[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog Food

2012-02-26 Thread skinnypiggys
Hi Judy, I feed my dogs a rotation diet and on the days when I feed dry food, I feed Taste of the Wild. I highly recommend it. It's grain free and is made in the USA. It is a little pricey but I think it's worth it. Here is a comparison of both foods- Pedigree Small Breed Ingredients: G

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog Food

2012-02-26 Thread hedgiegirl99
I'm not a big fan of dog foods that contain corn gluten and the first ingredient should always be real meat. This is a great site that rates different brands of dog food: http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/ Royal Canin is a popular food. Here are the ingredients for the Royal Canin X-Small Adult

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food question

2010-12-01 Thread Ellen
, "Peggy & The Girls" wrote: > > Couldn't handle those bully sticks, eh? Can't say that I blame you! LOL! > > ---Original Message--- > > From: Ellen > Date: 12/1/2010 4:53:57 PM > To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re:

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food question

2010-12-01 Thread Peggy & The Girls
Couldn't handle those bully sticks, eh? Can't say that I blame you! LOL! ---Original Message--- From: Ellen Date: 12/1/2010 4:53:57 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food question HI laura, I feed eagle brand holistic puppy food and zuke

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food question

2010-12-01 Thread Ellen
HI laura, I feed eagle brand holistic puppy food and zukes holistic treats. I also give Sissy the dehydrated chick tenders. Oh and I gev her a piece of a bully stick, but no longer! LOL I gave them to my neighbors dog! I am going to switch to Blue though I think. Ellen --- In Chihuahuas@yahoog

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog Food

2008-09-02 Thread Cheryl Harrison
Diamond Natural for small breeds has REALLY tiny kibble - and no corn. Cheryl Harrison My Best Friend's Bowl Because they count on you to choose wisely www.mybestfriendsbowl.com Come visit the pups at www.campchihuahua.com

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food

2007-04-03 Thread dogmom60634
I've been home cooking for a long, long time and it couldn't be easier. It's even the same price, sometimes cheaper, than a high quality commercial dog food. It takes me about 1/2 hour once or twice a month - not a bit deal at all. My dogs absolutely love it. Also, I do rescue so I have an e

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog Food Recommendation

2007-04-01 Thread ActionMgt
I have a 14 year old dog and I recently started mixing Flint River Ranch original formula kibble in with her regular canned food. Before this she was very stiff and slow, but now after a few months she is not only running back into the house when I call her, but jumping up on 2' high walls t

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog Food Recommendation

2007-03-29 Thread emily Bloise
= From: havervwillroam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: 2007/03/28 Wed PM 08:27:18 CDT To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog Food Recommendation hello!! you are welcomeglad you got in on the free samples.i had heard about the

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog Food Recommendation

2007-03-28 Thread havervwillroam
hello!! you are welcomeglad you got in on the free samples.i had heard about them from the herbal newsletters about a year & a half ago or soi prefer them over the others that i have tried, so do my critterslol.LORD bless!!! --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "J. Cumbo" <[EMAI

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-24 Thread Jeannine
Yesterday was a long day, I crammed a lot into it, I've already crammed a lot into this one and have a way to go yet. Jeannine Melanie Ayers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wow someone else is still up!

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread Melanie Ayers
Wow someone else is still up! > Thank you Melanie, I'll have to look that one up and find out where I > can get some. > Jeannine > > > */Melanie Ayers <[EMAIL PROTECTED] h.net>/* wrote: > > Actually its flower of sulfar (sp), you mix 1 teaspoon with the food > daily for fleas

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread Jeannine
Thank you Melanie, I'll have to look that one up and find out where I can get some. Jeannine Melanie Ayers <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Actually its flower of sulfar (sp), you mix 1 teaspoon with the food daily for fleas

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread Melanie Ayers
: > > > > Onions and garlic are in the same family. I would question the use > of garlic. > > > > Barbara & Raul > > > > - Original Message - > > From: Stefanie Brannan > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com <mailto:Chihuahuas%40yahoogrou

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread dasha48
_ From: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of havervwillroam Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 7:37 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food??? hello!! well according to this site, we can add garlic to the list of no-no's..

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread havervwillroam
hello!! well according to this site, we can add garlic to the list of no-no's.. http://www.petsbynature.com/Garlic.htm - TV dinner still cooling? Check out "Tonight's Picks" on Yahoo! TV.

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread havervwillroam
hello!! barb, although my hubby is not much older than me, (i am 54, he is 56) he is not in good health, & may not live long.we now fultime in our motorhome, currently are in northern ohio, but hope to go to arizona next fall & settle in for the winterwe have 2 cats, & the 2 chis

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread Karen Chandler
- Original Message - > From: Stefanie Brannan > To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 12:08 PM > Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food??? > > > I know that they use garlic in a lot of homemade dog treats. I think it's fine for do

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread dasha48
: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food??? Oh I eat them both all of the time, but I know onions are not safe for dogs, since garlic is in the same family I wonder about it. Barbara & Raul - Original Message - From: Jeannine <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread Barbara Littlefield
MAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Onions and garlic are in the same family. I would question the use of garlic. Barbara & Raul - Original Message - From: Stefanie Brannan To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 12:08 PM Subject:

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread Jeannine
Onions and garlic are in the same family. I would question the use of garlic. Barbara & Raul - Original Message - From: Stefanie Brannan To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 12:08 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food??? I

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread dogmom60634
That would be great! Thank you so much. I'll wait to hear (fingers crossed!) Tina --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "chihuahualady264" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > let me call and see how much and if he ships it. If he doesnt I can go > pick it up and i will box it up with ice packs a

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread Barbara Littlefield
Onions and garlic are in the same family. I would question the use of garlic. Barbara & Raul - Original Message - From: Stefanie Brannan To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, March 23, 2007 12:08 PM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food??? I know that they

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread Jeannine
I've heard for years to give dogs garlic for fleas and have heard of no adverse reactions, I personally don't know. Jeannine havervwillroam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: hello!! sorry about the bold, i have no idea why it did that!! i was told by a vet

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread Stefanie Brannan
I know that they use garlic in a lot of homemade dog treats. I think it's fine for dogs. Onions, on the other hand, are poisonous for dogs and cats. Stef havervwillroam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: hello!! sorry about the bold, i have no idea why it did that!! i was told by a

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread havervwillroam
hello!! sorry about the bold, i have no idea why it did that!! i was told by a vet in so cal years ago that garlic is good to keep fleas off dogswe had a doxie at the time (named yohans), & there was a flea infestation problem in the area...the vet said to mix it in with the burger rati

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread chihuahualady264
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "dogmom60634" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Let me know how much he charges. If he has a good deal I can order > from him. > > Tina > > --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "chihuahualady264" > wrote: > > > > There is a guy here (TN) that raises buffalo. He h

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread chihuahualady264
let me call and see how much and if he ships it. If he doesnt I can go pick it up and i will box it up with ice packs and send it.(if shipping is not too high. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "dogmom60634" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Let me know how much he charges. If he has a good deal I

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread chihuahualady264
--- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "dogmom60634" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Let me know how much he charges. If he has a good deal I can order > from him. > > Tina > > --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "chihuahualady264" > wrote: > > > > There is a guy here (TN) that raises buffalo. He h

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread dogmom60634
Let me know how much he charges. If he has a good deal I can order from him. Tina --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "chihuahualady264" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > There is a guy here (TN) that raises buffalo. He has a place about 10 > minutes from me where you can buy it. I may try etting

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-23 Thread chihuahualady264
There is a guy here (TN) that raises buffalo. He has a place about 10 minutes from me where you can buy it. I may try etting some and giving it as a special treat. depends on how much it is. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Jeannine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Sounds interesting, where do you

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-22 Thread Jeannine
Thank you - I got your other email and I'm going to look into it. Sounds good. Jeannine dogmom60634 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 19.95 a lb No way - I do not pay that! The most I've ever paid was 3.99 a lb. Please see my other post (just a few minutes ago) for order info. Tina

RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-22 Thread dasha48
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of dogmom60634 Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2007 5:38 PM To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food??? Here's the bison/Urban Wolf order/recipe info... Urban Wolf - www.doggiefood.com A 4 pound bag is $31.50 and lasts months and months You can also

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-22 Thread dogmom60634
19.95 a lb No way - I do not pay that! The most I've ever paid was 3.99 a lb. Please see my other post (just a few minutes ago) for order info. Tina --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Jeannine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I looked it up on the internet and it's $19.95 a lb? > Jeannin

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-22 Thread dogmom60634
Here's the bison/Urban Wolf order/recipe info... Urban Wolf - www.doggiefood.com A 4 pound bag is $31.50 and lasts months and months You can also order the salmon oil from their also. They ship right away and area really wonderful to work with.

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-22 Thread Jeannine
I looked it up on the internet and it's $19.95 a lb? Jeannine Sheila Babcock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Could you give us the names or email from where you order? I'm sure alot of us would be interested. dogmom60634 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I order the bison from a couple of differe

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-22 Thread Sheila Babcock
Could you give us the names or email from where you order? I'm sure alot of us would be interested. dogmom60634 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I order the bison from a couple of different places. They ship it frozen. I'm in the Midwest. Tina --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Jeannine <[

[Chihuahuas] Re: Dog food???

2007-03-22 Thread dogmom60634
I order the bison from a couple of different places. They ship it frozen. I'm in the Midwest. Tina --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Jeannine <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Sounds interesting, where do you get the bison? You must live out west. > Jeannine > > dogmom60634 <[EMAIL PROTECTE

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River-(Katie, Stew Recipe)

2006-04-12 Thread kaaterwaul
In a message dated 4/12/2006 11:56:59 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Please e-mail me the recipe! Thanks, Vic be happy, too.  katie " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-12 Thread imkoogie
I can't read your posts anymore I am going to be sick!!! --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > In a message dated 4/11/2006 12:44:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "Kelly L" wrote: > > > > On 4

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River FRUIT

2006-04-12 Thread imkoogie
Harvey eats any fruit but grapes/raisins. He loves banana, strawberries, melons, apples, beans,carrots, and some I am sure I have forgotten. He hates brocolli Vic --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > In a message dated 4/11/2006 4:13:38 P.M. Central Daylight Time,

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River-(Katie, Stew Recipe)

2006-04-12 Thread imkoogie
Please e-mail me the recipe! Thanks, Vic --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, KAT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Katie, > > Would you send me the stew recipe? > > Thanks, > Kat > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > In a message dated 4/11/2006 3:02:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > > [EMAIL PROTECT

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River- venting

2006-04-12 Thread imkoogie
Wow, I have been gone awhile but to say someone doesn't love their animal because of a diet choice is harsh. That is like when I was little and the neighbors told me my parents didn't love me because I wasn't Catholic and therefore would go to hell. Not nice at all. Vicki --- In Chihuahuas@yah

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-12 Thread imkoogie
> marsha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > , sounds to me like a prime example of WHY I am a vegetarian! lol > Marsha > > - Original Message - > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, April

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River (Gloria)

2006-04-12 Thread ntvlawher
I use cranberries for the boys (because of Si's diabetes, there is a higher than normal chance for bladder infections) I just chop a couple in with their veggies. If they find them sour, they sure don't let me know!! I also give Nubi raw bits of melon, he loves it. ( I only give a tiny bit though

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-12 Thread mrsstoma
Canines and felines are two entirely different species, each with their own pacific nutritional needs. Felines need a high protein diet - 70 % of their food intake must be protein the rest should be whole grains and veggies. Research has proven that dogs can live on cat food, but cats can't

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River (Gloria)

2006-04-12 Thread mrsstoma
Yes, I boil everything separately, then cut the chicken and veggies to a size that my littler ones can eat easily without choaking. When it comes to fruit, I offer them precooked things that comes in cans, because it's softer, and easier to chew.   Gloria   "Oh, no! Elastigirl! You married

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-12 Thread Cindy Andrilli
YUK!  Gross is not the word for it.. I am now afraid to feed my dogs dogfood. CindyJen-CA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Here is a real good site to read about dog food.  This type of stuff is why I chose to look at other feeding options.  This is quite gross so be prepaired.  Also this site cont

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food

2006-04-11 Thread ntvlawher
Are you kidding!?! I live on eggs! I do wash them in the shells before I use them thoughweird I know. thanks for the info! DD. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > In a message dated 4/11/2006 9:46:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food

2006-04-11 Thread kaaterwaul
In a message dated 4/11/2006 9:46:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: thanks Katie, you're a good egg!! DD well, thank you, but now I can't remember if you like eggs or don't like eggs. I sent the sites to that other email katie " Lets talk about our wonderful

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread ntvlawher
thanks Katie, you're a good egg!! DD. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Hi DD > > I sent 3 web sites that I like to your mail. > I have more, but my files are a mess. > I AM working on that problem! > katie=) > " Lets talk about our wonderful little friend

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread kaaterwaul
Hi DD   I sent 3 web sites that I like to your mail. I have more, but my files are a mess. I AM working on that problem! katie=) " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "Chihuahuas" on the web.   To

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River(o/t cheese)

2006-04-11 Thread ntvlawher
aaahhh... I just wish it were my cheese also! DD. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > In a message dated 4/11/2006 4:41:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > love love love cheese, especially baked brie with brandied pears, > but alas,

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread ntvlawher
A few wibsites would be good if you know them off hand. thx, DD. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > In a message dated 4/11/2006 4:37:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Hi Katie, > > Do you know what the premium foods do contain? I

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River, Take this

2006-04-11 Thread Chris
If this group has come to letting people dissiminate harmful and dangerous information without correcting it maybe I'm in the wrong place. Chris --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > And, Now, The new moderator says: > > Take this issue > > Raw Dog Food, Come on guy

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Chris
Your post describes what they do in low quality grocery store foods. Premium food do not use those types of ingredients. Chris --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Jen-CA <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Here is a real good site to read about dog food. This type of stuff is why I chose to look at o

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread kaaterwaul
In a message dated 4/11/2006 7:08:45 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Here is a real good site to read about dog food.  This type of stuff is why I chose to look at other feeding options.  This is quite gross so be prepaired.  Also this site contains a list of i

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Jen-CA
Here is a real good site to read about dog food.  This type of stuff is why I chose to look at other feeding options.  This is quite gross so be prepaired.  Also this site contains a list of information from very high qualified vets.   http://www.naturalcanines.com/gpage8.html   Chris <[EMAI

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Chris
Yeah its digestible to a certain extent, but there is no nutritional value derived from it in canines. Chris --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > In a message dated 4/11/2006 5:51:18 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > Dogs have NO nu

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Sandi
That was my next question..I havent really researched fruits - but I too thought raw veggies are better. Cooking takes out the nutrients. I'd like to read on why to cook veggies. Any links? Sandi Spears --- Please help Rolie Polie Olie http://www.petfinder.com/pet.cgi?ac

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Chris
I'm not Gloria, but I know banannas for one are better digested cooked in dogs. Other fruits may be too. Chris In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > veggies - spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, carrots, mushrooms - she'll > eat the veggies before even touching the me

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread kaaterwaul
In a message dated 4/11/2006 5:51:18 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dogs have NO nutritional need for corn, etc.   Actually, dogs can be allergic to corn. I don't think corn is even digestible, is it?   (Chris?) katie " Lets talk about our wond

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread kaaterwaul
veggies - spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, carrots, mushrooms - she'll eat the veggies before even touching the meat. She also likes bananas, apples, peaches and pears (cooked, not raw).   Gloria ONLY regarding veges and fruits.  Why do you cook them?  Doesn't that cook out a lot of t

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread mrsstoma
In a message dated 4/10/2006 10:24:36 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Dogs have NO nutritional need for corn, etc.   Actually, dogs can be allergic to corn. My Chis are not. But it's best not to feed it to your dogs unless you're sure. Oh, and they can also be

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread mrsstoma
In a message dated 4/10/2006 10:43:43 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since your suggesting something that some of us in this group know fora fact kills dogs I'd say implying you didn't do your research wasbeing  nice.Chris> > Implying I haven't researched?  I

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Chris
Theres nothing postive to post about Raw feeding. Its dangerous. Cook or feed dry kibble. Feed the worst kibble there is and it won't kill your dog. His coat might not shine, but its not dangerous. You're safer feeding biscuits and gravy. Chris -- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, Sandi <[EMAIL

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread mrsstoma
In a message dated 4/10/2006 10:40:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "Kelly L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>> On 4/10/06, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> > The dog Died of salmonila from eating raw chicken.  NC State> > Veter

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River (Gloria)

2006-04-11 Thread KAT
Gloria, how do you prepare the chicken and rice? Do you just boil the chicken and the rice separtly? And, how much of it do you feed a day? Thanks, Kat There is no such thing as a "reputable source" when it comes to processed meat - unless, of course, you go out and hunt, kill, and dress your

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Jen-CA
I have nothing against kibble/cooked meals, not one bit, I feel like I am defending raw and it is my choice to feed it.  I think there are some very good kibble on the market, I just choose not feed it, and I did cook stew for a long time until I decided on raw.  So I am not against any feeding

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Sandi
Completely agree - all three need to post positive comments about their feeding methods and why.  Instead of bashing or negative post about any of them. I'm very interested in this topic as we all want the same 'end' product.  The healthiest for our Chis and other dogs.  But only interested

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread mrsstoma
In a message dated 4/10/2006 10:53:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Kibble, as a fact, kills dogs.  Tennis balls, as a fact, kill dogs. Cars, medications, surgery, vaccines, people, other dogs, falls...theyall have been known to kill dogs.   Where in God's n

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Sandi
I'm not saying which way to feed is correct.  I'm the last person who should comment on that since I believe in BARF (IF done correctly and that is the hard and important part - I feel there is a science to feed it correctly and safely), but I feed kibble LoL..But I dont feel we should co

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread kaaterwaul
In a message dated 4/11/2006 4:44:54 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'd like to see that type of debate instead of all this "raw" bashing!As I always preach to my children:  positive, positive, positive!! I agree Sandi, but the "kibble/cooked posters" aren't e

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread mrsstoma
In a message dated 4/10/2006 11:01:57 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: On 4/10/06, Chris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> > Evidently reputable sources have problems too.> > Have you tested your kibble?  Because that could have salmonella, too.>  I never said that a

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River(o/t cheese)

2006-04-11 Thread kaaterwaul
In a message dated 4/11/2006 4:41:00 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: love love love cheese, especially baked brie with brandied pears,but alas, cheese does not  like me in the least, and I am running fromthe bovine growth hormone and the 'milk does a body good'

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Sandi
I'm really trying to stay out of this debate and we all have our own opinions - and the only answer is for each of us to do our own research (and dont believe everything you read - find reliable sources) and decide whats best for our "kids". I had to just make one comment after reading the c

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread kaaterwaul
In a message dated 4/11/2006 4:38:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: of the stew so I would gladly forward if someone wants to cook it. I would love it.  I don't think anyone would care if you posted it either. katie " Lets talk about our wonderful little fri

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread kaaterwaul
In a message dated 4/11/2006 4:37:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Katie, Do you know what the premium foods do contain? I don't use them but amnot privy to the brand selection the USA has. thxDD I could send you lots of websites to the dog foods I think a

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread ntvlawher
I love love love cheese, especially baked brie with brandied pears, but alas, cheese does not like me in the least, and I am running from the bovine growth hormone and the 'milk does a body good' logo!! my sister and I have this debate all the time too, seafood yes, chicken no, chicken yes, seaf

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Jen-CA
Nope you are right she did say that.  I have some real good recipes for stews if anyone wants them.  I decided that raw was better for the dogs but I do have recipes.  I was featured in the Chihuahua magazine for my feeding of the stew so I would gladly forward if someone wants to cook it.  I fe

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread ntvlawher
Hi Katie, Do you know what the premium foods do contain? I don't use them but am not privy to the brand selection the USA has. thx DD. --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > In a message dated 4/11/2006 4:23:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread kaaterwaul
In a message dated 4/11/2006 4:24:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: think I get very cautious and nervous when this type of debate comesup. For example, I was a strict vegan for nine years and a vegetarianfor five or six before that. now I eat some chicken and

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread kaaterwaul
In a message dated 4/11/2006 4:23:31 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am glad commercial dog food works for you.  I am glad raw works for me.  I do not believe grains and corn are necessary for our dogs.  So I switched.   All my own opinion of course.  

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread mrsstoma
In a message dated 4/11/2006 12:44:59 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, "Kelly L" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:>> On 4/10/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:> > Never ever give your dog raw meat of any kind!> > I d

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread ntvlawher
perhaps militant was too strong of a word.. I think I get very cautious and nervous when this type of debate comes up. For example, I was a strict vegan for nine years and a vegetarian for five or six before that. now I eat some chicken and sea food but no dairy. I find it very hard to even discus

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Jen-CA
Yep you are right no human in their right mind should EVER eat raw or even undercooked meat.  That is very true..  for humans.  Our dogs have a totally different digestive system that can handle eating all sorts of gross things.  They chew on what ever they can get ahold of and never get sick. 

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread kaaterwaul
In a message dated 4/11/2006 4:13:38 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: They get chicken, vegetables (no corn or wheat), fruits and rice. Gloria   What fruits are good for them and do they like? (I know grapes are bad) katie " Lets talk about our wonderful litt

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread mrsstoma
In a message dated 4/11/2006 12:44:44 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That meat is exactly what goes into your dog food.  More dogs die every day from contaminated dog food then what will EVER die from raw.  I suggest doing a research before posting.  I did an

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River-(Katie, Stew Recipe)

2006-04-11 Thread kaaterwaul
In a message dated 4/11/2006 3:33:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Would you send me the stew recipe? Thanks, Kat Yep katie " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS  Visit your group "Chi

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River-(Katie, Stew Recipe)

2006-04-11 Thread KAT
Katie, Would you send me the stew recipe? Thanks, Kat [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  In a message dated 4/11/2006 3:02:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ALL bones, save for thick beef bones,will splinter whether they're cooked or raw. I never ever, (Gloria, lolll, does this s

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River- venting

2006-04-11 Thread Chris
I don't read every post so I guess I missed the link. Feel free to repost it. Everything you said I agree with 100 %. Chris --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > It appears that most folks on this list don't care much for their animal > companions. Anyone who feeds a

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River- venting/gloria

2006-04-11 Thread kaaterwaul
In a message dated 4/11/2006 3:02:17 P.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: ALL bones, save for thick beef bones,will splinter whether they're cooked or raw. I never ever, (Gloria, lolll, does this seem like an "all friends list" =) )   This isnt a comment to much on R

Re: Bullies - [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Jen-CA
Oh that is to bad and I think that is the case with many breeds.    Good luck with your search for that perfect Chihuahua.   Jen-CASandi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:Jen-CA   Bulldogs only have 7 years? how come! -Mostly because back yard breeders, puppy mills etc have bred bulldogs

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River- venting

2006-04-11 Thread Lacey
Sorry if no one has responded to your posts Gloria. I don't normally read the Raw food posts since I don't feed raw to my dogs. Not saying that it is bad or good, I just choose not to feed it. I had a hard enough time mixing up my meatloaf tonight for my dh and boys... lol. They all love meat a

Bullies - [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Sandi
Jen-CA   Bulldogs only have 7 years? how come! - Mostly because back yard breeders, puppy mills etc have bred bulldogs & become a very unhealthy breed.  Then you take a poorly bred (unhealthy) dog and sell it to uneducated people who dont know how to properly care for bulldogs, and/or

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River- venting

2006-04-11 Thread mrsstoma
It appears that most folks on this list don't care much for their animal companions. Anyone who feeds a beloved pet, or they, themselves consume raw meat is asking for pain and anguish. Raw meat can contain some nasty bacteria, worms, and food poisoning. The meat processing industry are int

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Jen-CA
Wow that is awesome! very nice long life!!   Jen-CAChris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I agree I'd be interested in this too.  Best we've done was my wifesdog a Chi/Fiest mix.  He was 18 on premium dog food.  He died in hissleep.  He was a really good boy!  My wife still has pics of him onher d

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Jen-CA
When I was doing my research, Flint River appeared to be the BEST dog food on the market.  There is not one brand in Petco or Petsmart that I would feed to any dog.  Right now I put my rescues on Royal Canin puppy 33 to put weight on them (if they need it) then slowly switch them to Natural Bala

[Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Chris
I agree I'd be interested in this too. Best we've done was my wifes dog a Chi/Fiest mix. He was 18 on premium dog food. He died in his sleep. He was a really good boy! My wife still has pics of him on her desk at work and up in the house. She loved that dog! Chris --- In Chihuahuas@yahoogro

Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: dog food-RAW and Flint River

2006-04-11 Thread Jen-CA
I can get pictures of my mom's chi if you would all like to see her.  She is just a few months shy of 20.  I know this cause I was 16 when we got our first chihuahua and she is still with us.  I have lost a few to cancer (before startigng raw of course lol) I lost 2 Rotties to cancer too who liv

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