I had actually been leery about fasting so i just didn't do it. (I had been doing a lot of reeding on raw.) Well when King started having all sorts of problems i thought about it but didn't do it. Nothing seemed to be working. (This was before the EVA.) Then i finally put him on a fast once per week and miracle be told it was like he was brand new again!

They create some kind of enzyme when their digestive system is resting that helps their bodies heal.

Since then i swear all and any future dogs of mine will be fasted once per week (unless they have a medical reason why they simply can NOT.)

p.s. in case anyone reads this and considers doing it... expect puking the first month or so on fasting days.

Quote Originally Posted by Giselle
I wouldn't even worry about feeding her if you're feeling extra lazy. Sometimes, if I'm ill or if we truly have no food for the pups, I'll put them on a short fast. Dogs are physically able to handle fasts and I know a lot of raw feeders like to do a liquid fast once a month. Skipping a meal is no biggie, IMO