Comments on: Paw Pointing http://epetmeadow.com/2009/10/paw-pointing/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Photos and ramblings from a hopelessly obsessed animal admirer Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:50:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Stacy http://epetmeadow.com/2009/10/paw-pointing/comment-page-1/#comment-1933 Stacy Wed, 02 Jun 2010 18:21:48 +0000 http://epetmeadow.com/?p=1890#comment-1933 Re: Simba, I would be more inclined to investigate the history of vaccinations as a root cause of the IBD, as opposed to the diet of raw chicken. That having been said, without a more comprehensive understanding of exactly what part(s) of the chicken were being fed raw, nutritional deficiencies/excesses cannot be ruled out completely. Re: Simba, I would be more inclined to investigate the history of vaccinations as a root cause of the IBD, as opposed to the diet of raw chicken. That having been said, without a more comprehensive understanding of exactly what part(s) of the chicken were being fed raw, nutritional deficiencies/excesses cannot be ruled out completely.

]]> By: Raw Feeding: Our Story | Pet Meadow http://epetmeadow.com/2009/10/paw-pointing/comment-page-1/#comment-521 Raw Feeding: Our Story | Pet Meadow Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:17:08 +0000 http://epetmeadow.com/?p=1890#comment-521 [...] never went further then finding a different brand of commercially available food. Here were some additional thoughts I had on the vet community and raw feeding [...] [...] never went further then finding a different brand of commercially available food. Here were some additional thoughts I had on the vet community and raw feeding [...]

]]> By: Erin http://epetmeadow.com/2009/10/paw-pointing/comment-page-1/#comment-220 Erin Tue, 06 Oct 2009 02:25:50 +0000 http://epetmeadow.com/?p=1890#comment-220 Simba's mum.....well, I do know that feeding a single protein source for years can sometimes cause allergy issues to arise, and it may have either caused or contributed to IBS. I do know though a lot of cats with IBD actually do better on raw, but sometimes you have to play with the protein sources to get the best fit. I am working on some articles with links and groups to research more about raw feeding, in the meantime, you might check Yahoogroups, 'rawcat', they are a great group of folks with a lot of expertise for specific questions or general introductions. Thanks for visiting!!!! Simba’s mum…..well, I do know that feeding a single protein source for years can sometimes cause allergy issues to arise, and it may have either caused or contributed to IBS. I do know though a lot of cats with IBD actually do better on raw, but sometimes you have to play with the protein sources to get the best fit.

I am working on some articles with links and groups to research more about raw feeding, in the meantime, you might check Yahoogroups, ‘rawcat’, they are a great group of folks with a lot of expertise for specific questions or general introductions.

Thanks for visiting!!!!

]]> By: Simba http://epetmeadow.com/2009/10/paw-pointing/comment-page-1/#comment-216 Simba Mon, 05 Oct 2009 21:29:06 +0000 http://epetmeadow.com/?p=1890#comment-216 I am new to reading your blog and am interested in learning more about the raw diet. My Mom's sister had a beloved Abbysinian who was fed only raw chicken. After many years she developed inflammatory bowel disease and finally had to be put to sleep because it was so severe. The vet indicated it was probably caused by the raw chicken protein, if I remember correctly. Have you read or heard anything regarding IBD and raw diets? I am new to reading your blog and am interested in learning more about the raw diet. My Mom’s sister had a beloved Abbysinian who was fed only raw chicken. After many years she developed inflammatory bowel disease and finally had to be put to sleep because it was so severe. The vet indicated it was probably caused by the raw chicken protein, if I remember correctly. Have you read or heard anything regarding IBD and raw diets?

]]> By: The Kitty Krew http://epetmeadow.com/2009/10/paw-pointing/comment-page-1/#comment-208 The Kitty Krew Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:33:10 +0000 http://epetmeadow.com/?p=1890#comment-208 Our Mommy has been switching us to a healthier diet over the summer, since Bugsy's bladder problems started. Not enough of us like the raw medallions that Daisy mentions to do raw completely, but we're now all eating a variety/rotation of healthier dry kibble supplemented by healthier canned food that most of us (all but Callie) eat. It's early days yet to see how it works for us, and no one but Bugsy had any specific health problems, but The Mommy is pleased that she at least found healthier dry kibble that everyone -- including the pickiest eater Callie -- would eat so that she feels she's doing something good for us. :) Purrs and hugs, The Kitty Krew Our Mommy has been switching us to a healthier diet over the summer, since Bugsy’s bladder problems started. Not enough of us like the raw medallions that Daisy mentions to do raw completely, but we’re now all eating a variety/rotation of healthier dry kibble supplemented by healthier canned food that most of us (all but Callie) eat.

It’s early days yet to see how it works for us, and no one but Bugsy had any specific health problems, but The Mommy is pleased that she at least found healthier dry kibble that everyone — including the pickiest eater Callie — would eat so that she feels she’s doing something good for us. :)

Purrs and hugs,
The Kitty Krew

]]> By: Daisy the Curly Cat http://epetmeadow.com/2009/10/paw-pointing/comment-page-1/#comment-206 Daisy the Curly Cat Sat, 03 Oct 2009 21:18:22 +0000 http://epetmeadow.com/?p=1890#comment-206 We read your post with great interest! Since we have only been eating raw food for less than a year, we are enthusiastic supporters. We are lucky to go to a holistic vet who strongly endorses raw feeding. Our prior vet had me on Hill's C/D and said I would probably have to eat it for life because of my history of bladder stones. We just got the book "Not Fit for a Dog" by Dr. Michael Fox and it really opened our eyes as to why vets recommend certain foods, what is really in most pet foods, and how the pet food recall happened. We eat the Nature's Variety medallions (the frozen raw patties). My Mommeh would love to eventually switch us to a homemade raw diet. Harley sometimes eats raw chicken wing tips or raw chicken gizzards but I'm not big on chewing chunks of meat yet. We read your post with great interest! Since we have only been eating raw food for less than a year, we are enthusiastic supporters. We are lucky to go to a holistic vet who strongly endorses raw feeding. Our prior vet had me on Hill’s C/D and said I would probably have to eat it for life because of my history of bladder stones. We just got the book “Not Fit for a Dog” by Dr. Michael Fox and it really opened our eyes as to why vets recommend certain foods, what is really in most pet foods, and how the pet food recall happened.

We eat the Nature’s Variety medallions (the frozen raw patties). My Mommeh would love to eventually switch us to a homemade raw diet. Harley sometimes eats raw chicken wing tips or raw chicken gizzards but I’m not big on chewing chunks of meat yet.

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