Brandiandwe Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Green tripe. The only way I could get it here was in a freeze dried form. Perhaps I should have been warned when I opened the package and a smell wafted out. Four greyhound noses appeared at the bench and I was transported back to my time in dairies. Following the direction on the packet, I scooped 2.5 scoops out and put it in a bowl. The smell got stronger and I was grateful that DH is away. Then I added some hot water. At this point, Hermon and Benny exited the kitchen. Feeling somewhat lightheaded, I waited for the water to absorb and opened the windows and door. I then added the tripe to their dinner where it mingled with the chicken and sweet potato. The smell did not improve. While the dogs ate, I scrubbed the bench down and washed the bowl. The smell started to dissipate. I then ate some of my dinner. At which point Benny and Paige both walked up and burped in my face. I ask myself, is it worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Let us know! It's always mind-boggling that to some pups tripe is considered a delicacy, then you think about what they choose to eat and you have to just scratch your head Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M, Ebbie, HollyBeeBop (Betty Crocker). Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieRhea Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 It is very much worth it and you never get used to the smell My dogs get a little tripe everyday. They have both been on antibiotics for one reason or another and I was told by the vet the meds could, they said would, cause diarrhea. I upped the tripe and no diarrhea! What will dh say though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Too funny! I actually don't mind the smell of it at all. I feed a fresh frozen version, coarsely ground with some other goodies in it. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Congrats to your exposure?!?! I find if you move quickly, you have to be less to worry about. You'll get the knack! Grab a clothespin if you can 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I understand I feed fresh frozen portion that I give still frozen to the pups in the yard (so not green tripe during the winter months ) Quote Our first greyhound, Tuffy: You will always be there with us my angel! Tuffy greyhound-dataOtis greyhound-data Abbey greyhound-data"When you open your minds to the impossible, sometimes you find the truth." W.Bishop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Welcomebtobthe special club. We're in the fresh frozen group as well. I will say it helps greatly to feed it frozen or nearly frozen. The rare times when I've let it defrost past that point I'm reminded of why I should be more careful. 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." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Yes, the frozen does not smell anywhere near as bad! I have gotten used to the smell, but maybe try adding cold water, warm seems to make the smell stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 Unfortunately fresh frozen or frozen isn't available here at all. This freeze dried stuff is the only type I've found and it needs some warm water to reconstitute it. I might need to feed them outside on tripe days!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Outside is good Also, disposable gloves if you have trouble getting the smell off your hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johberry Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Thanks for sharing your experience. Have only been able to get the canned stuff (Tripett). Will remember to ask local butchers for fresh, frozen, or even freeze-dried. Didn't even know it's available in freeze-dried form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted March 25, 2015 Author Share Posted March 25, 2015 It's a New Zealand brand :K9. We can't buy it any other way easily. They got some more thus morning and actually left their beef bones to have it which is unheard of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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