[nagdu] Raw diet for guide dogs

[Julie J]

Lyn,

I think that's kinda odd, because bacteria comes from all sorts of places. 
Just yesterday Monty was licking the bottom of Kiddo's shoe.  Pretty gross 
IMO, but he's a dog, what can I say. *smile*

I can understand why there would be more restrictions placed on therapy dogs 
since they come into direct contact with people, but a typical guide dog 
wouldn't be doing too much of that.

Dunno,
Julie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Gwizdak" <linda.gwizdak at cox.net>
To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 3:07 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Raw diet for guide dogs


> Hi,
> What I hear about feeding a raw diet is that it isn't allowed for dogs in 
> our pet therapy programs because of the bacteria your dog will have from 
> the raw meat.
>
> I don't know how safe it would be to have a guide dog eating this diet - 
> you never know who your dog might lick without your knowledge - a baby, a 
> person with a compromised immune system.
>
> If you do it, pleasse be very cautious.
>
> Lyn and Landon
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Julie J" <julielj at windstream.net>
> To: "NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users" 
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 7:32 AM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Raw diet for guide dogs
>
>
>> Tara,
>>
>> No clue about raw feeding, but I did want to welcome you to the list!
>>
>> I hope you will find the info you are looking for regarding raw diets.
>>
>> Again welcome!
>> Julie
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Tara Annis" <TAnnis at afb.net>
>> To: <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, May 07, 2010 8:04 AM
>> Subject: [nagdu] Raw diet for guide dogs
>>
>>
>>> HI everyone!
>>>
>>> I have been reading the NAGDU list for awhile, but this is the first 
>>> time I have posted.  I have a female black lab from GDB, and was 
>>> considering feeding her a raw food diet.  I read several books about 
>>> this from BookShare, such as Keep your dog healthy the natural way, the 
>>> barf diet for dogs and cats, and the dr. pritikin  book.
>>> Has anyone on this list tried this diet?    How was the transition from 
>>> dry kibble  to raw food?  Has your guide dog gained more muscle?  Does 
>>> your dog have less health problems?
>>> After reading these books, I've found there are differences in the 
>>> amount of meat, grains, fruit, and vegetables  you should feed your dog. 
>>> The barf diet says to basically use very little grain, and to focus on 
>>> raw meat and bones.  You can grind the bones up, in order to prevent 
>>> choking. The keep your dog healthy advocates for more grain, saying that 
>>> a dog does not need as much protein for optimum health.
>>> I already use a natural ear cleaner, give my dog only purified water, 
>>> and use a natural conditioner for her fur.    From these changes from 
>>> chemical to natural, I've seen better health in my dog, so I can 
>>> definitely say that natural and holistic does work for dogs.
>>> I'd love to hear any feedback you guys have.
>>>
>>> Tara
>>>
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