 Ok, stupid question re: chicken skin
#331892 - 05/09/2011 04:32 AM |
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So, I've taken the plunge and introduced my dogs to a totally raw diet (wow, the immediate results are awesome, even from a 'premium' kibble).
My question is, about two weeks ago I started everyone on chicken leg quarters (they had no problem adjusting, they did better than I did). I have been pulling the skin and trimming the fat off of them (the chicken, not the dogs lol). Should I or could I feed the chicken skin on or should I continue to 'groom' their food for them? Reason I'm asking is twofold: It's gross and disposal of skin/fat is a bit of an issue, not insurmountable, but unpleasant, and 2, could the skin/fat be useful to the dog that doesn't maintain weight well, or will it not help her at all?
I appreciate all I have learned from you all and thank you for answering this as well.
Thanks.
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Re: Ok, stupid question re: chicken skin
[Re: Lisa skinner ]
#331894 - 05/09/2011 05:29 AM |
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Lisa, After two weeks I think it is safe to start leaving it on. You might try 1/2 cut off just to ease your mind and to make sure the skin doesn't cause any intestinal issues (diarrhea) but I leave it on... looking back I don't remember ever having removed it - I think I missed that suggested step at the beginning!
GREAT for you for making this decision! 
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Re: Ok, stupid question re: chicken skin
[Re: Barbara Schuler ]
#331895 - 05/09/2011 05:55 AM |
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Thank you for your reply.
I was terrified to try it, but decided that as I used up the last of the bag of kibble, I may as well try it. I had a few days off (to monitor poop, etc) and jumped right in.
THere was never any adjustment with them. I thought that a bit odd, but I am not complaining.
Weird observation, everybody seems calmer now somehow, I don't get it. I have always fed the kibble twice daily, with the raw, only in the morning. Nobody is asking/begging for dinner. They eat breakfast and take a nap. Even my super spastic/frantic beast is much calmer than before - well, for him. lol
Could it really be the raw that drastically and that soon?
They had been previously eating Chicken Soup for the Dog Lover's Soul.
Thanks again!
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Re: Ok, stupid question re: chicken skin
[Re: Lisa skinner ]
#331897 - 05/09/2011 06:45 AM |
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I feed my 26 (weighed him yesterday on the calf scale just for fun) lb dog chicken thighs and sometimes chicken thigh+leg with skin and fat. I am careful to buy smaller "fryer"chickens vs. broilers.
The change in temperament was DRAMATIC. Kibble = hyper, the main reason I am not feeding kibble to this dog to be completely honest.
My dog has a very functional GI tract able to process just about anything w/o diarrhea. Other dogs are not so lucky.
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Re: Ok, stupid question re: chicken skin
[Re: Betty Landercasp ]
#331900 - 05/09/2011 06:58 AM |
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I also feed chicken among other things, leave the skin/fat on. Only thing I would suggest would be to watch the dogs weight and adjust amount accordingly.
Very interesting to hear about the change in behavior (hyper vs calm), mine's a spaz no matter what he eats 
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Re: Ok, stupid question re: chicken skin
[Re: Betty Landercasp ]
#331914 - 05/09/2011 10:23 AM |
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... The change in temperament was DRAMATIC. Kibble = hyper, the main reason I am not feeding kibble to this dog to be completely honest.
Sugar rush from carb-heavy kibble .... not just grain fractions and white potato, etc. (bad enough), used in kibbles, but many actually add glucose (along with salt and flavorings)....
Sounds like a good "main reason" to me! 
JMO!
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Re: Ok, stupid question re: chicken skin
[Re: Connie Sutherland ]
#332070 - 05/10/2011 02:26 AM |
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I thought I was doing so well with them on the Chicken Soup diet, and it was better than the store bought stuff. I just can't get over the difference in my 'Wild Child' just in the past week alone.
Although, since finding this site, he has made tremendous strides in all aspects - including the dog aggression issues.
I swear, if I hadn't rescued him whan I did, he wouldn't be alive at all. No body in their right mind would have put up with him. It's so fun to see people's reaction to him now. He is well-behaved (for the most part lol), sweet and cuddly (not bad for a poorly raised Border Collie x Kelpie). He doesn't pull me down the street anymore and he is so healthy looking and just getting better.
I so very wish I had found this place 20 years ago.
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Re: Ok, stupid question re: chicken skin
[Re: Lisa skinner ]
#332084 - 05/10/2011 09:08 AM |
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I so very wish I had found this place 20 years ago.
Me too Lisa!
Congrats on making the complete switch. I never before connected the raw diet to a calm behavior but what Connie just posted about the sugars in kibbles makes sense.
I am really happy for you that you are having such positive results with your 'wild child"
Great to see you posting again!
Joyce Salazar
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Re: Ok, stupid question re: chicken skin
[Re: Connie Sutherland ]
#332085 - 05/10/2011 09:31 AM |
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... The change in temperament was DRAMATIC. Kibble = hyper, the main reason I am not feeding kibble to this dog to be completely honest.
Sugar rush from carb-heavy kibble .... not just grain fractions and white potato, etc. (bad enough), used in kibbles, but many actually add glucose (along with salt and flavorings)....
Sounds like a good "main reason" to me!
JMO!
Makes perfect sence, thanks Connie. I remember when someone fed my 9 month old son cake frosting late at night, talk about sugar rush!
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Re: Ok, stupid question re: chicken skin
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#332187 - 05/11/2011 12:16 AM |
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The behavior change is a really nice side effect of this diet. I do love that dog but there are times that I wonder why I put up with him. Poor baby. I entered his photo in a little pet contest here at work. He was voted most likely to bite the mailman. He is so misunderstood. He likes our mail lady.
My little cuddly thug.
Oh, you want to see a dog's eyes light up? Start chopping fresh goat for their breakfast. They LOVED that. (meat was free from a friend that just slaughtered a few.)I'm going to have some for myself in the morning after work. Not fair that the dogs eat better than I do. They have to share.
Also, is it ok that I hard boil eggs (from my own chickens ) as the occcassional snack/treat or do I have to feed it raw? They like to play with and then eat them.
Thanks again!
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