wow ^_^ thanks for all of the replies, everybody! Its great to get so many perspectives on it... even though it makes this even more confusing for me! -g-

I definitely agree with you guys, Sammy and Christians mommy! The most important thing is that Gonzo is healthy, and I hate seeing him sick.

Cali, I didn't know about a detox process ... I would've thought he'd be detoxed by now, and I dont know if I can stand seeing him go through being all sick and uncomfortable. I might try to give him a raw knuckle bone in a few weeks, with the meat cut off and sanitized in hot water, with no kibble afterwards. I did give him breakfast AND dinner that day, I kind of felt like it might be too much. Hes going in to his vet for a check-up next week anyway, I'll talk to her about it. Thanks a lot Cali, and Giselle's mommy.

Dragondawg, that was very informative! thanks! I agree, I have heard SO many opinions for and against and neutral toward BARFing, its almost overwhelming. I've heard some vets tell me my dog will DIE from bacteria and blockages if I give him raw bones and meat (these same vets SWEAR that pedigree and science diet are the best kibbles in the world, though ), some swear by it. He eats a very good kibble, Solid Gold. I always supervise him while he's chewing on a bone, but I do worry a lot about not only the bacteria on that bone, also the bacteria it creates in our house and even when he eats it on the porch. I do have a little baby brother, I would die if he ever got sick due to this. What brand of rawhide do you get? I've always been told to stay away from rawhides, that they swell up in the dogs stomaches and are unhealthy.... but I really dont know

Shelteez, I think he might have a sensitive stomach... honestly, I don't know if raw bones are worth him getting sick