sense!!!

Meanwhile the dogs start bearly eating their kibble breakfasts, and
scoffing down their tripe and chicken wings.... Hmm, perhaps they are
trying to tell me something, I think.

So I finally took the plunge, they are on raw food now! :o) And
handling/smelling raw meat doesn't bother me, it's lushious dog food
for my pets!

I went from someone who would never do that, to trying it a little,
and look at me now. Perhaps these small steps you are taking will
encourage your b/f to do the same. If I changed, there sure is hope
for him.

Sure we had some vomits and occasional dire rear along the way... all
part of the learning curve for me.

Joining this list has proved invaluable as well.

Good luck convincing him; but I'm guessing seeing the gradual
improvements in his dog will convince him soon enough!

Evie

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Since Nugget was originally Brian's dog, he has the last say as to
what we do with Nugget and he's been very opposed to raw until the
pet food scare (recall) came about. Then he grudgingly consented to
letting me "half" feed raw but that was after we exhausted every
possible kibble on the market.

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10a. Re: Anyone add vinegar to their dogs drinking water
Posted by: "mrtrans1121" roxannemartin@sasktel.net mrtrans1121
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:06 pm ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "ohboyx3" <ohboyx3@...> wrote:
>
>
> Someone recently told me I could add a tiny bit of vinegar to my
dogs
> water.

I have not heard of using white vinegar but I have heard of people
adding "Apple Cider Vinegar" as it has many benefits.

"Many vitamins, minerals and other nutrients and substances are
available in ACV to improve the health of your dog. ACV can provide
them with enzymes and important minerals, such as potassium, calcium,
magnesium, sulfur, chlorine, phosphorus, iron, silicon and other
trace minerals. The vitamins contained in ACV are bioflavonoids
(vitamin P), beta-carotene (precursor to vitamin A), vitamin C, E,
B1, B2, and B6. Tannins from the crushed cell walls of fresh apples
as well as malic acid, tartaric acid, propionic acid, acetic acid and
pectin (fiber) are also contained in ACV. Be sure to purchase organic
unfiltered, unpasteurized, naturally fermented ACV for its medicinal
features. ACV ranges in color from a light golden to orange. You'll
know you've found the right stuff if you see sediment, referred to as
the "mother of vinegar" on the bottom of the bottle. Do NOT buy white
distilled vinegar, as it has none of the beneficial elements listed
above.

Roxanne

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11a. Processing Tripe
Posted by: "doguenanny" Dixie4911@aol.com doguenanny
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:06 pm ((PDT))

I was lucky enough today to meet someone who raises cattle and pigs,
and processes his own meat. He told me he would give me the cow
stomachs. I'm so excited about this. I will be able to feed tripe more
often to my dogs (I have 10 dogs) without breaking the bank!

My only problem is I don't know the first thing about processing
tripe. I feed green tripe, but it's already cleaned and cut or
ground. What do I do with it? What kind of cutting equipment will I
need for it? Can anyone tell me what I'll have to do? I don't even
know what it's going to look like; I imagine it's going to smell pretty
nasty. HELP! LOL

Frankie

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11b. Re: Processing Tripe
Posted by: "Penny" redpenn2003@yahoo.com redpenn2003
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:48 pm ((PDT))

Hello Frankie.

Congrats on a wonderful find.

I get beef tripe from my one vet who also treats large animals.

No need to process it. Just feed it whole or take a sharp knife and cut it up into LARGE managable pieces for you. The larger the pieces the more work for the dogues.

Cheers,

Penny

doguenanny <Dixie4911@aol.com> wrote:

My only problem is I don't know the first thing about processing
tripe. I feed green tripe, but it's already cleaned and cut or
ground. What do I do with it? What kind of cutting equipment will I
need for it? Can anyone tell me what I'll have to do? I don't even
know what it's going to look like; I imagine it's going to smell pretty
nasty. HELP! LOL

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12a. Re: Rawfeeding Recipes
Posted by: "Patty Phaneuf" mikimush@yahoo.com mikimush
Date: Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:48 pm ((PDT))

I have a question about this. I bought a whole chicken tonight to do just that but when I cut the breastbone, the bones seemed very sharp for a puppy, although I do give wings, necks and legs. I cut off the meat and decided next time to buy a cornish hen and just give her the whole thing.

Patty P

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