[nagdu] Why i can't feed my dog raw.

[Marsha Drenth]

vivianna and all, 
Thank you for describing this process. I am curious what is the Orijen, your now feeding your pup? 
I agree that feeding raw is the best for our pups, just like being a vegetarian is the est for humans. With that said, feeding raw and being a vegetarian are choices and preferences. choices and preferences that we all must make. Once that choice is made, its ours, no one elses. Feeding raw is not right for me, for a few reasons, none of which I will discuss here, as that is not my point to the post. 
But I think that Vivianna's post does provide a good example of, how and or why a raw diet for our pups might not work. So Vivianna, tried, found out the issues, that is great, that is awesome. Sorry Vivianna, I am using you to make my point. 
Which my point is this, because some of the list members on this list have chosen and prefer a raw diet for their pups, that is great. But those of us who do not choose to give our pups that diet, do not need the raw diet shoved down our throats. There has been way way too much, judgement in regards to the raw diet preaching. 
Please do not read my words wrong, those of you who do feed a raw diet, answer questions of list members, be here to provide information, guide someone in how to look up more information. But the preaching must stop. The being judgemental of those who do not feed a raw diet must stop. Be proud of your choices, but please put away your shovels. 
Thank you, 

marsha, NAGDU List Moderator 
Marsha drenth  
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> On Nov 20, 2014, at 9:24 AM, Vivianna via nagdu <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> 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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