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CFrance 10-15-2013 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Patty55 (Post 763114)
I tried most of the commercial brands mentioned, she won't go near them.

The only thing she will eat is Sojos and Iams Lamb & Rice. I really like the Sojos, but you have to think ahead.

Does anyone know Gail with the doodle dog Becca? I heard she makes dog food.
Sojos is my next foray. Trying to work out proper amounts for the conversion. Do you give any nutritional suoolements?

Patty55 10-15-2013 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 763170)
Sojos is my next foray. Trying to work out proper amounts for the conversion. Do you give any nutritional suoolements?
I use the grain free formula (no meat) and add my own meat or fish, usually whatever I'm making that night. I try to keep some beef cubes on hand just in case. Generally, I don't cook the meat. I don't add supplements, but I do give a little greek yoghurt.

If you order from the sojos website they ship for free. The customer service people really know what they are talking about.

Mikitv 10-15-2013 03:24 PM
I would not use IAMS. They had a recall and my dog was one that got the samonella. I am now making my own dog food after spending over $500 in vet bills. He is doing just fine and loves it.

Didiwinbob 10-15-2013 04:41 PM
Scoob's loves"Hare Today", Evangers, & Primal. All are available at "Paws For A Moment".

Barefoot 10-15-2013 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Sagitarius 6 (Post 763080)
I feed my dogs only raw{ Hare Today }
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Originally Posted by Didiwinbob (Post 763225)
Scoob's loves"Hare Today", Evangers, & Primal. All are available at "Paws For A Moment".
I just went on the "Hare Today" website thinking it was something I might like to try. There were pictures of different sizes of guinea pigs, and also pictures of newly hatched chicks 1 to 3 days old ... it said 25 per bag .... is that what you feed your dogs? :22yikes:

Sojos looks like a food I might be able to handle. I think you add water and "reconstitute" it? This has been a very interesting thread. Obviously foods in the pet industry have changed a lot and I need to educate myself.

Patty55 10-15-2013 06:26 PM
Yes, with Sojos you just add water. You can get it with the meat already in it (I've never tried that one). I've found the easiest way is to set it up the night before, if you don't you have to wait about 45 minutes before you can feed it.

westcoastsunshine 10-17-2013 06:11 PM
dogfood
 
Our 2 little dogs love Pet Fresh. It is kept in a fridge
And can be purchased at Wal-Mart, Target and Winn Dixie.

WCS

CFrance 10-17-2013 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Barefoot (Post 763230)
I just went on the "Hare Today" website thinking it was something I might like to try. There were pictures of different sizes of guinea pigs, and also pictures of newly hatched chicks 1 to 3 days old ... it said 25 per bag .... is that what you feed your dogs? :22yikes:

Sojos looks like a food I might be able to handle. I think you add water and "reconstitute" it? This has been a very interesting thread. Obviously foods in the pet industry have changed a lot and I need to educate myself.
Bare, you might have been on the wrong web site. try here: https://www.hare-today.com/faq.php

interesting reading, esp. the part about being careful what is in "ground" raw food.

Barefoot 10-18-2013 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by CFrance (Post 764371)
Bare, you might have been on the wrong web site. try here: [url]https://www.hare-today.com/faq.
If you look under "Whole Prey Pet Foods" on the Hare Today website, you will see the bags of baby chicks and four sizes of guinea pigs. I'm not criticizing others' choice of pet food, it just makes me queasy to think about it. I think my dogs are stuck with Orijen Six Fish formula!

Maiercab 10-18-2013 02:44 AM
Whole Earth Pet Supply on Bella Cruz and 441 is where I get Arcana for our 14 year old Golden Retriever. I ended up switching 2 years ago after another recall and have been very happy with it.

ronsroni 11-11-2013 04:53 PM
When we moved to TV, I fed our dog a kibble based diet. We have since gotten a 2nd dog and they both eat and are thriving on RAW FOOD DIETS. They are currently in love with raw beef tripe and chicken. They get 3 and 4 ounces daily over two feedings. Sounds like starvation but they are both healthy, happy, have amazingly white teeth and fantastic temperaments.
Bandit and Tahlula love the dog parks here and at 3 yrs and 1 year of age, they are amazing.
We get the food pattys at Paws For A Moment and they are so helpful and informative there. No kibble as NO GRAIN is good for them.

kittygilchrist 11-11-2013 06:19 PM
Recommend you do just like me...LOL. I cook for my dog. She's a boxer with inbred nubs for teeth. She was 20 lbs underweight when adopted due to Pedigree dry food for big dogs. basically hard corn.
I have a back up of some canned foods with high protein and a bag of too expensive food, but she so loves getting some meat, veggies and carbs made from scratch. it's not hard and is less expensive to make. PM if you want tips.

kittygilchrist 11-11-2013 06:47 PM
me again...Emma ate it all tonight. some ground beef bought for a buck a pound, oatmeal and potatoes on the cheap, left over cabbage and Brussels sprouts. who knew she would suck up brussels sprouts like they were a delicacy.

Barefoot 11-12-2013 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ronsroni (Post 778410)
When we moved to TV, I fed our dog a kibble based diet. We have since gotten a 2nd dog and they both eat and are thriving on RAW FOOD DIETS. They are currently in love with raw beef tripe and chicken. They get 3 and 4 ounces daily over two feedings. Sounds like starvation but they are both healthy, happy, have amazingly white teeth and fantastic temperaments.
Bandit and Tahlula love the dog parks here and at 3 yrs and 1 year of age, they are amazing. We get the food pattys at Paws For A Moment and they are so helpful and informative there. No kibble as NO GRAIN is good for them.
That certainly is a glowing recommendation! I think I'll visit PAWS and start experimenting with Raw Food, hopefully chicken or fish.

Patty55 11-12-2013 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kittygilchrist (Post 778475)
me again...Emma ate it all tonight. some ground beef bought for a buck a pound, oatmeal and potatoes on the cheap, left over cabbage and Brussels sprouts. who knew she would suck up brussels sprouts like they were a delicacy.
Dr. Wessner told me that with the veggies you should break them down so that they mimic the stomach contents of prey. In the beginning I used the food processer but got tired of cleaning it. Now I use a little hand grater on the veggies.

Mine loves baked sweet potato, broccoli and salad. I give carrots for treats.


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