Food and Health Q&As

Hi, I have a question I would like to ask you about the raw diet. I see you feed your German Shepherd raw chicken, I was feeding mine raw beef and she is doing fine on it, but figure I should try something different. My question is, I give her a thigh with the bone removed and dip it in boiling water for 2 min to kill any bacteria, cut it up and she love it. Then I let her bite the raw bone. She chewed twice and swallowed, when I looked at the end I was holding it was splinted or poi...

We have a 4 1/2 month old male german shepherd. We feed him kibble, only because thats all I ever knew, however, we just butchered our own meat and have given him raw bones. I'm not sure if it was a coincidence, but he ended up very listless, some vomiting, and had a fever of 104.5. The vet thinks possibly that the fat combined with the bits of bone may have induced a bacterial infection in his pancreas, are we feeding him the wrong bones? They are not cooked, they are about 6-7 inches long ...

Dear Cindy, Thank you for your great website. I have just have recently switched to raw meat for our Jack Russell Terrier. I would appreciate your help. My question: Should I be concerned regarding meat that may have preservatives, hormones and antibiotics? I suppose it isn't any different than what is in the kibble that he ate. I would appreciate your opinion. Thanks so very much. Marlene

Hi, I'm sure you don't remember me, but I have been using all your DVDs, website info, toys, leashes, etc...ever since Jake, my Lab, was 8 weeks old. You are fabulous. People ask who trained him, and I say I did through you! :) I can't thank you enough. The big question: Are dogs more satisfied on a raw diet? Jake eats a cup of Sold Gold (Premium dry food) twice a day. He constantly licks his empty bowl. Sometimes he returns to the kitchen, I suspect to look for food. I give h...

I read on your website about Alfalfa and Kelp powder and that it (each) is very nutritious, one teaspoonful/day is enough for the dog. Alfalfa is available in India and many people use it as cattle feed. Although you mentioned this only as a food supplement, I am surprised to hear one teaspoon Alfalfa powder per and one teaspoonful of kelp powder per day is enough for a dog. Or, am I missing something? Thanks, Basheer

A year ago I read all the articles on the web site and decided to feed my GSD the raw diet. She does not like beef or most other red meats but will only eat chicken and other fowl. My question / problem is she looks great, lots of energy, and for the most part is healthy except she has become extremely constipated. I tried the pumpkin mixed with the chicken but no help and she won?t touch any kibble. Have you ever experienced this before? Thanks for you time. Dale

Sorry to bother you with a Discussion question but I am waiting approval to go on the Forum and I need a very quick answer. I just began feeding my 5 month old puppy on a raw diet tonight (he had his first chicken neck ever!) and I thought I had everything researched and prepared. I fed him in the crate since I have 3 small kids and want to keep the mess somewhat contained, however, he is a long- haired dog (cockapoo) and I'm not sure if I need to wash him off after each meal or will he traip...

Hello, I found the formula for the puppy on your website and I have been giving it to my puppies as we had to give the mother back to the breeder and we were able to keep 2 pups. They are 3 weeks old now and I have noticed when they go to the bathroom the bowel movement are really soft and my girl's is almost diarrhea. I am not sure if there is a problem with the formula or if she is having a problem. Do you have any advice as to what I should do or look for in the future until they ea...

Wish I had discovered this site long ago. I've got a 10 year lab. Allergies galore. We've tried all kinds of diets. Lamb is very bad. Yep, I said lamb. We were using Wellness with whitefish--which seemed to help alot. But Trixie developed bladder stones from it. Now she is on a vegetarian diet which I supplement with ground beef and egg. I do cook the ground beef and egg though. Trixie seems happier. However, if I go away I'm not sure the kennel will be eager to do what I do. (I love my...

Hello from sunny Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. I'm currently serving in the U.S. Navy and just returned home from Iraq. My female English Bulldog was board at a local breeder's house who I've known for years now. While I was away, she cooked for my bitch. Lesson learned, I did provide her with 3, 30 lbs bags of Evo dog food. The bully has been spoiled for 6 months by eating cooked meals and also put on 10 lbs. My dog has not eaten in 6 days. She goes to her kibble, sniffs and walks away. I thin...

What fruits if any are good for your dog? I gave my 12 week old GSD puppy a piece of apple when I was baking a pie and then I thought I should have check your web-site before giving it to him. He is getting bored with carrots and I want to try something new. I have purchased several of your items and I'm completely satisfied if all of them. My puppy loves the natural treats. They have become part of his training tool. Thanks so much for all your help.

Sorry to bother you, Mr. Frawley. I've been exploring your website for a long time now and you have truly educated me about certain aspects of training and feeding. I recently purchased a german shepherd puppy from a breeder and will receive her in a few weeks at the age of 4 months. I am very interested in feeding her the raw diet, so I joined several yahoo groups about raw feeding. In one of the groups I received this email from one of the members: 'One thing to be aware of with a GSD pu...

Hi Ed, right now my shepherd gets a salmon oil pill daily. She has since she was a pup. But lately she has been shedding alot more than usual. She has been fixed so it isn't the heat, and the season change hasn't been happening for the last consecutive 5 months. I know I should up the amount of pills she gets but not sure how much more. They are 1000mg per capsule. She absolutely loves it, so it won't be a problem giving her more. Could you please let me know how much more to give. Thanks.

I just got home from a dog show where I saw the most awesome German Shorthair Pointer. I asked him where he trained and he gave me your web site. I have a 3 year old Sheltie that has an obedience CDX and am working towards a Utility Title and maybe an OTCH. I hope this doesn't sound silly, but does your method of training help a breed of dog like mine achieve the type of results. I have seen on your web site? Obviously she does not need to learn bite work (or does she?). I believe we could...

Hello, I have an adopted female/spayed German Shep, guessing between 3 & 6 years old. I am feeding BARF diet, along with your products, ie, alfalfa, kelp, and Vit C; no grains, only raw meat (primarily beef & chicken), bones, organ meats, pureed vegetables. I give cod liver oil and flaxseed oil (about 1:2 ratio) for EFAs, etc. Her coat is wonderful, and she appears generally alert and active, however, she seems to have some type of allergy. She does not have fleas or mites, and I am cu...

Hi Ed, I just finished reading your article "Introducing a New Dog into a Home with Other Dogs". I found it very interesting. I just got another dog (Cotton de Tulear, little guy, 14 lbs) at my house. Now I have two. This new dog seems to have a problem of being "gluttonous." He finishes his food in 30 seconds and I am not exaggerating. The breeder told me that he could eat until he bursts. Anyway, I don't consider that as a big problem. The real problem is that when I give him a treat, he...

I have a 9 week old puppy and I am giving him a dietary supplement called The Missing Link made by Designing Heath Inc. it has essential fatty acids- dietary fiber and omega in it it has natural whole foods. I am also giving pet tabs- a daily vitamin pill. Do you think I am giving him too many supplements ? Because many say too many supplements is harmful for a puppy's growth. What is your take on this? I am feeding him eukanuba lamb and rice. I plan on feeding him the raw diet at about...

Hi Ed, Probably a stupid question but I'll ask anyway. My dog eats his bowl in record time... like if I had not fed him for days....He doesn't show any signs of aggression i.e. : he doesn't growl, I can take the food away no problem. I'm just amazed on how fast he can eat the whole bowl. Dog height: 28", weight: 97lbs. He's big but not fat. This behavior just started. He's fed according to the level of activity during the day. The books, the vet, etc... say that I should wait until h...

Hello, I looked through your sight and found answers to 'what' to feed my dog, but nothing was mentioned about when and how often was best when it came to feeding. I have heard one time only (due to when they were wolves in the wild) to it's better to feed two times a day... What is the correct answer? Thanks in advance, Paula

Hi Mr Frawley, just had a few questions/concerns that I need help on.... My wife and I have raised numerous APBT's during our 9 years together... we recently purchased a couple of the new style blue APBTs. Ok, our youngest female is 1yr and is in season.. this is her second heat ( she came into season at 7 months old ) but she's very mature in our minds as well the breeder who bred her, but ever since she came into heat she's lost her appetite for dry commercial foods.... We've tried two ...