Quote Originally Posted by Dr.Goodnow
Lute there are a bunch of websites to help, I have been feeding RAW since1979, so if you want a bit of clarification etc, PM me.

There as as many RAW diets as there are loving owners, some you critters will love ,some they may not like. It is a bit of trial and error, but honestly, once you get the hang of it feeding is a breeze and so MUCH cheaper! not to mention healthier and amazing for their coats and their teeth etc.
It costs me half what it would if I fed a good dog food- and I agree- they are healthier because of it. My vet contributes hottie going from at 2 years old lucky to make 5 years old, to having just turned 9 years old. His bones are stronger even with this terrible disease- .. I know so many others that had this same disease that their dogs didnt make even 6 years old..
Truth be told- I went to raw after I lost a girl to bloat. Continuing to have deep chested dogs- it continued.. I also know alot of other breeders that feed raw, and they have seen the same results.. I think you and I came out of the same fear era- too many chemicals in dog foods, poor processing, and extrusion causing the kibble to swell in the heat of the gut..
I tried to put mine back on a kibble for a month in December for my own physical reasons. I sweated it every day- and not worth the worry.. And btw- as many of you remember- Hottie was terribly stiff all month- giving us another scare..