Pet and food question

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I have recently found out that my 14 year old dog might have lymph cancer, and

he does have a heart murmur. He had not been eating much for a couple of days,

so I changed his dog food. He ate it once and said, no way..no more. Last

night I cooked some broccoli, carrots, chicken hearts and cooked with two cloves

of garlic, and brown rice...both dogs devoured the mixture. I read about a

canine cancer diet and was trying to make something similar to that. My vet put

him on prednisone and amoxicillin to reduce some of the swelling around his

throat, where the lymph glands are swollen and enlarged..he had been getting

choked and also passing out. Has anyone had any bouts with dogs who are old and

sick? I am wondering how to make sure that he is getting proper nutrition and

vitamins for his condition. Any help would be appreciated.

 

M.A.

 

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Vodka Pasta Sauce Posted by: " Star " starwoman123 starwoman123

Sat Dec 9, 2006 4:51 am (PST) A friend emailed this to me, I made it last

month.

It was wonderful and I'll make again.

 

Vodka Pasta Sauce

 

1 chopped onion

2 chopped celery stalks

3 Tablespoons minced garlic

1/4 cup olive oil

3/4 cup Vodka

1 can(28 ounce) crushed tomatoes

1/4 teaspoon oregano

2 Tablespoons chopped parsley

1/4 teaspoon crushed rosemary

1 Tablespoon basil

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 cup half-and-half cream

 

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook

onion, celery, and garlic in oil; stir until soft. Add

vodka. Simmer until almost all liquid is gone. Add

tomatoes, cayenne, and herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Stir in half and half, and heat for 3 minutes. Serve

sauce over your favorite pasta.

 

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2a.

Re: OT: home again Jeannie Posted by: " wwjd " jtwigg

cvtfluffy Sat Dec 9, 2006 6:32 am (PST) LOL

Judy

-

greatyoga

 

Saturday, December 09, 2006 5:12 AM

Re: OT: home again Jeannie

 

Jeanne,

 

Just don't send us any hospital recipes.

 

GB

 

..

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I'm sorry to hear about your pup. I have used food recipes from a book called

Dr.

Pitcarin's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats. Here is a recipe

recommended for keeping weight on an convalescent dog:

3 cups bulgar

4 cups lean hamburger or other meat that is tolerated

2 2/3 T bonemeal

2 T nutritional yeast

2 T vegetable oil

10,000 IU vitamin A

100 IU vitamin E

1/2 cup vegetables

* Give 1 gram vitamin C for every 15 pounds of body weight, cut down if this

causes

stomach upset

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil, add bulgar, simmer 15-20 minutes.

Stir in rmaining ingrediants, refrigerate/freeze leftover portions.

 

From what I can tell, calcium/magnesium ratio intake is quite inportant in a

younger dog.

FOr your situation, I would imagine anitiflammatory foods (vegetables, etc)

would be

advisable

 

I have read that for cancer prevention/growth it is advisable to avoid organ

meats,

because of toxin buid up.

Again, I am sorry about your situation and hope that you can find a way to work

with your

vet and make your dog comfortable and/ or a treatment.

melissa

 

, MaryAnne Crites <suzyq_26201

wrote:

>

> I have recently found out that my 14 year old dog might have lymph cancer, and

he does

have a heart murmur. He had not been eating much for a couple of days, so I

changed his

dog food. He ate it once and said, no way..no more. Last night I cooked some

broccoli,

carrots, chicken hearts and cooked with two cloves of garlic, and brown

rice...both dogs

devoured the mixture. I read about a canine cancer diet and was trying to make

something similar to that. My vet put him on prednisone and amoxicillin to

reduce some

of the swelling around his throat, where the lymph glands are swollen and

enlarged..he

had been getting choked and also passing out. Has anyone had any bouts with

dogs who

are old and sick? I am wondering how to make sure that he is getting proper

nutrition and

vitamins for his condition. Any help would be appreciated.

>

> M.A.

>

> wrote:

>

> Messages In This Digest (25 Messages)

> 1.

> Vodka Pasta Sauce Star

> 2a.

> Re: OT: home again Jeannie wwjd

> 2b.

> Judy hospital food Donnalilacflower

> 2c.

> Re: Judy hospital food wwjd

> 2d.

> Re: Judy banana orange bread Donnalilacflower

> 3a.

> Re: Holiday baking Whitney

> 3b.

> Re: Holiday baking Hi Whit Donnalilacflower

> 3c.

> Re: Holiday baking Hi Whit Whitney

> 3d.

> Holiday baking Kadee M

> 4.

> Re: The Smoking Gun Reed Deborah

> 5.

> WW Mushroom and Wild Rice Slow Cooker Stew - 4 pts Reed Deborah

> 6a.

> soc's christmas party (with pics) Whitney

> 6b.

> Re: soc's christmas party (with pics) Whitney OT sparklingdagger

> 7.

> Tortellini Stew With Autumn Vegetables Myrtle Killian

> 8.

> Radicchio And Chickpea Salad Myrtle Killian

> 9.

> Spiced Swedish Holiday Balls Donnalilacflower

> 10a.

> question about a kitchen gadget Carol

> 10b.

> microplane zester gadget Carol Donnalilacflower

> 11a.

> looking for a recipe indigohippiechic

> 11b.

> Re: looking for a recipe Tofu stuffing Donnalilacflower

> 12.

> a little intro Sprint Forward

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> Vodka Pasta Sauce Posted by: " Star " starwoman123 starwoman123

Sat Dec 9,

2006 4:51 am (PST) A friend emailed this to me, I made it last month.

> It was wonderful and I'll make again.

>

> Vodka Pasta Sauce

>

> 1 chopped onion

> 2 chopped celery stalks

> 3 Tablespoons minced garlic

> 1/4 cup olive oil

> 3/4 cup Vodka

> 1 can(28 ounce) crushed tomatoes

> 1/4 teaspoon oregano

> 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley

> 1/4 teaspoon crushed rosemary

> 1 Tablespoon basil

> 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

> 1 cup half-and-half cream

>

> In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook

> onion, celery, and garlic in oil; stir until soft. Add

> vodka. Simmer until almost all liquid is gone. Add

> tomatoes, cayenne, and herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.

> Stir in half and half, and heat for 3 minutes. Serve

> sauce over your favorite pasta.

>

> ________

> Have a burning question?

> Go to www.Answers. and get answers from real people who know.

>

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>

> 2a.

> Re: OT: home again Jeannie Posted by: " wwjd " jtwigg cvtfluffy

Sat Dec 9,

2006 6:32 am (PST) LOL

> Judy

> -

> greatyoga

>

> Saturday, December 09, 2006 5:12 AM

> Re: OT: home again Jeannie

>

> Jeanne,

>

> Just don't send us any hospital recipes.

>

> GB

>

> .

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

 

I have a nine year old Vizsla who is blind due to complication from

diabetes. I belong to the blind dog where lots of people

have dogs who have health issues. They also often discuss diets. You

may be interested in joining for a while to listen in on some good

ideas

 

Sharon

[Guest guest]

I would keep the garlic out of this recipe.

It, and even more so, onion can be toxic to dogs and cats.

 

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=0 & articleid=1350

 

http://www.petalia.com.au/templates/storytemplate_process.cfm?

story_no=257

 

-Erin

www.zenpawn.com/vegblog

 

 

, MaryAnne Crites

<suzyq_26201 wrote:

>

> I have recently found out that my 14 year old dog might have lymph

cancer, and he does have a heart murmur. He had not been eating much

for a couple of days, so I changed his dog food. He ate it once and

said, no way..no more. Last night I cooked some broccoli, carrots,

chicken hearts and cooked with two cloves of garlic, and brown

rice...both dogs devoured the mixture. I read about a canine cancer

diet and was trying to make something similar to that. My vet put him

on prednisone and amoxicillin to reduce some of the swelling around

his throat, where the lymph glands are swollen and enlarged..he had

been getting choked and also passing out. Has anyone had any bouts

with dogs who are old and sick? I am wondering how to make sure that

he is getting proper nutrition and vitamins for his condition. Any

help would be appreciated.

>

> M.A.

[Guest guest]

Sorry, I guess I should have read further before I posted.

Sue

 

 

----

 

Melissa

12/9/2006 11:20:47 PM

 

Re: Pet and food question

 

I'm sorry to hear about your pup. I have used food recipes from a book

called Dr.

Pitcarin's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats. Here is a

recipe

recommended for keeping weight on an convalescent dog:

3 cups bulgar

4 cups lean hamburger or other meat that is tolerated

2 2/3 T bonemeal

2 T nutritional yeast

2 T vegetable oil

10,000 IU vitamin A

100 IU vitamin E

1/2 cup vegetables

* Give 1 gram vitamin C for every 15 pounds of body weight, cut down if this

causes

stomach upset

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil, add bulgar, simmer 15-20 minutes.

Stir in rmaining ingrediants, refrigerate/freeze leftover portions.

 

From what I can tell, calcium/magnesium ratio intake is quite inportant

in a younger dog.

FOr your situation, I would imagine anitiflammatory foods (vegetables, etc)

would be

advisable

 

I have read that for cancer prevention/growth it is advisable to avoid organ

meats,

because of toxin buid up.

Again, I am sorry about your situation and hope that you can find a way to

work with your

vet and make your dog comfortable and/ or a treatment.

melissa

 

, MaryAnne Crites <suzyq_26201

wrote:

>

> I have recently found out that my 14 year old dog might have lymph cancer,

and he does

have a heart murmur. He had not been eating much for a couple of days, so I

changed his

dog food. He ate it once and said, no way..no more. Last night I cooked

some broccoli,

carrots, chicken hearts and cooked with two cloves of garlic, and brown rice

...both dogs

devoured the mixture. I read about a canine cancer diet and was trying to

make

something similar to that. My vet put him on prednisone and amoxicillin to

reduce some

of the swelling around his throat, where the lymph glands are swollen and

enlarged..he

had been getting choked and also passing out. Has anyone had any bouts with

dogs who

are old and sick? I am wondering how to make sure that he is getting proper

nutrition and

vitamins for his condition. Any help would be appreciated.

>

> M.A.

>

> wrote:

>

> Messages In This Digest (25 Messages)

> 1.

> Vodka Pasta Sauce Star

> 2a.

> Re: OT: home again Jeannie wwjd

> 2b.

> Judy hospital food Donnalilacflower

> 2c.

> Re: Judy hospital food wwjd

> 2d.

> Re: Judy banana orange bread Donnalilacflower

> 3a.

> Re: Holiday baking Whitney

> 3b.

> Re: Holiday baking Hi Whit Donnalilacflower

> 3c.

> Re: Holiday baking Hi Whit Whitney

> 3d.

> Holiday baking Kadee M

> 4.

> Re: The Smoking Gun Reed Deborah

> 5.

> WW Mushroom and Wild Rice Slow Cooker Stew - 4 pts Reed Deborah

> 6a.

> soc's christmas party (with pics) Whitney

> 6b.

> Re: soc's christmas party (with pics) Whitney OT

sparklingdagger

> 7.

> Tortellini Stew With Autumn Vegetables Myrtle Killian

> 8.

> Radicchio And Chickpea Salad Myrtle Killian

> 9.

> Spiced Swedish Holiday Balls Donnalilacflower

> 10a.

> question about a kitchen gadget Carol

> 10b.

> microplane zester gadget Carol Donnalilacflower

> 11a.

> looking for a recipe indigohippiechic

> 11b.

> Re: looking for a recipe Tofu stuffing Donnalilacflower

> 12.

> a little intro Sprint Forward

> 13.

> Holiday Crunch Cranberry Salad Tamara L

> 14.

> Jingle Bell Fudge Tamara L

> 15.

> Tamara's new group Donnalilacflower

> 16.

> Chocolate Butterscotch Christmas Fudge Tamara L

> View All Topics | Create New Topic

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> Vodka Pasta Sauce Posted by: " Star " starwoman123 starwoman123

Sat Dec 9,

2006 4:51 am (PST) A friend emailed this to me, I made it last month.

> It was wonderful and I'll make again.

>

> Vodka Pasta Sauce

>

> 1 chopped onion

> 2 chopped celery stalks

> 3 Tablespoons minced garlic

> 1/4 cup olive oil

> 3/4 cup Vodka

> 1 can(28 ounce) crushed tomatoes

> 1/4 teaspoon oregano

> 2 Tablespoons chopped parsley

> 1/4 teaspoon crushed rosemary

> 1 Tablespoon basil

> 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

> 1 cup half-and-half cream

>

> In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook

> onion, celery, and garlic in oil; stir until soft. Add

> vodka. Simmer until almost all liquid is gone. Add

> tomatoes, cayenne, and herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.

> Stir in half and half, and heat for 3 minutes. Serve

> sauce over your favorite pasta.

>

> ________

> Have a burning question?

> Go to www.Answers. and get answers from real people who know.

>

>

> Back to top

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> Messages in this topic (1)

>

> 2a.

> Re: OT: home again Jeannie Posted by: " wwjd " jtwigg

cvtfluffy Sat Dec 9,

2006 6:32 am (PST) LOL

> Judy

> -

> greatyoga

>

> Saturday, December 09, 2006 5:12 AM

> Re: OT: home again Jeannie

>

> Jeanne,

>

> Just don't send us any hospital recipes.

>

> GB

>

> .

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Garlic in small quantities is beneficial to dogs. My girls get it every day and

it keeps bugs off them, as well as being good for heart health.

 

 

 

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

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Kadee

 

I've been giving our dogs garlic for a couple of years. I did not

know about the effects of garlic on animals until Erin posted that.

It seems like there is a happy medium though. One of our dogs had

baad teeth and then I started giving them herbs including garlic.

Since then, the one dog has been fine. How much do you give them? I

may give them too much because the article said it may harm the red

blod cells. Too much garlic or too much anything can be harmful to

humans also. What dosage do you use and what is the size of your dogs

since that makes a difference also?

 

Thanks

GB

 

, Kadee M <abbey_road3012

wrote:

>

> Garlic in small quantities is beneficial to dogs. My girls get it

every day and it keeps bugs off them, as well as being good for heart

health.

>

>

>

>

> Kadee Sedtal

>

[Guest guest]

I'm interested in garlic for bad teeth in dogs. I have

a toy poodle and dachy that have terrible teeth, bad

breath but I won't have them put under anesthesia at

their age.

Any suggestions plus how much garlic and do you give

it raw, cooked or in pill (crushed form)

 

Thanks a bunch,

Cheryl

 

 

--- greatyoga <greatyoga wrote:

 

> Kadee

>

> I've been giving our dogs garlic for a couple of

> years. I did not

> know about the effects of garlic on animals until

> Erin posted that.

> It seems like there is a happy medium though. One

> of our dogs had

> baad teeth and then I started giving them herbs

> including garlic.

> Since then, the one dog has been fine. How much do

> you give them? I

> may give them too much because the article said it

> may harm the red

> blod cells. Too much garlic or too much anything

> can be harmful to

> humans also. What dosage do you use and what is the

> size of your dogs

> since that makes a difference also?

>

> Thanks

> GB

>

> , Kadee M

> <abbey_road3012

> wrote:

> >

> > Garlic in small quantities is beneficial to dogs.

> My girls get it

> every day and it keeps bugs off them, as well as

> being good for heart

> health.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > Kadee Sedtal

>

[Guest guest]

I give my 50 lb. girl 810 mg. garlic/day, it's a tablet from GNC. Fresh garlic

is obviously better, once I run out of these tablets I'll be giving fresh

garlic, 1 clove/day, crushed. With fresh garlic it's most beneficial if it's

left out in the air, crushed, for 20 min. before feeding.

 

For teeth, to gross out all us vegetarians (I actually vomited the first time I

fed my dogs this way), unless your dogs are vegetarians like mine, give them raw

bones to chew on. Chicken wings and necks are good for small dogs. You can give

them in addition to the dog's normal food or make the bones the entire diet. I

used to feed my dogs this way and my girl Lucy, when we got her, was 8 1/2 and

had never had her teeth cleaned. Those were the nastiest teeth ever!! After a

month on a BARF diet her teeth were sparkling white. Look up Ian Billinghurst's

BARF diet. Good stuff, unless you're a wimp like me and get nauseous looking

at/handling meat. That's why my dogs are vegetarians now.

 

 

 

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

Build a man a fire and he'll stay warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll

stay warm the rest of his life.

 

Check out my new Classical 2 at

http://launch.classical2/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Cheryl

 

I give garlic granules. However, according to some sites, garlic is

not good for dogs. That is why I asked Kadee her dosage. I would

like to find out more on this. Here is some more info

 

GB

 

Longevity Herbs for Dogs? More Food and Remedies Solutions

Excerpted from Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care, by Randy Kidd,

D.V.M., Ph.D.

Rufus (my aging dog), my wife, and I all take our antiaging herbs on a

daily basis, and I am firmly convinced that they are helpful. Judging

by the comments from my many human clients who are using the herbs

I've recommended for their older dogs, herbs are truly one of the very

best treatments available for an aging body - whether you are a human

or a dog!

 

 

 

Simple Solution:

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The following herbs are beneficial for both humans and dogs.

Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

Ginkgo is our primary antiaging herb. It acts on two major systems of

the body: the nervous system and the cardiovascular system. Ginkgo has

proved effective in treating Alzheimer's disease, depression, and

senile dementia. (In animals, senile dementia associated with

Alzheimer's-like symptoms is referred to as cognitive dysfunction or

dimming mind syndrome.) Ginkgo enhances both long-term and short-term

memory in puppies and old critters alike. This popular herb improves

circulation and has good antioxidant activity. Studies also indicate

that ginkgo is often effective as a treatment for age-related hearing

and vision loss, dizziness and vertigo, and tinnitus (ringing in the

ear).

 

 

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Rosemary contains bioactive

ingredients that help prevent the breakdown of the chemical

acetylcholine in the brain. A deficiency in acetylcholine is believed

to be a contributing factor in senility in general and Alzheimer's

disease in particular. Rosemary is also an important antioxidant.

 

 

Flaxseed Oil (Linum usitatissimum) Flaxseed oil is an excellent source

of omega-3 fatty acids, the good fats that reduce triglycerides and

cholesterol (the prime fatty arterial blockers) and prevent blood

clots.

 

 

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Turmeric is the yellow component of curry

powder, and it stimulates the liver's bile production. This herb is a

potent antioxidant. Turmeric is also heart healthy, acting as a blood

thinner (which prevents clots) and helping to prevent excess

cholesterol accumulation.

 

 

Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) The green variety of tea contains

flavonoids and polyphenols, which are a type of flavonoid that may be

a more powerful antioxidant than vitamins C and E. Green tea is

oxidized for a shorter period of time that black tea; practitioners

don't think the black variety has the same health benefits.

 

 

Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica) A traditional herb of both Chinese and

Ayurvedic medicine, gotu kola has antioxidant activity that protects

the body from damage by free radicals. The herb is particularly useful

for stress-related disorders and memory problems.

 

 

 

 

 

, Cheryl <starborn59 wrote:

>

> I'm interested in garlic for bad teeth in dogs. I have

> a toy poodle and dachy that have terrible teeth, bad

> breath but I won't have them put under anesthesia at

> their age.

> Any suggestions plus how much garlic and do you give

> it raw, cooked or in pill (crushed form)

>

> Thanks a bunch,

> Cheryl

[Guest guest]

Hi Kadee,

It can be dangerous to give your dog chicken bones, and most vets don't

recommend any kind of real bones. Bones can splinter and tear the digestive

tract.

 

hugs,

Chanda

-

Kadee M

Sunday, December 10, 2006 8:36 PM

Re: Pet and food question

 

 

I give my 50 lb. girl 810 mg. garlic/day, it's a tablet from GNC. Fresh garlic

is obviously better, once I run out of these tablets I'll be giving fresh

garlic, 1 clove/day, crushed. With fresh garlic it's most beneficial if it's

left out in the air, crushed, for 20 min. before feeding.

 

For teeth, to gross out all us vegetarians (I actually vomited the first time

I fed my dogs this way), unless your dogs are vegetarians like mine, give them

raw bones to chew on. Chicken wings and necks are good for small dogs. You can

give them in addition to the dog's normal food or make the bones the entire

diet. I used to feed my dogs this way and my girl Lucy, when we got her, was 8

1/2 and had never had her teeth cleaned. Those were the nastiest teeth ever!!

After a month on a BARF diet her teeth were sparkling white. Look up Ian

Billinghurst's BARF diet. Good stuff, unless you're a wimp like me and get

nauseous looking at/handling meat. That's why my dogs are vegetarians now.

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

Build a man a fire and he'll stay warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll

stay warm the rest of his life.

 

Check out my new Classical 2 at

http://launch.classical2/

 

Any questions? Get answers on any topic at Answers. Try it now.

 

[Guest guest]

It is NOT dangerous to give them *raw* bones. What is dangerous is cooked bones,

because those can splinter. As far as what " vets recommend " - they also

recommend yearly vaccinations, which it's been proven dogs do NOT need each

year.

 

Lynn

[Guest guest]

Ah, vets. Most of their nutrition training is given to them by companies like

Hill's (they make Science Diet). Bones are not dangerous unless the dog doesn't

have but a few teeth, or for brachycephalic breeds. Cooked bones splinter, raw

bones are fine. My girls ate very little else for several months with no

problem, we even had a puppy who was weaned onto raw bones along with the rest

of the litter, no problems. Dogs evolved eating this stuff, not kibble. Plus

kibble has so many additives and usually added flavors and colors and all kinds

of stuff most people wouldn't want in their dogs if they knew about it. Raw

bones are great for cleaning teeth and for a vast majority of dogs they are not

dangerous. Most vets are only told about those few dogs who've choked. Holistic

vets, who have a more extensive education than conventional vets, for the most

part recommend raw diets or some other form of homemade diet for all pets.

 

 

 

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

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stay warm the rest of his life.

 

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[Guest guest]

Greetings,

 

So sorry to hear about your furry friend...that sucks.

 

I have 2 dogs that i switched over to a RAW DOG DIET about a month ago

b/c my research indicated that dogs have teeth & a digestive system

designed for eating raw meat/bones/organs and that the carbs (rice &

other grains) in the dog food cereals/kiblles is terrible for their long

term health....(My dogs are just 2 y.o. & in great health--even better

since raw...)

 

If you are open to alternative options you might check out the

group " raw feeding " or " raw chat " or " k9nutrition " b/c there are LOTS

of folks who have mentioned different strategies they have used in

dealing w/ their dogs health challenges...

 

Again, i am sorry to hear about your dog who i am sure is a great

companion & comfort to you..

 

 

 

peace,

 

angela

[Guest guest]

Im just currious about raw food diet for pets. What about for cats? Also

isnt it risky with samonella and other bad bacterias in using raw meats?

 

I do give my cat fish though once a week.

 

 

Chantelle

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

A raw diet is even better for cats! Dogs and cats have very acidic digestive

systems. Not much can survive, much less grow, in there. Plus their digestive

tracts are very short so even if something did survive or grow, it wouldn't be

in the body long enough to do any harm. I'd watch out for an animal with an

underactive immune system though. Even then it's better than kibble.

 

 

 

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

Build a man a fire and he'll stay warm for a day. Set a man on fire and he'll

stay warm the rest of his life.

 

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