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| Name: | Isabel De Sanches E Mota Melo |
| E-mail address: | belicanelli@hotmail.com |
| Name: | Jeanice |
| E-mail address: | jeaniceasadler@yahoo.com |
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| Name: | Mike Dulkis |
| E-mail address: | mikedulkis@verizon.net |
| Comments: | Is it all right to feed my choc. lab. raw steak. |
| Name: | liz |
| E-mail address: | thefortunate1@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | cool site, but I can't seem to get to the actual "step-by-step" part... I am looking for an actual recipe for feeding my dogs a barf diet, I'm not good at guesstamating amounts and balances. Thanks! |
| Name: | Susi Franco |
| E-mail address: | RdWmn@aol.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.susifranco.com |
| Comments: | Hi there ! Good luck with your website, WONDERFUL to see you advocating for animal health & providing this forum. Just to let you know, however, cats cannot digest/use Flax Seeds or Flax seed oil,which you recommend, because they do not have the metabolic process which will break them down. Othwerise your site is just a fabulous resource for raw feeding of cats and dogs. Thank you for providing this important information ! Best Regards: Susi Franco RN |
| Name: | GOGO |
| E-mail address: | gogo44us@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have a boston terrier and she luvs roasted pumpkin seeds are they bad for her? I only give her a few at a time. |
| Name: | cheryl |
| E-mail address: | maniccanuck@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Fantastic info! Wish I would've happened upon your website when I was just starting out making the transition to raw 4 months ago! Where are you located? Thanks again, Cheryl, Ruby, & Bully Dawg |
| Name: | cheryl |
| E-mail address: | maniccanuck@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Fantastic info! Wish I would've happened upon your website when I was just starting out making the transition to raw 4 months ago! Where are you located? Thanks again, Cheryl, Ruby, & Bully Dawg |
| Name: | Shailesh Sheth |
| E-mail address: | sheths_shailesh@yahoo.co.in |
| Comments: | I have just adopted a Golden Retriver and her name is CANDY.She is 5 months old.uptil now i was giving her Dog food which she always hated.Then i heard abour Raw Food so i am serching the web for it as there is not much awarness in India on such topics. Thanks. Shailesh Sheth |
| Name: | Gregor |
| E-mail address: | Gregor@yahoo.com |
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| Name: | Jan |
| E-mail address: | sgkoe@juno.com |
| Comments: | I am soooo interested in this diet for my very allergy prone Pointer, however I wonder about feeding him the raw chicken parts etc as he is pretty much a house dog, and I wonder about him leaving spots from the fats in the meat. What do you advise? In the spring and summer months I could feed him outside, but in the winter he just doesn't like to go outside for very long! |
| Name: | shy leshem |
| E-mail address: | shy_l2002@walla.co.il |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.el-mehalev.co.il |
| Comments: | hi im shy from israel i have an Irish Setter 2 years old. i am nwe in barf feeding and im still lerning. |
| Name: | Michael Crane |
| E-mail address: | michcrane@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Great site. |
| Name: | Judy Adams |
| E-mail address: | suwannee85@yahoo.net |
| Name: | Kim Davis |
| E-mail address: | info@naturalinstinctpetco.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.naturalinstinctpetco.com |
| Comments: | I noticed you said that it is not recommended to give tuna to cats. Could you explain? Thanks |
| Name: | Justin |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.123greetings.com/pets/dogs/ |
| Comments: | great site good info keep up the good work. You are a real dog lover. Check out the above url for cute doggy ecards |
| Name: | Karen Smith |
| E-mail address: | smithanimalfoods@aol.com |
| Comments: | hi this just to say that i think this diet with vegis is great, i own a company in ayrshire scotland (smith animal foods ltd opened 1987) and we make and sell fresh minced tripe and chicken ands lamb exct........we are well know within the dog world as we are the only company in scotland who makes this to sell to the public, it is sold at £11.00 abox for 30lb and we would gladly put vegs through the mix for no extra cost at the min to see how it goes. well i wish yous all the best on your web site it is realy helpfull and a good site..........bye for now |
| Name: | JEANIE OLSON |
| E-mail address: | jdolson@inebraska.com |
| Comments: | I am going to try this on my two dogs codie a Kees and Buddy mixchow,rott,and have five kitties this should be great for them |
| Name: | nkenge lewis |
| E-mail address: | lewisnkenge2000@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I just want to say you are a GREAT!!! boxer owner/Lover of your animals i am on boxerlover and i seen your beautiful dogs and they are gordious,i am thinking of trying that diet on my dog.I never thought you can give a dog fruit thanks for educating me.Godbless you and your family and your beautiful BOXERS. |
| Name: | Marcelle Brooks |
| E-mail address: | marcelle@execulink.com |
| Comments: | I HAVE FOR YEARS BELIEVED IN RAW FOOD FOR MY DOGS..NEVER VEGETABLES...BUT YOUR STEP BY STEP GIUDE IS WONDERFUL...I WILL BE ADDING LOTS MORE RAW VEGETABLES TO MY DOGS DIET..I MIGHT HAVE TO MIX THE VEGGIES AND FRUIT WITH THE MEAT ...AHH WELL AT LEAST HE WILL BE HEALTHY. THANK YOU SO MUCH..MY DOG, A ROTTWEILER NAMED ARIES THANKS YOU TOO ... MARCELLE |
| Name: | Kathy Varrati |
| E-mail address: | kvarrati33@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have been looking for info regarding the BARF diet. I would like to start my dogs on this, but I can not really find portion sizes or quanities in any of the recipes I've come across. Could you help? thank you great site by the way Kathy |
| Name: | Marty Stribling |
| E-mail address: | enchantmenthomes@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | March7, 2006 Thanks for all the information. We also share your philosophy of natural good foods for our fur friends and our friend Thai loves her diet and looks great. Shes ten years old and is mourning the lose of her older friend Nikki so we are sending you a note requesting information about holistic breeders here in New Mexico. Do you know of any and how to reach them? Thai thanks you for your response. |
| Name: | tommy |
| E-mail address: | jandtjensen@shaw.ca |
| Comments: | We are thinking of start feeding our 2 poodle,toy 2 years and Phantom toy 5 months,a diet of meat instead of dog food,looking for info |
| Name: | kjohnson |
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| Name: | Trisha |
| E-mail address: | stanghouse06@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | This site is very helpful. We recently heard that green beans were an excellent choice for dogs and stoped buying her wet dog food and only the dry adding a 1/2 can of green beans. I much prefer the information in this site. I can't wait to prepare her next meal it seems so much healthier for them to eat veggies and meats the way the would if they had to fend for themselves. THANKS for the information. |
| Name: | John B. Symes, DVM |
| E-mail address: | dogtorj@bellsouth.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://dogtorj.tripod.com |
| Comments: | I came across your Website while doing a search for "fibromyalgia, diet". I think you will see something VERY important by visiting my site. Please contact me if you have any questions about what you read. http://dogtorj.tripod.com/id16.html John John B. Symes, DVM (aka " Dogtor J." ) http://dogtorj.tripod.com (Read: Food Intolerance- Man and Animals versus Gluten, Casein, Soy, and Corn...OR...How We Won the Battle of Helm's Deep" http://dogtorj.tripod.com/id1.html) |
| Name: | Andrea |
| E-mail address: | andreafayethomas86@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I was just wondering the other day why there aren't options for those who love their animals but want their animals to eat healthily and like their mommies and daddies...I got this link from the IdealBite newsletter and am so glad I found it! Thanks! |
| Name: | Donna |
| E-mail address: | donisweet999@aol.com |
| Comments: | ADMIN REPLY FOLLOWS ..................................................................................................................................................... Hello- I learned this method from a foster dog mom. She would not let me adopt the dogs unless I would start all my dogs on this BARF. Two weeks prior to my trip to pick my yorkies up, I started my poms on this diet. My pom that has epilepsy-has not had an attack since starting her on this BARF. I am glad because I do not like my dogs taking meds unless it is absolutely necessary. MY DOGS ALL LOVE THIS FOOD! I plan on getting more info as to do the mixing of the BARF. Great site! Thanks! ..................................................................................................................................................... GOOD FOR YOU!!!! The raw feeding diet has been used extensively for epileptic dogs. Here are some links for you: ..................................................................................................................................................... "Emma - The Face of Canine Epilepsy" http://internet.cybermesa.com/~dalcrazy/Emma.html ..................................................................................................................................................... "The Role of a Healthy Natural Diet in the Management of Canine Epilepsy" http://www.canine-epilepsy.com/healthydiet.html ..................................................................................................................................................... |
| Name: | Kim Weisberg |
| E-mail address: | kymba74@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Best pictoral site I have seen for raw food, which I have been researching all day for our French Bulldog. Great job! I did not find any link to email you directly so I will try to post my question here... When you use a juicer for the vegs, you don't mention that you recombine the pulp with the juice? It looks that way but have to ask. Any why do you juice instead of a blender or food processor? Thanks! Kim |
| Name: | Ellie |
| E-mail address: | fyrflyz6@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | great site..made it way easy for me to get started. I have a question.. How do you know how much to give at each portion and how many portions per day? I have a 9week puppy. Is there a guideline? |
| Name: | Lisa |
| E-mail address: | animysticalanachronist@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Just as a side note: if you (anyone: meaning "you" in a general sense) go to the expense of buying organic, please don't ruin the food by nuking. Microwaves alter the molecular structure of foods/beverages and, from research I've done, should only be used as a last resort. When you alter the molecular structure of foods then you end up altering the molecular structure of the cells in your (or your critters)body. Just an FYI. |
| Name: | Flo Saforo |
| E-mail address: | fsaforo2003@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | THANK YOU SO MUCH! I am just starting to feed my crew, 4-dogs, 1-cat the raw diet and I needed "specifics" on what to feed so, I could make sure they are getting a "balanced" diet. I started last night, slowly introducing them to chicken wings and turkey wings; THEY LOVED IT! Your web site has been a "GREAT" info site. Do appreciate you taking all the time to share with us all. GOD BLESS! Flo |
| Name: | Amanda Fellows |
| E-mail address: | fellows336@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | hi I thought grapes, garlic, and onions were dangerous to dogs? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Admin reply: Grapes and rasins are troublesome to some dogs, so I do not recommend them. I don't feed onions to my animals. Garlic is fine in miniscule amounts. Example: for a month's food preperation, I add about three individual cloves to the mix before freezing for my adult Dalmatian and my American Shorthair cat. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wednesday, November 16th 2005 - 03:42:12 AM |
| Name: | anna |
| E-mail address: | n/a |
| Comments: | hi I thought grapes, garlic, and onions were dangerous to dogs? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Admin reply: Grapes and rasins are troublesome to some dogs, so I do not recommend them. I don't feed onions to my animals. Garlic is fine in miniscule amounts. Example: for a month's food preperation, I add about three individual cloves to the mix before freezing for my adult Dalmatian and my American Shorthair cat. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> |
| Name: | jeffrey cardona |
| E-mail address: | jeffreyjusticecardona@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | for write now I just want to say very nice page .I'm thinking on swicting over to barf . And you have been very helpful thank you . |
| Name: | Susan BRYANT |
| E-mail address: | whitepawsassisstancedogschool@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | to whom it my concern thank you for your web site I ahve been feeding raw for a while but I was looking for a varity my labador reteivers have enjoyeyed you raw diet recepices it is wonderful on what you are doing thank you so much Sunshine and Boiosey |
| Name: | Wendy |
| E-mail address: | wdboggs@comcast.net |
| Comments: | [Admin reply below this post.] >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> I am astounded at your comment of "What do you think cats and dogs ate before table scraps?" This is just ridiculous!! 30 years ago, pregnant women drank alcohol and smoked cigarettes. That does not mean it is okay or healthy!! Research has shown the dangers of smoking/drinking during pregnancy, just as it has in that people food is extremely dangerous to dogs!! It causes obesity (often leading to heart disease), pancreatitis, and liver problems. You have a right to your beliefs, but do the research. And refrain from such ignorant statements as the one mentioned above. Just because so-and-so jumps off of a bridge, are you going to? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Admin reply: My animals don't get sick any more because of the raw diet I feed them. If you read the information correctly, you will have seen that the Raw diet that I and thousands more are advocating, is what dogs and cats ate in the wild. 10,000 years of domestication is not enough time to evolve and radically change biological dietary needs...... not to mention the advent of commercial "dead" and dangerous pet foods introduced just 60 years ago! An early pro-commercial pet food comment was: HOW GREAT IT IS TO BE ABLE TO RECYCLE GARBAGE INTO PET FOOD [instead of throwing it away]! I have no problem with you feeding your animals whatever you want. I do have a problem with your arrogant and insolent attitude. You may wish to pay close attention to the latest ploy in convincing people to bypass fresh vegetables and fruit in favor of pre-prepared packaged foods that are full of chemicals and non-digestible preservatives. The same brain washing applied to all of us at one time about so called "balanced" canned and bagged pet foods is now being applied to all too gullible people, as we all have been. We just have to learn how to think for ourselves by doing our own research and coming to well thought out conclusions. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> |
| Name: | Deanne Wilson |
| E-mail address: | radarmom@patmedia.net |
| Comments: | Thought your webpage was great on the BARF diet! We now have our third Akita in 21 years and the first one on the BARF diet. He loves it! We introduce him to new foods gradually and we are amazed at how flexible he is in his tastes. He is 9 months old and approaching 100 pounds of powerful body mass and beautiful heavy bones. The diet is new on the East Coast, so we encountered a little resistance at first, not to speak of difficulty in locating sources of foods. But I think we've got it under control now. By the way, we now use two vets. One is the one we've always used because she has been so devoted to our Akitas, we can't leave her. But we also found a holistic vet; so we see her a couple of times a year for general advice. Love them both. By the way, do you know anything about laparoscopic, prophylactic stomach stapling for Akitas. I have heard that it is very good for avoiding bloat, but can't find anyone who does it. It is an issue in our house because both of my first two Akitas got it. The first one died of it, probably because we didn't recognize it soon enough. The second one almost died, but survived thanks to our devoted vet. We don't want to risk it a third time... By the way, we take all the precautions: raised food and water bowls; no strenuous exercise after eating; never board out of the house (use housesitters), etc. But we still believe Akitas are at risk. Any help? |
| Name: | marilyn prescott |
| E-mail address: | marilyn.prescott@blueyonder.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://shereetoby |
| Comments: | my gsd who is 12 in2weeks has been fed a barf diet most of this year i was very worried initially however sheree loves it as time goes by i have got more organiesed i process the vegetables and freeze your website was great.i feel i am the right track as i dont know anyone else who feeds their dog this way. i could never a dog any other way now.my sheltie also loves this food |
| Name: | Carolyn |
| E-mail address: | shdaliox@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Can't find a place to email you. Hopefully, I can get answers from this page I'm writing on. HUGE COMPLIMENTS on your web page. Found it strictly by accident in looking how to prepare raw fish for myself. I am trying to eat mostly raw, but I still want fish and am afraid. I and my dogs eat tons of raw veggies & fruits. Haven't found an easy way to start sprouting beans & nuts yet. I absolutehly LOVE your site on making pet food and I absolutely LOVE the pictures and detailed descriptions. You have given me so much to digest and start doing. I have questions. I have more questions but I'd better state these before I forget them. Freezing doesn't destroy any nutrients in the veggies? Why do you feel it's safe to put raw eggs in your dog's bowl? I've heard that wheat, corn & soy can give your dog stomach cancer - do you know if that is fact or fiction? HOW do you find chickens at $.38 per pound? How do you know those chickens were fed properly and with no hormones? I buy ONLY Foster Farms chickens (for pets & humans) because they are not fed hormones. I thought they were the only ones? I stock up at the farmers market every week. To preserve some of that, how do you feel about using the dehydrator? When you freeze those ground/juiced veggies, how do you prevent freezer burn and ice crystals forming? What kinds of dogs do best on raw foods? What kinds of dogs do you have/have you had? Any special recommendations for Great Danes. My research has been done, but they have very special requirements as far as food, time to feed, frequency of feeding, and what not to feed. Do you know great danes who have thrived on this type of diet for many years? I don't see any other way to email you. I DO HOPE you see this and that you will answer my questions. I don't know what the "private" box means under this box I'm typing in. Hopefully it means you will see it. However, no problem in sharing what I have said. Just keep my address private, please. Thanks again for your site. Carolyn |
| Name: | karin |
| E-mail address: | ionalu@aloha.net |
| Comments: | my 3.5 lb. chihuahua is 15 months old and already has tooth plaque. Fussy nervous eater, have tried every type of hard and soft foods, plus eggs and veggies. (she'll eat leaves outside, and pulls out earthworms, but aside from cheese, has no great love of any 'store bought or vet bought' foods. |
| Name: | Olivia Cox |
| E-mail address: | sopwith21@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I think the barf diet is great but I had some questions : What about parasites and bacteria in raw meat? Does this affect the dog in any way? And how can I be sure my dog is getting a balanced diet? Alot of people compare barf to what dogs would eat in the wild. But I have heard that wolves and dogs in the wild are undernourished, have dental problems and frequently die from foul bones. What do you say to this? |
| Name: | Pat Adels |
| E-mail address: | munchinhill@yahoo.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.munchinhill.com |
| Comments: | Well I just discovered this website and am planning on using your menu for our next dog which hopefully should be joining us shortly. (Our last one died of cancer .) We have used quite a bit of raw foods in our own human diets over the years and have found a wonderful improvement in our health. Now at last I have an idea of how to also use raw foods in our new dog's daily feeding. Thank you! I do have a question though. HOW MUCH should be fed daily per pound of body weight for a dog? |
| Name: | Angie |
| E-mail address: | angiematty@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Hi- I did a search on the net for info on the BARF diet and yours is the best! Not only do you have pictures but explain it in simple terms. I'm reading 'Give Your Dog a Bone' and its redundant, quite boring and confusing. Your website gave me practical,concise information! Thank you... I hope to start implimenting it soon. |
| Name: | Kristin Hammeren |
| E-mail address: | kaninhagen@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Thank you so much for this wonderful and insightful site, I've learnt so much! And your links are just THE BEST! Best wishes, Kristin, Norway |
| Name: | Jenny |
| E-mail address: | sagehill@mail.com |
| Comments: | Hi, I was trying to read the section on your links page, on "What is getting into your pets? Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | For years the Food and Drug Administration claimed that drugs like sodium pentobarbital, which is used to kill the animals, did not survive the rendering process." However, the site it refers to no longer exists. Is there somewhere else to get this information? thanks! |
| Name: | llama |
| E-mail address: | azzacanth@livejournal.com |
| Comments: | Hi, This diet seems good but I am curious about something. Does anyone feeding a raw meat & bones diet to their dogs and cats also have livestock (especially poultry)? I was reading about my ducks and the recommendation is to never feed extra duck parts raw to your animals because they may get a taste for it and get ideas about catching their own. So I was wondering if that is actually a problem, also wondering if feeding them raw chicken would encourage them to think about my ducks. If anyone has any experience with keeping poultry and dogs or cats on a raw food diet, please send me an email and let me know your experiences :) |
| Name: | Carol Ashley |
| E-mail address: | crlshly@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi, I am a raw foodist(Hallelujah Diet)and just recently found about raw food pets for my new kitten. She is 6 weeks old and for the past week she has been on BARF. She likes it. She also loves soaked raw dehydrated pumpkin seeds for a snack. We are learning together. I'd like to know how long does the nutrient quality stay intact during freezing of my raw meat/veggies meals. Also, all kinds of meat o.k.? What about fish? Thanks for your help. Carol Ashley |
| Name: | Carol Ashley |
| E-mail address: | crlshly@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi, I am a raw foodist(Hallelujah Diet)and just recently found about raw food pets for my new kitten. She is 6 weeks old and for the past week she has been on BARF. She likes it. She also loves soaked raw dehydrated pumpkin seeds for a snack. We are learning together. I'd like to know how long does the nutrient quality stay intact during freezing of my raw meat/veggies meals. Also, all kinds of meat o.k.? What about fish? Thanks for your help. Carol Ashley |
| Name: | dee dee armstrong |
| E-mail address: | flyingcatfairy@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have a 15 year old great dane named Gueniveer{she will be 16 on October 17th} she has arthrittis problems, she has always eaten fruits and vegtables all of her life, but a great dane breeder told me about this diet , when i told her that Gueniveer wasn't eating very well. and she with age has a sensitive stomach. she has been kind of fussy her whole life, small kibble, but it has gotten to the point that i've had to feed her by spoon, i have even done the homemade rice,vegtables and chicken, also she bored with food. and would never eat plain kibble, i've always had to mix something in there. summers are hardest to get her to eat. so iam hoping this will work. |
| Name: | dee dee armstrong |
| E-mail address: | flyingcatfairy@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | I have a 15 year old great dane named Gueniveer{she will be 16 on October 17th} she has arthrittis problems, she has always eaten fruits and vegtables all of her life, but a great dane breeder told me about this diet , when i told her that Gueniveer wasn't eating very well. and she with age has a sensitive stomach. she has been kind of fussy her whole life, small kibble, but it has gotten to the point that i've had to feed her by spoon, i have even done the homemade rice,vegtables and chicken, also she bored with food. and would never eat plain kibble, i've always had to mix something in there. summers are hardest to get her to eat. so iam hoping this will work. |
| Name: | Barbara Ortiz |
| E-mail address: | barbortiz62@msn.com |
| Comments: | Very interesting. I'm purchasing a puppy this week that has been on barf, and I'd like to keep him on a raw diet. Thanks for the info. |
| Name: | Helen Miller |
| E-mail address: | buggie61994@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have been doing some research on Dalmations and have found some very useful info on your site. Our 8 year old Dalmation, Reba, has been scratching and chewing herself to pieces over the last couple of years. Getting worse. She has lost a lot of hair and is always scratching. We have been treating her for flea allergies. The vet is determined that she has mange mites. Shots and dip every week are not doing much. I was very interested in the information that Dalmations are sometimes allergic to certain flours. We used to feed her only ALPO, a vet recommended this to us years ago. We got to thinking about it and we think her skin problems got much worse when we switched to other foods due to not being able to find the ALPO dry food any longer. I am wondering if it could be the flours that is causing all this trouble. My children have delayed food allergies and were tested by a blood test. I am sure they probably don't do this with dogs though. Any more info on the best way to gradually switch to a fresh, raw diet would be greatly appreciated. My husband said it was worth a try. She is so miserable and we are at a loss as to what to try next. Benadryl is about the only thing that seems to make any difference. Thanks!! Helen Miller |
| Name: | Barney Lassche |
| E-mail address: | barney@royallepage.ca |
| Comments: | I have an 8 yr old American Bulldog. We found out that she had food allergies from 8 mos of age. Last October her health started failing. We went to 4 different vets. We had x-rays, blood work, stool and urine samples taken. We tried the most expensive non allergenic foods that we could buy. Nothing worked and our dogs health was failing fast. She was loosing weight and her bodily functions were not working well at all. We hired a carpet cleaner to clean our carpets and he suggested that we look up barf on the internet. We changed her diet immediately. What a difference it made. It saved her life. She has gained back some weight enough that I had to cut back some of her rations. She has control of her body functions again and it brings a tear to my eye when I see her with that bounce back into her step. Unbelievable that four different vets could not tell me what was wrong. I learned this only by the guy who cleaned my carpet. Crazy huh? Thank you for being on the internet. By the way you should see the horrified looks on peoples faces when I tell them what I feed Sam (Samantha) now. |
| Name: | Linda Robinson |
| E-mail address: | holly@citytel.net |
| Comments: | I just heard about this type of diet for dogs so I thought I'd check it out on the net. Yours is the first site I read. It's so interesting...and informative...thanks for the information for beginners like me. I'm going to try this diet...slowly with my 6 year old chocolate lab Rufus. |
| Name: | Cynthia |
| E-mail address: | cktall@aol.com |
| Comments: | Awesome - I began feeding my dogs like this after one began having allergies. The vet could not pinpoint the source (but wanted to prescribe meds) so through trial and error I finally figured out that it was his food. So I searched and searched for something that he liked and was not allergic to but found that if he liked it the other 2 did not or vice versa - so I decided to go the raw foods direction. This way of eating for all 3 has made a tremendous diffence in their health - and their blood profiles. Thanks so much for the help - this just reinforced my desire to be the best that I can for my pets. |
| Name: | Jenn |
| E-mail address: | jennifermoniz@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | My old boss's lab was diagnosised with cancer. Switched to a diet very similiar to this and she is now cancer free. Vets had only given her a few months to live. We are planning on getting puppies very soon and will take all into consideration. Thank you.. #################################################################### ~~ ***ADMIN REPLY: Dogs and cats being cured of cancer on a genuinly raw diet, is NOT unusual! Thank you for sharing this wonderful news about your boss'es Lab! I'm sure s/he is thrilled to have found a way to give her Lab another chance at a healthy life. :-) MZ ########################################### |
| Name: | Dee Dombach |
| E-mail address: | scott42155@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Love your site! We have been feeding a modified BARF diet to our 2 bull terriers- they no longer eat the expensive dry pet shop food we buy. We are moving toward going completely BARF. Your site is delightful, and I especially appreciate your poetic descriptions of the meats! Thanks! |
| Name: | Rose Barham |
| E-mail address: | rose.barham@tesco.net |
| Comments: | I love your website and although I've now been feeding BARF/raw for 3 1/2 years I still consider myself a beginner at it. I recently (3 days ago) brought home and new pup, the breeder supplied me with a bag of kibble that it had been reared on but it's still in the car unopened. At 7 weeks this puppy has had no trouble at all changing straight over (her first meal with me was half a chicken carcase, I refered to you website to help me make the change. I recommend anybody who asks about this sort of feeding to your site as it has just so much information. Thanks Rose |
| Name: | Judy Valentin |
| E-mail address: | judycat33@hotmail.com |
| Name: | Margaret Griffin |
| E-mail address: | majegr@sigecom.net |
| Comments: | Just discovered your site. Thank-You |
| Name: | Loretta Lewis |
| E-mail address: | chappysgirl@sc.rr.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.sc.rr.com |
| Comments: | Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. We have a toy poodle and we have tried so many different kinds of dog foods and she just wont eat them. We feed her what we are having, but sometimes she will eat and sometimes she wont. I am so thankful to you for giving us this web site and help in preparing fresh meals for our little dog. God bless you for sharing. |
| Name: | Stormy |
| E-mail address: | stormy@infostations.com |
| Comments: | Thanks so much for the info, Miki and Joey will be happier now with their new diet. |
| Name: | Kerry M |
| E-mail address: | kerry@kerrymears.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.kerrymears.com |
| Comments: | Love the site! I have been feeding raw for 2 1/2 years now and my dogs are healthier than most of my friends' dogs! They are entering their 'senior' years for a St. Bernard, 5 years old, and most people think they are only 2-3 years old! I too try and educate people about the BARF/Raw diet and how much better it is for our dogs, but many are still brainwashed by their vet and dog food companies! Keep up the good work! |
| Name: | Petra |
| E-mail address: | petrabietsch@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for a great site for us "beginners". |
| Name: | Emilio J. Neri |
| E-mail address: | emil@pacific.net.ph |
| Name: | Regina Shaw |
| E-mail address: | hqshaw@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Tshank you for the great website. I have not been able to rread everkything yet, so I put it on my favorites. I have already fed my three dogs raw chicken and a little raw beef liver and they really like it. I usualy feed them slightly cooked meat and cooked rice, but their teeth are getting bad. I brush their teeth with an enzymatic toothpaste every evening, but thought maybe feeding them the barf diet might be good. I am so glad I found you site now I can learn how to go about it. Thank you again REgina |
| Name: | kris |
| E-mail address: | krystyna60@aol.com |
| Comments: | Friend of mine was told by vet. that there have been found Ecoli and Salmonella bacteria in dogs feces and if your dog is on BARF diet you'll have to have his stool checked every few months , since if the bacteria is in the stool then it must be in their stomachs and that can be dengerous. Have anyone heard about something like that? I am very concerned. ############################ . REPLY: This is second or third hand information, but your doubts about the raw food diet are very common ones. . Dogs and cats have a very different digestive system than do humans. They are not affected by Salmonella as we are. Dogs have had to survive as scavengers and have adapted to digesting spoiled meats - Salmonella. As to EColi, it is in the meats we buy and on the hands of restaurant help, children and even adults, as a result of poor sanitation. So, maybe we should all provide stool samples to our vets??? I do hear from knowledgeable vets and MDs who happly feed their dogs and cats a natural raw diet. Unfortunatly, the PetFood industry has brainwashed vets and owners alike. Afterall, they have their entire businesses on the line! |
| Name: | angela neitzel |
| E-mail address: | angnei@sasktel.net |
| Comments: | this is a great idea thank you for providing such a great site it is very informative |
| Name: | patty |
| E-mail address: | pattywahoo@yahoo.com |
| Name: | Krystyna |
| Comments: | I have two Bishons that have some allergies. Couple days ago I started them on the BARF diet. Before I gave them the chicken wings I had myself a stiff drink , I was so nervous as I was always told "don't give your dog any bones." This is the vet. scare and brain wash. My Bishons not only loved the wings they kept begging for more. Friend of mine came over and was horrified , she said .. your dog will get Salmonella poisoning or tricanosis etc. You're going to kill your dog.! This is typical Veterinarian brain wash. Just keep them coming with all the eilments,and then many times you'll not get any help. That's what happend to me. Sure... give them Benadryl... they have alleries... nevermind that it will make them groggy and miserable so I will have to come over again so they can try something else at my expense. We're having problems with the vegies thing. They used to like some of them when I was preapering for us , like string beans, red pepper, carrots but when is incorporated in the dish ... problem. They're both on the "strike" not eating. We feed them by hand sometimes and hope that they will get used to it. Any suggestions? how to make theis transition easy?. Thanks. |
| Name: | Carmel |
| E-mail address: | blasphemmy@yahoo.com.au |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.geocities.com/blasphemmy |
| Comments: | Thankyou! I have a jack russell puppy "CHESTER" and he is just a dynamo of energy, I put it down to good eating habits for a bright healthy energetic dog. And natural, not processed if definitly the way to go!!!! |
| Name: | Lorna Allen |
| E-mail address: | lallen13@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://msn |
| Comments: | I am just checking this out. I am new to raw food and am just now thinking about my pets. I have 5 cats. |
| Name: | krystyna |
| E-mail address: | krystyna60@aol.com |
| Comments: | Finally the web site I have been looking for. Informative well prsented. I am starting today feeding my two Bishons the raw diet. I did order the meat grinder ( have one at home but it dosn't gring the bones).My dogs have allergies golore , watery eyes stains all over their faces.The vet didn't help for my $100.00 just had me give them Benadryl which made them groggy and miserable. I just have this filling that this will help. Will keep you posted as to the progress. P.S. I know they will like the raw meats as few days ago they cought bird outside ( sorry bird lovers)and ate it all except few feathers. |
| Name: | mitzi |
| E-mail address: | mitzitch@aol.com |
| Comments: | thank you so much. i have 2 little mini dachshunds with allergies. scratching, itching etc... any help or suggestions? thank you |
| Name: | Tessa Aguilar |
| E-mail address: | tessaaguilar@sbcglobal.net |
| Comments: | Hi, I find your information really interesting. I will try it. I have aging animals and I think raw food would be better for them than what they eat. |
| Name: | ROBERT & SHARON RAMSEY |
| E-mail address: | sharonmom1125@aol.com |
| Comments: | HELLO--I FOUND YOUR WEBSITE WITH A LINK ON THE "PEACEFULPASTURES" WEBSITE. WE HAVE 2 SHELTIES, 1/2 BROTHER & SISTER. OUR PRINCESS HAS SEVERE ALLERGIES & WE HAVE BEEN TRYING EVERYTHING. OUR VET HAD HER TESTED FOR WHAT SHE IS ALLERGIC TO & WE HAVE BEEN GIVING HER SHOTS, PREDIZONE, ALLERGY MEDS & ANTIBIOTICS FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW. NOTHING SEEMS TO HELP. WE ARE NOW JUST BEGINNING TO TRY THE RAW FOOD DIET & SEE WHAT HAPPENS. WE HAVE STARTED WITH RAW VENISON MIXED WITH A SMALL AMOUNT OF NATURAL KIBBLE FOOD. ALSO TRYING TO DO AWAY WITH ALL THE MEDICINE. WE WOULD APPRECIATE ANY INFO YOU MAY WANT TO SHARE WITH US. WE WOULD BE SO THANKFUL TO GET ANY EXTRA INFO THAT MAY HELP. THANK YOU & GOD BLESS, ROBERT & SHARON RAMSEY. MARYVILLE, TN. (SMOKEY MTNS.) sharonmom1125@aol.com |
| Name: | jamie |
| E-mail address: | j.dimery-seek@amserve.com |
| Comments: | excellent information will be giving it a try,dogs dont get splinters then from eating bones |
| Name: | Lynda Bollman |
| E-mail address: | carpediemgsd@mcihispeed.net |
| Comments: | Great presentation. |
| Name: | Denise |
| Comments: | Just found this site! It's awesome and VERY informative. Going fresh all the way now, feel badly I didn't know sooner. Yours is the first site that has taken the time to explain in such detail. Thanks again!! |
| Name: | Stacy Andelin |
| E-mail address: | stacyandelin@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | Great info! Thanks a bunch! |
| Name: | Stacy |
| Name: | Melissa |
| Comments: | I found your website very informative and helpful. However many of your links no longer work so they may need to be updated. |
| Name: | Jackie |
| E-mail address: | jjandj@ezysurf.co.nz |
| Comments: | Wow what a GREAT site. Very informative. I hope I will be able to convert my cats!! |
| Name: | Paulette Young |
| E-mail address: | webmaster@yorkiebaby.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.yorkiebaby.com |
| Comments: | I have just started to learn about BARF and have enjoyed the info on your website so much. I plan to begin implementation within the week. Thanks so much, Paulette |
| Name: | Paulette Young |
| E-mail address: | webmaster@yorkiebaby.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.yorkiebaby.com |
| Comments: | I have just started to learn about BARF and have enjoyed the info on your website so much. I plan to begin implementation within the week. Thanks so much, Paulette |
| Name: | Diane Schendel |
| E-mail address: | allschendel@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am desperate to get information or opinion about my 15 year old Doxie-beagle mix. Her kidney funtion has been declining since June 04. She bagan vomiting 6 days ago. I took her to the vet. After running blood work and x-rays, they tell me she probably has pancreatitis and she has a mass most likely on her liver (it was hard to tell). They gave her sub Q fluids, alternagel and pepcid. I took her home and she did well. I began feeding her small amounts the next day and she did well. I looked into feeding her a raw diet and began that on day 2. She was doing so well, back to her old self but then she started vomiting again today. Back to the vet for more fluids and they sent me home with Hills I/D diet. I really want to feed her raw food, but what would be safe for her under these circumstances. I know she probably doesn't have long but I want the best for her until she no longer bouce back. |
| Name: | Rosemary Livesey |
| E-mail address: | rainbow@myplace15.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | I am currently reading a book by Kymathy Schultze on cat nutrition and note that they should be fed minced, raw bones in their diet in order to keep their teeth clean. The problem is, I cannot find a mincer that is capable of mincing raw bones. Please can you help? |
| Name: | Jan Goshorn |
| E-mail address: | jgoshorn@berry.edu |
| Comments: | hi maria. Here's my e-mail address. I never thought about flax seeds for my pets! I've got some in the freezer! My dog LOVES Omega-3 fish oil! |
| Name: | VampireKisses Vlads Mistress |
| E-mail address: | beautyenzefeast@msn.com |
| Comments: | I found your site to be VERY informative and well put together. As a newbie to this type of feeding I was relieved to find your site. Therefore, I extend my appreciation to your information, and making it easy for a beginner. Thank you. Keep up your good work. I will pass the word around to my clients as well. |
| Name: | chachi redondo |
| E-mail address: | chachi_redondo@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey there- nice to see someone who is as conscientious about feeding animals & people as I am! FYI- pls check out the Blood Type diet - Dr. Peter D'Adamo, barnes & noble, anywhere~$20 bucks- read it all yourself I am a chef & a diet coach who works with cancer patients & diabetes cases & folks who are overweight & have bad skin- all these things are related to Not eating right for your blood type. I am told that about 80% of all dogs & cats are blood type B, (the rest being type A's)- therefore, B's must only have Lamb or Turkey- ALL other meats are detrimental to their health. Foods are just chemicals- certain chemicals or glues- they build us up OR break us down... Chicken & corn & tomatoes will absolutely KILL a B (so will wheat, which is why most dog foods are so bad.) Fish is great, and I know humans can all eat rice, but I feel that it is not biologically correct for dogs & cats to eat grains, they never would have in the wild, it's true. So, I think I will be making up baked sweet pot's & gr lamb & turkey, with greens & carrots, beets & blueberries- that helps to keep their movements solid- it's used this way with babies. Anyways, so sorry to ramble on- but, just wanted to put that bee in your bonnet. Somewhere,somehow- we will use science to find the best way to keep them & ourselves as healthy for as long as possible! Much love to you & yours, miss chachi redondo albuquirky, NM Have a great day! happy holidays |
| Name: | Ben Mugu |
| E-mail address: | gayman@mugu.com |
| Comments: | Good site i dey here |
| Name: | Bonnie Rubin |
| E-mail address: | jndtc@msn.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.www.barfproducts.com |
| Comments: | Hello, I wanted to email and let you know I found your site very informative. Beautiful pictures! Also, a great way to show folks how to feed raw! I also wanted to let you know that BARFWorld had approved my site as the first on-line distributor of Dr. Billinghursts food and merchandise. My company will be drop-shipping perishables as well as non-perishables directly from BARFWorld to customers all over the United States. I would be very appreciative if you would place a link to my site, I will place your link on my site as well, and together we can spread the word on this very excellent philosophy, product and lifestyle. Thank you for visiting our website, Bonnie S. Rubin www.barfproducts.com jndtc@msn.com 866-437-7738 |
| Name: | driver mumu |
| E-mail address: | tata@uzoagba.com |
| Comments: | FANTASTIC SITE!! LOADS AND LOADS OF VALUABLE INFORMATION THANKS SO MUCH!!! |
| Name: | Pamela |
| E-mail address: | ivrogne@adelphia.net |
| Comments: | I really found your site informative and easy to follow. I have two chihuahua's and one has sign problems. I told the vet i thought it was from his food but he looked at me like i was crazy. I already have the same kind of juicer and would just need the grinder. My dogs already eat lots of veggies because they love them. I gave them chicken wings last night and they thought I dropped people food and waited for me to pick it up. They could't beleive they were getting real meat. I hope this cures my Cujo's skin problems. Thanks for the very clear directions. |
| Name: | Anne Smith |
| E-mail address: | anne.smith@millenniumchem.com |
| Comments: | I'm just getting information on this diet for my two Rottweilers. Wow. You have provided so much information I feel prepared to begin the transition from Duck & Potato diet (both have IBD) to BARF. I have high hopes after reading so much positive information on the internet such as yours that my poor dogs will have much improved intestinal tracts. Yours is the first actual "how to do it" information that made sense to me. Thanks for your website! Anne Smith |
| Name: | Michael |
| E-mail address: | kornhauserfamily@yahoo.ca |
| Comments: | Finally a website that spells and shows barf preparation procedure! We're expecting our 10 week old berner in two weeks, and have heard about this diet through word of mouth to be quite effective especially for our breed of dog. thank goodness for this most informative website, as of lately, finding a book on this topic has proven most frustrating as bookstores are either sold out, or have never carried such titles. We live in toronto, canada. |
| Name: | pete |
| E-mail address: | petescott@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | loved this site,its been a real help. spent last few days reserching BARF.today after finding your site,i ran out brought chicken,veg,fruit ect,new blender............... for tea our dogs tried barf for first time,and for first time in 5 years we had 4 clean bowls. this diet makes total sense. tomorrow for breakfast its chicken,and veg.i know its a new start for us all. thanks for everything and making somthing so diffucult,become so easy. |
| Name: | Timothy Swistak |
| E-mail address: | Seagoat112@aol.com |
| Comments: | i am purchasing a new puppy, and the rescue i am getting him from they feed thier dogs BARF, i am very interestad in this diet, thanks for the info |
| Name: | julie |
| E-mail address: | juliefhood@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi, Thanks for the very detailed information of how to make the raw diet. I have been trying everywhere to fine out how to deal with the vegetables. I've never had a juicer, blender or mincer etc. So I had no idea as to what equipment I had to get. Now I know. Thanks. Julie. Somerset Uk. |
| Name: | PAULA BAXTER |
| E-mail address: | paula_baxter@excite.com |
| Comments: | loved your site......very informative.....I have cats and dogs and HAVE LOST CONFIDENCE IN ORTHODOX TREATMENT FOR THEM......this seems to be the direction I should go.... MANY THANKS, Paula |
| Name: | Jack Martin |
| E-mail address: | jmartin525@cox.net |
| Comments: | Thanks |
| Name: | trudde baumann |
| E-mail address: | mstrudde@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | new to this diet |
| Name: | z.woods |
| E-mail address: | zonnyw@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | Thank you so much for puttig together such an excellent website. My mixed breed dog was diagnosed with Penphigus last year and as result of the steroids she has now developed Cushings. I'm desperately exploring other options and wonder if this type of diet might help. It seems to me from everything that I have read so far that it certainly would not hurt. Do you know of anybody with a similar situation who has had some success with this diet? Thank you again for your very helpful instructions and for your sharing your experiences. Z. Woods |
| Name: | Sue Revelle |
| E-mail address: | susieqr@aol.com |
| Comments: | thank you for this info. Where is the meat part of the raw diet? |
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| E-mail address: | - |
| Comments: | Subject: Seminar: Diet & Nutrition of the Wild Wolf from Birth to Death *** PLEASE CROSSPOST *** *** Special Note: While there are still plenty of spaces, this seminar is beginning to fill up. If you want to attend but haven't registered yet, you may want to register soon. Also, as of this date, Dr. Mech has indicated that he doesn't intend to repeat this seminar - so it is a one-time only event. *** SEMINAR OPPORTUNITY: A Day with Dr. David Mech TOPIC: The Diet and Nutrition of the Wild Wolf from Birth to Death SPECIAL APPEARANCE: Atka - a 2 year old ambassador Artic wolf WHEN: Saturday, September 25, 2004, 9:00am to 5:00pm (Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.) WHERE: South Salem, NY, The Willows Event Facility SPONSOR: Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem, NY www.nywolf.org/seminar.html ============================== The growing popularity of raw diets for companion carnivores, and a growing mainstream acceptance of the idea that high carbohydrate (grain-based) diets for carnivores may not be species appropriate, have made many people look to the natural diet of the wild wolf for guidance in feeding dogs and captive wild canids. This seminar will provide a focused, in-depth examination of the diet and nutrition of the wild wolf, from birth through death. While Dr. Mech will not discuss domestic canine diets *at all*, he will cover many topics which will be of interest to anyone feeding a natural diet to dogs. The facts and fictions about wild wolf dietary habits will be highlighted. Some (this is not an all-inclusive listing) of the areas he will cover through discussion, video presentation, and Q & A sessions, are: DIET OF THE AVERAGE ADULT WOLF: * Average kills per week * Average amount consumed per kill, per wolf * Pieces and parts consumed of a kill - and in what order, if any * Pieces and parts that are not consumed * Amount of bone consumed * Amount of "kill" (protein) variety in a typical wolf pack diet * Frequency of small animal kills vs. large animal kills * Nutrition derived from other sources then prey, if any * Typical feeding patterns in Spring and Summer vs. Fall and Winter * Scavenging as part of the diet - how much, how often, when, under what circumstances * The amount of fiber and the sources, if any, in a typical wild wolf diet DIET OF THE PREGNANT BITCH: * Changes in the amounts eaten during gestation * Changes in the kinds of food eaten during gestation * If advanced pregnancy prevents them from being efficient hunters in the last two weeks before whelping, does the pack feed them or are they left to fend as best they can DIET OF THE NURSING BITCH: * Changes in the amounts eaten in the first few weeks post-whelp * Changes in the kinds of food eaten in the first few weeks post-whelp * Hunting behavior in the first few weeks post-whelp DIET OF THE NEWBORN/YOUNG WOLF PUP: * Nursed for how long * Nursed how often * Introduced to regurgitated food at what age * Composition of regurgitated food (amount of meat, bone, other foodstuffs) * How often fed regurgitated food in a typical day * Fed regurgitated food until what age * Introduced to non-regurgitated food at what age * Initial "solid" food composition - amount of meat, bone, etc. * How much solid food do they begin eating, and how often * What age are wolf pups normally weaned * Begin to eat at the kill site at what age * Typical amounts eaten at the kill site by a pup * Typical parts/pieces eaten at the kill site by a pup * To what age does the pack insure that youngsters get adequate amounts of food * At what age to they become young adults * Are young adults immediately designated as "low ranking" by the pack * Do low ranking pack members only get kill "leftovers" and thus consume more bone DIET OF THE ELDERLY WOLF: * At what age is a wolf elderly * Does the pack provide for elderly members who may not be efficient hunters * Does the diet of the elderly wolf change in types of amounts or food eaten HEALTH AND OTHER DIET-RELATED ISSUES: * Discussion of dental health and evidence, if any, of dental disease, including tooth fractures, tooth wear, etc. * Observation, if any, of wolves suffering from endocrine diseases or non-parasite related skin disease * Frequency of both internal and external parasite-related heath issues * Based on physical observation and/or autopsies, evidence, if any, of death due to dental disease, cancer, organ failure, perforations, bloat, diabetes, IBD, bacterial poisoning, etc. * Stools - typical stool: changes in stool as related to specific food eaten; average size; average consistency; frequency of fecal elimination * If free from human-related injuries/disease, what is the typical lifespan of a wolf WHO SHOULD ATTEND THIS SEMINAR: People feeding raw diets using some foundation of wild canid nutrition Veterinarians who want to learn more about the foundation of raw diets Veterinarians who provide care for captive wild canids Curators / animal care personnel who deal with captive wild canids Anyone making/selling raw diets in any form People interested in learning more about wolves ABOUT DR. MECH Dr. Mech is acknowledged as one of the world's leading authorities on wild wolves. He is a senior research scientist for the Department of the Interior and an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul. He has studied wolves on Isle Royale in Minnesota, Canada, Italy, Alaska, Yellowstone and elsewhere since 1958. Dr. Mech has authored several books including "The Wolf: The Ecology and Behavior of an Endangered Species" in 1970, "The Way of the Wolf" in 1991, "The Artic Wolf: Living wiht the Pack" in 1988 and "Wolves of the High Artic" in 1992. His latest book, co-edited with Luigi Boitani, "Wolves: Behavior, Ecology and Conservation", was published in November 2003. Dr. Mech also chairs the IUCN Wolf Specialists Group of the World Conservation Union. For detailed directions and hotel/motel suggestions, please see the website: www.nywolf.org/seminar.html |
| Name: | Tom Wingsden |
| E-mail address: | aspireforthebest(at)myway.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.mccutchanville.com |
| Comments: | All I can say is that the raw diet did wonders for my two dogs. Annie, an 8 yr-old Shepherd has had chronic skin problems. Special (commercial) diets, steroids and antibiotics showed little if no improvement. But within 60 days of eating raw 80% chicken/beef and 20% seasonal veggies, brown rice, oatmeal, her coat looks fantastic. I learned about BARF whilst trying frantically to find something my 15 year old Retriever would eat following a car accident. Left for dead, the dog would eat nothing put in front of her until I coaxed it with chicken breast. Within a few weeks, she was gobbling down raw chicken backs and necks along with my "glop." I am happy to report she is now doing fine. |
| Name: | doreen Lynch |
| E-mail address: | dorlynch@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Loved the pictures to see how much you actually make. |
| Name: | Roberta |
| E-mail address: | msrobbie@aol.com |
| Comments: | I want to thank you for presenting such a clear, step-by-step series of instructions on preparing raw foods. I've been buying pre-packaged raw frozen food for my dog, Kudo, now 14-months old, for about the last six months. However, their menu is limited to chicken and buffalo only (together with the vegetables) and my dog is getting bored. Today, thanks to your website, I got the courage to get the ingredients to make her food myself. Your recommendation for packing the vegetable goop into ice cube trays is absolutely genius! I now have three ice cube trays full of the vegetable mixture, 4 ounces per cube, in my freezer. (I also have a kitchen that is a complete mess, but that can be cured.) For this, my first attempt, I've used organically grown carrots, squash, yams, celery, kale, and romaine lettuce. I've bought a pound each of pre-ground chicken, turkey, beef, and lamb. If she likes what I fix, I'll invest in a meat grinder. Keep your fingers crossed that Kudo likes my version of BARF. Thank you again for such a wonderful website! |
| Name: | ali gilliland |
| E-mail address: | ammgilliland2002@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | first time on website. Looking forward to getting a good diet for my Red Detter. Cheers. |
| Name: | Lisa in CT |
| Comments: | I absolutely love your page. I've been feeding my lab a raw diet for about 2 months and have recently successfully convinced my greyhound to appreciate the beauty of raw, as well. Your pictorial is not only inspirational, it's poetic! |
| Name: | Kurt R |
| E-mail address: | kurt@lighthouse.net |
| Comments: | Hi, Great job on your website. Very informative. Thank you for all your hard work. I have two Afghans about a year old. I am about to begin the barf diet. I've purchased a meat grinder and I have one question. Do you grind any of the chicken bones. Or do you skin off all the bones before you grind the meat? Thanks for all your time, Kurt |
| Name: | LILLKLACKS DOBERMANN - KENNEL |
| E-mail address: | kennel@lillklacks.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.lillklacks.com |
| Comments: | Hi! Great site with lots of information! Best regards from Håkan & Yvonne |
| Name: | Jackie D. Boyd |
| E-mail address: | jackie.v@shaw.ca |
| Comments: | A wonderfully illustrated to help us prepare raw food for my dogs. Lots of good tips and information. Thank you. |
| Name: | catherine |
| E-mail address: | catherineandalegria@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | thank you for your effort in the raw food info - however, you lost me first when you froze the food and then microwaived it - i thought the idea was to give our pets the freshest food possible---first of all, freezing is detrimental and secondly the microwave is sooooo awful for food and environment.....if i was you, i would rethink your way.....catherine |
| Name: | VG |
| Comments: | Just had to say thank you for this terrific website. It is a great help and introduction (to say the least) and I admire the work you have put in the making of it. I am seriously thinking about changing my German Shepherd´s diet to BARF. Thank you again, greetings from Iceland. |
| Name: | Family Boldvig |
| E-mail address: | ballbay@tdcadsl.dk |
| Comments: | Hello, Denmark calling. We have a male Jack Russel terrier 5 months old. We have been feeding him BARF for about 2 months now. It is our first dog, so we can't really compare with previous experiences, but we can say that he is "using" the barf feeding much more efficiently than the normal dogfood he got previously. The vet compliments him on his fur, teeth and growth (excellent muscle build). He loves the food we prepare for him and gives us a lot of joy. So we are staying with the BARF, which is probably better than what we eat ourselves! |
| Name: | priscilla |
| E-mail address: | Ryouwill@aol.com |
| Comments: | Dear raw foods promoter, Thank you for your pictures and infoo. My dog has been on the BARF diet for about 4 months. All of a sudden for the last 2 weeks she has refused her barf veggies which I process in the food processor as you suggested. In the past she at all her veggie Barf and now she won't touch it. I am worried. I am making it the same way, I even put some carrot juice and apple sauce to sweetn it up for her but she still won't touch it. Any suggestions? She eats her meat and bones but not the veggies. Thanks for your help. Priscilla |