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thinking about going raw i have 2 boxers (one is 6 the other 3) they are both on solid gold millenia
and have been for 2 yrs. their coats are shiny and allergies in check but ever since i put them on the 'bland diet' to cure their runs they've become picky again with the solid gold. just wondering if ppl have found it less exp to go raw versus going commercial, or if most ppl just switch to a diff food brand after so long?
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Zen and Karma
on Aug 3rd 2010
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Most people, speaking of the general population of the US, probably feed whatever is cheapest.
Many do a rotation diet, or switch brands on a regular basis in order to provide variety. Many raw-feeders will feed partial raw, that is some raw and some commercial kibble. They may do this to save money (as is the case with my GSD) or some other reason.
I personally feel it generally best to feed 100% raw.
Some have found raw cheaper, some have found it found it more expensive, while others pay about the same they did for kibble. They are many factors including, size, area, availability, how many sales you catch, etc. I know many rawbies on this site get free and/or cheap meat off of Craig's List or Kiji.
While I feel that most dogs would thrive on raw, it's a decision one should put a lot of thought into, IMO. Most of us rawbies hang around the raw forum, so you'll catch more of us there. =)
Cookies 'n' Creme (1998-2011) answered on Aug 3rd.
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I home prepare food for my 4 dogs. It is a mixture of raw beef, and cooked poultry. If you shop for great sales, it can be much cheaper than a premium quality food, and it takes the guess work out of what you are feeding your dogs.
If I add up what it would cost per pound to feed my large breed dogs a quality "dog food" I would be paying much more than what it cost's me to go to the market on sale days and stock up. If you talk to your meat market manager, they can sometimes hook you up with some really good deals. The better you get to know him/her the better the deal. So be friendly and don't let them forget who you are. They can be of a major cost cutter for you and you will get some fantastic meat for your dogs.
Good luck with the switch if you decide to go for it.
Hector
answered on 8/3/10.
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The down side to raw. One of my 3 doesn't want to eat raw, none like beef liver, or chicken liver raw. It also makes it nearly impossible to have someone else care for my dogs.
I have compromised and feed a mix or high quality kibble, home cooked and raw meaty bones.
Pepper
answered on 8/3/10.
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My dog was eating Solid Gold barking at the moon. It seemed to fit but then right before I found out Diamond makes it she got two lumps on her side.
I freaked out and took her off it cold turkey.
I feed our 90 # dog chicken quarters for 17.80 for a 40# case. That lasts her for about one month. That is cheap.
Then the other girl gets more ex. meat, I pay $1.00 a lb but, it is organic and I would be paying just as much if I were buying Orijen or Solid Gold BATM. So, for you the raw would not be more unless you could not find those deals.
If they are picky on SG, then something might be up, the nose does not lie as I say. I would go raw if they have allergies. I have tried every food out there and raw is it for allergy dogs.
Dieta
answered on 8/4/10.
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