[rawfeeding] Digest Number 12157

There are 5 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1a. Re: Helping a nursing bitch: Is feeding raw with kibble a good idea?
From: kaebruney

2a. Re: Liver refusal and a bit of introduction
From: Nataly A

3a. New file uploaded to rawfeeding
From: rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com

4a. Re: Is it ok to give puppy 7mos half chicken?
From: angela182548

5a. Re: plaque
From: antarpremal

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1a. Re: Helping a nursing bitch: Is feeding raw with kibble a good idea?
Posted by: "kaebruney" kaebruney@yahoo.com kaebruney
Date: Fri Oct 12, 2007 11:43 pm ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "katkellm" <katkellm@...> wrote:
>
> it dawned on me that you
> probably weren't going to keep the mommy dog and that the shelter
> people probably don't want you to feed raw. So, if me reply seemed
> unthoughtful, i am sorry. I guess i don't think there is a good way
> to mix them, and i would probably just go all raw for the reasons i
> said, but i apologize for not recognizing the dilemma you face.
> KathyM
>

Kathy... thanks you for clarifying.

And you are ABSOLUTELY right!... I am fostering her through a rescue
and not all of them (although most) agree about raw feeding. The food
I have now (all four bags and 100lbs of it) was given to me by them.
She hasn't been interested in any kibble really. Nothing seems make
her drool.

And the vet where she whelped the pups absolutely does not agree with
it. Ironically though.. guess what he fed her: Purina Pro Plan!!! *gag!*

However, as nature would have it, despite sitting on over $150 worth
of dry and canned food, she won't really eat. So I figure.. what the
heck - let me give her a beef bone to gnaw on (at least she'll get the
calcium) and a piece of chicken.

BINGO! - the baby wants raw!!.. She ate it up no problemo.

Now I just have to convince the rescue to ignore their idiot vet and
let me do my thing.

*sigh*

Kae

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2a. Re: Liver refusal and a bit of introduction
Posted by: "Nataly A" rap_squad@yahoo.com rap_squad
Date: Fri Oct 12, 2007 11:53 pm ((PDT))

hey Carolyn,

thanks for the suggestion. it's going to be very tricky for me to locate green tripe where i live, but i would do my best. i just hope they won't reject it too :)

Nat.

----- Original Message ----
From: "Garnaas, Carolyn (MED US)" <carolyn.garnaas@siemens.com>
To: rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 11:08:08 PM
Subject: [rawfeeding] Re: Liver refusal and a bit of introduction

Then I finally got my hands on some green tripe, and that was all it
took! I now puree the liver and mix it into the green tripe (not to a
soupy consistency - just one chicken liver mixed into a whole meal's
worth of tripe).

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3a. New file uploaded to rawfeeding
Posted by: "rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com" rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Oct 13, 2007 12:42 am ((PDT))

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4a. Re: Is it ok to give puppy 7mos half chicken?
Posted by: "angela182548" angela182548@yahoo.com angela182548
Date: Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:51 am ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "katkellm" <katkellm@...> wrote:
>
Good Morning,
Ya know, My dreams were all about raw meat last night...
a little scary lol. Well I didnt get your message until this am, I
ended up giving her the remaining chicken last night. As she was
eating I got a bit nervous...I felt the chichen and I felt really
sharp bones.... she was crunching away, but I kinda freaked a
little....and I cut the rest of the bone out. I guess here is where
I
am asking for some extra reassurance(sp?). That bone was super
sharp.
Can't it rip her throat or stomach? AAHHH !!! I get scared.
But I am doing it!! This am they are getting beef and liver. I need
to
really stock up.
What are some inexpensive, but good cuts of meat for them...
I gave meat up a year ago ..except for an occasional Mcdonalds
cheeseburger ;-) ...is that even meat? BUT handling this meat is
making me think.... fried liver w/ onions, bacon, and ketchup.lol
Thanks again for your help.
Can I give chicken every night? Do you feed twice a day? Angela

> --- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, angela sims <angela182548@>
wrote:
> >
> > Perfect timing guys , thanks ... she ate half and was ready to go
> outside... should I give it to her later on tonight? Lula & Charlie
> LOVED IT !! Thanks for guiding me through this!!
>
> Hi Angela,
> I would say, no, tomorrow is another day, and i wouldn't want to
feed
> a meal at bedtime to a newbie dog-i'm assuming its night now where
you
> are. I don't think i know how big she is going to get to be, so i
> can't judge feeding amounts. Knowing that will help us give you an
> idea about your tomorrow feedings. KathyM
>

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5a. Re: plaque
Posted by: "antarpremal" antarpremal@yahoo.com antarpremal
Date: Sat Oct 13, 2007 5:51 am ((PDT))

>Hey Chris,

In reply to your response, Sashas back teeth the 2 largest are brownish.
I'mnot sure that your not right, just some kind of stain? I'll get asecond opinion.
As always thanks for the reply.
Jen and Sasha

>
> *****
> Do ALL her teeth have this plaque, or just the canine and incisors?
> My guess would be her premolars and molars are getting a workout but
> the front teeth--the ones that need something to sink into--are not.
> Chicken for all its size (good that you are feeding big) may not
> offer much in the way of resistance; a skin-on pork shoulder roast
> presents more rip and tear (rather than slice and dice) opportunity,
> and a nice hair-on lamb or goat leg ought clean them teeth right up.
> Feeding fur on rabbit generally scrubs the teeth as well, as can
> whole, skin-on fish.
>
> Given the complexity involved in finding hair/fur-on body parts, it
> might be easiest at this point to brush the kid's teeth. At least
> until you can find an acceptable substitute. FWIW and no they're not
> natural, I find my dog's various and sundry Mister Stuffies perform
> as well toothbrushes in lieu of fur. Oh, and the joy of towel
> shredding also helps clean the teeth.
>
> Are you and your vet sure the issue is plaque and not natural
> coloration or some sort or a acquired stain?
> Chris O
>

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