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I live in MA Driser, i feed raw to my Greyhound but buy it through a co-op which makes it affordable. My almost 14 yr old German Shepherd was on raw but stopped eating it and is on kibble now and her stools are frequent and much larger. I don't see much of a cost savings on the kibble vs raw. Try cooking a sweet potato, both my dogs get it mixed in their food mashed. I boil one or bake it and one large one lasts about 3 feedings for my two dogs. It may help any tummy issues. You can't just feed when feemeat and expect your dog to get everything he/she needs. They need vitamins and organ meats when feeding raw.

sending good thoughts and thinking about you both Hugs

Thinking of you both

Hugs for you and Colin Dealing with that in my 13 1/2 yr old German Shepherd. She is so skinny now but eats well

so sorry this happened to you and your dog. It is all too common, happened to me and my Greyhound too. You handled it well, guess that's all you can do when we have too many stupid pet owners that let their dog off leash.

us too lol

I have heard the food grade works but personally have never used it for my dogs. Hope you get answers here

thanks Tracy, i trust you to the utmost. I will run this by my vet before i decide with either. She isn't a homeopathic vet but she is open minded to it. I will let you and everyone know what transpires

It has been a month and the person who could acquire this has not bothered. A friends husband is a biochemist and suggested PQQ and NAC for pain and doggie dementia. It is for ppl but can be used for dogs. I ordered some but am leery to try it now. Anyone know anything about this?

i will let you know Neylas mom and Tracy-here is a link i have for it http://www.katiespetproducts.com/cart/canna_companion.htm

I've recently heard about this for people. Received an email from a friend who is very dog savvy. She has a very nervous 5 yr old Shepherd type dog. All thyroid levels checked-everything checked. Nothing she has done thus far has helped this poor dog who is losing weight also due to high anxiety. She knows my 13 + German Shepherd has Alzheimers and very skittish at night "sundowners" syndrome. She asked if i would like to try this with her as she will be getting some for her dog. It is in capsule form specifically for dogs and i AM going to try this. My dog has ALprazolam for at night which doesn't work great. I just started putting her Thundershirt on her at night and it helps a little. I will let you know how this goes. won't be getting it for another week or two. My Charlie, Greyhound HATES the car. I thought about this for him on those occasions but Greyhounds are so sensitive to drugs of any sort i don't know if i will try that for him.

so sorry this happened to you :-( This happens far too often and i blame bad owners (poor Beagles owner) Sending good thoughts to you and Bernie <3

I have fed raw for 7 yrs at least. My German Shepherd is over 13 yrs of age which is up there for a shepherd. Although i'm afraid to add she is aging lately but i don't think she would be here with me still without her raw. Charlie my Greyhound is approx 5 yrs and has been with me for over 3 yrs. His teeth are great and his coat is gorgeous. I researched but also know many ppl who feed raw and how well there dogs do on it. You have to add certain things for a complete diet-not just meat. They do it for many reasons, allergies, stomach issues etc. Dogs digestive tracks are shorter than humans so Salmonella having and adverse effect on them is unlikely, kibble also can harbor Salmonella. Do what you think is best for your dog and most Vets will not back you although more and more will. The cost isn't bad for me as i belong to a co-op. Not much more than a high end kibble. To add: i started raw for my shepherd as she has EPI Exocrine pancreatic insuffiency. It was the first time she made a solid stool but she is still on enzymes.

agreed-takes time to trust in a new environment. Charlie was afraid of the world, he is now one of the most affectionate dogs i've ever had. edited to add-he has been with us a little over 3 yrs. i dont recall how long it took but i had the good fortune of knowing him and him knowing me when i worked at the Greyhound Shelter locally. Day one i recall it took almost 20 minutes to coax him into the house.

very detailed and good advice JJNg

i deal with two suppliers and have had no problem getting tripe. Can you write them for an answer? I'm in MA so i don't know why you can't get it in Kentucky.

i agree that raw and kibble digest at different rates so i would also feed one meal raw and one meal kibble. And as said, chicken necks aren't enough nutrition wise. It is good as a treat, cleans teeth and they get some bone for calcium. They need meat, organ meats in small quantities as it is very rich. I feed tripe too which has natural probiotics, if you can stand the smell lol I belong to a co-op which makes feeding raw affordable. I would also look online for raw diets and contents.

Not too much info at all, it's best to get all the incidents down. Did he follow you and continue to growl ? I hope someone will give you some good advice. All i can think of is his Thyroid numbers ok? I forget if its high or low but one of those can cause aggression. His eye sight is good? I will watch this in hopes of you getting a good answer!

So good to hear Happy is doing well! Thanks Tracy he sounds fine when breathing and no change in bark and no increased stridor (I had to look that up) He does grab at grass like your Stan and then hack. I give Charlie a little local raw honey hoping it will help with possible allergies and soothe the throat. I will keep a close eye on him.

Rita and Rho are pals too. Rita is a survivor isn't she? So happy she is where she is.

this topic scares me because i have been thinking Charlie might have this. He hacked a lot and had pericardial effusion back in Feb twice and an operation laparscopically in March which was a success! I think maybe his is related to the percardial effusion and he rarely does the hacking but at times when he is overly excited he will. i rub his throat for what its worth. I suppose next cardial check up i will have this checked. He is only 5yrs old and my heart dog, can't stand the thought of him having something else. I'm not hiding from this just waiting a little.

i didnt know how scary Listeria is and pervasive--here is a fact sheet if interested http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_files/irol/88/88490/Listeria%20Customer%20Fact%20Sheet%20OC09%2008-Final.pdf

wondering the same also. First Stella and Chewys and now this. I always loved the Vital Essential company. I'll have to check out what S&C and Vital Ess. have in common as far as where it is made.

So sad that "humans" can do that. Thank you so very much for giving him a happy home.

I'm not a fan of "senior" food. If your pup is doing well on what he is eating i would suggest a supplement for joints. There isn't enough joint supplement in senior foods to do much,