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RIP Sophie Run free. CnR, thinking of you

Bella, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss You fought so hard. Life can be so unkind sometimes. RIP beautiful Asher Run pain free with your friends at the bridge.

Pandii, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Run free Keeto

Man,you can get pet kangaroo mince too that sucks,we don't have that in my local stores Anyone else in NSW seen the kangaroo pet mince in the freezer?? Yup -- in about 3 different brands too! No added preservatives etc. either :p Gawd, I can't believe it -- WA isn't behind with the times for once :D

They are in the frozen food section with the pet kangaroo mince. Near the frozen pizzas, pies etc.

Yeah I saw the Frosty Paws range in Woolies last week too. I read the packet of the patties, and they sounded quite good. I didn't try them, but I would to hear people's thoughts/opinions. I did buy some of the icecreams -- I couldn't resist! I tell you, they didn't even hit the sides with my rotts ;) Mmm, might do a google search...

Shek, sending big hugs to you and Jaida I hope she is just having a bad day. CnR, all the best at the Onco tomorrow. Please give pats and hugs to Sophie

Heather, I'm so sorry for your loss Sending big hugs and I'm thinking of you through this hard time RIP Zed Such a beautiful man. Run and play forever pain free.

Sending positive healing vibes for Zed Hugs to you all

How are you CnR? The news of Kiesha must be also hitting you hard, considering your circumstances with Sophie. You and Sophie are still very much in my thoughts

BP I'm just heart broken for you, Jeff and Diesel Rest In Peace darling Keisha You are now in a better place.

I'm so sorry BP You, Jeff and Diesel are in my thoughts. Hugs to you all. I know the pain must be unbearable right now, but you have done the right thing by Keisha. RIP darling girl Keisha Have fun at the bridge. No more pain or fear.

Rakaaz I'm sending big hugs and well wishes to Flynn

RIP Tyson Run free, no more pain. I think this thread is an excellent idea. It was hard to follow progress on the sick ones in the other thread. After reading this thread, it also gives you a reality check, and appreciate your healthy ones. I know my guys just got a big hug. Thinking of you all, with big hugs :D

We do half "Butch Blue Label" dog roll & half raw, with table scraps. Raw including lamb ribs, lamb flaps, chicken carcasses, chicken necks, beef bits, beef and lamb organs, pig trotters, eggs, fruit. Why does Billinghurst recommend adding those two supplements? Does he give a reason? Seems to me that wolves wouldn't exactly have access to those things, so unless they're replacing things found in parts of the carcass that we don't often feed our dogs, they shouldn't be necessary? Quotes from Billinghurst's book: The overrriding reason (brewers yeast) is added to your dogs diet is a source of the B complex group of vitamins. It is one of the richest, most concentrated sources of nutrients known. By supplying your dog with brewers yeast on a regular basis, you go a long way towards providing him or her with many nutrients dogs in the wild obtain by eating faeces, plus some other benefits besides. Kelp is a valuable source of a number of minerals, but most particularly iodine. Kelp is good for the functioning of the throyid gland -- a well nourished thyroid ensures your dog's metabolism ticks over at the right speed. I give 1 teaspoon of each a day to my rotts

No worries Divia -- I do highly reccommend that product :rolleyes: Amhailte, are you feeding a complete BARF diet? Dr Ian Billinghurst's book is my little bible at the moment and he reccommends that if you are feeding a mostly raw diet that it is essential that you supply two supplements on a regualr basis: brewer's yeast and kelp. I also add garlic, vitamin C, apple cider vinegar, linseed, millet, honey and egg. Plus the vegies and some rolled oats. But at the end of the day, everyone has their own opinions to what to give their dogs. If your dog is healthy, stick to what you usually give them.

"My Beau" is an excellent vitamin & oil supplement when feeding a BARF diet. Its a oily paste that you mix in with their food. It contains canola oil, brewers yeast, vitamin E -- basically all the vitamins etc reccommended by Billinghurst. I was using it for awhile, with excellent results. However it did work out more expensive with my 2 rotts -- so I've gone back to the zillion individual vitamins etc :rolleyes: http://www.vetnpetdirect.com.au/product.ph...=103&page=1

Have you considered using Robert McDowell's Herbal Treatments? He has a product for arthritis: http://www.herbal-treatments.com.au/dog_ar...rheumatism.html I haven't use this particular product, but I am currently using other products of his and they are brilliant

Here I go again, a total mess ;) I'm so glad I got to meet Innes, and see that waggly-bum. I know Foxy will do you proud. A lovely tribute. RIP Innes :D

RIP Ishka I'm sure she is happy and playing with her furfriends at rainbowbridge.

Trace, that is a lovely tribute to Abby. Big hugs to you, OH and Enya. They are just great photos of Abby and Enya together. I remember you telling us stories about Enya wanting to be a sheep dog like Abby. She must be lost without her BF. I'm sure the puppies are going to miss their Aunty Abby too. Lots of Love from Mr & Mrs Mack_Truck, Mack & Foxy.