((( MY THOUGHTS ON FEEDING RAW )))

[bigpopdog]

Unless they do say on packaging that they are organic, or whatever else, raised, the size is not an indication of higher use of chemical enhancement, when we talk about sm shelve products. To be honest I would go for the biger pieces as they usually have better meat to bone ratio. But, if you can have a serious indication that the smaller ones conatin less chemicals, then go for those. I just say size shouldn't be your criterion without more evidence.

THAT'S JUST IT, AS DESCRIBED AS FAR AS THE 2ND SPOT THERE'S NO INFO ON THE BOX. TRUST ME, IF YOU SEE THEM, YOU'D BE LIKE 'GOOD LORD/LAWD ' SO SOMETHING IS DEFINITELY BEING DONE WHEREEVER THEY ARE COMIN FROM.

[GAMEWARDEN]

Jack do you ever feed beans. Red kidney beans, lentil beans. I also feed a complete raw diet and have been doing so for 12+yrs. recently I've been soaking beans in water over night and boiling them a bit. I'd like to hear your opinion on this.

[bently]

I AM CURRENTLY USING RAW. BUT ONLY OF MY HOUNDS WILL LEAVE THE RICE, HE EATS THE EGG, CHICKEN, COTTAGE CHESSE, AND VITAMIN, BUT WILL LEAVE THE RICE.

ANY SUGGESTIONS

[brokeback]

Are you mixing all together? If so, I don't see how he'd be able to separate the rice from cottage cheese and egg yoke. I'd mix all together if you aren't already.

[bently]

I was not mixing it all together. I will try that then

[Officially Retired]

Jack do you ever feed beans. Red kidney beans, lentil beans. I also feed a complete raw diet and have been doing so for 12+yrs. recently I've been soaking beans in water over night and boiling them a bit. I'd like to hear your opinion on this.

Sorry, I missed this.

No, I have tried (or consider trying) beans.

I personally can't eat kidney beans, etc.; I get serious gas/stomach aches, etc., so I've never tried them on dogs.

But the protein quality isn't as good as meat anyway, so I never saw the point in experimenting.

Jack

[Officially Retired]

I AM CURRENTLY USING RAW. BUT ONLY OF MY HOUNDS WILL LEAVE THE RICE, HE EATS THE EGG, CHICKEN, COTTAGE CHESSE, AND VITAMIN, BUT WILL LEAVE THE RICE.
ANY SUGGESTIONS

They leave the rice, because they really don't need it.

So, yes, you should mix it with the other things (meat, yogurt, soft-boiled eggs) ... or Up the chicken/fat/oil content and just forget the rice.

Jack

[tasoschatz]

Has anyone ever experimented with spirulina? any worth mentioned observations about results?

[GAMEWARDEN]

Sorry, I missed this.

No, I have tried (or consider trying) beans.

I personally can't eat kidney beans, etc.; I get serious gas/stomach aches, etc., so I've never tried them on dogs.
But the protein quality isn't as good as meat anyway, so I never saw the point in experimenting.

Jack

I have since stopped using beans. My house dog tears ass constantly lol I can get better results from meat. I just had to try it to see how it worked. I always add and take away different things. I've been feeding raw for almost 15yrs now and I'm still learning and studying. I will never feed kibble or canned "food" to my dogs! Jack your info has improved my feed immensely!! I truly appreciate what you offer!

[Patterdale]

FWIW

Rice and beans are not needed and add nothing positive to a raw diet. Add more oils ie. Coconut and fish (Krill). Heck add fish, whole sardines - make sure they're whole - head, eyes and all.

Also for those feeding chicken leg quarters - chicken backs are cheaper, you get more for your money, it has more fat and bone as well.

All see greens are good. Spirulina and see kelp. If your dog has an issue with eating it's dump. The see greens will help. They are also other products that will help like: http://b-naturals.com/by-type-c-22/g...tml?cPath=22_2 http://naturesfarmacy.com/store/prod...-cornucopia-1/

Other sups. that's pretty good as well: http://www.earthanimal.com/home-cook...te-powder.html http://shop.mercola.com/catalog/pets,88,0.htm http://www.thewholisticpet.com/revie...35/category/8/ http://www.lifelinepet.com/index.htm

Don't forget your digestive enzymes also your pre / pro biotics..