tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993582767372132192.post7614175350396290480..comments2023-06-03T11:29:01.177-04:00Comments on Damn Yankee: Dog Food (A Raw Food Diet)Bettshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02266517579549649484noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993582767372132192.post-5906354710436401182010-11-21T10:58:05.299-05:002010-11-21T10:58:05.299-05:00Ginny, I have heard both the benefits and dangers ...Ginny, I have heard both the benefits and dangers of garlic, and I don't know what to believe. I haven't fed my dog garlic because of my doubts. It sounds like the small amount you're feeding your dog is working well. As for the bones issue, since my food is ground, the bone bits are very small and should never be a problem. Some feed their dogs whole chicken parts (wings, necks or legs). I have done this on occasion without incident, but I can see how it might be a problem when the dog is responsible for grinding the bones him/herself.<br /><br />Thanks for reading. - BettsBettshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266517579549649484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993582767372132192.post-74513936981696241412010-11-21T09:54:36.566-05:002010-11-21T09:54:36.566-05:00This intrigues me, although I am scared of the chi...This intrigues me, although I am scared of the chicken bones. I know, I know... but I know someone who fed their pet raw chicken and a bone perforated its stomach and the bile was leaking into its body, etc. Animal died, necropsy done, that's how they found out. <br /><br />Anyhoo, I am curious of your opinion of garlic. I saw StephanieInCA's link about poisonous foods. We have been feeding our dogs garlic for almost 3 years now (about 1/2 clove per day) w/out problems. However, the benefits are immense. We used to buy frontline religiously but we still had fleas and ticks riding on the dogs into the house. But since we switched to garlic, we have not seen anything - NOTHING. I have suggested this to others who have lamented on the price of flea meds with the problem of fleas still getting on the animals, but am wondering if maybe it is something I should do myself but not suggest to people? I don't want to be responsible for harming someone's pet.Ginnynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993582767372132192.post-85193032318041216012008-11-11T15:48:00.000-05:002008-11-11T15:48:00.000-05:00That dog eats far better than I do.That dog eats far better than I do.Aunt Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146687582842259611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993582767372132192.post-26255845218563457842008-11-10T14:44:00.000-05:002008-11-10T14:44:00.000-05:00I've been contemplating a BARF diet for my dogs(no...I've been contemplating a BARF diet for my dogs(not sure about the cats yet) for a while. You wouldn't believe how sick I am of stinky dog sh*t!! We have 2 over 75lbs, 1 over 40, and 1 about 20lbs. I imagine the cost would be prohibitive(probably around $170 for our dogs), but maybe I need to research it. Can they eat meat besides chicken? I'm wondering about the local game processing place, if they've got leftovers.<BR/><BR/>Molly~Molly~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06755051681394616554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1993582767372132192.post-59217857440919505422008-11-10T11:05:00.000-05:002008-11-10T11:05:00.000-05:00Lucky dog! I know a number of people who sing the ...Lucky dog! I know a number of people who sing the praises of a raw diet. My cousin's dogs are fed raw, but he can't be bothered to prep the food himself. He pays an arm an a leg for the stuff.<BR/><BR/>Sophie has always been a free-feeder with kibble (Nutro Naturals) to which I started adding eggs scrambled in milk a few years ago. It takes her about a day to finish off a bowl. I've tried adding in ground meat, but that just makes her sick. I figure it's best not to mess with what has worked well for her this long, but I may consider raw food for my next dog.Kitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16673726727402668186noreply@blogger.com