Jumping Into Raw - Advice Needed!

[Diva]

I have never fed ice and don't feed frozen meat, but I have read a lot of bloat research and never seen it mentioned as a factor.

Edited July 7, 2013 by Diva

[cassie]

I've done a lot of research on bloat too and have also never seen it mentioned.

[Danois]

There is a story about a husky I think who bloated after being shown on a hot day and then given an ice block to cool down.

There is some logic to the theory - sudden change in temperature could cause a spasm and that could be enough to start a bloat episode.

[Diva]

http://m.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvetted/2010/july/internet_myths

[LisaCC]

Like I said, I did not see this online, and this vet visit was before 2007, so before this email thing. I'm going off information given to me by my vet.

[Lexi-Taj]

Thanks everyone for their advice and input I am learning quite a lot from the discussion :) I will be looking into Taj and Indie's diet and adding more meaty meats (although I did forget to mention taj gets roo meat).

I like the freezing meat - tooth brush idea!

I spoke to my vet who thought raw feeding was a good idea, but did say wait till Indie was 12 months old just so the balance is right during development stages since I wasn't confident.

[blakkjackal]

Thanks everyone for their advice and input I am learning quite a lot from the discussion :) I will be looking into Taj and Indie's diet and adding more meaty meats (although I did forget to mention taj gets roo meat).

I like the freezing meat - tooth brush idea!

I spoke to my vet who thought raw feeding was a good idea, but did say wait till Indie was 12 months old just so the balance is right during development stages since I wasn't confident.

Awesome, glad to hear this. We should never forget that meat is the most important part in a carnivore's diet. Roo meat is a fabulous choice, game & free range. Low in fat though so if your dogs are active and you feed lots of it I'd suggest adding some extra fat into their meals.

Hehe, "meaty meat".