Katie Finlay wrote 11/26/2009 04:18 PM Adding RMBs to THK #257796 - 11/26/2009 04:18 PM
Katie Finlay Webboard User Reg: 07-27-2009 Posts: 1421 Loc: Southern California Offline	Dolly (15 year old Cocker Spaniel) loves her THK, and while I am going to continue using it as a base for now, I'd like to add some RMBs. Since I'm new, I need your advice on how to do this First, I was thinking to start with chicken necks. Good idea? Bad idea? Is there anywhere I can buy just a few... to make sure she'll eat them? I don't have a grinder, but I could probably get them ground at the market (right?) if she doesn't eat them. Should I get skinless, or with skin? Also, how long should I have her on only THK (with salmon oil and vit e) before adding in RMBs or other meat? Do I ask too many questions? Anyway, happy Thanksgiving to everyone! And thanks in advance! http://littlesabledog.wordpress.com/
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Connie Sutherland wrote 11/26/2009 04:33 PM Re: Adding RMBs to THK [Re: Katie Finlay ] #257799 - 11/26/2009 04:33 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	I would get chicken backs (not big turkey backs) and peel off the skin and globs of fat for a few days while watching the poop. I have no doubt that she will be thrilled to find one in the THK and even the texture and strangeness will not make her hesitate because of the familiar THK on it. How long has she been getting all THK (none of the canned food from before)?
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Katie Finlay wrote 11/26/2009 04:43 PM Re: Adding RMBs to THK [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #257800 - 11/26/2009 04:43 PM
Katie Finlay Webboard User Reg: 07-27-2009 Posts: 1421 Loc: Southern California Offline	Will do with the backs. She's only been on THK by itself since Saturday. I was going to wait until this Sunday (or longer) before adding anything, but I thought I'd get on the ball with getting the RMBs now. I feel better when I'm prepared lol. http://littlesabledog.wordpress.com/
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Connie Sutherland wrote 11/26/2009 05:00 PM Re: Adding RMBs to THK [Re: Katie Finlay ] #257801 - 11/26/2009 05:00 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	You could even buy a bird and ask to have it butchered into a standard 8-piece cut*, and specify that you want the back. This will give you a "test" back without buying a bag of them. Of course, my own feeling is that the dog is going to be beyond happy with this new item, but if you wanted to do a test .... *two thighs, two drumsticks, two wings, two breast-halves
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Katie Finlay wrote 11/26/2009 06:32 PM Re: Adding RMBs to THK [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #257809 - 11/26/2009 06:32 PM
Katie Finlay Webboard User Reg: 07-27-2009 Posts: 1421 Loc: Southern California Offline	Oh that's an even better idea! I'm more worried about her being able to chew the bones. I bought her some chicken treats, they're just pure, dried organic chicken. They're really hard and crunchy but she loves them. I'm just not sure if they're bone hard haha. Is it too soon to give her chicken on Sunday? http://littlesabledog.wordpress.com/
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Lynne Barrows wrote 11/26/2009 06:53 PM Re: Adding RMBs to THK [Re: Katie Finlay ] #257811 - 11/26/2009 06:53 PM
Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007 Posts: 2531 Loc: S. Florida Offline	Katie, you will probably find that 'chewing the bones' is not really what will happen. It's a couple of crunches, and then it's swallowed. Backs are very soft, as bones go... The treats are nothing like the real thing! Give it a go and let us know how she does!
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Connie Sutherland wrote 11/26/2009 06:54 PM Re: Adding RMBs to THK [Re: Katie Finlay ] #257812 - 11/26/2009 06:54 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Quote: katie finlay I'm more worried about her being able to chew the bones. That's not gonna happen with backs. Backs are very cartilage-y, so if she is chewing those dried chicken breast strips, then her teeth are just fine for chicken backs. Backs are the perfect "beginner RMB."
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Katie Finlay wrote 11/26/2009 06:57 PM Re: Adding RMBs to THK [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #257813 - 11/26/2009 06:57 PM
Katie Finlay Webboard User Reg: 07-27-2009 Posts: 1421 Loc: Southern California Offline	Awesome! I think she'll love it. Thanks to you both! Maybe I'll find some black Friday chicken deals tomorrow lol http://littlesabledog.wordpress.com/
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