Riverhound Posted June 15, 2014 I just picked up a pack for $1.78. Thought I'd freeze them for a couple days, then give the kids footsicles on a hot afternoon. Is there any reason NOT to? (size of bones, fatty skin, etc?). Since the time Brees got a steak bone wedged in her mouth, I'm a little nervous about trying new things. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dante2zoe Posted June 15, 2014 Mine have had them before, but it loosened someone's stool, but I don't remember who! I imagine it was Dante, but he had a sensitive gut. It would upset Maverick's system, too, I imagine, but Goose and Fancy would be fine. They both have iron guts. Quote Cindy with Miss FancypantsDante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heartThe flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest KPS915 Posted June 15, 2014 Frozen feetsies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hubcitypam Posted June 15, 2014 I asked on this forum about giving split raw calves hooves several years ago. They are plentiful here for use in menudo. I thought "people eat them, why can't dogs"? Oh gee was I admonished by people telling me that todays factory farmed animals basically stand in their poop all day and I'd be insane to feed my dogs poop marinated raw hooves. if those who said that were correct. My neighbors all seem to be alive and well after consuming lots of menudo. They sell kits her in the meat section with hooves, tripe, etc. all in one handy package like the ones for pot roast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riverhound Posted June 15, 2014 I asked on this forum about giving split raw calves hooves several years ago. They are plentiful here for use in menudo. I thought "people eat them, why can't dogs"? Oh gee was I admonished by people telling me that todays factory farmed animals basically stand in their poop all day and I'd be insane to feed my dogs poop marinated raw hooves. if those who said that were correct. My neighbors all seem to be alive and well after consuming lots of menudo. They sell kits her in the meat section with hooves, tripe, etc. all in one handy package like the ones for pot roast. Eh. If I freeze them for a couple days, maybe the bacteria will die? Cindy, a little juicy poo doesn't worry me. Not looking for major blowouts, though. Both dogs are pretty ok eating random crap, and raw usually sits well. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeylasMom Posted June 15, 2014 I've fed plenty in my raw feeding time although I usually feed whole feet and my dogs don't generally have issues with them. For them typically I just expect a lot of "bony" poop (which equates to dry and crumbly) so I need to make sure they have meat meals on either end so their poop doesn't get to hard, making it difficult for them to go. However, that's sort of all in the life of a raw feeder. As a snack, you shouldn't have to worry about most of that stuff although I will say I know at least one person whose dog had major big D after eating one. It really depends on your dog and probably how much you vary their diet and give raw treats like that. I know, not helpful, but there's only one way to find out. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riverhound Posted June 15, 2014 Jen, in decent weather they get bony raw snacks a couple times a weeks. Chicken makes them runny, beef keeps things normal, and turkey makes the poo chalky. They don't get a lot of pork, except a pig ear sometimes. I do think they've had freezer burned chops. If you think pig feet are basically ok, I'm good with that! Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeylasMom Posted June 15, 2014 Yes, outside of the potential for an upset stomach, they should be fine. Report back on how things come out. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riverhound Posted June 15, 2014 Yes, outside of the potential for an upset stomach, they should be fine. Report back on how things come out. Snort. I'll give a poo analysis in a few days! We're a sick, sick bunch. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RedHead Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) Our grocery store carries pig feet and I occasionally feed them. No issues here, but my dogs don't have problems with different meats. As Jen said, it depends on the dog, and as long as you don't feed them all the time (they are quite boney and I am guessing fatty with all of the skin) they should be okay. Hoping things come out well the other end! Edited June 15, 2014 by RedHead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lillypad Posted June 15, 2014 Oh, good, this post is timely. I have pig feet in the freezer. I will be waiting anxiously to hear how your hound fared with his pig piggies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAJ2010 Posted June 16, 2014 Pork is fatty so can upset bellies, but I feed to the girls. Frozen chicken quarters also work well in the hot summer. Quote ------ Jessica Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sambuca Posted June 19, 2014 I asked on this forum about giving split raw calves hooves several years ago. They are plentiful here for use in menudo. I thought "people eat them, why can't dogs"? Oh gee was I admonished by people telling me that todays factory farmed animals basically stand in their poop all day and I'd be insane to feed my dogs poop marinated raw hooves. if those who said that were correct. My neighbors all seem to be alive and well after consuming lots of menudo. They sell kits her in the meat section with hooves, tripe, etc. all in one handy package like the ones for pot roast. That's ridiculous! How many people feed their dogs green tripe, which is basically unprocessed cow manure? What's the big deal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hubcitypam Posted June 19, 2014 I know. My silly thinking was if the neighbors use calves hooves every Sunday morning and you can buy menudo in restaurants hooves should be OK for dogs. Everyone's an expert. Funny that you should mention raw green tripe which is also available at the corner grocery...it is actually grey and very yucky looking. I was told very pointedly by someone on here that it was illegal to sell green tripe for human consumption and I must be mistaken - but it's right there in the meat case along with the hearts, kidneys, tails, ears, feet, tongue and lots of other interesting "by products" my neighbors pay good money for. It's not a corner bodega either, but a fairly good size Texas chain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Marsroving Posted June 30, 2014 Mars Loves, Loves pig feet. It takes him about 30 minutes to an hour to finish a whole foot but he really enjoys them and the collagen is great for his coat. I give him one foot every two weeks as it can cause him to have super crumbly, powdery poo...but yea, he gets more excited when he sees the foot come out of the package than for any other food/treat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XTRAWLD Posted June 30, 2014 I'm curious too. Someone told me to stay away from the split variety because the way the bones are cut..... thoughts on that? Do they splinter or something? Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lillypad Posted July 1, 2014 (edited) Waiting for a update report from Riverhound. Wondering about the end result... LOL Edited July 1, 2014 by Lillypad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riverhound Posted July 1, 2014 Waiting for a update report from Riverhound. Wondering about the end result... LOL I put them in the freezer and forgot them! Maybe they'll get them on the 4th! Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riverhound Posted July 4, 2014 They just ate them. Took longer to get through than chicken quarters, so that's good for the teeth. I'll let you know if I see any ill effects over the next couple days. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Lillypad Posted July 5, 2014 Ok, thanks, did you feet them frozen and how much/many did you give.? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riverhound Posted July 5, 2014 They each got 1 -- they came split, so 1/2 a foot each. Yes, they were frozen. No overnight issues. Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neighsayer Posted July 5, 2014 They are holding it til the middle of the wedding ceremony! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riverhound Posted July 6, 2014 Ha, ha, Irene! They would never. . . No unusual output thus far, and no extra urgency. We're past the 24 hour mark. The Hispanic market down the street has whole ones. Those are on my list next! Quote Masterful Joe and Naughty N Nice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
