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#1 06/18/2009 2:35:30pm

mook3232
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Registered: 06/18/2009
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Raw Food Diet Question

I have a 13 yr old male Aust Shep type mix breed.  The vet said she thought he had the beginnings of Cushings Disease and after hours of reading, I decided to switch him over to a raw diet.  He's done well-breath better, coat better, seems more energetic, etc, but he looks skinny to me-like his shoulders look like they've lost muscle and suddenly he doesn't seem as energetic to me.  What am I doing wrong?  He's not liking the veggie blend and I put supplements/oils/egg over it to make it more tasty, but it doesn't seem to help.  How can I get a little muscle and weight on him?  I think I'm feeding him plenty, but I'm trying to gradually up it for his weight.  I read cottage might help?  Any advice for this 'ole guy that would really benefit him at his age?

Thanks, I appreciate your help and advice!

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#2 06/24/2009 4:52:55pm

snooky
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Re: Raw Food Diet Question

We tried raw food for our elderly golden (not sure how old because he was a rescue) and he seemed to love it but I didn't notice any improvement in his skin sensitivity which was the reason for the experiment.  The weight loss reminds me of the aging characteristics of most of our older big dogs- the vet said that it was natural but that didn't stop us from trying to put weight on them.  Without success but I wish you luck.

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#3 06/25/2009 7:37:27am

otissatellite
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Re: Raw Food Diet Question

What kind of protein do you use? I know 3 very healthy dogs who eat a mix of raw ground turkey, oats, flax seed oil, and supplements like low-sodium chicken broth and nutritional yeast.

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#4 03/09/2010 12:00:29am

wendym
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Registered: 01/14/2009
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Re: Raw Food Diet Question

Congratulations on switching to a raw diet. Your dog will thank you for it!
The ratio ought to be 80% meat/10% bone & 10% organ meat. He doesn't need ANY grains or veggies.
My 62 lb. dog does well on chicken leg quarters for a main meal. He eats about 2 lb/day.
Finding inexpensive, good meat isn't hard in this area.
Contact me if you would like further info. There is a great website & chat area for Raw Feeding.

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#5 03/09/2010 12:15:25am

PawsitiveAttention
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Re: Raw Food Diet Question

Satin balls are good for putting on weight

http://www.holisticdog.org/Nutrition/Sa … balls.html

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