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I find that beef briskit bones are the best for teeth cleaning as they can be totally consumed and allow the dog to chew on them even with their back teeth. I have two Dobermanns (one is 7yrs old & one nearly 3) and their teeth are immaculate - I just took mine to vets for check up & he commented that both their teeth were perfect. I Personally avoid the large marrow bones like the knuckles as they can damage the teeth because they are so hard and actually unchewable. To really get the teeth healthy bones need to be incorporated into the diet daily. Some other bones that are good are lamb necks/ lamb briskit / lamb breast flaps & even chicken frames whole. If you can ask your butcher for Lamb Chine bones they are fantastic and very low in fat. If you are worried about weight then feed bones and reduce some of the other food that you are feeding, give the bones for breakfast - all the bones I have suggested are completely consumed & therefore won't get buried and hidden for later - also discourages digging holes to hide them. I also would avoid any bones or meat that is sold at the pet shop as they are not human grade meat and may contain parasites - especially kangaroo. The best way to help keep weight down is increase exercise - a good walk morning and evening or an extra long walk once a day will help with weight and to keep the joints healthy. I hope this helps

I have seen Gary a couple of times and in the kaos and many bookings they had before the Royal Easter Show I saw Neil who I must say is just as good as his dad. I have 2 Dobermann show dogs, 1 goes to get assessed (7yrs old & has never needed a treatment) and the other has some minor issues I want to keep minor. Neil is a fantastic chiro and to that he has also studied Acupunture and chinese herbology and if needed can always bring Gary in for a 2nd opinion. He really loves what he does and gives wonderful attention to his treatments. I would not hesitate seeing Neil again and find him to be very thorough, gentle & caring when it comes to his assessments and treatment. I definately think you have made the right descision to make the trip out to see the Barnsleys - I find I only need to go there every 6 months as they give me lots of things I can do to keep things in line until the next time we go to see them. It also helps that they are both very easy on the eye :p sorry but I just had to add that LOL

It sounds like kennel cough symptoms are: Symptoms can include a harsh, dry hacking/coughing, retching, sneezing, snorting, gagging or vomiting in response to light pressing of the trachea or after excitement or exercise. The presence of a fever varies from case to case. The disease can last initially from 10-20 days and can rebreak when the dog is put into a stressful situation which puts stress on the dog's immune system. Diagnosis is made by seeing these symptoms, having a history of exposure is also helpful but not always found as kennel cough is easily spread through contact with contaminated surfaces such as the ground, toys, sidewalks, dog parks. Try touching the throat to see if that makes the dog cough more. You can give some cough syrup to the dog and the vet may put him on antibiotics. Keep him away from other dogs in the mean time. You can do a YouTube search on kennel cough and there are a few videos there to see if it is the same symptoms.

Dogs are not designed or equipped to properly digest and absorb cooked food, as we humans are. They have been evolving on this planet for 40 million years (more than 2000 times the entire history of human evolution) eating fresh food. Their mouths, teeth, stomach, intestines, organs and enzymes, are all evolved to masticate, process, digest and absorb raw food (not cooked food). There is a growing stockpile of scientific evidence that links the long term consumption of cooked commercial pet foods, to the development of a vast array of common illnesses and degenerative diseases, including cancer. Skin disease and dermatitis, allergies, teeth and gum disease, arthritis, renal failure, ear infections, obesity, reproductive failure, and anal gland blockage can all be linked to improper nutrition, and can all lead to poorer quality of life for both pet and owner. An outline of what I feed 2 Adult Dobermann is: Morning - Bones are very important - Lamb Brisket / Lamb Chine / Beef Brisket / Whole Chicken Frames / Chicken Necks - are an essential part of the diet - they will clean the teeth and work the jaw muscles - all the bones I have listed are 100% edible whereas some bones like beef marrow bones or lamb shanks are brittle undigestable bone and can be dangerous if a splinter is consumed, they also leave bones around the yard for burying or the lawn mower getting so best avoided - go for bones the dogs can eat the whole thing. Every couple of days I also give 2-3 fresh sardines per dog whole. DINNER MIX - The mix I use is made up of Make sure ALL meats are HUMAN GRADE - NOT PET GRADE as Pet Grade may contain parasites which can be transferred to the dog so best avoided. 35% Chunky Beef Mince (Human grade - reasonably lean not diet) 35% Minced whole Chicken Frames (Available from Lenards Chicken Shops) 20% Chopped Offal - Lamb Liver / Lamb kidneys / Lamb brains / beef heart. 10% Soaked Fermented Vets All Natural (link below) I make up 50Kg per month and weigh it up into individual servings and freeze it (Adult Male dog gets 650gms Adult Female gets 450gm) VETS ALL NATURAL: Complete mix contains a combination of mixed cereal grains (rolled oats, cracked barley, soybean meal, flax seed meal, and whole oats), dried vegetables and fruit, dried garlic, dried parsley, dried barley grass, calcium powder, yeast powder, kelp granules, lecithin granules and vitamin C powder. http://www.vetsallnatural.com.au/PDFS/CM... To the defrosted servings I add vegetables & some supplements which I will post the links for. 10% Grated Vegetables and Fruit (Carrot/Apple/Zuchinni/Spinach etc) Omega Oil Blend - This is a specially formulated oil blend for dogs & cats to help supply essential fatty acids, vitamins A, D & extra vitamin E. Contains 100% cold-pressed oils - safflower, flaxseed, sunflower, cod liver oil, evening primrose oil, wheatgerm oil and pure vitamin E oil. Simply add to your pets food daily.! http://www.greenpet.com.au/pet-shop/cart... Green Essentials - This is a natural food supplement recommended for all dogs and cats. It contains a blend of highly nutritious foods and supplements to help maintain optimum health. Contains vitamins, minerals, enzymes, trace elements and fatty acids. 100% Australian made. Good nutrition is essential for disease prevention. Contains - flax meal, rice bran, dolomite, kelp, spirulina, green barley powder, nettle, alfalfa, garlic, rosehips and blackstrap molasses. http://www.greenpet.com.au/pet-shop/cart... Probiotic Powder - Pet Pep Up for Dogs (Missing link for dogs is very similar) An organic probiotic food supplement for improving intestinal balance and enhancing your dogs health and vitality. Petpepup for Dogs is the first certified organic probiotic produced using totally natural ingredients and methods. This product can be used confidently with the knowledge that it is environmentally friendly. Dogs love this all natural, certified organic, probiotic powder. Careful manufacturing produces strong, viable cultures delivered in a food based product. This rich powder is high in active enzymes, antioxidants, natural amino acids, fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Great for restoring and maintaining dogs' digestive balance. Particularly helpful for dogs under stress, competing, training, travelling, breeding, lactating, undergoing rapid growth and effective in restoring intestinal flora after treatment with antibiotics, dewormers and other medications. Petpepup for Dogs may also assist with: Healthy coat Good digestion Overall health Healthy joints Recovery from illness or surgery Dogs in old age - gives back the young spark Bitches in whelp Pups while still feeding (before & after weaning) Improving energy levels http://www.petpepup.com.au/ingredients/a... http://www.petpepup.com.au/ingredients/o... Each night I alternate adding an egg / cottage cheese / active manuka honey I hope that gives you an idea of what a balanced BARF diet consists of - if you have questions please don't hesitate to email me and I will do all I can to help you out - the first few months are hard but once you find a routine and suppliers for all you need you can spend an hour every 2 weeks and freeze Bones & Sardines etc individually which makes it as convenient as processed pet poison (dog kibble) When you feed a balanced BARF diet you DO NOT need to give the dog any dry food as they will be getting all they need within the diet. Don't hesitate to ask me anything and do some research : http://www.barfworld.com/html/learn_more...

I would say take baby steps with Rocky & see how he goes. If you have to move you have to move hopefully he will be able to cope with the changes. Make sure you put his bed in a similar place to where it is in the house now (ie if it is in a corner now try and put him in a corner again) If possible try & set up the furniture in a similiar set out and perhaps have him on a lead for a while to walk him around the new surroundings and set up so that he imprints in his mind how it is all laid out. I admire you for sticking with your little guy, after all if they are not in pain then what is a little bit of dementia and a few accidents I have a huge soft spot for the grey nomads (the older kids) and I hope that I can have mine around for at least 17 years too. Good on you for having a chat to the vet & I am sure you will get good information on how to go about the changes you need to make. Best of Luck with it all & please pass on a cuddle and bum scratch to Rocky from me Please let us know how it goes and give updates on progress.

If you do the cooked chicken and rice, the method I use is to boil about 6 litres of water with 1 full chicken breast and cook for about an hour on a very slow boil, I then add 2 cups of rice and cook for 50% longer than it says on the packet (about 18-20mins in total). Once cooked I then strain the rice and chicken and keep the stock separately and then shred the chicken and put in it's own bowl and the rice in another. Depending on the size of the dog this may need to be cooked again during the 4 days. A gentle way of feeding it to the dog to help the digestion issues is as follows. 1st day - lots of broth with only rice (no shredded chicken) 2nd day - lots of broth with mostly rice and some chicken 3rd day - broth with 1/2 rice 1/2 chicken 4th day - broth with 1/3 rice 2/3 chicken I have had to do this for a few friends dogs who have had some digestion issues due to eating something they shouldn't have eaten. Glad to hear the vets went well - I will send through the feeding plan tomorrow as brain and fingers tired and it probably wouldn't be legible if I did it now You will always get the nay sayers about feeding a BARF diet - but with a bit of research on balancing the diet it isn't difficult and the results are there. Be prepared for those who are against it and insist on feeding processed dog foods and then there are those who only feed Raw Meaty Bones and disagree with adding vegetables and a grain mix like Vets All Natural, in the end you are the best judge of your dogs health and if you have a vet that is open minded and honest with you they will be happy for you to feed natural. My vet hassles me that they never get to see my dogs - except for check ups and that my dogs health is exceptional and leaves her nothing to do (I also do not believe in over immunising animals- thankfully my vet is also on my side when it comes to immunising too much)

To feed a BARF diet that is well balanced takes time and a lot of research. A couple of points regarding your post are: If she is not chewing up her chicken necks and swallowing them that can cause problems and discomfort - try feeding a whole chicken carcass you can get good fresh ones from Lenards Chicken Shops very cheaply or Woolworths but make sure they are fresh! If you wouldn't eat it because it smells a bit - don't feed it to your dog. Canned mackerel is not ideal! Especially if you left it in the tin over the 3 days of feeding - again if you wouldn't eat it, don't give it to the dog. Buy some fresh sardines at the fish shop or frozen ones are great too - just freeze them individually and feed 1 every couple of days. Lenards also sells minced chicken frames which you can mix with human grade beef mince and some chopped liver/kidneys/brains, to my mix I also add some soaked Vets all Natural which gives the dogs bowels whole fermented grain that cleans the lining and keeps the bowel stimulated. I also add some supplements from greenpet like the greenpet essentials and also they do a great omega oil mix. (you can order online or over the phone) If you would like an idea of my total feeding plan I am happy to email it to you just send me a message with your email address. Feeding BARF is easy once you get the balance & confidence to do it. I mix up my dinners for 2 adult Dobermanns once a month and freeze it into individual servings which I weigh up for each dogs needs. and I buy bones / fish every 2 weeks and freeze those into daily servings. Once I spend a bit of time on the prep, feeding this way is just as convenient as feeding a dog processed pet poison (Sorry but I am a BARF Nazi and will never give my dogs any kind of pet food) I have helped others change the diets for their dogs and the dogs have recovered from having bad skin conditions very quickly and those people are now BARF converts! Stick with it - as it is worth it in the long run - the rewards are huge - healthy long lived dogs means that the effort to feed a properly balanced diet is worth it.

Giving him some bones is very important Chicken Frames / Lamb Briskit / Lamb Chine can all be totally consumed are good for jaw muscles and teeth and are not splintery or sharp and you won't have to find bones in the lawn - nothing left to bury - get the butcher to cut them into edible sizes, not too small they need to have a good chew - just not big enough to have left overs to bury. Raw food from pet stores is "pet grade" and is not as good as "human grade" that has passed all the tests and is parasite free. Kangaroo meat from pet stores may contain parasites and if fed raw those will be transferred to the dog. My advice is to befriend your local butcher and see what he can make up for you. Add some offal to the diet like lamb liver, kidneys, brains, beef heart etc they contain goodness that no meat can offer and they will balance the diet. I wouldn't be cooking veges as it takes a lot of nutrients out of them. Try grating zuchinni and apple if you can't use carrot. I would also be adding Vets All Natural (presoaked for 24hrs) to the mix and the supplements I use are PetPepUp & some from greenpet like the complete mix which I find very good. http://www.greenpet.com.au/pet-shop/cart.p...;category_id=74 I also use their omega oil - all cold pressed. http://www.greenpet.com.au/pet-shop/cart.p...;category_id=76 You can call and talk to Greenpet about your dogs allergies. Let me know if you need anymore information on my feeding routines as I am always happy to help people out who want to feed their dogs the best they can. Natural!

The method I use for Lambs Liver is to microwave it for between 10-15 minutes (per liver) until it is a 'cheese like' consistency. I shake a bit of vegetta or garlic salt on it and open all windows as it does tend to pong quite a bit! I then carve it into strips about 1.5cm wide and cut the thickness in half. I use these as baits for shows and as training treats and tablet hiders You can freeze it into sandwich bags so that it is convenient - I usually flatten it into freezer bags then take it out and de-ice it then I put it into freezer bags. Good luck with your cooking - it makes a great natural treat for dogs.

Any food you buy from a butcher that is fit for human consumption is deemed ' human grade' Raw meats that are sold as 'pet quality mince' may contain parasites and are not recommended to be fed as part of a raw food diet as the parasites can be transferred to the animal. Your butcher will be able to help with the meats you need. Think about some supplements so that you balance the diet completely - many criticise raw feeding but they only half do it . Like I said it takes a little planning and a lot of research but the rewards are huge (less vet visits / longer healthier life for your dog / less smelly poos ) Good Luck with the butcher. (Joes meats are great!)

A Raw food diet or BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food) is suitable for most dogs although it does take a bit of effort on you part. I have 2 Dobermann on this diet and it takes me about 2hours a month to make all their food and I freeze it in individual weighed servings so it becomes as convenient as any processed dog food. Everything you should be feeding should be human grade (Your Butcher can become your new best friend) and all must be served raw - no steaming veges just raw chopped / grated or juicing them is great you just mix the pulp back into the juice. The food should be served at room temperature (defrost some in the fridge and take it out a couple of hours before feeding) feeding frozen is OK in summer to help keep them cool but best is room temperature. My Dogs get a combination of - (All food is human grade) 30% Minced Chicken Frames 30% Minced Beef 20% Minced Liver/Kidney/Heart/Brains (or chopped finely is fine) 10% Vets All Natural soaked for 24hrs before mixing To each defrosted serving I then add some grated carrot/zuchinni/apple/spinach. I give them an egg / cottage cheese / yogurt once a week (with a small dog you'll probably only give a bit of an egg) They also get whole fresh sardines every couple of days. I also add supplements daily to the defrosted serving which contain kelp / garlic / spirolina / shark cartlidge / glucosamine etc (links below) Pet pep up Greenpet essentials Greenpet Omega 3 Oil Mine get bones for breakfast - for a small dog you could ask your butcher to cut lamb breasts into small strips you could also cut up a chicken frame with scissors and freeze it in breakfast size servings. Also chicken wing tips are good for small dogs. Read some of the links below to get an idea of what is involved (you get organsied pretty quick ) Research research research is the best way of learning about feeding a natural raw diet. http://www.barfworld.com/index.shtml supplements http://www.vetsallnatural.com.au/PDFS/CMIX.pdf http://www.petpepup.com.au/ingredients/act...onstituents.php http://www.greenpet.com.au/pet-shop/cart.p...;category_id=74 http://www.greenpet.com.au/pet-shop/cart.p...;category_id=76 Perhaps a good starting point is Premade BARF patties that you can buy at good pet shops. The bonus for you is you won't have to mix up 50kg at a time - you will be mixing smaller amounts which should be easier. If you have any questions just send me a message - I am always happy to help people get into raw feeding as I know it can be overwhelming and time consuming at the beginning but it is definately worth the effort as the rewards are great.

I bought the accessories box as well and I prefer the cordless version as you don't have to get tangles in the cord. I do like the look of the extention you have, although the unit I bought is just like a really fat pencil and not very noisy at all. http://www.dremel.com/en-au/Tools/Pages/To...um-ion+Cordless Happy dremelling Hey tyra - snazzy hand sized Dremel you have there, could be tempted to get one of those if I "need" another one. eta: Handy link that you posted - I see they have a few new products that could come in handy. Yep that is the problem with tools I always "need" something :D My Dremel gets used so often for all kinds of projects - the multi speed makes it a great drill and I have used it on my boat to cut through fibreglass when fitting new gadgets - can never have too many gadgets LOL.

I bought the accessories box as well and I prefer the cordless version as you don't have to get tangles in the cord. I do like the look of the extention you have, although the unit I bought is just like a really fat pencil and not very noisy at all. http://www.dremel.com/en-au/Tools/Pages/To...um-ion+Cordless Happy dremelling :rolleyes:

You get what you pay for when it comes to a dremmel. I would not recommend getting anything but a dremmel, as they are the handiest tool for so many things around the house. Best cordless drill in the world! :rolleyes: I went for the top of the range cordless Lithium Ion battery (can charge anytime without affecting battery memory) it has multiple speeds and I find that level 4 is great for doing the nails just with a barrel sanding roll. I do each nail quickly (it can get hot if you do too much at once) and then the next paw. I have gotten very long nails back to show length by doing it weekly and gradually. I have to say that my dog will let me do anything and doesn't complain - whereas the bitch is an absolute bitch and I feel like I have gone 10 rounds with Tyson when I am finished her nails!! A handy site for how to dremel is http://homepages.udayton.edu/~merensjp/dob...mel/dremel.html ignore that it is for Dobermanns - the info is same for any nail! When you go to Bunnings shop around on line to see what the best prices are and then get them to better it by 10% Bunnings is great for that LOL - hence mine was $117 instead of $140+ - gotta love that

For the gullible ones (Like my Mother!) this is another useless item for the cupboard or draw Let me see she has AbKingPro / Ped Egg / The Herb Garden for kitchen bench! None are any good! The other day I went to see her & she had bought the Pedi Paw! A truly useless gadget very light weight and doesn't take a large nail the barrel sanding tube is not high quality and new ones cost a fortune & it won't take a standard sanding tube, her dog hates to have his nails clipped & hates this thing even more! At only 4 easy payment of $19.95 - That is $80 plus postage! I paid $117 for a cordless Lithium Ion battery Dremel which I use to do my dogs nails after I use the clippers. Anyway there will always be customers for these "gadgets" sadly my mum is one who will buy anything!

Best wishes to your Solly I hope he makes a speedy and full recovery. Talk to the vet about herbal calming drops to help with the stresses of an crating him, alot depends on how heavy the medications are when he comes out of hospital. I have to say it is one of my worst fears and I would be beside myself if it was one of my babies. Dogs Vs Car not a fair fight. Best of luck with your Solly.

I feed my Dobes a fresh sardine every second day and some of them have been quite large and I have never had a problem. I think that fish bones are like any other bone - if they are fed fresh and not cooked there is no problem, any bones cooked become stronger and more brittle so should be avoided. I have been warned of canned sardines as they are already cooked and can be dangerous. As for pork I think it is because they are very sharp splintery bones that are not as easily digested and can cause problems in the gut and bowel.

If you are already ordering from Greenpet try ordering the Omega Plus Oil http://www.greenpet.com.au/pet-shop/cart.p...;category_id=76 This is a specially formulated oil blend for dogs & cats to help supply essential fatty acids, vitamins A, D & extra vitamin E. Contains 100% cold-pressed oils - safflower, flaxseed, sunflower, cod liver oil, evening primrose oil, wheatgerm oil and pure vitamin E oil. Simply add to your pets food daily.! I have seen great improvements in my two Dobermanns coats since using this product - it beats capsules, although both mine thought the capsules were a treat and munched them down whole LOL Good luck with your speciality show in April

I get oils to add to my dogs diet from Greenpet. They offer fast postage and very reasonable prices plus a small additional cost for postage still makes it worth using them. The flaxseed comes down to $18 per litre if you buy 10 Litres $22 per litre if you buy 5 Litres $33 per litre if you only want 1 Litre http://www.greenpet.com.au/pet-shop/cart.p...;category_id=76 I prefer the Omega Plus Oil as it gives a good blend of essential oils. This company also has lots of other supplements and natural therapies and remedies as well. I hope this helps.

Even some of the so called "good" dry foods are imported and irradiated which is not good for any food that is going to be consumed. Dry food is lazy food and people find it "easy" to feed - that doesn't make it "good" it just makes it convenient. Feeding a dog a healthy diet takes a little planning and can be made to be convenient, but dry food is not a healthy alternative. The dry dog foods are made by rendering down the meat & fat (superheating & changing the molecular construction of the meat and possibly making it carcenogenic) and then spraying it over puffy biscuits of grain. Not even the "good" foods are made any differently to that. Feeding a dog every time it begs is not a good idea. ignore the behaviour and offer a toy or distraction, feed only a feeding times and not inbetween - snacking isn't good for humans or dogs.

A lot of vets don't like a natural diet and think that the products they sell (& make money from) are better. If I had to drop weight of my dog and wanted to feed naturally I would get Lamb Chine bones (very lean with no fat and a great bone to chew up) from the butcher and lean chicken frames (remove excess skin & fat) and feed those as well as the sardines and change to a low fat yogurt every couple of days. I would also buy some lean beef mince or kangaroo mince (human grade = no parasites & OK to give raw) mixed with some cooked mashed pumpkin which will help the dog to feel full but with few calories. A gentle good walk each day taking it easy on his leg or if that isn't possible then wait until leg better and then slow gentle walks once healed. Adding a good supplement like Pet Pep Up to the diet will also help to cleanse the stomach and help the dog to process the food better - it is a probiotic and will get the gut into premium condition. I don't like any processed dog foods and would never feed my dogs kibble. I have finally found a vet who is supportive of my choice to feed a BARF natural raw diet and he is impressed with the condition of my dogs whenever we go in for check ups which isn't often at all! We go in to use the scales every 6 months and occasionally for other minor things. I have found this website interesting & scary with information about kibble food and it's manufacturers http://www.thedogbowl.com/PPF/category_ID/37/dogbowl.asp It gives a brief basic outline of why processed dog foods are bad. Some swear by the stuff, but I consider it poison. Good luck with the weight loss

I feed raw food BARF based diet and will only feed my dogs HUMAN GRADE meat as Pet Grade can contain parasites. I would never use Burns Pet foods in Sydney as I have seen the diseased and unhealthy animals they use for their pet food - especially the horses. I have also done a tour of the killing floor and am amazed by the lack of hygiene there. SYDNEY SUPPLIERS - I have found very good are. MINCED CHICKEN FRAMES - Lenards Chicken Shops at $1.50 kg BEEF MINCE & OFFAL - Devitts Meats - Narrabeen I have "trained" my local Joe's Meat Butcher to supply me with all the meat & chicken I need to feed my diet. They will now do a chunky beef mince with a slightly higher fat content (or lower if needed) and they will also mince chicken frames for me for under $1 per kilo and also they will mince or chop any offal I need. My butcher will also save Lamb Chine bones and beef Brisket and freeze them in portion size bags for me - so I am always guaranteed to get the bones and meats I need from him.. For my bigger orders I simply have to give him 2-3 days notice as to what I want and it is always there at a very reasonable price. My advice is talk to your local butcher and explain your needs and they are usually very accommodating and happy to supply whatever it is you need.

In my opinion a vet isn't always interested in the best foods for a dog, they are paid commissions to sell the dog foods they "recommend" and at the end of the day they really do not want dogs to be healthy. They are in the business of treating dogs that are unhealthy and therefore benefit from dogs on a bad diet. I also believe that because the companies that manufacture the processed dog foods that are available are also in the business of making the pharmaceuticals used to treat unhealthy dogs there is a definate conflict of interest. http://www.thedogbowl.com/PPF/category_ID/37/dogbowl.asp I am a strict BARF based feeder and my vet is supportive of my choice - I have shown him my diet and also the breakdown of all the supplements I add to their diet and he believes it is a well balanced diet and my dogs are certainly proof of that. He is also supportive of my choice to not over immunise my dogs - I will not immunise yearly! The very few times I have to take my dogs to the vet he is very impressed at their overall good health and is now advising other clientele as to the benefits of a well balanced raw food diet. I have also noticed that his shelves are not full of dog foods as much anymore as he will no longer sell dog food with imported ingredients that has been irradiated and could possibly contain ingredients from China which contain melamine. It took me going to 4 vets before I found one that had an open mind to raw feeding and now that I have one I will continue to see him with my dogs. He is indeed a rare find and after having heard the other vets brainwashed approach to diet I am glad to have found him. I would go and see or call other vets to see if you can find a better one than the one you are currently using. Also whenever my dogs have had an upset stomach and have runny poo I find that the best way to feed is to boil a large pot of water and add a couple of chicken breasts - boil for an hour and then add a few cups of rice and let the rice overcook - then once cooked drain off and keep the soup separate - remove the chicken and refridgerate chicken / rice / soup separately. begin feeding with some rice and a good amount of broth only (no chicken) and feed this 3 times a day for a day or two, this keeps the fluids up and doesn't overload the system with protein. In the next day shred some chicken and add that to the soupy rice mix. Over the next couple of days reduce the soup content and just feed the chicken and rice - making sure that the dog is drinking plenty of water. I have found that this works for my dogs when they have tummy issues.

There is so much debate between Raw Feeders & BARF Feeders (some of it quite nasty!) at least both camps are trying to give their dogs the best diet possible and both agree that any processed dog foods are bad in the long run. A good quality balanced raw food diet is the best for any dog if you want to be rewarded with a healthy long lived dog. If you feed a dog meat - never cook it as it isn't neccessary as it can kill the good vitamins and minerals in the meat Always make sure the meats are human grade that way there is no chance of it having worms or other parasites in it.. I feed a raw natural diet based on the BARF diet. Breakfast is normally Lamb Bones, Chicken Frames, Sardines A dinner mix is made up of: mix up (all foods are human grade) this mix can be made in bulk and frozen into weighed out individual meal freezer bags. 35% ground beef mince 35% minced chicken frames 20% chopped liver & other offal (hearts, kidneys, tongue, brains etc) I also add (1 cup dry + 1 cup water per kilo) of Vets All Natural Complete Mix - which contains grains, kelp & garlic for roughage which has been soaked for 24hrs so that it ferments. With the above mix I usually mix this up in 50kg lots and then individually weigh up serving size bags and freeze them - which then makes it as convenient as processed can or dry food and will last me 40 days for my 2 Dobermanns. To each defrosted serving I then add: 10% grated veges (carrots, zucchini, apples, celery, spinach etc) Once defrosted I then add some really good supplements that contain glucosamine, shark cartilage, kelp, spirolina +++ (don't freeze the food with the supplements - keep them in the fridge and add them daily) + Every few days add an egg to the mix the supplements I add can be found at: Vets all Natural Complete Mix - soaked for 24hrs and mixed in: http://www.vetsallnatural.com.au/PDFS/CM... Probitic powder - 1tspn added to meat mi: http://www.petpepup.com.au/ Omega blend Oil Mixed with meats: (1 Tblspn added to meat mix) http://www.greenpet.com.au/pet-shop/cart... target=product&product_id=582&category... Green Supplement mixed with meats: (1 Tblsp added to defrosted meat mix) http://www.greenpet.com.au/pet-shop/cart... I also feed my Dobes fruit (orange, apples, berries, banana, melons +++) I now cannot eat fruit without the 2 sitting drooling for some too LOL I know it seems like a lot of work but you are rewarded with good health, no smelly breath, healthy poos and less visits to the vet. I have helped 3 friends who’s dogs coats were affected by mange and within weeks it was all gone and the coats were glossy and healthy. I still make up mixes and weigh up appropriate portions for family and friends and I am happy to make it up for anyone who wants to try and feed their dog like this. I look at the health of my 2 dogs and know that I am doing the best for them, neither have ever eaten processed dog food and never will.

There is so much debate between Raw Feeders & BARF Feeders (some of it quite nasty!) at least both camps are trying to give their dogs the best diet possible and both agree that any processed dog foods are bad in the long run. A good quality balanced raw food diet is the best for any dog if you want to be rewarded with a healthy long lived dog. If you feed a dog meat - never cook it as it isn't neccessary as it can kill the good vitamins and minerals in the meat Always make sure the meats are human grade that way there is no chance of it having worms or other parasites in it.. I feed a raw natural diet based on the BARF diet. Breakfast is normally Lamb Bones, Chicken Frames, Sardines A dinner mix is made up of: mix up (all foods are human grade) this mix can be made in bulk and frozen into weighed out individual meal freezer bags. 35% ground beef mince 35% minced chicken frames 20% chopped liver & other offal (hearts, kidneys, tongue, brains etc) I also add (1 cup dry + 1 cup water per kilo) of Vets All Natural Complete Mix - which contains grains, kelp & garlic for roughage which has been soaked for 24hrs so that it ferments. With the above mix I usually mix this up in 50kg lots and then individually weigh up serving size bags and freeze them - which then makes it as convenient as processed can or dry food and will last me 40 days for my 2 Dobermanns. To each defrosted serving I then add: 10% grated veges (carrots, zucchini, apples, celery, spinach etc) Once defrosted I then add some really good supplements that contain glucosamine, shark cartilage, kelp, spirolina +++ (don't freeze the food with the supplements - keep them in the fridge and add them daily) + Every few days add an egg to the mix the supplements I add can be found at: Vets all Natural Complete Mix - soaked for 24hrs and mixed in: http://www.vetsallnatural.com.au/PDFS/CM... Probitic powder - 1tspn added to meat mi: http://www.petpepup.com.au/ Omega blend Oil Mixed with meats: (1 Tblspn added to meat mix) http://www.greenpet.com.au/pet-shop/cart... target=product&product_id=582&category... Green Supplement mixed with meats: (1 Tblsp added to defrosted meat mix) http://www.greenpet.com.au/pet-shop/cart... I also feed my Dobes fruit (orange, apples, berries, banana, melons +++) I now cannot eat fruit without the 2 sitting drooling for some too :p LOL I know it seems like a lot of work but you are rewarded with good health, no smelly breath, healthy poos and less visits to the vet. I have helped 3 friends who’s dogs coats were affected by mange and within weeks it was all gone and the coats were glossy and healthy. I still make up mixes and weigh up appropriate portions for family and friends and I am happy to make it up for anyone who wants to try and feed their dog like this. I look at the health of my 2 dogs and know that I am doing the best for them, neither have ever eaten processed dog food and never will.