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Past parasite still with mushy, orange, stools - raw food the solution? 7 Replies

Henry, now 8 months, had giardia and coccidia which was diagnosed around 5 months but I suspect he had it since he was a wee one (he had a lot of diet changes and his stool issues were attributed to…

Tagged: raw, diarrhea, parasites

Started by Pamela Yee in Metro Chien ~ Health. Last reply by Pamela Yee 5 hours ago.

New to raw feeding 4 Replies

Hello everyone, My name is Kathy and I have a 2 1/2 year old male frenchie named Monster. Since the day we brought Monster home, feeding was a challenge. We switched him from Nature's recipe, which…

Started by Katherine Iannuzzi in Metro Chien ~ Nutrition. Last reply by Chris 16 hours ago.

Where do you get your raw food in Southern California? 1 Reply

Hi All,We live in Los Angeles and I'm looking for a good raw supplier. I'm trying to do my research and there's everything from the pre-made commercial raw diets to the co-ops. I feel like I could…

Started by Jessica, Ari & Kodiak in The Club Room. Last reply by Chris 1 day ago.

Happy Birthday Ms Dari.. 11 Replies

Ten Years Old... then and now..where has the time gone..Still full of energy and life.. Love you my sweet girl...

Started by fran and dari in The Club Room. Last reply by Michelle & Brutus Feb 7.

Westminster Dog Show 8 Replies

Anyone planning to attend?

Started by Marilen in The Club Room. Last reply by Julie and Carmella Feb 5.

Happy 5th Birthday Carmella! 10 Replies

Today is Carmella's 5th Birthday! Happy Birthday my sweet girl! For selfish reasons I really wish she would just stay this age and not get any older....

Started by Julie and Carmella in The Club Room. Last reply by Peggy Coon Feb 4.

Why Dogs are More Afraid of Men 6 Replies

From an interesting post from Patricia Mconnell based on recent studies:Current Biology asked volunteers to guess the direction ofmotion of figures that were represented only by points of light place…

Tagged: fear

Started by Chris in Metro Chien ~ Behavior. Last reply by Adrienne Karoly Feb 4.

Update on Alexandra 8 Replies

I wanted to add more information about Alexandra’s diarrhea. This whole thing started when I noted that her eye was swollen. I took her to the vet and they diagnosed her with conjunctivitis. The vet…

Started by Kathryn Roberts in The Club Room. Last reply by Kathryn Roberts Feb 2.

Dermodex & Ivermectin Reaction 7 Replies

Hello all!!We have been having a couple issues with Kodiak. He is 7 months old, neutered, and generally happy pup. We've been traveling so much that I haven't switched him from kibble yet. He's be…

Started by Jessica, Ari & Kodiak in The Club Room. Last reply by Chris Jan 30.

Here we go 5 Replies

I am going to visit in-laws in Minneapolis this March. They have a dog which I unfortunatly introduced them to that has behavior issues, Jillie will not let them kiss or hug without going balistic, f…

Started by Mark R. in Metro Chien ~ Behavior. Last reply by Mark R. Jan 27.

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Pamela Yee replied to Pamela Yee's discussion 'Past parasite still with mushy, orange, stools - raw food the solution?'

Thanks Chris. I'm ready for a change after continually having a mud paste for a stool and lots of baby wipes needed for cleanup. I read your post on transitioning to raw. Given the little boy's issue with bleeding, should I not start with poultry fo…

5 hours ago

Chris commented on Arlettina's photo 'Just wait and see and I'll get ALL your teeth... ggrrrrrr...'

You made my day. I'm thrilled that the social community I run can put together a dentist promoting pet dental health month and a photo of a frenchie tooth fairy.

16 hours ago

Chris replied to Pamela Yee's discussion 'Past parasite still with mushy, orange, stools - raw food the solution?'

Are there any past posts on transitioning to raw I've just added transitioning to raw in metro Chien It really does seem that rice was better tolerated by him than the sweet potato so I'm not sure white potato would be better than rice. Maybe I mis…

16 hours ago

Chris replied to Katherine Iannuzzi's discussion 'New to raw feeding'

Both you and Fran will be happy to know that a fellow frenchie owner, and client to a vet I work with on the weekends is a raw feeder, she has been feeding her frenchies a raw diet for years and is a breeder as well. She has agreed to come see me to…

16 hours ago

Arlettina commented on Arlettina's photo 'Just wait and see and I'll get ALL your teeth... ggrrrrrr...'

OMG!! lol!! You can absolutely borrow this pic! Will you send me the link when you posted it??? :)

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Katherine Iannuzzi replied to Katherine Iannuzzi's discussion 'New to raw feeding'

Chris, Thank you so much for all the information you have provided me with. Just to let you know where I am at with Monster I did pick up a tube of chicken from Armellino's. As advised by the woman there, I thawed it half way and placed half in the…

yesterday

Arlettina commented on Pamela Yee's photo 'Nighttime cuddling'

lol!!! Sooooo funny and cute! They really look like little persons!!! :)

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Pamela Yee replied to Pamela Yee's discussion 'Past parasite still with mushy, orange, stools - raw food the solution?'

Thanks Fran and Chris. Yes, I know what you're saying about carnivores and the raw argument -- my other Frenchies, though for many years on raw, are now on grain free kibble and canned and are doing fine. I have tried eliminating the coconut oil a…

yesterday

Chris replied to Jessica, Ari & Kodiak's discussion 'Where do you get your raw food in Southern California?'

I feel like I could eventually end up a co-op, but for the moment I don't have the freezer capacity to buy in the bulk they sell. Co ops are constructed so that you can buy what works for you- its the entire co op that shares the large amounts and t…

yesterday

Chris replied to Pamela Yee's discussion 'Past parasite still with mushy, orange, stools - raw food the solution?'

The reason why I think it might be harsh is that I know he has some form of colitis or colon irritationThat's not entirely logical from a carnivores point of view. Meat and bone are much easier to digest for them than grains. Their organs are less e…

yesterday

Chris replied to Katherine Iannuzzi's discussion 'New to raw feeding'

Hi Katherine- I'm going to break up some of the issues as they might need looking at separatelyINAPPETANCEMy problem with him is that he is an extremely picky eater.This in itself could be a problem separate from what kind of food you are feeding, i…

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Michelle & Brutus replied to fran and dari's discussion 'Happy Birthday Ms Dari..'

How wonderful! A beautiful girl then & now, and what a life in between! Congrats!

on Sunday

Michelle & Brutus commented on Arlettina's photo 'The tooth fairy & Captain Jack Sparrow'

This totally tops anything I've come up with! You rock, Arlette!!

on Sunday

Michelle & Brutus commented on Arlettina's photo 'Just wait and see and I'll get ALL your teeth... ggrrrrrr...'

OK, I TOTALLY love this (I bet you are shocked LOL)!! Can I borrow this photo for on my blog?? She's the perfect spokesdog for Pet Dental Health Month!!

on Sunday

Michelle & Brutus commented on Arlettina's photo 'He just looks good in anything... <3'

Love it! He makes such a cuddly looking pirate :)

on Sunday

Jessica, Ari & Kodiak added a discussion

Where do you get your raw food in Southern California?

Hi All,We live in Los Angeles and I'm looking for a good raw supplier. I'm trying to do my research and there's everything from the pre-made commercial raw diets to the co-ops. I feel like I could eventually end up a co-op, but for the moment I do…

on Sunday

fran and dari replied to Pamela Yee's discussion 'Past parasite still with mushy, orange, stools - raw food the solution?'

Pam, Dari is an adult and she only gets 1/2 tsp of coconut oil.. One thing I would suggest immediatly: join the k9nutrition list.. Lew OlsenPHD is the owner of the list. She has her degree in Nutrition ; has a dog with IBD in remission . The dog is…

on Sunday

Pamela Yee replied to Pamela Yee's discussion 'Past parasite still with mushy, orange, stools - raw food the solution?'

Thanks Fran. Yea I'm concerned about the calcium needs too. I'm putting in about 1 tsp a day of coconut oil so it shouldn't be too much and the rice and turkey (so far) has been the best option - but I definitely need to expand. The reason why I thi…

on Sunday

fran and dari replied to Pamela Yee's discussion 'Past parasite still with mushy, orange, stools - raw food the solution?'

Pam, I am reading what you are feeding.. and am very concerned about the lack of calcium in Henri's diet..Kefir , in my experience is really a probiotic and not a sufficient source of calcium, which in turn is a source of fiber.. Antibiotics upset…

on Sunday

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