Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food- RAW Diet

2012-08-24 Thread sheila
Why? From: Susanne Defoe Sent: Friday, August 24, 2012 8:14 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food- RAW Diet Isn't there a RAW food yahoo group that people have referred others to? Sue On Thu, Aug 23, 2012 at 10:50 PM, Mary Overton wrote:

Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food- RAW Diet

2012-08-24 Thread Susanne Defoe
be ground. > > Mary Overton 816-457-0597 > >*From:* Peggy & The Girls > *To:* Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > *Sent:* Wednesday, August 22, 2012 10:14 PM > *Subject:* Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food- RAW Diet > ** > >Rebecca what I would like to see is a wee

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2012-08-24 Thread sheila
RAW bones don’t splinter. There is a world of difference in giving raw and cooked bones. Cooked bones is a no-no, raw bones are a yes-yes From: Mary Overton Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 10:50 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food- RAW Diet I

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2012-08-23 Thread Mary Overton
August 22, 2012 10:14 PM >Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food- RAW Diet > > >  > >Rebecca what I would like to see is a week worths of a raw diet from >scratch. I would like to see and understand the exact amount of food that is >fed to a chi.  I don't

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2012-08-23 Thread sheila
Sure is From: Rebecca bate Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 8:04 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} Honestly raw is a thousand times easier than cooking food. Rebecca Bate Sent from my iPad On Aug 22, 2012, at 5:06 PM, Peggy &

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2012-08-22 Thread Peggy & The Girls
f raw steak? Peggy & The Girls ---Original Message--- From: Rebecca bate Date: 8/22/2012 8:04:29 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} Honestly raw is a thousand times easier than cooking food. Rebecca Bate Sent from my iPad

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2012-08-22 Thread Rebecca bate
> > ---Original Message--- > > From: Darlene Ashcraft > Date: 8/22/2012 4:46:59 AM > To: Chihuahuas > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} > > I'm interested in a raw diet for my Chi but I think I will start with cooked. > I'm

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2012-08-22 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
27;t seen anything saying vets are for cooked diets. Darlene ---Original Message--- From: Rebecca bate Date: 8/21/2012 3:57:26 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} My Chi eats raw, 80% meat 10% bone raw only, never ever

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2012-08-21 Thread Rebecca bate
eating meat. > Darlene > > > > > ---Original Message--- > > From: Sheila > Date: 8/20/2012 3:14:32 PM > To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} > > dogs don't need veggies, then again I like Rebecca fee

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2012-08-21 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
Thanks for the tip! ---Original Message--- From: Jillane Hogard Date: 8/21/2012 8:58:33 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} My girls LOVE liver strips in the food dehydrator. But the smell drives my husband out of the

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2012-08-21 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
That sounds reasonable! Darlene ---Original Message--- From: Mommabear7772004 Date: 8/21/2012 9:47:18 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} Yes canines are carnivores but still need the nutrition they get from veggies

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2012-08-21 Thread Mommabear7772004
They are made for eating meat. > Darlene > > > > > ---Original Message--- > > From: Sheila > Date: 8/20/2012 3:14:32 PM > To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} > > dogs don't need

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2012-08-21 Thread Jillane Hogard
My girls LOVE liver strips in the food dehydrator. But the smell drives my husband out of the house! It's a 2 day process so I make them when he is out of town!!!\ Just slice the liver in strips (don't need any spices) and rotate the trays every few hours.

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2012-08-21 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
I agree that dogs don't really digest veggies. They are made for eating meat Darlene ---Original Message--- From: Sheila Date: 8/20/2012 3:14:32 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} dogs don't need veggies,

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2012-08-21 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
e. Darlene ---Original Message--- From: Sheila Date: 8/20/2012 3:11:56 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} Where did you read that giving supplements was necessary? Life is what happens while you are busy making plans.

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2012-08-21 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
food. I was mainly looking for a mini sized batch suitable for a Chihuahua. My thanks to those who have given me input! Darlene ---Original Message--- From: Peggy & The Girls Date: 8/20/2012 3:02:02 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food

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2012-08-20 Thread Mommabear7772004
t; his life and I am taking him in for a much-needed dental on the 28th. He is > 4 1/2. > > Nancy, Pepper, Rascal & Rocky > From: Mommabear7772004 > To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 5:22 AM > Subject: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food >

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2012-08-20 Thread Nancy
nday, August 20, 2012 5:22 AM Subject: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food   The home made recipe sounds good . I would add some vitamins to it . The only thing that concerns me is their teeth - if they are on a primarily soft diet they really should have something To crunch daily for their t

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2012-08-20 Thread Sheila
them... Darlene          ---Original Message---   From: Peggy & The Girls Date: 8/19/2012 10:00:53 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}   You know that is one thing that I don't fully understand. Dogs are mostly carnivores and I have read that the

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2012-08-20 Thread Sheila
read that giving supplements was very much necessary. Darlene          ---Original Message---   From: Susanne Defoe Date: 8/19/2012 10:39:38 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}   One thing I have heard is that unless you grind up raw

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2012-08-20 Thread Sheila
why would you add vitamins? If you have protein (meat) different veggies and fruits you got vitamins right there.  Life is what happens while you are busy making plans. On Aug 20, 2012, Mommabear7772004 wrote: The home made recipe sounds good . I would add some vitamins to it . Th

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2012-08-20 Thread Sheila
one stating, like a vet,  that the meals were a balance diet, or how often you should feed this or that meal.         ---Original Message---   From: Susanne Defoe Date: 8/20/2012 8:13:56 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}     Hi P

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2012-08-20 Thread Peggy & The Girls
any one stating, like a vet, that the meals were a balance diet, or how often you should feed this or that meal. ---Original Message--- From: Susanne Defoe Date: 8/20/2012 8:13:56 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} Hi

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2012-08-20 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
I was thinking of making homemade dog bones or cookies... Any recipes? Darlene ---Original Message--- From: Mommabear7772004 Date: 8/20/2012 8:22:14 AM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food The home made recipe sounds good . I would add some

[Chihuahuas] Home made dog food

2012-08-20 Thread Mommabear7772004
The home made recipe sounds good . I would add some vitamins to it . The only thing that concerns me is their teeth - if they are on a primarily soft diet they really should have something To crunch daily for their teeth . Sheryl Sent from my iPhone Yah

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2012-08-20 Thread Susanne Defoe
. Read once that even a Vet said, if they are eating a good > quality kibble they don't need anything extra. > > Peggy & The Girls > > > > > > *---Original Message---* > > *From:* Susanne Defoe > *Date:* 8/19/2012 10:39:39 PM > *T

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2012-08-20 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
om Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} One thing I have heard is that unless you grind up raw bone into the food you must add calcium in a different way. It can be ground egg shells, powdered calcium or Tums. I have also read that Vitamin C is important to add. Also make

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2012-08-20 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
I never thought of giving corn on the cob! Darlene ---Original Message--- From: Pam's_Notes Date: 8/19/2012 10:35:19 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} Exactly!! You are so right. Meat is what they want. I will

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2012-08-20 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
I've heard that dogs do not need veggies. Not sure what is correct? I am pretty sure pumpkin is good for them... Darlene ---Original Message--- From: Peggy & The Girls Date: 8/19/2012 10:00:53 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made

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2012-08-20 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
Thanks Pam! Darlene ---Original Message--- From: Pam's_Notes Date: 8/19/2012 9:50:06 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} I boil chicken for mine, or boil hamburger & add rice, give them cheese.. small amts. Chicken is my o

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2012-08-19 Thread Nancy
mp; Rocky From: Pam's_Notes To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 8:41 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} I'm nearly 60 and never knew this.  On 8/19/2012 9:45 PM, Susanne Defoe wrote:   >Supposedly it is dange

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2012-08-19 Thread Peggy & The Girls
:) Funny Pam, I am older then you and I still learn something new everyday, thanks to everyone's input in this group. LOL. Peggy ---Original Message--- From: Pam's_Notes Date: 8/19/2012 11:41:55 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home mad

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2012-08-19 Thread Pam's_Notes
    ---Original Message---   From: Pam's_Notes Date: 8/19/2012 9:51:26 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Di

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2012-08-19 Thread Pam's_Notes
My dogs love boiled eggs, I peel them & they eat them On 8/19/2012 9:39 PM, Susanne Defoe wrote:   One thing I have heard is that unless you grind up raw bone into the food you must add calcium in a different way.  It can be ground egg shells, powdered calcium or Tums.  I have also read

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2012-08-19 Thread Peggy & The Girls
10:39:39 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} One thing I have heard is that unless you grind up raw bone into the food you must add calcium in a different way. It can be ground egg shells, powdered calcium or Tums. I have also read that Vitamin

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2012-08-19 Thread Peggy & The Girls
I heard that too, because there body does not digest it fast enough. Peggy & The Girls ---Original Message--- From: Susanne Defoe Date: 8/19/2012 10:45:17 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} Supposedly it is dange

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2012-08-19 Thread Susanne Defoe
al to them as part of a regular diet. > > Peggy & The Girls > > > > > *---Original Message-------* > > *From:* Pam's_Notes > *Date:* 8/19/2012 9:51:26 PM > *To:* Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > *Subject:* Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Di

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2012-08-19 Thread Susanne Defoe
One thing I have heard is that unless you grind up raw bone into the food you must add calcium in a different way. It can be ground egg shells, powdered calcium or Tums. I have also read that Vitamin C is important to add. Also make certain to use no added salt veggies. Please research the prop

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2012-08-19 Thread Pam's_Notes
regular diet.   Peggy & The Girls         ---Original Message---   From: Pam's_Notes Date: 8/19/2012 9:51:26 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com

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2012-08-19 Thread Peggy & The Girls
;t feel that it would be beneficial to them as part of a regular diet. Peggy & The Girls ---Original Message--- From: Pam's_Notes Date: 8/19/2012 9:51:26 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed} frozen veggies are much hea

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2012-08-19 Thread Pam's_Notes
rigerated.       ---Original Message---   From: Darlene Ashcraft Date: 8/19/2012 2:16:22 PM To: Chihuahuas Subject: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food   Does anyone make homemade food for

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2012-08-19 Thread Pam's_Notes
I boil chicken for mine, or boil hamburger & add rice, give them cheese.. small amts. Chicken is my one I most use. On 8/19/2012 2:16 PM, Darlene Ashcraft wrote:   Does anyone make homemade food for your chis? I'm interested in doing so but most

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2012-08-19 Thread okiem...@gmail.com
Darlene I never have and mine are wonderfully healthy...even to the point of being little stinkers. You are so welcome, Mare ---Original Message--- From: Darlene Ashcraft Date: 8/19/2012 4:12:46 PM To: Chihuahuas Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food Thanks so much. Do

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2012-08-19 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
Thanks so much. Do I need to add vitamin supplements?                              ---Original Message--- From: okiem...@gmail.com Date: 8/19/2012 5:07:22 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food Here

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2012-08-19 Thread okiem...@gmail.com
: Darlene Ashcraft Date: 8/19/2012 2:16:22 PM To: Chihuahuas Subject: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food Does anyone make homemade food for your chis? I'm interested in doing so but most of the recipes I've found are for huge amounts and I want to make some food that is good for small breeds.

[Chihuahuas] Home made dog food

2012-08-19 Thread Darlene Ashcraft
Does anyone make homemade food for your chis? I'm interested in doing so but most of the recipes I've found are for huge amounts and I want to make some food that is good for small breeds. Any advice would be appreciated.                              <><><>