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May 24, 2011

Our 12 month old GSD won’t eat! We’ve tried all sorts of things (fresh meat, home made stew, BBQ chicken, Sardines, eggs, 100% natural canned food, dry food, etc) and just can not get him to eat correctly. Can you give us some ideas?

Hi Ed, I have a question for you we have a German shepherd male dog which is 12 months old and just will not eat we have tried all sorts of things (fresh meat, home made stew, BBQ chicken, Sardines, eggs, 100% natural canned food, dry food, etc) and just can not get him to eat correctly he is in very good heath as we have had him to the vets. please can you give us some Ideas!!! Thanks, Colleen
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May 24, 2011

My dog eats too fast. I've tried many things, but none seem to help slow her down. What can I do to keep her from eating so fast?

Hi there! I scanned through most of the Q&A and didn't find this one. Maybe I over looked it and if you could just send me the link I'd appreciate it. Anyway, I have a pup that is now almost 6 months old. She's an American Bulldog/Pointer mix. She was the last of 12 and a runt. We crate her during our absences and overnight. When we first brought her home she'd eat nice and slow, chewing her food. After we upgraded the size of her bowl to accommodate the increase in food she starte...
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May 24, 2011

How do I make the switch from kibble to raw food?

How do I make the switch from kibble to raw food?
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May 24, 2011

What Should I Expect At First When Feeding A Raw Diet?

What Should I Expect At First When Feeding A Raw Diet?
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May 24, 2011

I read somewhere on the internet that feeding a raw diet reduces vet bills? How does that work?

I read somewhere on the internet that feeding a raw diet reduces vet bills? How does that work?
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May 24, 2011

How Do I Know Each Meal Is Balanced?

How Do I Know Each Meal Is Balanced?
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May 24, 2011

I’m Not Sure I Am Ready To Switch To Raw, But I Don’t Want To Feed Kibble. Do you have any suggestions?

I'm Not Sure I Am Ready To Switch To Raw, But I Don't Want To Feed Kibble. Do you have any suggestions?
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May 24, 2011

How often do you use supplements? The label says to give it every day.

How often do you use supplements? The label says to give it every day.
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May 24, 2011

What is ACV?

What is ACV?
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May 24, 2011

What kind of equipment do I need to grind RMBs?

What kind of equipment do I need to grind RMBs?
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May 24, 2011

I see that some places sell pre-ground raw pet food. Are these ok to feed? They seem very expensive though!

I see that some places sell pre-ground raw pet food. Are these ok to feed? They seem very expensive though!
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May 24, 2011

I forgot to thaw out my dog’s next meal, can I feed it frozen?

I forgot to thaw out my dog?s next meal, can I feed it frozen?
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May 24, 2011

We started our litter of pups off on a raw diet. Everything was going great, until they recently began scratching and some losing fur. What do you make of this and what do you suggest we do?

Dear Mr. Frawley, My husband and I are new to feeding a raw diet with our competition Rotties. Our trainers, Steve and Melanie, turned us onto your website for specific menus and supplements. So far, we have purchased Salmon oil, kelp, and alfalfa from you. We were feeding Canidae to our litter and didn't like the condition of their coats or their growth. However, once we switched them to raw their coats shown, their growth picked up, etc. However, in the last month their coats are growing...
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May 24, 2011

My dog chews the legs for about a minute or two, but then swallows the leg bone whole without breaking it up. Is this okay for her? Will she be able to digest the whole leg bone as it is?

I started my 3.5 month old GSD puppy on a raw diet this Saturday. I fasted her for a meal (so no breakfast) and she got raw chicken for dinner. I decided on a cold turkey approach. I haven't been able to find any chicken backs or necks at any stores nearby, but my grocery store had leg quarters on sale so I grabbed a couple packages of those. Her first two meal was the thigh part of the leg quarter, plus two spoonfuls of cottage cheese and yogurt. We've been giving her cottage cheese and y...
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May 24, 2011

Can I feed my pup RAW food about 3 times a week and then all natural dry KIBBLE for the rest of the week? Will this schedule mess-up my dog's stomach, or will my pup get used to this?

Hello Cindy! How are you? My question is: Can I feed my pup RAW food about 3 times a week and then all natural dry KIBBLE for the rest of the week? I am planning to do RAW food about every 3 days. Will this schedule of dry kibble for about 2 days and then raw food for a day mess-up my dog's stomach, or will my pup get used to this? I do not have time to feed raw food all the time but I still would like to feed raw food as much as I can. I am planning to feed INNOVA because you guys have it...
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May 24, 2011

Are rawhide chews OK to give to a dog on a raw diet?

I have a quick question for you. I will be switching to a RAW/BARF diet very soon and was wondering about rawhide chews. Currently they can keep my Vizsla very occupied and that can be very convenient with an inside dog. Are rawhide chews considered "ok" on a RAW/BARF diet? Thanks, Michael
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May 24, 2011

My dog has excessive thirst, excessive drooling, heavy breathing, lethargic and loose stool. Could this be diet related?

Hi Cindy, I have a 2 year old GSD - He is being tested for pancreatitis and other Digestive ailments (result are not in yet). His symptoms are excessive thirst, excessive drooling, heavy breathing, lethargic and loose stool. They started 2-3 weeks ago and have gradually gotten worse. (He also has severe skin allergies in the winter.) The emergency vet tested him and said it is nothing life threatening. My vet is doing additional test and has put him on a prescription ID dog food and withi...
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May 24, 2011

Our dog was recently switched to a raw diet. She did fine for a couple of weeks and then started to vomit yellow bile and even vomited right after she ate a couple of times. I know there are a couple of books you recommend, will they help us with this?

Hi Cindy, Recently we switched our 7 year old dog named Molly (she resembles an australian shepherd) from kibble to raw feeding. I switched her cold turkey and it seemed to work well the first 2 weeks then she started to throw up yellow bile and even vomited right after she ate a couple of times. I started with chicken necks then chicken quarters. My wife definitely is happy we switched but the bones are a concern for her but not for me. (I love hearing the cracking and crunching!) Then wh...
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May 24, 2011

Do you recommend warming up the meat portion of a dog’s food when feeding raw?

Hello Cindy, Thanks to you and the information I have attained from your web site and the books you recommend, my two female G.S.D.s have never been happier or healthier. We are all very happy. I wanted to know if and or how you would recommend warming up the meat portions of their food. I don't freeze much so it is mostly just out of the fridge. I have been soaking the chicken quarters etc. in a ziplock bag in warm water and then I hear about plastics leeching out. We could go crazy. Any ...
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May 24, 2011

I noticed that you feed canned Mackeral and canned Salmon. Is there too much salt in the two of these or will it be fine?

Hi Cindy, I noticed that you feed canned Mackeral and canned Salmon. My question is, is there to much salt in the two of these or will it be fine? Thanks! ........Tim
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