[nagdu] Coconut oil vs. canned pumpkin RE: Why i can't feed my dog raw.

[Deanna Lewis]

Hi,
Do both of these help by producing firmer and bulkier stools? On Pascal's old food, I gave him some canned pumpkin to help fill him up and for the fiber. He was straining a bit at relieving time and it seemed to help. He does get loose stools from time to time, so I am just wondering if coconut oil can help with that? What are the pros and cons of both of these? Any further info would be great. Thanks!
Deanna

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From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Vivianna via nagdu
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2014 9:24 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: [nagdu] Why i can't feed my dog raw.

I wanted to tell you folks about my attempt to put my dog on a raw food diet.
i am well aware that a raw food diet is the best for a dog so, in march i decided to finally give it a try with this dog.  i had just moved into a house and now have loads of freezer space as well as a back yard.
this dog has had digestive issues since i got her.  she is now 5 and a half.
she loved it, ate everything i presented her with and seemed to be doing well until august when i started noticing more large pieces of bone in her stool.  (a good reason to always pick up after your dog, even if you have a back yard).
i talked to the folks over at www.rawpaws.org and they suggested i pull her off of everything but chicken as it’s the easiest to digest.  so, i did that but, nope, still bone, and more bone in the stool.
i talked to my vet and she said to feed her ground.  so, i tried that for a couple weeks then added bone-in chicken back and, still bones.  i mean, up to 5 or 6 big pieces in one stool.
i was getting concerne at this point. 
i talked to the vet again and she suggested ii get a meat grinder.  now, this is a fine idea , however, i travel a lot and can not lug a grinder around with me.
so, i decided to put her back on dog food.  i looked at some dehydrated foods and, they are either super costly or, i was not thrilled about the ingredients.
so, i decided to try her on Orijen.
she has been on it now for 3 weeks and, it’s like having a puppy back.  her energy level has gone way up.  she is playing with her toys again, she is extremely super excited about working.  so much so that, i am still having to hold onto the leash in my right hand when i tell her, forward.  she just explodes into the harness.
her stools are still not as firm as i would like so, i am continuing to give her a teaspoon of coconut oil in her evening meal until it firms up.

just thought i would tell you all my story.

Vivianna


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