Re: [Chihuahuas] Question on food

Rebecca Bate Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:21:47 -0800

I will send you a few links, but here is the basic list of pro's for raw feeding

no doggy odor....
naturally cleans teeth - no need for toothbrushes, de-scaling jobs, or gum disease
the time it takes for a dog to chew a raw meaty bones give their stomach adequate time to get the acids moving
much less stools produced - and they are firm, and turn chalky after a couple of days
decreased or non-existant vet bills (your dogs are healthier!)
less cost for dog food - commercial dog foods are ludicriously expensive
mirrors what a dog would be getting in the wild - and certainly even the modern day dog has a digestive tract exactly the same as a wolf
puppies develop at a more appropriate rate - and quick growth spurts are avoided. A GOOD breeder will want to stop fast growth in any pup.
the ripping and chewing involved in eating raw meaty bones develops the jaw, neck, and shoulder muscles of the dog. Commercial dog foods will never assist in this important muscle development.

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

http://rawfed.com/myths/switch.html

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Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 3:52 PM
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Hi Rebecca - what are the advantages, in your opinion, of raw feeding vs. kibble? We have many clients that feed raw - but I've never had the leasure of time to chat with them about their choice. Just curious.

Thanks, Lynda

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From: "Rebecca Bate" <[email protected]>
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Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 3:45:24 PM
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read further...she was joking...not very funny in my opinion!!!!

I guess an attempt to put me and my raw feeding shenanigans in our place!

Rebecca

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Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 3:36 PM
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With raw chicken?

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Judy Moon
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 10:19 AM
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Rebecca, I did as you suggested and now have three dogs the choked to death and a $3000 vet bill.

Judy Moon, a prayer warrior for Christ

"May grace and spiritual peace be yours from God our Father

and from the Lord Jesus Christ."

Jewell, Mary, Martha, Dakota, Becky, Nicky, Gabby, Joy (dogs)

Dark Angel, Peter, Paul, Leah, Sarah, Tag, Ruth, Esther (cats)

Libby, the parrot

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Rebecca Bate
Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 11:13 AM
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oh I just can't stay out of trouble today.... so here is my opinion.

Take chicken out of bag, drop it on the floor, watch your babies eat......the end!

The only caution I would give on cooked meals for your dogs, make sure they are getting the needed amount of calcium.

My Chi is getting ground today, ground cow, ground chicken bones, with organs added. You would think all of his christmases and birthdays come at once when I set his bowl down. Oh and he will take down any Dane who comes too close lol and they don't press the issue after that. Funny to watch that!

Rebecca

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Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 12:29 PM
Subject: [Chihuahuas] Question on food

I make what I call doggie stew for my kids. Now I usually use hamburger, but I have a large amount of frozen chicken drumsticks. I was planning to thaw and then boil the chicken until the meat falls off the bones. I can use the broth to flavor my “kids” kibble and then add the meat to my mixed veggies for a kind of chicken stew. I might even try to see if the cat kids would like some. Got any advice? Should I add rice or noodles or not?