Dogs - Raw Diet Update

[101lifts2]

What is so bad about cooking the meat then giving it to the dog? Throw that shit in the oven....debone it and feed it to the dog. Problem solved.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

What is so bad about cooking the meat then giving it to the dog? Throw that shit in the oven....debone it and feed it the dog. Problem solved.

Yeah really. Cold raw chicken's gotta suck, I'm sorry. Looks like shit too --- all slimy & shit.

[Gas Man]

The problem is that the bones actually give them a great deal of vitamins and minerals that is good for them. Further, it keeps their teeth clean and their jaw muscles in good shape. It also "gets out" their desire to chew bones. Your dog is chewing the meat and bones and therefor doesn't need raw hide and such.

Sound about right Kaneman?

[Gas Man]

Well he's doing well with it. Wifey was with him all day today and this afternoon, with lots of encouragement, she cut the leg quarter into about 5 pieces, heated real quick in the pan (again, talking seconds) put on a plate (seems to be magic if it's on a plate) and many crunches later, it's down the hatchet.

This was repeated a few hours later for the 2nd leg quarter of the day.

No pics as there was nothing remaining.

We are Very Excite!

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

The problem is that the bones actually give them a great deal of vitamins and minerals that is good for them. Further, it keeps their teeth clean and their jaw muscles in good shape. It also "gets out" their desire to chew bones. Your dog is chewing the meat and bones and therefor doesn't need raw hide and such.

Sound about right Kaneman?

There is a great debate raging as to whether or not the bone actually contains anything beneficial nutrient wise to the dogs, but it definitely keeps their dental health in check by cleaning their teeth every day.

Another thing is that when they poop out that bone dust they have to push harder, which causes them to evacuate their anal glands...meaning you don't have to pay the vet to do it...and they don't do it in the house either, which would be the worst!!

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Well he's doing well with it. Wifey was with him all day today and this afternoon, with lots of encouragement, she cut the leg quarter into about 5 pieces, heated real quick in the pan (again, talking seconds) put on a plate (seems to be magic if it's on a plate) and many crunches later, it's down the hatchet.

This was repeated a few hours later for the 2nd leg quarter of the day.

No pics as there was nothing remaining.

We are Very Excite!

Fuckin a man, fuckin a.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Well he's doing well with it. Wifey was with him all day today and this afternoon, with lots of encouragement, she cut the leg quarter into about 5 pieces, heated real quick in the pan (again, talking seconds) put on a plate (seems to be magic if it's on a plate) and many crunches later, it's down the hatchet.

This was repeated a few hours later for the 2nd leg quarter of the day.

No pics as there was nothing remaining.

We are Very Excite!

That's really awesome, man. It's just different food than he is used to. I mean, if someone just opted to change everything and everyway you eat every day you might not like it so much, right? He'll get it. And, he'll be better because of it.

Awesome.

[Gas Man]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

There is a great debate raging as to whether or not the bone actually contains anything beneficial nutrient wise to the dogs, but it definitely keeps their dental health in check by cleaning their teeth every day.

Another thing is that when they poop out that bone dust they have to push harder, which causes them to evacuate their anal glands...meaning you don't have to pay the vet to do it...and they don't do it in the house either, which would be the worst!!



Fuckin a man, fuckin a.

That's an interesting debate... keep us advised if you find anything more on it. I would think all that red bone maro would reap big benifits.

Speaking of poop... he really hasn't eaten much, in the grand scheme... he went 2 days without, then most of 2 qrts, then ate most of 3 but puked up 2, then 2 yesterday. He still really hasn't pooped. I know that he should digest most of it and being his body uses most of the nietrients therefor doesn't poop much. Is this normal? I did listen to his bowls tonight and I can hear them doing their normal squishy noises. He hasn't puked other than 2 days ago.

Oh and I duplicated yesterday. Same style prep, 1 qrt, wait an hour, 2nd qrt. He seem to like it. I know the yard is poop free so if he does do the deed when I'm not watching, I'll know.

[Gas Man]

OK I have a correction...

He must have pooped last night (twice/2 of them) before he went to bed. Very small, very light in weight & color, with no odor.

This is great because his poop has been very soft, goo patties lately due to anti-biotics and clariton pills daily.

Further, I think I have noticed a significant lack of water drinking in comparison to kibble diet. He use to be almost obcessed with water, and now not so much. Please confirm, but I think the kibble was so dry (in comparison to the chicken) that it caused him to drink more.

[azoomm]

Man, I'll tell you - I read your posts and you are SO MUCH more attentive to this than I was with Sadie. I mean, I just went with it. You're attention to detail is much higher than mine.

Sadie did drink less water than she did with kibble. I think your reasoning is on target.

[VatorMan]

Originally Posted by Gas Man

OK I have a correction...

He must have pooped last night (twice/2 of them) before he went to bed. Very small, very light in weight & color, with no odor.

This is great because his poop has been very soft, goo patties lately due to anti-biotics and clariton pills daily.

Further, I think I have noticed a significant lack of water drinking in comparison to kibble diet. He use to be almost obcessed with water, and now not so much. Please confirm, but I think the kibble was so dry (in comparison to the chicken) that it caused him to drink more.

You got it. Don't forget the veggie portion of the diet.