So the recent hype in the dog world is that this past week, Oprah had a whole show on dogs. She brought her vet who is a holistic vet to discuss what dogs should actually be eating. (drum roll please.....)
Guess what he recommended on public television to a viewing audience of ??!?!?!
That feeding raw is the best dog diet.
And cooked diet 2nd... good quality canned food 3rd, good quality grain free kibble 4th, good quality grain in kibble was 5th. And regular grocery store bought generic kibble is way way low on the list.
Dr. Marty Goldstein, author of The Nature of Animal Healing, is an expert on holistic pet medicine and the veterinarian caring for Oprah's dog Sophie, who is suffering from kidney failure. Based on Dr. Marty's advice, Oprah says she now feeds her dogs a mixed diet of chicken, beef, lamb, brown rice, potatoes and carrots.
Dr. Marty Goldstein on Oprah
Dr. Marty says most people feed their dogs diets that go against their animal nature. He says a dog that eats only dry food is like a person who eats nothing but carbs! Dr. Marty says the best thing for a dog to eat is raw meat. His own dog, Danny, ate this diet and lived to be 19! "Danny lived on fresh cooked meat and brown rice and carrots, peas, lamb, potatoes. You know, real food. What did they eat in nature? They ate real food."
To get Dr. Marty's advice on what to feed your pet, visit Dr. Marty Goldstein
Showing posts with label raw feeding. Show all posts
Showing posts with label raw feeding. Show all posts
Saturday, April 28, 2007
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Extra Credit Reading
Warning, this article is long. I just found it browsing around. But it comments on a lot of the common concerns, questions, and doubts from non-raw believers. I'll just post it for you to read. What you decide to do with it is entirely up to you.
Raw Feeders in SF Story
Raw Feeders in SF Story
Friday, April 13, 2007
Sensitive Stomach Boy
Yesterday the Hare-Today order arrived. Lots of lovely cuts of beef and mutton for the dogs and chicken for the cats. I left Riley and Sabrina a hearty meal to enjoy: large beef bones with beef trim. The last time I ordered, the beef bones were all cut marrow bones with extra inches of meat on each side. The beef trim was quite marbled with fat, but cut into nice squares.
This time, I guess depending on what part of the cow I got, the large beef bones are gi-normous and oddly shaped. The beef trim looks more like random pieces of trim from different parts of the cow. A bit messier than I anticipated this time around. But it only took me 10 minutes to throw the pre-packed/separated meals in the freezer and separate out a nice meal for the two of them. It probably came out to about a pound an a half each, maybe a little more. A large meal so that I can fast them all day tomorrow.
The meal was probably a bit rich (high in fat and meat) which was great for my healthy lil Sabrina girl. (raw fat=pure energy for a puppy). But for my Riley boy with the sensitive stomach. He had to ask to go out three times throughout the night. Yeah, we got the Hershey-squirts. That's just the body that he got. I suppose he will always display symptoms of chronic disease and Sabrina will always be the healthier/heartier one. Good breeding, careful vaccination protocol, and good nutrition truely play a large role in overall health.
This is pretty much how my entire journey into raw/natural feeding began. Riley was 4 months old and we had a horrible time figuring out why his digestive tract was so out of whack. We did what most everyone else does-we kept trying to change his food to find something he could tolerate. Finally, I found some knowledgeable people to steer me in the right direction. And lemme tell you- it wasn't the vet! Over the course of several months to a year, we worked on improving Riley's immune system. I learned that everything is related to your natural defense system. When that is awry, you're bound to experience other systems going awry. We stuck to one type of protein (beef) and slowly coaxed his immune system to calm down. With a mixture of chiropractice care, homeopathy, and diet elimination (eliminating everything processed, with preservatives, food coloring, grains, etc), Riley was back to eating a variety of proteins in 4 months. If I had never found the right people, we would still be thinking it was the food. I see dog food companies constantly try to come up with the next hypo-allergenic food: first it's fish and potatoes, next is quail and rice, then it's venison and quinoa. It's never ending. And that's because it isn't about the food. It's all about how the organism is responding to the food.
Well, I'm done with my lesson for the day. It's not an easy lesson to understand. It's taken me awhile to really learn about health and nutrition for my furkids. But aren't they worth it?
This time, I guess depending on what part of the cow I got, the large beef bones are gi-normous and oddly shaped. The beef trim looks more like random pieces of trim from different parts of the cow. A bit messier than I anticipated this time around. But it only took me 10 minutes to throw the pre-packed/separated meals in the freezer and separate out a nice meal for the two of them. It probably came out to about a pound an a half each, maybe a little more. A large meal so that I can fast them all day tomorrow.
The meal was probably a bit rich (high in fat and meat) which was great for my healthy lil Sabrina girl. (raw fat=pure energy for a puppy). But for my Riley boy with the sensitive stomach. He had to ask to go out three times throughout the night. Yeah, we got the Hershey-squirts. That's just the body that he got. I suppose he will always display symptoms of chronic disease and Sabrina will always be the healthier/heartier one. Good breeding, careful vaccination protocol, and good nutrition truely play a large role in overall health.
This is pretty much how my entire journey into raw/natural feeding began. Riley was 4 months old and we had a horrible time figuring out why his digestive tract was so out of whack. We did what most everyone else does-we kept trying to change his food to find something he could tolerate. Finally, I found some knowledgeable people to steer me in the right direction. And lemme tell you- it wasn't the vet! Over the course of several months to a year, we worked on improving Riley's immune system. I learned that everything is related to your natural defense system. When that is awry, you're bound to experience other systems going awry. We stuck to one type of protein (beef) and slowly coaxed his immune system to calm down. With a mixture of chiropractice care, homeopathy, and diet elimination (eliminating everything processed, with preservatives, food coloring, grains, etc), Riley was back to eating a variety of proteins in 4 months. If I had never found the right people, we would still be thinking it was the food. I see dog food companies constantly try to come up with the next hypo-allergenic food: first it's fish and potatoes, next is quail and rice, then it's venison and quinoa. It's never ending. And that's because it isn't about the food. It's all about how the organism is responding to the food.
Well, I'm done with my lesson for the day. It's not an easy lesson to understand. It's taken me awhile to really learn about health and nutrition for my furkids. But aren't they worth it?
Sunday, April 01, 2007
The Shipment is Coming!
I've mentioned HARE TODAY in a previous posting. I have to rave about them some more. Their bones are just the best!
We have been running dangerously low on raw meats in this house. My big freezer down in the basement is actually EMPTY! Can you believe that?! I have been able to grab some pre-ground BRAVO stuff from the pet store every week but we are desperate for some raw meaty bones.
I gave in and bought some beef ribs at SHAWS supermarket the other day. It's grain fed beef but there are worst things I could feed them. I let Riley and Sabrina have a big bowl of 8 ribs and let them go to town. It was really just a recreational activity more than a meal. The kitties, Mei Mei and Ming, even wanted in on the ribs. Ming was brave enough to grab a rib and drag it away. Everyone got a good teeth cleaning at least.
I recently joined a co-op for ordering Hare-Today products. We will be ordering every couple of months together. With a $1000 order together, we get free shipping. So I put in an order for those yummy beef bones, mutton bones, and a few new things I wanted to try-like chicken feet, fertile egg cubes, tripe, and dried liver. Since my two don't do so well on poultry or pork, it kinda limits what I can order for them. Too bad. The goat and the pork last time looked great but gave both Riley and Sabrina some bad gas. Oye.
Can't wait til our shipment comes. It will be a great feast!
We have been running dangerously low on raw meats in this house. My big freezer down in the basement is actually EMPTY! Can you believe that?! I have been able to grab some pre-ground BRAVO stuff from the pet store every week but we are desperate for some raw meaty bones.
I gave in and bought some beef ribs at SHAWS supermarket the other day. It's grain fed beef but there are worst things I could feed them. I let Riley and Sabrina have a big bowl of 8 ribs and let them go to town. It was really just a recreational activity more than a meal. The kitties, Mei Mei and Ming, even wanted in on the ribs. Ming was brave enough to grab a rib and drag it away. Everyone got a good teeth cleaning at least.
I recently joined a co-op for ordering Hare-Today products. We will be ordering every couple of months together. With a $1000 order together, we get free shipping. So I put in an order for those yummy beef bones, mutton bones, and a few new things I wanted to try-like chicken feet, fertile egg cubes, tripe, and dried liver. Since my two don't do so well on poultry or pork, it kinda limits what I can order for them. Too bad. The goat and the pork last time looked great but gave both Riley and Sabrina some bad gas. Oye.
Can't wait til our shipment comes. It will be a great feast!
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Dem Bones Dem Bones
Here are the beautiful beef marrow bones from Hare-Today. Look at all that lovely meat surrounding the bone. Now that's a meal!
I gave these to Riley and Sabrina an hour and a half ago and they are still going at them. That's what I love about feeding a raw diet. I love watching my dogs get the psychological benefits of a satisfying meal. There is no doubt that they are not only getting nutrition, but great psychological stimulation, as well as a great workout for their jaws and teeth. Oh! Clean teeth!
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
A Hearty Canine Meal
Today I received my first order from Hare Today-Gone Tomorrow, HARE TODAY a raw food distributor located in PA. It was an exciting event! The products were nicely cut, packaged, and labeled in plastic bags and kept cool in a foam insulated box. The bones were absolutely beautiful! I had been preparing for the arrival of this box so Riley and Sabrina only got a small dinner last night and I fasted them through this morning's meal. I was so excited to give them a nice hearty beef meal. Here's what Sabrina and Riley each got for dinner:
1/2 pound of BRAVO beef blend (ground muscle, bone, organs)
1/2 pound of BRAVA beef tripe (ground stomach and some spleen)
1/4 pound of HARE TODAY'S beef trim
1 beef marrow bone from Whole Foods Market
It was so satisfying to watch my dogs eat their meal with such gusto. They just seemed to savor their meal and I was so proud to be able to give them such a nicely balanced meal. I held off on the HARE-TODAY beef marrow bones cuz they look like a beautiful snack in themselves. I'm saving it for a day when I feel guilty about not letting them out as much as I should. These beef marrow bones were surrounded by a good 3 inches of meat!
In addition, I purchased large goat bones and lamb bones. Both come with lovely thick layers of meat still attached. I bought some tripe and beef blend from them as well as chicken. The total, including shipping, came to approximately $2 a pound. UNBELIEVABLE!!! Plus, if I ship the foam insulting pieces back I get $10 back. Just to clarify this for people who think feeding raw food is terribly expensive. I looked online to compare with a "high end" holistic dog food. For a 33lb bag of the holistic kibble, you would pay $40. With shipping charges, you're looking at about $1.50 per pound of dog food. Now I dunno how much your dogs eat, but luckily my two are easy keepers. One meal like the one they had today alternated with a smaller meal every other day would do them just fine. And, I'm assured that the meat they are being fed has been raised on a small farm, without pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, or vaccines. Nothing makes me happier than that!
1/2 pound of BRAVO beef blend (ground muscle, bone, organs)
1/2 pound of BRAVA beef tripe (ground stomach and some spleen)
1/4 pound of HARE TODAY'S beef trim
1 beef marrow bone from Whole Foods Market
It was so satisfying to watch my dogs eat their meal with such gusto. They just seemed to savor their meal and I was so proud to be able to give them such a nicely balanced meal. I held off on the HARE-TODAY beef marrow bones cuz they look like a beautiful snack in themselves. I'm saving it for a day when I feel guilty about not letting them out as much as I should. These beef marrow bones were surrounded by a good 3 inches of meat!
In addition, I purchased large goat bones and lamb bones. Both come with lovely thick layers of meat still attached. I bought some tripe and beef blend from them as well as chicken. The total, including shipping, came to approximately $2 a pound. UNBELIEVABLE!!! Plus, if I ship the foam insulting pieces back I get $10 back. Just to clarify this for people who think feeding raw food is terribly expensive. I looked online to compare with a "high end" holistic dog food. For a 33lb bag of the holistic kibble, you would pay $40. With shipping charges, you're looking at about $1.50 per pound of dog food. Now I dunno how much your dogs eat, but luckily my two are easy keepers. One meal like the one they had today alternated with a smaller meal every other day would do them just fine. And, I'm assured that the meat they are being fed has been raised on a small farm, without pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, or vaccines. Nothing makes me happier than that!
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