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Saturday, October 27, 2007

[rawfeeding] Digest Number 12212

There are 25 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1a. Re: More reasons to go raw!
From: Shannon Parker
1b. Re: More reasons to go raw!
From: jennifer_hell

2a. Re: Pig feet
From: moemahood@aol.com
2b. Re: Pig feet
From: carolejc2007

3a. Re: 8 year old with sugar
From: Laurie Swanson
3b. Re: 8 year old with sugar
From: raeminpin24
3c. Re: 8 year old with sugar
From: Giselle

4a. Re: Sweet Breads, Spleen & Tongue ...yum yum?
From: Laurie Swanson
4b. Re: Sweet Breads, Spleen & Tongue ...yum yum?
From: costrowski75

5.1. Deer
From: susrob061174
5.2. Re: Deer
From: carnesbill
5.3. Re: Deer
From: susrob061174

6.1. Re: Feeding Fish
From: Shelly
6.2. Re: Feeding Fish
From: Yasuko herron

7a. Re: Vet is horrified
From: Finster Boy

8a. Re: best suppliers?
From: costrowski75
8b. Re: best suppliers?
From: T Smith

9a. Re: Marrow bone question
From: T Smith

10a. Re: Why is Liver so important?
From: Yasuko herron
10b. Re: Why is Liver so important?
From: jennifer_hell

11a. Day #3 of Raw Feeding
From: Lynette
11b. Re: Day #3 of Raw Feeding
From: Denise Strother

12a. Please help with Stool issues (sorry so graphic)
From: ri_bulldogs
12b. Re: Please help with Stool issues (sorry so graphic)
From: Denise Strother
12c. Re: Please help with Stool issues (sorry so graphic)
From: amvilppu


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1a. Re: More reasons to go raw!
Posted by: "Shannon Parker" mrbatisse@yahoo.ca mrbatisse
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:30 am ((PDT))

Hi Marlena,

I don't want to start a holy war on animal ethics, I just want to play the devils advocate for a second and point out that you have to consider the source of the information. I'm not advocating animal testing by kibble companies, especially since it is such an inappropriate and unnecessary way to feed, but keep in mind that the animal rights groups often post for shock value, without actual facts. I agree, that if we could get everyone to feed raw, there would be no need for kibble companies with resort to testing, but posting extreme sites such as the ones you did, are based on an advocacy group trying to shock and upset the reader, not necessarily on fact.

Shannon

p.s. I have no urge to turn this into a debate, just asking readers to use common sense when they go onto these sites. Also, I know this will be thrown into cyberspace by the moderators pretty soon as it is OT.

marlena_adema <marlena_adema@yahoo.ca> wrote:
+++Mod note: don't forget to sign your emails ++++++++++++

I just read some very disturbing stuff about the cruelty animals go
thru in the name of research by well known pet food companies! Those
warm and fuzzy commercials are but a shameful cover for the cruelty
they inflict on our furry brethren!! If anyone needs yet another
reason (other than the health of your pet) to go raw - check this
out: http://www.uncaged.co.uk/iams.htm
http://www.uncaged.co.uk/petfood.htm

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1b. Re: More reasons to go raw!
Posted by: "jennifer_hell" jenniferhell@web.de jennifer_hell
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 1:51 pm ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, Shannon Parker <mrbatisse@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Marlena,
>
> I don't want to start a holy war on animal ethics, I just want to
play the devils advocate for a second and point out that you have to
consider the source of the information.
>
Good point. I answered Marlena too, but my post wasn't allowed, it
seems- I'll try again: if you feed meat from chicken mills and other
animals that are not free range, you feed animals who had a pretty
horrible life.
Anywho- we all agree that k*bble is bad, and that this should be in
RawChat. Lol!

Jennifer

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2a. Re: Pig feet
Posted by: "moemahood@aol.com" moemahood@aol.com selfemployedhealth
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 7:31 am ((PDT))

If you saw sliced feet, I recommend you ask for or keep looking for
unsliced feet that will be a greater challenge to you dog.


The other thing is most of the pig feet I have found in the stores are pickled.....so high fat and sodium.? My dogs loved them, but after I realized what I was feeding I quit.? Then I got my hands on real raw pigs feet and my two turned their noses up at them.....go figure.


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2b. Re: Pig feet
Posted by: "carolejc2007" mooska2me@sbcglobal.net carolejc2007
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:35 am ((PDT))

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My fur kids love chewing on pigs feet. I can throw one out in the
back yard and the first one to it enjoys it for a while, walks off
and another will take up where the first one left off. It will last
a couple of days before it is either all eaten or gets too nasty and
needs to be thrown away. It is a great past time and gives them
chewers a great work out. I can fide whole pigs feet at the local
hispanic market.

Carole (Mom of 2 Greyhounds and 2 Italian Greys)


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3a. Re: 8 year old with sugar
Posted by: "Laurie Swanson" laurie@mckinneyphoto.com las_lala
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:33 am ((PDT))

Hi Rae,

Just a few thoughts on the diabetes to consider (keeping in mind I do
not have specific experience with dogs with this disease, but my dog
has had some minor pancreatitis issues)...make sure you're not feeding
too much overall. Since you're doing 2% of body weight per day, that
sounds good, or even a bit low for a toy dog (that's my recollection,
sorry if I'm remembering wrong). Are you feeding once per day, then?
Most people say you may need to feed smaller meals more frequently, but
there is also the idea that dogs are evolved/designed to eat less often
and that it stresses the pancreas less to eat a bigger meal less often
(daily? every other day?). You'll have to research and do what you
feel most comfortable with.

You'll also probably want to feed easy on the fat. Trim off big hunks
of excess fat and skin for a bit and then add a little back in if
things are going well. Pork ribs and hamburger are usually quite
fatty. You might want to save those for trying later when things are
more stable, and then you can see how it goes when you add them in, if
you choose to. And feeding ground meat is harder for pancreas/sugar
issues because it's eaten so fast that the body doesn't have enough
time to get all the enzymes ready for digestion. Don't feed marrow
bones (really fatty). Bones from the butcher are usually not meaty
enough and often quite fatty. You can sometimes use some of them to
mix in with meatier meals.

You might want to do a little checking into which meats are leaner than
others. I can't remember the numbers, but rabbit, goat, emu, wild game
like deer and elk, chicken, and turkey are usually on the leaner side.
Beef, lamb, and pork are usually fattier. But if you can get grass-
fed, that will also help it be healthier fats.

Good luck,

Laurie


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3b. Re: 8 year old with sugar
Posted by: "raeminpin24" raeminpin24@yahoo.com raeminpin24
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:33 am ((PDT))

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--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "Laurie Swanson" <laurie@...>
wrote:
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> Hi Rae,
>
> Just a few thoughts on the diabetes to consider (keeping in mind I
do
> not have specific experience with dogs with this disease, but my
dog
> has had some minor pancreatitis issues>


Thank you so much for the time for your ideas.


Rae

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3c. Re: 8 year old with sugar
Posted by: "Giselle" megan.giselle@gmail.com megangiselle
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:53 pm ((PDT))

Hi, Rae!
This recent post from the archives might help you a bit;

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfeeding/message/143318

message # 153318
Also, exploring the archived messages on this page might offer some good
advice;
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfeeding/msearch?query=diabetic+diabetes&submit=Search&charset=UTF-8
*http://tinyurl.com/2l3xpm
*
TC
Giselle
with Bea in New Jersey


On 10/27/07, raeminpin24 <raeminpin24@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> ++++Mod note: don't forget to sign your emails +++++++++++
>
> Thank you for the website and I will read that today as 2 years ago
> my vet wanted to put her down and I said no I will do something for
> her then I read about this raw diet and what people are saying from
> my 1 pups breeder. I am willing to do anything.
>
> __
>
>


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4a. Re: Sweet Breads, Spleen & Tongue ...yum yum?
Posted by: "Laurie Swanson" laurie@mckinneyphoto.com las_lala
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:34 am ((PDT))

Hi Annaliisa,

I haven't fed sweetbreads. My dog loves pork spleen--if it's in a
combo meal, it's always the first thing to go. I've fed beef tongue a
few times--it's very tough and chewy, and kind of on the fatty side.
He seems to like it.

Laurie

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4b. Re: Sweet Breads, Spleen & Tongue ...yum yum?
Posted by: "costrowski75" Chriso75@AOL.COM costrowski75
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:50 am ((PDT))

"amvilppu" <amvilppu@...> wrote:
What are Sweetbreads?
*****
Depends on who you read. I learned them to be thymus gland.


Does anyone feed spleen and tongue.
*****
I feed spleen a lot and tongue rarely. I have--through accident and an
alignment of plants--probably a lifetime supply of beef liver and
spleen. Beef spleen is really REALLY bloody, pork spleen is less so
and easier to distribute. My dogs have always liked spleen and
digested it well; as with any bloody food, stools will be dark and
generally loose. You might consider feeding spleen with something
bonier if you are not keen on (or set up for) loose black stools.

Tongue is dense and fatty and almost always too pricey for my budget.
It, too, will likely produce loose stools, but fatty, not blood dark.
Chris O

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5.1. Deer
Posted by: "susrob061174" susrob061174@yahoo.com susrob061174
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:36 am ((PDT))

Hi guys and mostly Bill,

By the way Bill, we miss you on dol. I have a question. Deer season is
in and now all the hunters seem to be running what deer are in the
woods out. I live at a major deer crossing. Every once in a while a
deer does get hit. I look everyday and get lucky about every week.
Since I get so much deer and not have enough room in my dog's freeze.
My question is "Is it okay to let the dogs just eat and grouge
themselves after I skin the deer before actually freezing the meat. Thanks

Susanne, Courtney & The Danes

www.streborsgreatdanes.com

Life is grand when you love a Dane! Have you licked you Dane today?:P

Don't know, ask. Don't ask,wont know. No question is too stupid.

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5.2. Re: Deer
Posted by: "carnesbill" carnesw@bellsouth.net carnesbill
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:34 am ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "susrob061174" <susrob061174@...>
wrote:
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> I look everyday and get lucky about every week.
> Since I get so much deer and not have enough room in my
> dog's freeze.
> My question is "Is it okay to let the dogs just eat and grouge
> themselves after I skin the deer before actually freezing
> the meat.

No, what you do is UPS the deer down to me and I'll handle it for
you. :) :) :) ... Actually, I would do exactly what you said. If
your freezer is full, just open the carcass up and let the dogs go
at it. You COULD leave the carcass out for a couple of days,
depending on the weather. Lucky you!! Good to hear from you. :)

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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5.3. Re: Deer
Posted by: "susrob061174" susrob061174@yahoo.com susrob061174
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:29 pm ((PDT))

Well, not even ten minutes of getting off the internet and posting. My
father-in-law come down to tell me a nice size deer was on the side of
the road. Much to my surpise, it was about a 190lb six point buck. No
husband to be around, so I to drag the deer to the house and pulled in
the back yard on by myself with the help of the truck. What a shame,
pretty one too!!!. I did what you said Bill. The dogs loved it and I'm
sure they enjoyed it too. Have you ever seen Redquins and one red
brindle? I should have taken pictures, but cant you imagine, 4
Harlequins going at it covered in red. All getting baths tonight.

Well, you dont live too far Bill, your more than welcome too have
soon. LOL!!! Thats if the dogs dont eat it all.

Susanne, Courtney & The Danes

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6.1. Re: Feeding Fish
Posted by: "Shelly" StuartLittle@comcast.net stuartjeanlittle
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 8:36 am ((PDT))

I don't feed canned salmon, but I do keep some in my emergency kit, the kind
with the bone still in it, I figure if there's a big enough emergency that we
have to evacuate, it's a good enough source of protien for all of us (dogs
and people) on a temporary basis.

Shelly

cynthia iparraguirre <cyn7711@...> wrote:
I have found canned salmon at a very, very reasonable price, but is it good to
feed?
*****
"A house without either a cat or a dog is the house of a scoundrel."

Portuguese Proverb


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6.2. Re: Feeding Fish
Posted by: "Yasuko herron" sunshine_annamaria@yahoo.com sunshine_annamaria
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 1:07 pm ((PDT))

Hi. Canned fish is good to keep in closet for time you forgot defrost etc.

You can feed canned Jack Mackerral/Salmon/sardine packed in water not in oil not in tomato sauce or other spicey sauce etc.

You can pour the water out from can and feed.

14oz can has actual 12oz of fish (salmon/mackerral)

3.75oz can of sardine has 3 oz of actual fish in it.

if you worry about salt in water,just rinse them throughly and feed.

yassy

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7a. Re: Vet is horrified
Posted by: "Finster Boy" finster_boy1@yahoo.com finster_boy1
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 9:36 am ((PDT))

Ursula- I just went thru a similar experience w/ my dog. I gave him
something off raw diet and he ended up w/ bloody diarreah. A trip to
the vet was almost a waste- he dx'd colitis and he blamed the raw diet,
and pushed the i/d. I tried to pin down the little pinhead about what
he thought was in the raw diet that was causing "colitis"...he said the
fat. So we looked at the ingredient list of i/d and guess what was in
it? Animal fat! I declined, also, and can't go back to him because he
says I'm non-compliant with his recomedations!

Anyway, I fasted my dog for less then 2 days. I was going to try to
give him the boiled chicken (he spits out rice) and only boiled it for
a minute so it was still raw in the middle. He ate that fine and the
next meal he refused it. So I gave him some raw chicken breast and he
ate fine. I was also giving him homeopathic remedies and glutamine and
a digestive enzyme to help him heal from this episode.

He went back on raw a few days after the diarreah and has been back on
raw ever since-altho only chicken right now. And his stools are once
again firm and dark-it's a beautiful thing! LOL
Hope this helps!
Patricia

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8a. Re: best suppliers?
Posted by: "costrowski75" Chriso75@AOL.COM costrowski75
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 10:09 am ((PDT))

"amvilppu" <amvilppu@...> wrote:
> Anyone give you grief about only feeding meat, organs and bone?
*****
As far as I can recall (which ain't too far these days), these are the
griefs I have gotten:

--from Billinghurstians and others who feed raw but are unclear on the
wolf/carnivore thing: veggie and grain grief.

--from kibblefeeders: death by diet grief.

--from feeders of cooked or prefab food: supplement grief.

--from my husband: too many freezers grief. Also stinky meat grief.

--from a certified nutritionist from UCDavis School of Vet Medicine:
balanced diet grief.

My husband, I deal with. The others? Pfft.
Chris O

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8b. Re: best suppliers?
Posted by: "T Smith" coldbeach@gmail.com lhasaspots
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 10:21 am ((PDT))

I would ask you, why worry about what others think if you know what you are
doing is right.
Trina


"amvilppu" <amvilppu@...> wrote:
> > Anyone give you grief about only feeding meat, organs and bone?
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9a. Re: Marrow bone question
Posted by: "T Smith" coldbeach@gmail.com lhasaspots
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 10:21 am ((PDT))

Hi Rae!
Yes, those would be the kind we feed for treats. With 300+ pounds of puppy
running aorund wrestling in the house on a rainy day, it's a great
distraction & 'relax' time for them (and us!)
They love them & like to rip off the meat but it takes work so it pulls
through their teeth alot. I assume that does some teeth 'flossing' :-)
Trina & the dane pups

On 10/27/07, raeminpin24 <raeminpin24@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> --- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com <rawfeeding%40yahoogroups.com>,
> "costrowski75" <Chriso75@...>
>
> > *****
> > Where do you find marrow bones with pullable meat on them?
> > Chris O
> >
>
> I get really nice ones at our local meat market (butcher shop) and
> they pull the meat off chew them for a while then toss. T<snip>
>
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10a. Re: Why is Liver so important?
Posted by: "Yasuko herron" sunshine_annamaria@yahoo.com sunshine_annamaria
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 1:07 pm ((PDT))

>I'm also a great believer in the power of Parmesean cheese. Cut the
liver into bite sized chunks and then sprinkle it on there.


Hi. I tried this method(parmesan cheese sprinkle on whateer dog does not touch),but it was failed method for my dog.

I did with catfish when I was trying to entice her to eat the fish,but whatshe did was only licking off the cheese off from the fish and kept going on strike not to eat it...

Each dog is different so,that may work for other dogs but not mine.Mine usually works when mixed with Egg.

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10b. Re: Why is Liver so important?
Posted by: "jennifer_hell" jenniferhell@web.de jennifer_hell
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 1:51 pm ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, Yasuko herron
<sunshine_annamaria@...> wrote:
> whatshe did was only licking off the cheese off from the fish and
kept going on strike not to eat it...


Meh, that's what mine does too.

Jennifer with Mandy


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11a. Day #3 of Raw Feeding
Posted by: "Lynette" lraefried@sbcglobal.net cherrysmomma
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 1:09 pm ((PDT))

Hi,

Cherry, 41 lbs, has done fine the past couple days. Though she is
tentative about grabbing the chick 1/4 and knawing, she mainly licks
for about 10min. and drags it around before eating. Is it OK for her
to eat part of it and leave it outside in the warm Texas sun for a few
hrs or so before finishing it?

Also, on the 3rd morning(today) she ignored her chicken and left it
outside till mid afternoon. Does this mean I am giving her too much
each day? I beleive each chick peice is a wee bit over a 1 lb. I do
not weigh it. I just took a 5 lb chick and 1/4rd it.

Thanks,
Lynette

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11b. Re: Day #3 of Raw Feeding
Posted by: "Denise Strother" denisestrother@yahoo.com denisestrother
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:30 pm ((PDT))

Hi Lynette,
I'm in Texas too, Houston to be exact. I wouldn't worry about her
getting sick after eating chicken after it sat in the sun for a few
hours. I feed smelly meat, I've fed stuff that required airing the
house out after opening the ziplock bag. But, if my dogs haven't
started eating after about 15 minutes, I take the meal and put it into
the fridge until the next meal time. It sounds to me like your dog
just isn't that hungry. I'd just skip a meal and see if that improves
her appetite. I have a 48lb female Pit that is very active and will
still not be interested in an occaisional meal. It's no big deal as
long as they are not acting unusual in other ways. Denise

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "Lynette" <lraefried@...> wrote:
Cherry, 41 lbs, has done fine the past couple days. Though she is
tentative about grabbing the chick 1/4 and knawing, she mainly licks
for about 10min. and drags it around before eating. Is it OK for her
to eat part of it and leave it outside in the warm Texas sun for a few
hrs or so before finishing it?
Also, on the 3rd morning(today) she ignored her chicken and left it
outside till mid afternoon. Does this mean I am giving her too much
each day? I beleive each chick peice is a wee bit over a 1 lb. I do
not weigh it. I just took a 5 lb chick and 1/4rd it.
Thanks,
Lynette

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12a. Please help with Stool issues (sorry so graphic)
Posted by: "ri_bulldogs" ri_bulldogs@yahoo.com ri_bulldogs
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 1:51 pm ((PDT))

We started raw feeding the bulldogs on Tues. One of our boys now has
diarrhea. He has been fed a skinless chicken leg 1/4 each day. He had
no problems at all until this am. His stool was smaller but firm until
this morning and we were quite thrilled with the way things were
going. Now this am. his stool was softer and mucous covered (sorry for
being graphic but I want to be sure I cover the details)color was the
same as always. This afternoon he had an accident in the house (he has
not done this since he was trained) it was definately diarhea (loos
amost liquid consistency), there was quite a bit of mucous with it. No
blood no bones nothing else. This puppy never had any issues with
stool or anything else. He is drinking much less h2o since raw
feedings but I thought that maybe this is due to the moisture
content. None of the other 5 bulldogs are having this type of issue
though their stools are much smaller, firmer and less often. How
concerned should I be? What do I do from here?
Thanks
Becky

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12b. Re: Please help with Stool issues (sorry so graphic)
Posted by: "Denise Strother" denisestrother@yahoo.com denisestrother
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:30 pm ((PDT))

Don't worry about being graphic on this list. You kinda have to be
on poop issues and such. And they do need less H2o on raw for
exactly the reason you figured. I wouldn't be very concerned at this
point. Just like us, their digestive systems vary from dog to dog.
You don't say how old this dog is or how much he weighs. Let us know
these things too. But, barring the issue of too much food, it could
be just one of those things. If he is acting his normal self, I
would skip a meal and see how things are tomorrow and go from there.
Glad the others are doing well. Denise

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "ri_bulldogs" <ri_bulldogs@...>
wrote:
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> We started raw feeding the bulldogs on Tues. One of our boys now
has
> diarrhea. He has been fed a skinless chicken leg 1/4 each day.
He had
> no problems at all until this am. His stool was smaller but firm
until
> this morning and we were quite thrilled with the way things were
> going. Now this am. his stool was softer and mucous covered
(sorry for
> being graphic but I want to be sure I cover the details)color was
the
> same as always. This afternoon he had an accident in the house
(he has
> not done this since he was trained) it was definately diarhea
(loos
> amost liquid consistency), there was quite a bit of mucous with
it. No
> blood no bones nothing else. This puppy never had any issues with
> stool or anything else. He is drinking much less h2o since raw
> feedings but I thought that maybe this is due to the moisture
> content. None of the other 5 bulldogs are having this type of
issue
> though their stools are much smaller, firmer and less often. How
> concerned should I be? What do I do from here?
> Thanks
> Becky
>


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12c. Re: Please help with Stool issues (sorry so graphic)
Posted by: "amvilppu" amvilppu@hotmail.com amvilppu
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:35 pm ((PDT))

Now this am. his stool was softer and mucous covered (sorry for
> being graphic but I want to be sure I cover the details)color was the
> same as always. This afternoon he had an accident in the house (he has
> not done this since he was trained) it was definately diarhea (loos
> amost liquid consistency), there was quite a bit of mucous with it. No
> blood no bones nothing else. This puppy never had any issues with
> stool or anything else.
None of the other 5 bulldogs are having this type of issue
> though their stools are much smaller, firmer and less often. How
> concerned should I be? What do I do from here?

I am not a raw expert as I am new to this too, but our pup has giardia right now and the
mucousy pooh and diarrhea are symptoms of giardia. It could just be transitioning to raw
but I would be skeptical since nothing has changed in the diet and the pup was tolerating it
fine. Others will have better advice, but I would monitor it and do stool sample to rule out
other factors if it persists. Good luck. Nothing worse that a pup not feeling well.

Annaliisa, Drew and Boxer pup Laila


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[rawfeeding] Digest Number 12211

There are 21 messages in this issue.

Topics in this digest:

1a. Re: best suppliers?
From: Giselle
1b. Re: best suppliers?
From: amvilppu
1c. Re: best suppliers?
From: Morledzep@aol.com

2a. Re: First time feeding raw and . . .
From: denise strother

3a. Re: Pig feet
From: amvilppu

4a. Re: white poops (was Somebody kill me NOW)
From: Laurie Swanson

5.1. Newbie with questions
From: Dawn Ruhl

6a. Sweet Breads, Spleen & Tongue ...yum yum?
From: amvilppu
6b. Re: Sweet Breads, Spleen & Tongue ...yum yum
From: Giselle
6c. Re: Sweet Breads, Spleen & Tongue ...yum yum?
From: katkellm
6d. Re: Sweet Breads, Spleen & Tongue ...yum yum?
From: Morledzep@aol.com

7a. Re: Why is Liver so important?
From: jennifer_hell

8a. Re: 8 year old with sugar
From: raeminpin24
8b. Re: 8 year old with sugar
From: raeminpin24
8c. Re: 8 year old with sugar
From: raeminpin24
8d. Re: 8 year old with sugar
From: raeminpin24
8e. Re: 8 year old with sugar
From: raeminpin24

9a. Re: Marrow bone question
From: raeminpin24

10a. Vet is horrified
From: URSULA
10b. Re: Vet is horrified
From: katkellm
10c. Re: Vet is horrified
From: Morledzep@aol.com


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1a. Re: best suppliers?
Posted by: "Giselle" megan.giselle@gmail.com megangiselle
Date: Fri Oct 26, 2007 10:56 pm ((PDT))

The Lis List;

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfeeding/message/139618

Post #139618

And some raw feeding info;

http://www.rawlearning.com/rawfaq.html

http://www.rawlearning.com/supplementmyths.html

http://www.rawfed.com/myths/index.html

http://rawfeddogs.net/Recipes

http://rawfeddogs.net/FAQlist

http://mypetcarnivore.com/dogs_eating.htm

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfeeding/message/141374

post # 141374

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/rawfeeding/message/144402

TC
Giselle
with Bea in New Jersey

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On 10/27/07, Morledzep@aol.com <Morledzep@aol.com> wrote:
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> Rachael and Annaliisa,
>
> in CA we have the distinct benefit of having one of the best meat buying
> groups in the country. we get GREAT deals on a great variety of meats on
> and off
> the bone.
>
> SoCalBarf.com go to the FAQ page and read the instructions..
>
> and for finding deals in the grocery stores here is a handy website:
>
> _http://www.sundaysaver.com/#3_ (http://www.sundaysaver.com/#3)
>
> But the best way to find meat sources is to go to the yahoo group
> Carnivore
> Feeder/Supplier and put your location in the subject line. And the "Lis
> list".
>
> Catherine R.
>
>


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1b. Re: best suppliers?
Posted by: "amvilppu" amvilppu@hotmail.com amvilppu
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:45 am ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, Morledzep@... wrote:
>
> Rachael and Annaliisa,
>
> in CA we have the distinct benefit of having one of the best meat buying
> groups in the country. we get GREAT deals on a great variety of meats on and off
> the bone.
>
> SoCalBarf.com go to the FAQ page and read the instructions..
>
Catherine-
Thank you so much for the SoCalBarf contact! I am really excited. So many great buys!
Now we just need a freezer to store those big shipments. Hmm now where would I fit that
in an apartment? Obviously this group doesn't only feed based on the prey model since
they have ground mixes that include veggies and refer to themselves as BARF feeders.
Anyone give you grief about only feeding meat, organs and bone? I don't really want to
deal with people who are going to try to convince me I'm doing the wrong thing for my
dog. That's not worth even the best deals on meat. Rachel if you have limited space too
we could split some orders. Contact me privately and let me know if you're interested.
Thanks again,
Annaliisa, Drew and Boxer pup Laila


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1c. Re: best suppliers?
Posted by: "Morledzep@aol.com" Morledzep@aol.com morledzep
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:03 am ((PDT))


In a message dated 10/27/2007 1:45:30 AM Pacific Standard Time,
amvilppu@hotmail.com writes:

Anyone give you grief about only feeding meat, organs and bone?



Annaliisa,

NO.. never.. in fact, most of us are prey model feeders.. what socalbarf does
is buy stuff in bulk to get better deals for the members.. nothing more.
There are all kinds of raw feeders, no one judges other folks choices.

Read the message board, you'll see. The prey model feeders sometimes have
some input when the BARF feeders ask questions, but there is no bashing, no one
is going to treat you badly because of what you buy or what you feed to your
dogs.

the biggest beefs on the message board have to do with volunteering and folks
expecting the work to get done magically by elves... lol.

Catherine R.

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2a. Re: First time feeding raw and . . .
Posted by: "denise strother" denisestrother@yahoo.com denisestrother
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:44 am ((PDT))

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I run a dog daycare and do fostering too, so some days there's just not enough hours in the day. That's what's so great about this list, there's always somebody around to answer questions! My Pittie girl can eat just legs ok too. She is only 48lbs and can swallow a leg whole, but she doesn't. The real reason to feed him bigger is because it is more satisfying physically and mentally for your dog. Just find some whole chickens on sale and cut them in half if they are around 3lb chickens. That size would be a good place to start for a big guy like yours. Then adjust the amount according to whether your dog gains, looses or maintains his weight. While you feed through a week or so of chickens, read the suggested reading on this groups home page and keep reading the posts. There are plenty of people on this group to help you with any questions or concerns. You and Achilles are gonna love raw feeding. Denise

liebo1134 <liebo1134@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hey Denise thanks for the response . . . my boy is 75 lbs. so I guess the chicken drumsticks
were too small? Where would I go about getting chicken quarters and necks and stuff like
that? He chewed up the bone pretty well but i guess it was dangerous . . . how concerned do
i have to be about Achilles licking me while or after eating the raw chicken?

Thanks,
Jeremy

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3a. Re: Pig feet
Posted by: "amvilppu" amvilppu@hotmail.com amvilppu
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:44 am ((PDT))


> *****
> The are fatty, and bony, too. They are too small for my dogs but I
> feed a larger version (cleverly called "long feet") that carry a
> decent though not lavish amount of meat: these keep my dogs occupied
> and happy and well fed.
>
> If you saw sliced feet, I recommend you ask for or keep looking for
> unsliced feet that will be a greater challenge to you dog.
> Chris O
>
These were a good 6 to 7 inches long, as best as I can estimate. I think I will pick some up
for a fun munch. On the subject of pig, Laila had her first pork tonight and I have never seen
her eat with such glee! She often eats a meal over several hours, munching and then
wandering off to return to munch (when we are able to supervise, don't want a repeat of the
drumstick buried in the duvet). Not with pork! She chowed until it was gone and then has
been staring at me longingly since then. Thanks for all the advice Chris and everyone on the
list. I have learned so much!

Annaliisa, Drew and Boxer pup Laila

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4a. Re: white poops (was Somebody kill me NOW)
Posted by: "Laurie Swanson" laurie@mckinneyphoto.com las_lala
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:44 am ((PDT))

Hi Tara,

Well, my thoughts/experience is that the more bone you feed, generally
the whiter and drier the stool is. And if it's too dry, it's harder
for the dog to pass. And if it's too dry for too long, they can get
constipated. But it's not a critical thing to worry about every poop.
And some people report brown poops coming out, but turning white and
powdery after a bit in the yard. I don't have that, but my dog goes in
a litter box on a covered deck, and I clean it out pretty quickly, so
that's probably why. Anyway, what's important is how it comes out of
the dog. But again, if all seems well, you probably don't need to
worry about it!

Laurie

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>why "white and powdery" poops is bad???
>

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5.1. Newbie with questions
Posted by: "Dawn Ruhl" Dawnofthedanes@mac.com dawnofthedanes
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:45 am ((PDT))

Speaking from experience, I have an 11 year old Dane permanent
foster who was turned into rescue for killing a neighbor's calf and
eating it. Now.... 7 years of being fed raw later... he will go and
play with
and bark at the cows, but no longer has any interest in killing
anything.

I believe that killing has more to do with prey drive, and two of the
dogs that I have had in 14 years of raw feeding actually hunted and
consumed their prey and both were doing it prior to me switching them
to raw.

One was a GSD (who lived to be 18, BTW) and
the other was a beagle mix.... My Danes are way too lazy
and prefer they be served their meals. But Kuma and Daisy loved to hunt
together, and it was quite amazing to watch them hunt. If the neighbor's
chicken happened to be in the way of them chasing a rabbit, they would
go around the chicken or just run it over. They loved their chicken
meals,
but weren't interested in killing one. Thank God!


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Posted by: "currysmax" currysmax@embarqmail.com currysmax
Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:19 pm (PST)

I am very new and have been scouring over the posts for learning. Have
not yet started the raw feeding, still researching.

I have an 8 year old German Shepherd, dominant female and is the alpha
dog of our household but doesn't cause problems as long as I do not
bring in another alpha bitch. 2 male chihuahua's, 6 months & 3 months
and of all things a mini male poodle just over 1 yr.

My question is this: When you feed raw rabbit, etc. will this cause
the dog to chase live food such as livestock, getting into the rabbit
cages, etc?

Thanks in advance,
Kimberly


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6a. Sweet Breads, Spleen & Tongue ...yum yum?
Posted by: "amvilppu" amvilppu@hotmail.com amvilppu
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:45 am ((PDT))

Hi-

Just curious. What are Sweetbreads? Does anyone feed spleen and tongue. And if so how
often and do your dogs seems to like it? Just looking at some meat on-line and was curious.
Thanks as always for all the info for us newbies.

Annaliisa, Drew and Boxer pup Laila

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6b. Re: Sweet Breads, Spleen & Tongue ...yum yum
Posted by: "Giselle" megan.giselle@gmail.com megangiselle
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 3:23 am ((PDT))

Hi, Annalisa!
Sweetbreads are the thymus gland &/or pancreas;
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweetbread
TC
Giselle
with Bea in New Jersey

On 10/27/07, amvilppu <amvilppu@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> Hi-
>
> Just curious. What are Sweetbreads? Does anyone feed spleen and tongue.
> And if so how
> often and do your dogs seems to like it? Just looking at some meat on-line
> and was curious.
> Thanks as always for all the info for us newbies.
>
> Annaliisa, Drew and Boxer pup Laila
>
>
>


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6c. Re: Sweet Breads, Spleen & Tongue ...yum yum?
Posted by: "katkellm" katkellm@yahoo.com katkellm
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:12 am ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "amvilppu" <amvilppu@...> wrote:
> Does anyone feed spleen and tongue. And if so how
> often and do your dogs seems to like it?

Hi Annaliisa,
My dogs really like tongue. They'll eat spleen but without much
enthusiasm. If your dogs are newbies, sorry i just can't seem to keep
up with stuff, i wouldn't feed either as a solo meal right off because
both tend to be rich and could cause loose stools. As a part of the
prey animal, i try to offer a side of spleen with a bony meal maybe
once a month. They probably eat tongue 2-3 times a month. Again, at
least at the beginning, i would feed a side of tongue with a bone
meal. KathyM

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6d. Re: Sweet Breads, Spleen & Tongue ...yum yum?
Posted by: "Morledzep@aol.com" Morledzep@aol.com morledzep
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:14 am ((PDT))


In a message dated 10/27/2007 1:45:50 AM Pacific Standard Time,
amvilppu@hotmail.com writes:

Just curious. What are Sweetbreads? Does anyone feed spleen and tongue. And
if so how
often and do your dogs seems to like it? Just looking at some meat on-line
and was curious.
Thanks as always for all the info for us newbies.



Annaliisa,

i buy sweetbreads a few times a year.. they are organs as are spleens. i buy
the pork and beef spleens often, the dogs love em. Which of course means
they are icky and smell bad.. lol. The sweetbreads have no odor that i can tell
for sure, but my nose doesn't work as well as it used to, the dogs like them
too.

the organ "rotation" goes something like this.. sweetbreads (beef), kidneys
(pork and beef), spleen (pork and beef), and liver (beef, buffalo and ostrich).
I don't count hearts as organs, they are really tough muscles and therefore,
at least at my house are fed as muscle meat. a meal of beef heart and pork
spleen wouldn't be unusual. or even a meal of organs with pig feet or lamb
breast.

i'm not a very organized raw feeder, i have no set schedule. what the dogs
eat is basically whatever i thaw out, and if i forget to thaw something, they
don't eat, but will get a larger meal the following day. if i remember to thaw
organs once a week it's a miracle.. sometimes i forget about organs for 2
whole weeks in a row.. lol.

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7a. Re: Why is Liver so important?
Posted by: "jennifer_hell" jenniferhell@web.de jennifer_hell
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:45 am ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, Sheryl Edelen <sophiiblu@...> wrote:
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> I'm also a great believer in the power of Parmesean cheese. Cut the
liver into bite sized chunks and then sprinkle it on there. I also try
to feed liver coming off a fast day, when I know everyone's really
ready to eat.
>

Thanks everybody! I'll try all tricks when the day comes. I'm going to
be sneaky if I have to. Lol!


Jennifer with Mandy

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8a. Re: 8 year old with sugar
Posted by: "raeminpin24" raeminpin24@yahoo.com raeminpin24
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:46 am ((PDT))

++++Mod note: don't forget to sign your emails! thx. +++++


Yes, I mean Diabetes I am sorry I forget when it comes to the net
that I am speaking with with many people from differnt areas. As for
the allergies I never knew what they are the vet said to much money
to run test and never garenteed. I am speaking 2 differnt subjects
and not always good at explaining what I am meaning.

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8b. Re: 8 year old with sugar
Posted by: "raeminpin24" raeminpin24@yahoo.com raeminpin24
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:47 am ((PDT))

++++Mod note: don't forget to sign your emails +++++++++++

Right now they are all 3 doing well with this and started with
chicken then added pork ribs and then differnt types beef hamburger
and tonight new york strips and then added mackrel and salmon. We
also went to the butcher shop and got what I think you all are
speaking the meaty bones and that I give then 3 nights a weeks. So I
am at 4 nights chicken, 2 nights beef and 1 day fish all nights at 2%
body weight.

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8c. Re: 8 year old with sugar
Posted by: "raeminpin24" raeminpin24@yahoo.com raeminpin24
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:48 am ((PDT))

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Thank you for the website and I will read that today as 2 years ago
my vet wanted to put her down and I said no I will do something for
her then I read about this raw diet and what people are saying from
my 1 pups breeder. I am willing to do anything.

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8d. Re: 8 year old with sugar
Posted by: "raeminpin24" raeminpin24@yahoo.com raeminpin24
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:11 am ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "raeminpin24" <raeminpin24@...>
wrote:
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> ++++Mod note: don't forget to sign your emails +++++++++++
>
> Right now they are all 3 doing well with this and started with
> chicken then added pork ribs and then differnt types beef hamburger
> and tonight new york strips and then added mackrel and salmon. We
> also went to the butcher shop and got what I think you all are
> speaking the meaty bones and that I give then 3 nights a weeks. So I
> am at 4 nights chicken, 2 nights beef and 1 day fish all nights at 2%
> body weight.
>


Thanx Rae

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8e. Re: 8 year old with sugar
Posted by: "raeminpin24" raeminpin24@yahoo.com raeminpin24
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:11 am ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "raeminpin24" <raeminpin24@...>
wrote:
>
> ++++Mod note: don't forget to sign your emails +++++++++++
>
>
> Thank you for the website and I will read that today as 2 years ago
> my vet wanted to put her down and I said no I will do something for
> her then I read about this raw diet and what people are saying from
> my 1 pups breeder. I am willing to do anything.
>

Thanx Rae

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9a. Re: Marrow bone question
Posted by: "raeminpin24" raeminpin24@yahoo.com raeminpin24
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:48 am ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "costrowski75" <Chriso75@...>
wrote:
>
> "T Smith" <coldbeach@> wrote:
> >
> > I know many don't feed them but I have for many years.
> > My dogs/puppies like to chew on things & have various toys but
the
> bones
> > will keep them busy. When they get bored with pulling the meat &
some
> > chewing, I throw them away:
> *****
> Where do you find marrow bones with pullable meat on them?
> Chris O
>


I get really nice ones at our local meat market (butcher shop) and
they pull the meat off chew them for a while then toss. They are
usally good size bones and they can not eat the whole bones and this
keeps mine busy for about 2 and a half hours in the evening. I just
called them and told them mine are on a raw diet and I need what
people are calling meaty bones meaning some meat on them. And paid
3.00 for 10 pound and I bag and freeze until ready to use.

Hope this helps Rae

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10a. Vet is horrified
Posted by: "URSULA" UCL@NEUF.FR ursula21c
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 2:49 am ((PDT))

Hello again

My lab had constant diarrea and we took her to our vet practice
yesterday. The vet asked the usual questions, length of time with the
problem, diet and eating things she shouldn't on a walk. We told the
new lady vet everything we could. When it came to diet I explained our
dogs were fed like wolves. This horrified the vet and she kept asking:
what no vegetables? no rice? She spent a good ten minutes lecturing
my husband and myself on how cruel it was not to give our dogs a
balanced diet. THEY MUST have grains and vegetables. I tried to
offset her tirade by explaining that bones in the diet with the meats
and variety would ensure their diet was balanced and this fired her up
even more. BONES!! Are they cooked she asked - No I told her and what
bones? Chicken thighs, turkey thighs, pork spare ribs .... The vet
wanted us to take tins of ID prescription diet but I said no - our
girls' vital signs were good, the liver no challenged thank God and we
have omitted food for 24 hours much to her great unhappiness. Still
tonight will end the 24 hours and I shall begin with a little cooked
rice or do you think I should just go straight to a small meal of raw
chicken?
Thanks for your comments, I so value being able to talk 'raw' in a
community which worships kibble.
Ursula
Salies de Bearn
France

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10b. Re: Vet is horrified
Posted by: "katkellm" katkellm@yahoo.com katkellm
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:12 am ((PDT))

--- In rawfeeding@yahoogroups.com, "URSULA" <UCL@...> wrote:
> Still tonight will end the 24 hours and I shall begin with a little
>cooked rice or do you think I should just go straight to a small
meal >of raw chicken?

Hi Ursula,
Hold your ground and skip the rice. Feeding rice can only add more
uncertainty about your dog's true state of health because if you feed
rice and your dog still has diarrhea, you won't know if she still has
diarrhea from the original issue or is the result of adding an
inappropriate item to her meal. If you feed the rice and your dog
doesn't have diarrhea, you won't know if you band-aid fixed the
problem for the short term and therefore are in for more loose stools
when you stop the rice. I would feed a bone in chicken breast with
the fat and the skin removed. As you said, i would feed smaller and
more frequent meals. You did a great job handling your vet's tirade.
Let us know how your first meal goes. KathyM

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10c. Re: Vet is horrified
Posted by: "Morledzep@aol.com" Morledzep@aol.com morledzep
Date: Sat Oct 27, 2007 5:17 am ((PDT))


In a message dated 10/27/2007 1:49:18 AM Pacific Standard Time, UCL@NEUF.FR
writes:

Still
tonight will end the 24 hours and I shall begin with a little cooked
rice or do you think I should just go straight to a small meal of raw
chicken?



Ursula,

your instincts are right.. a 1 or 2 day fast (max) and then start back with
SMALL meals of bland food.

and then find yourself a new vet.

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