I want to feed my dog a brown rice & raw chicken diet. Does the meat have to be organic? how much for a puppy?
Q. Any recommendation on websites or other info would be helpful.
Asked by adam - Thu May 20 11:26:51 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That's not a balanced diet. 1. it lacks alot in enough calcium and phosphorus 2. a diet without red meat lacks in minerals iron, magnesium, copper and zinc. 3. chicken and rice lacks in SEVERAL vitamins..I mean I can't even think of them all. 4. most dogs don't digest brown rice- a grain- so well. It's a filler, provides fiber and TRACE amount of B vitamins and that's it To address the organic part. If you can afford organic meat, organs and raw meaty bones, or however much you can afford, then feed it! Another better choice is feeding pasture raised. but don't be fooled by labels that say "all natural" or "free range" because these regulations are sketchy and not really what you and I imagine. Organic means there are no GMO's fed, no… [cont.]
Answered by shelter puppies rule - Thu May 20 11:32:29 2010
Q. Any recommendation on websites or other info would be helpful.
Asked by adam - Thu May 20 11:26:51 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. That's not a balanced diet. 1. it lacks alot in enough calcium and phosphorus 2. a diet without red meat lacks in minerals iron, magnesium, copper and zinc. 3. chicken and rice lacks in SEVERAL vitamins..I mean I can't even think of them all. 4. most dogs don't digest brown rice- a grain- so well. It's a filler, provides fiber and TRACE amount of B vitamins and that's it To address the organic part. If you can afford organic meat, organs and raw meaty bones, or however much you can afford, then feed it! Another better choice is feeding pasture raised. but don't be fooled by labels that say "all natural" or "free range" because these regulations are sketchy and not really what you and I imagine. Organic means there are no GMO's fed, no… [cont.]
Answered by shelter puppies rule - Thu May 20 11:32:29 2010
Are there any Columbus Ohio Farms that sell raw milk or organic meats? Where can I get this stuff?
Q. Also if anyone knows any good organic coupon sources I would love to know. Actually it is legal in Ohio
Asked by rz - Fri Apr 25 12:14:49 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I live in Ohio and I am a member of a herd share near Middletown where I get my raw milk. There are several raw milk dairies in Ohio despite Young's getting out of the raw milk biz and into the overpriced mediocre food restaurant biz. there is an Ohio weston price yahoo group that has people who would know. Also has a listing of all the raw dairies in the USA or will get you contact info for local organic/grass fed meat in the Columbus area. OEFFA is located in Columbus.
Answered by Ohiorganic - Sat Apr 26 17:36:15 2008
Q. Also if anyone knows any good organic coupon sources I would love to know. Actually it is legal in Ohio
Asked by rz - Fri Apr 25 12:14:49 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I live in Ohio and I am a member of a herd share near Middletown where I get my raw milk. There are several raw milk dairies in Ohio despite Young's getting out of the raw milk biz and into the overpriced mediocre food restaurant biz. there is an Ohio weston price yahoo group that has people who would know. Also has a listing of all the raw dairies in the USA or will get you contact info for local organic/grass fed meat in the Columbus area. OEFFA is located in Columbus.
Answered by Ohiorganic - Sat Apr 26 17:36:15 2008
My cats new raw meat diet...and fish?
Q. I have decided to start heading towards a raw meat diet for my cat mocha. based on my research i believe it to be best. so i know to introduce it slowly, so i started with tuna actually. regular tuna that we eat. is this a good idea? its presently the only canned food of any kind she has ever wanted to eat. and well i was going to order from feline pride but the cost of shipping was more than the cost of the food, and we cannot afford that. my next idea is to go to a whole foods store and buy organic meat for our family and then some for mocha. I understand I need to somehow incorporate bones into that...is this going to be cheaper in the long run while still being best for our cat? do you have any suggestions on how to add bones, and is… [cont.]
Asked by bluejeanwifey - Tue May 20 22:39:01 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The following is from my blog. It should help you get started and will give you some ideas. I would toss the fish, though. If you need to use fishy cat food, that's fine, but don't feed raw fish or bother with "human" fish at all. Just meat. This blog is not intended to serve as your one-stop-shop for raw feeding. But hopefully it'll help you focus on what you need to decide and give you ideas of where to look for more info. I personally chose to feed ground whole prey so I do not supplement*. I still serve some canned food for variety and likely will always have some on hand. I am feeding just chicken at the moment, but will be adding turkey and rabbit, and perhaps other meats when they become available. (This ground meat does… [cont.]
Answered by Ehehdogeh - Wed May 21 12:00:58 2008
Q. I have decided to start heading towards a raw meat diet for my cat mocha. based on my research i believe it to be best. so i know to introduce it slowly, so i started with tuna actually. regular tuna that we eat. is this a good idea? its presently the only canned food of any kind she has ever wanted to eat. and well i was going to order from feline pride but the cost of shipping was more than the cost of the food, and we cannot afford that. my next idea is to go to a whole foods store and buy organic meat for our family and then some for mocha. I understand I need to somehow incorporate bones into that...is this going to be cheaper in the long run while still being best for our cat? do you have any suggestions on how to add bones, and is… [cont.]
Asked by bluejeanwifey - Tue May 20 22:39:01 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. The following is from my blog. It should help you get started and will give you some ideas. I would toss the fish, though. If you need to use fishy cat food, that's fine, but don't feed raw fish or bother with "human" fish at all. Just meat. This blog is not intended to serve as your one-stop-shop for raw feeding. But hopefully it'll help you focus on what you need to decide and give you ideas of where to look for more info. I personally chose to feed ground whole prey so I do not supplement*. I still serve some canned food for variety and likely will always have some on hand. I am feeding just chicken at the moment, but will be adding turkey and rabbit, and perhaps other meats when they become available. (This ground meat does… [cont.]
Answered by Ehehdogeh - Wed May 21 12:00:58 2008
What is the very best wet food for kittens?
Q. Wondering what brand or brands is the most nutritional for kittens. I'm thinking about organic raw meats, but I don't think I will be doing it all the time.
Asked by Hedicat - Mon Oct 9 13:57:59 2006 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Iams kitten food makes a wonderful canned wet food. It's much easier on their stomach. My Persian had horrible sensitivity to most foods and this is how we kept weight on her during the first 6 months. We actually kept her on it for 2 years. You may want to do a healthy mix of wet and dry though, so your kitten doesn't get overweight. Talk about it with your vet. One more thing, while I don't agree with the organic raw meats, I realize you are going to do it anyways. I plead with you not to do it at such a young age. Their immune systems are not up to par yet, and e coli and salmonella could kill the kitten quite quickly. If you must, please consult with your vet first.
Answered by Lisa H - Mon Oct 9 14:18:43 2006
Q. Wondering what brand or brands is the most nutritional for kittens. I'm thinking about organic raw meats, but I don't think I will be doing it all the time.
Asked by Hedicat - Mon Oct 9 13:57:59 2006 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Iams kitten food makes a wonderful canned wet food. It's much easier on their stomach. My Persian had horrible sensitivity to most foods and this is how we kept weight on her during the first 6 months. We actually kept her on it for 2 years. You may want to do a healthy mix of wet and dry though, so your kitten doesn't get overweight. Talk about it with your vet. One more thing, while I don't agree with the organic raw meats, I realize you are going to do it anyways. I plead with you not to do it at such a young age. Their immune systems are not up to par yet, and e coli and salmonella could kill the kitten quite quickly. If you must, please consult with your vet first.
Answered by Lisa H - Mon Oct 9 14:18:43 2006
feeding my cat raw organic chicken?
Q. I want to feed my cat what she'd eat in the wild. I bought Science Diet Nature's Best (obviously she wouldn't eat kibble in the wild but it's better than grocery store cat food) and it has vegetables and fruit (like cranberries) in it. I was reading "Cat" on wikipedia and it says that cats' digestive systems aren't made to digest and process vegetables, just meat. And in the wild she'd be hunting birds and mice and insects. So, would raw organic chicken be a good diet for her? Is there anything else I should add in? How much should I feed her a day? Thank you :)
Asked by Danielle - Mon Jun 15 13:50:27 2009 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is truly amazing how little some pet owners know about their own pets and their digestive systems. Cats are indeed carnivores. And their digestive tracts are designed for a steady diet of (RAW) meat. And that meat can be left rotting in the sun for three days and they will still eat it and not get sick. Their systems are not the same as ours and they are not affected as badly as we are by the things that crawl on their food. Oh; a cat can still get ill from some bacteria but the chances of it dying are remote. My cat eats meat. I do have dry food on hand but with what the cats eats outside and the meat scraps from the kitchen it rarely eats the dry food.
Answered by Yer D'thspicable - Mon Jun 15 14:08:01 2009
Q. I want to feed my cat what she'd eat in the wild. I bought Science Diet Nature's Best (obviously she wouldn't eat kibble in the wild but it's better than grocery store cat food) and it has vegetables and fruit (like cranberries) in it. I was reading "Cat" on wikipedia and it says that cats' digestive systems aren't made to digest and process vegetables, just meat. And in the wild she'd be hunting birds and mice and insects. So, would raw organic chicken be a good diet for her? Is there anything else I should add in? How much should I feed her a day? Thank you :)
Asked by Danielle - Mon Jun 15 13:50:27 2009 - - 13 Answers - 0 Comments
A. It is truly amazing how little some pet owners know about their own pets and their digestive systems. Cats are indeed carnivores. And their digestive tracts are designed for a steady diet of (RAW) meat. And that meat can be left rotting in the sun for three days and they will still eat it and not get sick. Their systems are not the same as ours and they are not affected as badly as we are by the things that crawl on their food. Oh; a cat can still get ill from some bacteria but the chances of it dying are remote. My cat eats meat. I do have dry food on hand but with what the cats eats outside and the meat scraps from the kitchen it rarely eats the dry food.
Answered by Yer D'thspicable - Mon Jun 15 14:08:01 2009
How long did it take your acne to clear up when going to organic and raw foods?
Q. So Iv suffered from acne since I was 10. The worse is the under the skin deep purple acne on the chin mostly. I also had back acne as well. Iv got dairy out and that reduced my acne greatly.I have NO back acne at all for the first time in 8 years. The past 2 weeks I have been working on eating only organic or raw foods. My acne was doing the best Iv ever seen than about 4 days ago I ate baked salmon. I now have flare ups and Im wondering if its from salmon. Im going back to the no meat only veggies /fruits and larabars and oatmeal as well. How long did it take for your guys acne to clear up if anyone els has done this diet?
Asked by wolfandhuskyluver - Mon Aug 3 06:07:39 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you're female and over about 20 you might want to get tested for pcos. Many doctors believe that all females over the age of 25 with acne have pcos. I have it and have severe hormonal acne (and you can be thin and have it).
Answered by . - Mon Aug 3 07:31:43 2009
Q. So Iv suffered from acne since I was 10. The worse is the under the skin deep purple acne on the chin mostly. I also had back acne as well. Iv got dairy out and that reduced my acne greatly.I have NO back acne at all for the first time in 8 years. The past 2 weeks I have been working on eating only organic or raw foods. My acne was doing the best Iv ever seen than about 4 days ago I ate baked salmon. I now have flare ups and Im wondering if its from salmon. Im going back to the no meat only veggies /fruits and larabars and oatmeal as well. How long did it take for your guys acne to clear up if anyone els has done this diet?
Asked by wolfandhuskyluver - Mon Aug 3 06:07:39 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. If you're female and over about 20 you might want to get tested for pcos. Many doctors believe that all females over the age of 25 with acne have pcos. I have it and have severe hormonal acne (and you can be thin and have it).
Answered by . - Mon Aug 3 07:31:43 2009
Suggestions for starting a raw diet on a college budget?
Q. Last week I went to our little mom and pop dog/cat food shop and asked them what I could do to put a few extra pounds on my underweight rescue pup. They proceeded to tell me all about raw diet, which I was familiar with (being a wildlife biologist major... familiar with digestive systems in canines) and give both me (to take home) and Zark (to chow down in the store) samples of the products. I really like the idea of it, and so happen to work at a certified organic meat farm that pays me in meat. I can get raw (frozen) meat from them in cow, chicken, goat, pig and sheep. What out of those critters should be fed as a meal or supplement with a raw diet? Also, any other ideas about how to go about this on a college budget besides using… [cont.]
Asked by fadedoak - Wed Jun 16 00:55:12 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Have a friend w/a large Amer. Bull Dog...who has never been fed anything in his life of 6 yrs but half a raw chicken every other day. He is very well built, good muscle formation, good energy, clean teeth, That is all I know about raw food diet. It looks successful when you watch this dog.
Answered by Cara - Wed Jun 16 01:02:29 2010
Q. Last week I went to our little mom and pop dog/cat food shop and asked them what I could do to put a few extra pounds on my underweight rescue pup. They proceeded to tell me all about raw diet, which I was familiar with (being a wildlife biologist major... familiar with digestive systems in canines) and give both me (to take home) and Zark (to chow down in the store) samples of the products. I really like the idea of it, and so happen to work at a certified organic meat farm that pays me in meat. I can get raw (frozen) meat from them in cow, chicken, goat, pig and sheep. What out of those critters should be fed as a meal or supplement with a raw diet? Also, any other ideas about how to go about this on a college budget besides using… [cont.]
Asked by fadedoak - Wed Jun 16 00:55:12 2010 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Have a friend w/a large Amer. Bull Dog...who has never been fed anything in his life of 6 yrs but half a raw chicken every other day. He is very well built, good muscle formation, good energy, clean teeth, That is all I know about raw food diet. It looks successful when you watch this dog.
Answered by Cara - Wed Jun 16 01:02:29 2010
What is Football be if it was a food source ? hehehe?
Q. How do you describe American Football and other sports as Food? To me... Football (Soccer) : Pure Organic raw Veggies (lean and fast twitch muscles) Rugby: Pure Organic meat and raw Veggies (Lean and slow twitch muscles) American Football : Tons of sugar, Fat, Artificial color and flavor. (artificial muscles and lots of fat)
Asked by dokomo - Thu Jun 10 13:19:02 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. How do you describe American Football and other sports as Food? To me... Football (Soccer) : Pure Organic raw Veggies (lean and fast twitch muscles) Rugby: Pure Organic meat and raw Veggies (Lean and slow twitch muscles) American Football : Tons of sugar, Fat, Artificial color and flavor. (artificial muscles and lots of fat)
Asked by dokomo - Thu Jun 10 13:19:02 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
Raw diet, or dry food?
Q. My dog eats Wellness, but I'm reading up on raw diets. Are raw diets better? And do they sell "Natures Intent" in pets stores? [ ] Alot of raw diets are made yourself, but they like sell containers of raw food for dogs. Are raw diets better then organic dry food? My dog would love raw meat instead. any info would be much appreciated ^___^
Asked by reaper - Sun Apr 20 17:51:49 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I believe that the purina company has spent millions of dollars to develop their feeds, for all animals, not just dogs. I feed it from puppyhood through their adult lives and haven't had a problem. In fact my vet is pleased that one of my dogs eats purina sensitive formula because of her allergies. No doubt that organic is good and better for all of us, dogs included. But the cost can be prohibitive. Also before venturing into the world of organic and raw meat, make sure it will fit into your lifestyle. For example if you are a person who works and has to get up and going early and comes home exhausted, a bowl of dry dog food isn't a really big deal to fix.
Answered by Charles & Elizabeth C - Sun Apr 20 17:56:43 2008
Q. My dog eats Wellness, but I'm reading up on raw diets. Are raw diets better? And do they sell "Natures Intent" in pets stores? [ ] Alot of raw diets are made yourself, but they like sell containers of raw food for dogs. Are raw diets better then organic dry food? My dog would love raw meat instead. any info would be much appreciated ^___^
Asked by reaper - Sun Apr 20 17:51:49 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I believe that the purina company has spent millions of dollars to develop their feeds, for all animals, not just dogs. I feed it from puppyhood through their adult lives and haven't had a problem. In fact my vet is pleased that one of my dogs eats purina sensitive formula because of her allergies. No doubt that organic is good and better for all of us, dogs included. But the cost can be prohibitive. Also before venturing into the world of organic and raw meat, make sure it will fit into your lifestyle. For example if you are a person who works and has to get up and going early and comes home exhausted, a bowl of dry dog food isn't a really big deal to fix.
Answered by Charles & Elizabeth C - Sun Apr 20 17:56:43 2008
To those organic eaters?
Q. I just changed to organic new lifestyle because I am sick of processed meats and foods that contains too much sugars and salt in one can or box when I only thought I am buying "Health Choice" that was supposed be low in msg. Now I gave up all foods of chemical , but I am new so I wanna know how do you choose foods from store that is not chemical-filled? I know you do taking red raw meat home to cook self. Like raw seafoods, milk, and eggs. But I am looking for cookies and chips , so does all foods have to come from starch? How do you know which one cereal is good?
Asked by Catherine - Wed Mar 10 16:57:40 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I just got into organics a few months ago too. I've learned a lot about it through my first year of college. With research, I found that Meat, Poultry, and Dairy are most important to buy organic because of the disgusting way conventional animals are raised opposed to "free range organic" animals. I buy everything from trader joe's becaue I don't have a whole foods where I live (smaller city). As far as produce goes, if you are on a budget certain things have high pesticide contaminations and some don't. The most contaminated are: peaches, apples, bell peppers, leafy greens, nectrarines, strawberries, cherries, carrots, kale, celery, grapes and pears. The least contaminated are: sweet corn, avacados, pineapples, cauliflower, magoes,… [cont.]
Answered by Breanna - Thu Mar 11 17:58:42 2010
Q. I just changed to organic new lifestyle because I am sick of processed meats and foods that contains too much sugars and salt in one can or box when I only thought I am buying "Health Choice" that was supposed be low in msg. Now I gave up all foods of chemical , but I am new so I wanna know how do you choose foods from store that is not chemical-filled? I know you do taking red raw meat home to cook self. Like raw seafoods, milk, and eggs. But I am looking for cookies and chips , so does all foods have to come from starch? How do you know which one cereal is good?
Asked by Catherine - Wed Mar 10 16:57:40 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I just got into organics a few months ago too. I've learned a lot about it through my first year of college. With research, I found that Meat, Poultry, and Dairy are most important to buy organic because of the disgusting way conventional animals are raised opposed to "free range organic" animals. I buy everything from trader joe's becaue I don't have a whole foods where I live (smaller city). As far as produce goes, if you are on a budget certain things have high pesticide contaminations and some don't. The most contaminated are: peaches, apples, bell peppers, leafy greens, nectrarines, strawberries, cherries, carrots, kale, celery, grapes and pears. The least contaminated are: sweet corn, avacados, pineapples, cauliflower, magoes,… [cont.]
Answered by Breanna - Thu Mar 11 17:58:42 2010
If you feed raw food, y dont u eat raw food?
Q. The bottom line is that there is no proof that raw diets are any better for anything compared to kibble, canned, or home cooked. I have real concerns (not uncommonly documented) about the nutritional adequacy of raw diets, both home prepared and commercial. Of course, there is also the issue of pathogen contamination issue. A relatively unscientific survey by Consumer Reports of grocery chicken showed 80% contamination with Campylobacter, and about 15% with Salmonella - organic and free range were worse in this survey. We have lots of journal articles that support this concern too. So, just the public health issue is enough to make this way of feeding undesirable- its a risk-benefit thing. From the CDC website: "Raw foods of animal… [cont.]
Asked by lat - Sun Aug 9 00:41:09 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
Q. The bottom line is that there is no proof that raw diets are any better for anything compared to kibble, canned, or home cooked. I have real concerns (not uncommonly documented) about the nutritional adequacy of raw diets, both home prepared and commercial. Of course, there is also the issue of pathogen contamination issue. A relatively unscientific survey by Consumer Reports of grocery chicken showed 80% contamination with Campylobacter, and about 15% with Salmonella - organic and free range were worse in this survey. We have lots of journal articles that support this concern too. So, just the public health issue is enough to make this way of feeding undesirable- its a risk-benefit thing. From the CDC website: "Raw foods of animal… [cont.]
Asked by lat - Sun Aug 9 00:41:09 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
I was watching a show called wife swap just a few minutes ago?
Q. and they had a family on there that was preparing for I guess was the end of the world and they only ate RAW meat! THeir house was filthy, they never cleaned it and hardly bathed. My question is this what are the dangers of eating raw meat? They raised chickens and had cows that they slaughtered themselves but my god that can't be good for you. I know that Organic foods are better for you but they were a bit over the top. That was RAW meat! WHat do you think?
Asked by PEACE IS MINE - Tue Aug 11 18:02:06 2009 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This is why I'm a vegetarian.
Answered by SlyKitty - Tue Aug 11 18:18:08 2009
Q. and they had a family on there that was preparing for I guess was the end of the world and they only ate RAW meat! THeir house was filthy, they never cleaned it and hardly bathed. My question is this what are the dangers of eating raw meat? They raised chickens and had cows that they slaughtered themselves but my god that can't be good for you. I know that Organic foods are better for you but they were a bit over the top. That was RAW meat! WHat do you think?
Asked by PEACE IS MINE - Tue Aug 11 18:02:06 2009 - - 16 Answers - 0 Comments
A. This is why I'm a vegetarian.
Answered by SlyKitty - Tue Aug 11 18:18:08 2009
what is the best diet for the dogs ?
Q. I know in the wild they eat raw meat. In domesticated ones, we give them mostly commercial dog food such as dry food. I give mine organic one. But I know vets want us to brush, clean teeth, etc. In the wild there is no need. I've tried BARF or raw meat diet, but it got too expensive. I am thinking they should not need tooth brushing. Is this a new thing since the 80s ? or 90s ?? people did not used to hear such advice before.
Asked by DKNY D - Sat Nov 1 14:57:17 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wild animals have a much shorter lifespan. There is no best diet that works for all dogs. Age,health,size,activity level all factors in. We have domestic dogs as well as captive born/bred wildlife rescues. When they were all younger, the wild game butcher provided all of the meat scraps and bones we could possibly use.An entire freezer is used just for the off season. When they were more active, alot of fresh game was offered and they did well.We have 14 & 15 yr. old animals.Kibble has always been made available to all.Their need and tolerance for such high protein levels has changed dramatically. In fact, the small domestic dogs tend to get bloody mucuosy stools with too much meat-cooked or raw. What we do offer to meet their chewing… [cont.]
Answered by muchas pooches rescue - Sat Nov 1 15:16:15 2008
Q. I know in the wild they eat raw meat. In domesticated ones, we give them mostly commercial dog food such as dry food. I give mine organic one. But I know vets want us to brush, clean teeth, etc. In the wild there is no need. I've tried BARF or raw meat diet, but it got too expensive. I am thinking they should not need tooth brushing. Is this a new thing since the 80s ? or 90s ?? people did not used to hear such advice before.
Asked by DKNY D - Sat Nov 1 14:57:17 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Wild animals have a much shorter lifespan. There is no best diet that works for all dogs. Age,health,size,activity level all factors in. We have domestic dogs as well as captive born/bred wildlife rescues. When they were all younger, the wild game butcher provided all of the meat scraps and bones we could possibly use.An entire freezer is used just for the off season. When they were more active, alot of fresh game was offered and they did well.We have 14 & 15 yr. old animals.Kibble has always been made available to all.Their need and tolerance for such high protein levels has changed dramatically. In fact, the small domestic dogs tend to get bloody mucuosy stools with too much meat-cooked or raw. What we do offer to meet their chewing… [cont.]
Answered by muchas pooches rescue - Sat Nov 1 15:16:15 2008
Why is my 10 years old/6 lbs Chi NOT LOSING WEIGHT?He eats the same amount than my 2 years old/3 1/2 lbs Chi?
Q. My 6 pounds Chihuahua is eating raw organic red meat or raw tuna or salmon with fresh minced carrots/cucumber, salads, and blue berry. He is swimming almost each day in the pool for 1/2 hour with breaks in the middle. My vet recommended swimming instead of walking since he is overweight he has 'joint' problems... He does NOT have thyroid problems..He just had his senior wellness blood check done and he is all fine... Any clue ?? help me !
Asked by sickpuppies7 - Thu Jun 21 03:05:05 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. He will not be using up as much energy now as your 2 yr. old. Try putting him on a low protein diet and maybe you could cut his meal by a third each day and make sure he doesn't get a lot of treats. Glucosamine & Chondritin is good for his joints. You can get this from Goldshield under the name of "Flexi-Paws". I give it to my 10 yr. old Golden and he is as fit as a fiddle. Once he gets rid of all that excess weight he will want to go out for his walks again I'm sure. Swimming is excellent exercise of course.
Answered by Fields of Gold - Thu Jun 21 03:29:23 2007
Q. My 6 pounds Chihuahua is eating raw organic red meat or raw tuna or salmon with fresh minced carrots/cucumber, salads, and blue berry. He is swimming almost each day in the pool for 1/2 hour with breaks in the middle. My vet recommended swimming instead of walking since he is overweight he has 'joint' problems... He does NOT have thyroid problems..He just had his senior wellness blood check done and he is all fine... Any clue ?? help me !
Asked by sickpuppies7 - Thu Jun 21 03:05:05 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. He will not be using up as much energy now as your 2 yr. old. Try putting him on a low protein diet and maybe you could cut his meal by a third each day and make sure he doesn't get a lot of treats. Glucosamine & Chondritin is good for his joints. You can get this from Goldshield under the name of "Flexi-Paws". I give it to my 10 yr. old Golden and he is as fit as a fiddle. Once he gets rid of all that excess weight he will want to go out for his walks again I'm sure. Swimming is excellent exercise of course.
Answered by Fields of Gold - Thu Jun 21 03:29:23 2007
Is organic really better/safer for you?...what about a vegetarian lifestyle?
Q. I have had many questions, should I buy organic if I am eating vegetables raw? What kind of vegetables can I eat raw? also, do you think due to all the problems and scares with meat lately it would be safer to become vegetarian?
Asked by Ashley - Tue Mar 17 12:57:24 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Of course organic is better. Consumption of pesticides is never a good thing. Migrant farm workers, who work with conventional produce, have an average lifespan of 47 years. They have a nasty habit of dying from cancer.
Answered by Jen D - Tue Mar 17 13:24:40 2009
Q. I have had many questions, should I buy organic if I am eating vegetables raw? What kind of vegetables can I eat raw? also, do you think due to all the problems and scares with meat lately it would be safer to become vegetarian?
Asked by Ashley - Tue Mar 17 12:57:24 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Of course organic is better. Consumption of pesticides is never a good thing. Migrant farm workers, who work with conventional produce, have an average lifespan of 47 years. They have a nasty habit of dying from cancer.
Answered by Jen D - Tue Mar 17 13:24:40 2009
How can I feed that cat without her getting scared? She's pregnant but she doesn't seem to be hunting well...?
Q. Please don'T suggest i take her to a shelter. I'm going to try to adopt her. please don'T suggest i take her to a shelter. I'm going to try to adopt her. please don'T suggest i take her to a shelter. I'm going to try to adopt her. please don'T suggest i take her to a shelter. I'm going to try to adopt her. Well, next to my apartment, there's a big bird feeder and lots, LOTS of squirrels. This cat with a big pregnant belly goes to that place, like, every 20 minutes or so, but she never catches anything. So I think she must be hungry. She lives in a hole in another apartment next to me, but I don't go there because she gets scared and runs. I want to give her some raw organic rabbit meat that I give to my own cat. But every time I… [cont.]
Asked by unknown - Tue Mar 16 17:11:37 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Thank God you are one of the only people on here that I have ran accross that knows what to feed their cat. Ok I would go for the path area for right now which would bypass the fear run away thing. Feral cats take allot of time and patience, I have tamed 4 in the past 3 years and one that was almost exactly as you describe, pregnant and all. This took me over a year to just get her to let me pet her with my hand. If you can figure out how to make the cat see you are the one leaving the food for her, thats a start. She will equate you with food, if you are able to watch her get the food even better, you can leave the food then once she comes to eat it you can make your presence known from a good distance and repeat that each day moving… [cont.]
Answered by Truth Teller - Tue Mar 16 17:27:16 2010
Q. Please don'T suggest i take her to a shelter. I'm going to try to adopt her. please don'T suggest i take her to a shelter. I'm going to try to adopt her. please don'T suggest i take her to a shelter. I'm going to try to adopt her. please don'T suggest i take her to a shelter. I'm going to try to adopt her. Well, next to my apartment, there's a big bird feeder and lots, LOTS of squirrels. This cat with a big pregnant belly goes to that place, like, every 20 minutes or so, but she never catches anything. So I think she must be hungry. She lives in a hole in another apartment next to me, but I don't go there because she gets scared and runs. I want to give her some raw organic rabbit meat that I give to my own cat. But every time I… [cont.]
Asked by unknown - Tue Mar 16 17:11:37 2010 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments
A. Thank God you are one of the only people on here that I have ran accross that knows what to feed their cat. Ok I would go for the path area for right now which would bypass the fear run away thing. Feral cats take allot of time and patience, I have tamed 4 in the past 3 years and one that was almost exactly as you describe, pregnant and all. This took me over a year to just get her to let me pet her with my hand. If you can figure out how to make the cat see you are the one leaving the food for her, thats a start. She will equate you with food, if you are able to watch her get the food even better, you can leave the food then once she comes to eat it you can make your presence known from a good distance and repeat that each day moving… [cont.]
Answered by Truth Teller - Tue Mar 16 17:27:16 2010
Should I not have a dog?
Q. I was talking to someone about the raw diet I feed my dog and I mentioned that about half the raw meat I feed is chicken. When asked why I said because it's cheap and chicken bones are great for the 10% bone the diet requires. I was told I shouldn't own a dog because I feed him "cheap meat" and I should give him away if I can't feed him organic meat. Do you think they're right? If I can't afford the to buy the best food is it wrong of me to have a dog? I want the best for him, should I give him to someone who can give him the best? I'm not asking if chicken bones are safe. Raw chicken bones are completely safe and digestible. And why would I feed my dog raw chicken but take out the bones and cook them before giving them to him? Read the… [cont.]
Asked by Otis - Tue Mar 16 21:01:18 2010 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think that person was very full of his/her own importance and should keep his/her fat mouth shut!! Where do people get off making statements like this - are we supposed to not have kids if we only buy them chain store clothes now?? The diet you are feeding your dog (raw meaty bones/prey model etc) is far superior than any commercial processed foods so obviously you care about your dog and have researched how to care for him correctly. Tell that know-it-all to go suck eggs!!!
Answered by Joh: think outside the bag - Tue Mar 16 21:45:39 2010
Q. I was talking to someone about the raw diet I feed my dog and I mentioned that about half the raw meat I feed is chicken. When asked why I said because it's cheap and chicken bones are great for the 10% bone the diet requires. I was told I shouldn't own a dog because I feed him "cheap meat" and I should give him away if I can't feed him organic meat. Do you think they're right? If I can't afford the to buy the best food is it wrong of me to have a dog? I want the best for him, should I give him to someone who can give him the best? I'm not asking if chicken bones are safe. Raw chicken bones are completely safe and digestible. And why would I feed my dog raw chicken but take out the bones and cook them before giving them to him? Read the… [cont.]
Asked by Otis - Tue Mar 16 21:01:18 2010 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments
A. I think that person was very full of his/her own importance and should keep his/her fat mouth shut!! Where do people get off making statements like this - are we supposed to not have kids if we only buy them chain store clothes now?? The diet you are feeding your dog (raw meaty bones/prey model etc) is far superior than any commercial processed foods so obviously you care about your dog and have researched how to care for him correctly. Tell that know-it-all to go suck eggs!!!
Answered by Joh: think outside the bag - Tue Mar 16 21:45:39 2010
is organic really better/safer for you?...what about a vegetarian lifestyle?
Q. I have had many questions, should I buy organic if I am eating vegetables raw? also, do you think due to all the problems and scares with meat lately it would be safer to become vegetarian? I have a 10 month old son and am trying to help him eat saferr (I would not impose vegetarianism on him if he so chooses)
Asked by Ashley - Tue Mar 17 03:18:35 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. its upto you about being vegetarian, i am, and have been for about 1yr, im 15 yrs old, and i would never go back to eating meat, there are really good alternatives on offer from quorn, and supermarket brands. not sure about organic question, sorry.
Answered by hello :) - Tue Mar 17 03:26:50 2009
Q. I have had many questions, should I buy organic if I am eating vegetables raw? also, do you think due to all the problems and scares with meat lately it would be safer to become vegetarian? I have a 10 month old son and am trying to help him eat saferr (I would not impose vegetarianism on him if he so chooses)
Asked by Ashley - Tue Mar 17 03:18:35 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments
A. its upto you about being vegetarian, i am, and have been for about 1yr, im 15 yrs old, and i would never go back to eating meat, there are really good alternatives on offer from quorn, and supermarket brands. not sure about organic question, sorry.
Answered by hello :) - Tue Mar 17 03:26:50 2009
Raw diet tips...?
Q. I am looking to go on a better diet. I am looking to switch over to all natural foods. Such as raw fruits and veggies...I dont want it to be completely all raw. I wil include meats and diary also some carbs. But I want everything to be as close to pure form as possible (outside of meat of course...that has to be cooked). Does anyone have any tips on this? I guess I just dont know where to begin. I am not looking to lose any weight. I would just like to be healthier and feel more clean (eating fast food and junk makes you feel so grimmy). I need tips on how to begin. Will this be pricey or should it be cheaper than a normal diet? I am not looking for completely organic fruits and veggies...just raw. Thanks Tre...that was exactly what I… [cont.]
Asked by one - Mon Sep 17 22:04:25 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i am on a very similar diet now. It is expensivel. i will tell you that now. but the best advice i can give you is if it doesnt grow dont eat it. i have soy milk with my kashi cereal. that is the only thing i eat in a box. meats ( chicken breast and salmon) is all i have. i stock up on produce.( fruits and veggie crazy)
Answered by tre_132mp - Mon Sep 17 22:13:20 2007
Q. I am looking to go on a better diet. I am looking to switch over to all natural foods. Such as raw fruits and veggies...I dont want it to be completely all raw. I wil include meats and diary also some carbs. But I want everything to be as close to pure form as possible (outside of meat of course...that has to be cooked). Does anyone have any tips on this? I guess I just dont know where to begin. I am not looking to lose any weight. I would just like to be healthier and feel more clean (eating fast food and junk makes you feel so grimmy). I need tips on how to begin. Will this be pricey or should it be cheaper than a normal diet? I am not looking for completely organic fruits and veggies...just raw. Thanks Tre...that was exactly what I… [cont.]
Asked by one - Mon Sep 17 22:04:25 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments
A. i am on a very similar diet now. It is expensivel. i will tell you that now. but the best advice i can give you is if it doesnt grow dont eat it. i have soy milk with my kashi cereal. that is the only thing i eat in a box. meats ( chicken breast and salmon) is all i have. i stock up on produce.( fruits and veggie crazy)
Answered by tre_132mp - Mon Sep 17 22:13:20 2007
My dog is very lazy lately. Is something wrong? I recently switched his diet to frozen raw food so am wonderin?
Q. if that is why. Is he just not doing well on it? He used to be very enthusiastic and bugging me all the time I'm on the computer. Now he just goes in the other room and sleeps. So I'm wondering, is the raw food making him sick? (he doesn't have diarrhea or vomit) or is it just the switch in food. He started on the raw last week. It is frozen prepared. Very high quality organic meats, bones, organs, and veggies. Thanks Elaine, I do bring him to dog parks often. I haven't for the past couple weeks though due to my own health problem but I will bring him back again.
Asked by Pits Should Be Banned - Thu Apr 9 15:21:41 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. did you ever think about bring the dog to a off the lease park where it could play with other dogs or a special place for both you and the dog could play together. you find you and your dog will be happy
Answered by elaine p - Thu Apr 9 15:28:28 2009
Q. if that is why. Is he just not doing well on it? He used to be very enthusiastic and bugging me all the time I'm on the computer. Now he just goes in the other room and sleeps. So I'm wondering, is the raw food making him sick? (he doesn't have diarrhea or vomit) or is it just the switch in food. He started on the raw last week. It is frozen prepared. Very high quality organic meats, bones, organs, and veggies. Thanks Elaine, I do bring him to dog parks often. I haven't for the past couple weeks though due to my own health problem but I will bring him back again.
Asked by Pits Should Be Banned - Thu Apr 9 15:21:41 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
A. did you ever think about bring the dog to a off the lease park where it could play with other dogs or a special place for both you and the dog could play together. you find you and your dog will be happy
Answered by elaine p - Thu Apr 9 15:28:28 2009
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