Cari Hanson wrote 02/10/2008 07:44 PM Re: changing food [Re: steve strom ] #180071 - 02/10/2008 07:44 PM
Cari Hanson Webboard User Reg: 01-06-2008 Posts: 41 Loc: Offline	Thanks Steve, I'll look into it!
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Connie Sutherland wrote 02/10/2008 07:52 PM Re: changing food [Re: Cari Hanson ] #180073 - 02/10/2008 07:52 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: Cari Hanson I'd like to see less poop and a prettier coat And so much more on fresh food...... clean teeth, no bad breath, better skin, fewer allergies, better immune response .... http://leerburg.com/feedingarawdiet.htm
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Lynne Barrows wrote 02/10/2008 07:52 PM Re: changing food [Re: Cari Hanson ] #180074 - 02/10/2008 07:52 PM
Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007 Posts: 2531 Loc: S. Florida Offline	Quote: Cari Hanson Angela, you say innova is bad, what do you think of Canidae? I think that's how you spell it. Any advice on what's good in a bag will be appreciated! Cari, I have had good success w/ Canidae and in the long run it's cheaper than the commercial brands because you use less. It does have some grains in it, but I'm sure it's much better than Eukaneuba. I switched over the course of a week and my pup had no digestive problems. I feed Canidae in the a.m. and raw in the p.m. to my 8 month old pup. I really started to see great results w/ her coat when I started feeding raw and gave her the salmon oil and vitamin e that is recommended here. Another benefit to feeding raw is that your dog's teeth will be pearly white, from crunching bones. (and my dog loves the raw!)
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Cari Hanson wrote 02/10/2008 07:59 PM Re: changing food [Re: Lynne Barrows ] #180075 - 02/10/2008 07:59 PM
Cari Hanson Webboard User Reg: 01-06-2008 Posts: 41 Loc: Offline	Thanks for all the advice. I've learned a lot, I'm sure there's a lot more I don't know though. So feel free to clue me in. I think I'm going to gradually switch over to Canidae, and then gradually add in raw. Does this sound like an easy on the stomach plan?
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Lynne Barrows wrote 02/10/2008 08:02 PM Re: changing food [Re: Cari Hanson ] #180076 - 02/10/2008 08:02 PM
Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007 Posts: 2531 Loc: S. Florida Offline	If you decide to feed both kibble and raw, make sure to feed at separate meals. Raw digests much faster than kibble and when you combine the dog may get lots of gas and upset stomach.
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Connie Sutherland wrote 02/10/2008 08:03 PM Re: changing food [Re: Cari Hanson ] #180077 - 02/10/2008 08:03 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	You could read up on raw (and Leerburg has some very good books) at the links provided, getting ready for the switch.
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Cari Hanson wrote 02/10/2008 08:05 PM Re: changing food [Re: Lynne Barrows ] #180078 - 02/10/2008 08:05 PM
Cari Hanson Webboard User Reg: 01-06-2008 Posts: 41 Loc: Offline	Lynn - EEWW, I'm glad you mentioned that. THANKS, that's good to know!
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Cari Hanson wrote 02/10/2008 08:07 PM Re: changing food [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #180079 - 02/10/2008 08:07 PM
Cari Hanson Webboard User Reg: 01-06-2008 Posts: 41 Loc: Offline	Connie, I'm going to do a lot of reading on the raw diet before I do it, especially after what Lynn told me. Thanks!
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Connie Sutherland wrote 02/10/2008 08:57 PM Re: changing food [Re: Cari Hanson ] #180097 - 02/10/2008 08:57 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: cari hanson Connie, I'm going to do a lot of reading on the raw diet before I do it, especially after what Lynn told me. Thanks! That's a great plan. It's actually very simple, but there are a couple of crucial "rules." You will be very happy to have made the switch. Everyone always is. Not as happy as their dogs are .... but happy!
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Michael_Wise wrote 02/10/2008 09:12 PM Re: changing food [Re: Cari Hanson ] #180108 - 02/10/2008 09:12 PM
Michael_Wise Webboard User Reg: 07-10-2006 Posts: 4454 Loc: Arkansas Offline	Quote: cari hanson Jennifer-the store bought prepared raw diet sounds easy enough, maybe I'll look into it and try that. Like I said earlier, I'm not experiencing any real problems with the bad stuff , but thought I'd try some of the good quality food I keep hearing about. I'd like to see less poop and a prettier coat Thanks for the advice and suggestions! I thought I wasn't "experiencing any real problems with the bad stuff" 'til I switch my old, *crappy* kibble fed dog to a better kibble. Smells seem to just disappear. We are in the process of a "slow switch" to raw with her. She will easily get digestive upset like you mentioned with your dog. Slow and gradual will definately help you however you decide to feed. Good for you, looking into a better life for your dog!
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