Deb Collier wrote 08/30/2012 12:54 PM Raw -- What's good for dogs? #365950 - 08/30/2012 12:54 PM
Deb Collier Webboard User Reg: 05-06-2008 Posts: 216 Loc: Texas Offline	At a local Fiesta grocery they carry raw split cow and pig hooves. Can the dogs have those? Or is one better than another? It's only $1.89/# and I'd love to give them a treat. I did pick up nearly 2# of raw chicken feet since I've fed those before. There are some interesting things in Fiesta. What about raw pork tails? BOGIE Aussie/Heeler Cross
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Tracy Collins wrote 08/30/2012 03:21 PM Re: Raw -- What's good for dogs? [Re: Deb Collier ] #365952 - 08/30/2012 03:21 PM
Tracy Collins Webboard User Reg: 10-09-2008 Posts: 1917 Loc: St. Louis, Missouri Offline	All the items you're mentioning are in the category of edible toys, in my opinion...not really food items in the usual sense of "raw feeding." Any of them are fine---provided you know how your dog behaves with a high-value toy like this, and that you don't think he'll try to swallow it whole. And don't give more than occasionally. Too much edible bone in one go could cause constipation. The chicken feet are an exeception to the above. There's not much bone or risk. They are nice crunchy treats. Cinco | Jack | Fanny | Ellie | Chip | Deacon
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Connie Sutherland wrote 08/30/2012 03:58 PM Re: Raw -- What's good for dogs? [Re: Deb Collier ] #365957 - 08/30/2012 03:58 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Ditto about the recreational items. About the chicken feet .... also ditto, and I wish could get some. I've looked for them a few times in San Francisco, even, but so far it's been the wrong day or something. I've read their nutrient info, and it seems that they have nothing but good gelatin protein and about half fat, plus crunch from connective material. eta PS Chicken feet and fresh sardines ..... two items I want for occasional raw-diet additions, and so far both have eluded me. Edited by Connie Sutherland (08/30/2012 03:57 PM) Edit reason: eta
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ian bunbury wrote 08/30/2012 05:15 PM Re: Raw -- What's good for dogs? [Re: Deb Collier ] #365959 - 08/30/2012 05:15 PM
ian bunbury Webboard User Reg: 01-19-2012 Posts: 685 Loc: whistler bc ca Offline	bit of a derail , but not much . . . henry is about to start teething . anybody see a problem with soaked , then frozen solid corn cobs ? dogs : the best part of being human
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Connie Sutherland wrote 08/30/2012 05:22 PM Re: Raw -- What's good for dogs? [Re: ian bunbury ] #365960 - 08/30/2012 05:22 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: ian bunbury bit of a derail , but not much . . . henry is about to start teething . anybody see a problem with soaked , then frozen solid corn cobs ? Well, I don't know anything about soaked and frozen, but I know that regular old corn cob pieces are a not-infrequent blockage culprit. We've seen it in threads here, in fact, a couple of times. http://vetmedicine.about.com/od/nutritioninformation/f/FAQ_corncob.htm
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Joyce Salazar wrote 08/30/2012 06:50 PM Re: Raw -- What's good for dogs? [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #365978 - 08/30/2012 06:50 PM
Joyce Salazar Webboard User Reg: 02-28-2008 Posts: 2075 Loc: Dallas, Texas Offline	The best advice I received for a teething pup, was from Anne Jones. Take a wash cloth and wet it, wring it out and roll up like a log, and freeze it. The pup will knaw on it, and the cold will help soothe the swollen gums. It works well and when it thaws, just rinse and repeat. Joyce Salazar
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ian bunbury wrote 08/30/2012 07:13 PM Re: Raw -- What's good for dogs? [Re: Deb Collier ] #365979 - 08/30/2012 07:13 PM
ian bunbury Webboard User Reg: 01-19-2012 Posts: 685 Loc: whistler bc ca Offline	thank you ladies dogs : the best part of being human
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Connie Sutherland wrote 08/30/2012 07:26 PM Re: Raw -- What's good for dogs? [Re: Joyce Salazar ] #365981 - 08/30/2012 07:26 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Joyce Salazar The best advice I received for a teething pup, was from Anne Jones. Take a wash cloth and wet it, wring it out and roll up like a log, and freeze it. The pup will knaw on it, and the cold will help soothe the swollen gums. It works well and when it thaws, just rinse and repeat. A big one, right? Like a hand towel? That's what I've heard folks in our club recommend.
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Anne Jones wrote 08/30/2012 07:49 PM Re: Raw -- What's good for dogs? [Re: Deb Collier ] #365984 - 08/30/2012 07:49 PM
Anne Jones Webboard User Reg: 04-29-2004 Posts: 3825 Loc: Northeast Offline	Yes Connie, a dish towell or a large thick wash cloth. You want something thight-weaved. I also, for young pups, use very large(think huge) thick whole carrots that I have peeled & frozen. Have to be sure the pup can't chew off a piece. I used to get the really huge sized carrots in the 10 lb bags from COSCO for my horse & used some for the pups. In both cases these are things that you use ONLY when you have eyes on the pup. MY DOGS...MY RULES
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Tracy Collins wrote 08/31/2012 11:47 AM Re: Raw -- What's good for dogs? [Re: Deb Collier ] #366010 - 08/31/2012 11:47 AM
Tracy Collins Webboard User Reg: 10-09-2008 Posts: 1917 Loc: St. Louis, Missouri Offline	My pups liked plain old ice cubes as teething treats. they don't last very long, but they are free and harmless. To this day, all mine would prefer an ice cube as a treat to almost anything else. Cinco | Jack | Fanny | Ellie | Chip | Deacon
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