Guest greytlady Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I have a boy that can't have beef. I got some food donated who's primary ingredient is bison. Gunner has eaten deer with no problems, but would bison be to close to beef?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Snazzy_Chloe Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Uhhhh it is similar but different. Can you give Gunnar a small amount and see how he reacts to it. It is a leaner meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ola Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 No, I believe that bison is a different animal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Bison is the largest species of cattle. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytlady Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 But maybe having never had it before the chances it would make him react would be slim?? He can do pig ears, but not rawhide, again the beef..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmilyAnne Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Some dogs are allergic to only one kind of poultry, such as chicken, so it may be that your boy is only allegic to cow beef and may be fine with bison beef? What happens when he gets beef? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytlady Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Some dogs are allergic to only one kind of poultry, such as chicken, so it may be that your boy is only allegic to cow beef and may be fine with bison beef? What happens when he gets beef? His ears drip pus. Very nasty and painful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Sara, I found this.... http://www.woodbison.com/meat.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Sara, I found this.... http://www.woodbison.com/meat.htm Yep. Bison = buffalo Somehow marketers think calling it bison will make more people buy it. If you run out of things to do (ha ha), there is a bison farm in Paint Bank and a country store with a restaurant that sells bison dishes. Long drive through nowhere but really pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ArtoftheGryhnd Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 The scientific name is Bison Bison for the American Bison we have here. They are native, unlike cattle (beef). "Buffalo" is actually a misnomer, they aren't related to other Buffalos (like Water buffalos from Africa). The meat is red, but it is not beef. More than you wanted to know, I'll bet. My neighbor raises Bison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytkidsmom Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 The scientific name is Bison Bison for the American Bison we have here. They are native, unlike cattle (beef). "Buffalo" is actually a misnomer, they aren't related to other Buffalos (like Water buffalos from Africa). Thanks for the clarification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trudy Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 one bison/buffalo I don't have any pics of cows, but I think plenty know what they look like to notice there is a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 The scientific name is Bison Bison for the American Bison we have here. They are native, unlike cattle (beef). "Buffalo" is actually a misnomer, they aren't related to other Buffalos (like Water buffalos from Africa). The meat is red, but it is not beef. More than you wanted to know, I'll bet. My neighbor raises Bison. :nod Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mandm Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 I remember from many years ago "beefalo," which I believe was a cross between a cow and a buffalo. Maybe I have that wrong. But if I don't, then there must be some relation, otherwise they couldn't be cross bred. BUT, I strongly suspect a beef intolerance in my greyhound. I never seriously investigated my suspicion, since beef is expensive and there are many other red meats available. He does fine with bison. Loves it. And where I live, it is only a little more expensive than beef. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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