Scottsmum

I suppose I just put gamey and red together and red doesn't click with him. He doesnt like roo either (not an issue here in NZ - LOL). I think I am leaning towards rabbit / chicken as a start. Chicken mince, veg and kibble. I) the above is unbalanced - I'm working on getting organ meat into him II) I can't find a chicken mince I like here (yet) it's all a strange colour and consistancy. III) He rarely gets through a bag of kibble before deciding he hates that flavour. When I was working full time I was happy to cater to him - I'd alternate between VIP Grain free, wellness and Ziwipeak but I'm just not in the financial position to be held to ransom by him at the moment. Raw is cheaper and I'd really like to give it a good go. I think the thing is I'm not really "changing" I'm just struggling to find a human grade mince I like and these are on offer but I know nothing about the proteins. Thanks Perse I'm pretty boring with my meat choices - have never eaten goat or rabbit so wasn't sure.

He gets the runs on beef instantly. He loves eggs - boiled or fried. He's not a fan of fish - wont touch canned mackerel or sardines, will just tolerate salmon steaks if they're mixed with other things (yes - really - I got some on sale from Aldi once thinking they'd be huge hit with him and the cats...not so...) Wont eat kibble with fish in it either. In general a low fat, white protein based diet seems to suit him and his tastes.

So as some of you would know - Scottie is a huge fuss bum who LOVES his mince. I'm trying really hard to transition him / get him to 100% BARF model raw but I'm also struggling to get organs into him & at the moment the only way that's happening is pureed, frozen and wrapped in mince - the things we do for love hey! The move also didn't help too much - *I* don't like the consistency or packaging the chicken mince comes in from the discount supermarket. I haven't actually found a "real" butcher yet (I don't spend all my time meat shopping for the dog) and the other day I found pork mince which looked (and was) a good consistency and price but when I got it home I realised it was imported from the USA - which I'm not so keen on. So... I'm slowly adjusting to new shops, suppliers, terms etc. I was also really spoilt because my last few months in sydney I was using Seven Hills pet foods and paying $1.10 per kilo for chicken mince!!! We're also very poor - living on one income so I buy what I can find and try it out and he gets what he gets that week. OK - so last piece of this puzzle is that I need to watch his red meat intake. A feed of 100% beef is out of the question. I don't feed beef mince at all and only occasionally throw him a handful or two if we've been eating mince. Lamb is OK - but again - I don't push it. I feed mainly chicken and pork. He's not a huge fan of fish. RMBs are chicken or lamb. Sooo..... I've found a supplier who has the following mixes on offer: 1. Whole wild rabbit and chicken (breast, thighs and/or drums) & lamb liver & kidney - minced and frozen into 100g patties. 2. Whole wild rabbit, wild goat (steak, heart & liver & kidneys) - minced and frozen into 100g patties. 3.possum & duck (Whole wild Brushtail possum & Pekin duck) - minced and frozen into 100g patties. 4. ocean raised Chinook (King) salmon & chicken - same deal - minced and frozen into 100g patties. I would supplement with veg, "meat" and RMBs as needed (depending on bone content in the mince / poo consistency) Which of the above would be the "least red" (fatty, gamey?) OK for sensitive old man tummy. His last senior blood panel was excellent but my (old family) vet did tell me to limit his access to bourbon and T bone steaks (I'm really going to miss her!) Price is OK - but for the best dollar value I'd do a big order and only pay shipping once and obviously I don't want to get stuck with something that gives him the runs! if he just plain hates it - that's fine I can hand feed him and fuss over him. (someone has someone trained...) I'm thinking either option 1 or 3 Thoughts?

How scary.

Update: Three greyhound trainers sentenced for animal cruelty http://mobile.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-16/three-greyhound-trainers-sentenced-for-animal-cruelty/7033436

Sometimes just as hard when they're not your own.

I seriosuly had no idea it was there. I'd be there in a flash if I was still sydney based :)

Just saw that Tarongas Lions are on their way there. https://www.facebook.com/tarongazoo/?fref=ts I had no idea it even existed before this threat

Naw - she's adorable

Nilodor makes me sick. Really gets me in the throat / sinuses.

yep - I've watched Terriers and Sporting tonight. I expect that will be it for my week! Just a word of warning - Best of show auto plays - so watch out for spoilers :D

One of my facebook friends posted this and I stupidly started watching: Sporting dogs: http://live.eukanuba.com/video/3819 So interesting. I think I'm going to have to watch all the groups. Anyone else watching?

Just fyi -The Wags facebook page has been shut down / closed for review so they've opened another one ;) & asked people to share. https://www.facebook.com/wagsvoice/

Scottie loves freshly fried eggs ... just done in a smidge of oil - coconut if it's available ;) If I'm trying to con him into eating something else I break the warm runny yolk over it and he gobbles it all up - but it has to be warm and fresh.

What a darling. Reminds me of my old QH mare Missy in some ways :)

Oh. No. I totally understand that. ;)

Awesome. :) You're really enabling here. :D

Ah - I didn't realise he was a DOL Dog.

Gawd they're cute Grumpette.

Yay. They were babies about the same time I joined. Think of her often.

lol. oh dear.

Awesome :) thanks

I'm just going to hi-jack this thread. Hope that's OK. I seriously think I'm going to have to get a dryer to cope with increased occurrences of wet dog. Very limited budget. I think these are my best options: http://www.mjs.net.nz/index.php/component/virtuemart/dryers/aeolusdryers/11952-detail?Itemid=0 http://www.trademe.co.nz/pets-animals/dogs/grooming/auction-994657954.htm thoughts?

How's the stink problem going Stressy? I'm not coping with a slightly damp fox terrier - very glad Scottie isn't any larger.

I just saw on facebook that Qantas have said they'll no longer freight greys to Asia!