http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/-t1.htm Talk about kids (human), work, school, life or just what to wear today! Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:50:24 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/invision/en/logo.png http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/-t1.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/bad-science-t231.htm steviesun I've just nearly finished reading this book Bad Science and I think it's brilliant. I share the reference here because it's all about questioning the information placed before us, and I know we're all into that to some degree (we're all breaking from the conventional paradigm by raw feeding). Only problem is that I can't quite make my mind up whether this book supports us raw feeders are people who look deeper at the information or whether he'd think we're nuts. Either way, having ... Non-Raw General Discussion Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:50:24 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/bad-science-t231.htm#1353 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/bad-science-t231.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/i-need-your-stories-t218.htm Heather I had a thing going on Sunday where I would pick a story detailing someone's raw feeding journey and post it on my blog. However, I ran out of entries so I'm asking any of you that would like to email me your story and a picture or two of your pet(s) to please send them to newbeginnings06@gmail.com Things you can discuss are (of course, everything is optional- you do what you want) Why you started raw feeding? What you feed? Health issues of your pet(s) and are they improving? Obstacles ... Non-Raw General Discussion Fri, 17 Jul 2009 04:38:06 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/i-need-your-stories-t218.htm#1268 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/i-need-your-stories-t218.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/please-pray-for-spencer-s-return-t201.htm Auntie Crazy My nine month old ex-feral kitten, Spencer, escaped two nights ago. I saw him briefly yesterday morning, but no one's seen or heard him since. Although he's very fond of me and sleeps on my pillow every night, he remains extremely skittish and startles at the slightest sound. He's way too scared to come to me outside, or even to allow me to approach him, so I've set up a Hav-a-Heart trap, but nothing so far. With everyone in the neighborhood mowing yesterday (the first sunny day we've had in ... Non-Raw General Discussion Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:53:49 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/please-pray-for-spencer-s-return-t201.htm#1135 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/please-pray-for-spencer-s-return-t201.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/betty-had-a-date-and-we-think-she-is-now-expecting-pregnancy-thread-t169.htm Kelly Betty is a show dog, and her lines are excellent. Because of that, her other mommy (co-owner) wants a litter. So, she had her date a few weekends ago, and is now looking to be an expectant mommy! About 1 1/2-2 weeks from her due date, she will go back to the breeders house for the birth.. I so would not handle that well. And a week after the babies are born, she will come back here with me. SOOO, this will be her pregnancy/baby thread! I will have weekly pics of her body until she ... Non-Raw General Discussion Sun, 24 May 2009 15:07:21 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/betty-had-a-date-and-we-think-she-is-now-expecting-pregnancy-thread-t169.htm#927 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/betty-had-a-date-and-we-think-she-is-now-expecting-pregnancy-thread-t169.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/i-feel-so-bad-t193.htm steviesun Took the dogs out, a few metres from my house I spotted what I thought was a mouse that a cat had played with and was dead. Upon closer inspection by myself and the dogs, it was still alive. Now I know the kind of play cats do with small mammals, so I know that even when they leave them alive they usually die a slow and painful death. So I put it out of its pain. And as I walked away I thought "what if it would have recovered and scuttled off later on?". And I've felt bad since. It's ... Non-Raw General Discussion Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:36:32 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/i-feel-so-bad-t193.htm#1081 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/i-feel-so-bad-t193.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/nutro-pet-food-recall-and-nasty-test-results-t181.htm Auntie Crazy In case you weren't aware, Nutro recalled several varieties of Nutro Natural Choice Complete Care and Nutro Max Dry Cat Foods due to "incorrect levels of zinc and potassium". FDA Press Release Nutro's Affected Products List If you have purchased any of the affected foods you should STOP FEEDING THEM TO YOUR CAT IMMEDIATELY. Don Earl, of Pet Food Safety Alliance, has received and posted the results of testing he ordered on some of the recalled food, purchased after ... Non-Raw General Discussion Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:31:00 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/nutro-pet-food-recall-and-nasty-test-results-t181.htm#1011 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/nutro-pet-food-recall-and-nasty-test-results-t181.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/cute-betty-picture-she-looks-good-in-blue-t172.htm Kelly ]]> Non-Raw General Discussion Sun, 24 May 2009 15:17:12 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/cute-betty-picture-she-looks-good-in-blue-t172.htm#930 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/cute-betty-picture-she-looks-good-in-blue-t172.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/fatdog-in-blanket-v1-t173.htm Kelly


]]> Non-Raw General Discussion Sun, 24 May 2009 15:18:55 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/fatdog-in-blanket-v1-t173.htm#931 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/fatdog-in-blanket-v1-t173.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/sad-news-for-toronto-hs-t176.htm Kelly http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/killing-them-with-kindness/article1160810/]]> Non-Raw General Discussion Sat, 30 May 2009 15:21:04 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/sad-news-for-toronto-hs-t176.htm#959 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/sad-news-for-toronto-hs-t176.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/brie-january-7-2009-may-5-2009-t165.htm Heather I cannot write much at the moment but I had Brie PTS this morning. She was starting to seizure Sunday about 4pm and every 4 hours at first, then 2, and then the last few were only an hour apart. She had a very bad one at the hospital in the exam room. The vet was 99.9% sure she had distemper as all symptoms matched. Non-Raw General Discussion Mon, 04 May 2009 21:54:40 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/brie-january-7-2009-may-5-2009-t165.htm#915 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/brie-january-7-2009-may-5-2009-t165.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/dirty-jobs-related-to-pet-food-industry-t163.htm Heather I seen a part of Dirty Jobs tonight (do you have that in Canada?) and the host had on a rendering plant that takes all kinds of animals and rotting parts and makes it into meat and bone meal. He said it's fed to chickens and turkeys but then said really it's fed to whatever depending who buys it. The whole animal is ground up- fecal matter and all and then cooked down. The grease is then skimmed off the top and used as "yellow grease" and then I suppose it's dried. The whole process ... Non-Raw General Discussion Fri, 01 May 2009 02:01:14 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/dirty-jobs-related-to-pet-food-industry-t163.htm#902 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/dirty-jobs-related-to-pet-food-industry-t163.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/msnbc-ran-an-article-on-raw-diets-t157.htm Celeste http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30311890/ I thought this was interesting.]]> Non-Raw General Discussion Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:45:41 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/msnbc-ran-an-article-on-raw-diets-t157.htm#873 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/msnbc-ran-an-article-on-raw-diets-t157.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/help-needed-eight-year-old-obese-chi-x-for-adoption-t140.htm Kelly I just rescued a dog. An obese, 8 year old, intact chi X girlie. She gets along with my chi, and the cats. No barking yet, is house trained. This girl is TERRIFIED. She doesn't want to leave the kennel we set up for her, she is sad and alone in the world. Her old owner passed, and she was left in a garage. Pics later tonight. **OOps, London, Ontario. Non-Raw General Discussion Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:55:46 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/help-needed-eight-year-old-obese-chi-x-for-adoption-t140.htm#767 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/help-needed-eight-year-old-obese-chi-x-for-adoption-t140.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/video-off-dog-saving-other-dogs-life-on-busy-road-it-ends-well-no-worries-t147.htm Kelly ]]> Non-Raw General Discussion Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:51:05 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/video-off-dog-saving-other-dogs-life-on-busy-road-it-ends-well-no-worries-t147.htm#807 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/video-off-dog-saving-other-dogs-life-on-busy-road-it-ends-well-no-worries-t147.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/sorry-i-haven-t-been-around-t131.htm Kelly
Three days of not moving from my couch other than to go to the bathroom and.. well... exit both ends.

I ended up tearing a muscle in my chest from the vomiting. :S]]> Non-Raw General Discussion Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:48:11 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/sorry-i-haven-t-been-around-t131.htm#694 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/sorry-i-haven-t-been-around-t131.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/happy-early-birthday-artsiekat-t114.htm Kelly ]]> Non-Raw General Discussion Sun, 22 Mar 2009 15:17:17 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/happy-early-birthday-artsiekat-t114.htm#611 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/happy-early-birthday-artsiekat-t114.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/ordered-betty-a-cute-cuddle-sack-donut-bed-t101.htm Kelly Someone on a chi forum I am part of makes these, and I loved the look.. so I asked if she could do one that was mostly black. This is what she came up with! I it! Non-Raw General Discussion Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:51 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/ordered-betty-a-cute-cuddle-sack-donut-bed-t101.htm#568 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/ordered-betty-a-cute-cuddle-sack-donut-bed-t101.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/meet-the-new-girl-t93.htm Heather She is an 8-10 week old lemon beagle puppy I just adopted from the Central MO Humane Society. I've been looking at dogs for about 6 mos and after being denied once by a rescue due to politics, and at the local AC for being "over the limit" I just about gave up. I'd called about several dogs in all different shelters and before I went to meet them they got adopted. Or I would meet the dog or talk to it's foster mom and the more time passed, the less I felt connected with the ... Non-Raw General Discussion Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:48:49 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/meet-the-new-girl-t93.htm#521 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/meet-the-new-girl-t93.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/prayers-for-amos-t81.htm Heather Amos had a seizure this morning. The vet thinks it might be epilepsy but it could be that he had this one and never has one again. Or it could be more serious like a brain tumor. He was rushed to the vet and kept for observation for a few hours and did not have another but he was so stressed out the vet wanted him home ASAP. She is running tests on urine, blood and feces to hopefully pin something down and he's on watch for 12 weeks. If he has 2 more seizures he will need to go on meds unless ... Non-Raw General Discussion Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:13:32 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/prayers-for-amos-t81.htm#471 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/prayers-for-amos-t81.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/a-valentines-day-to-remember-not-for-the-reasons-you-may-think-t13.htm Kelly


A STAPLE!

Somehow, he got a staple in his pasta! Good thing he didn't swallow it! EEeek.]]> Non-Raw General Discussion Sun, 15 Feb 2009 20:46:42 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/a-valentines-day-to-remember-not-for-the-reasons-you-may-think-t13.htm#15 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/a-valentines-day-to-remember-not-for-the-reasons-you-may-think-t13.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/rest-in-peace-marley-t46.htm Kelly Just got a call from my dad that my elderly dog passed away this AM. He joins his sister Piper (the other dog on the couch), who left us early last year after a valiant fight with a re-occuring infection. Non-Raw General Discussion Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:58:02 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/rest-in-peace-marley-t46.htm#218 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/rest-in-peace-marley-t46.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/how-long-t60.htm Auntie Crazy
So I was wondering - how long did YOU research raw food before you felt comfortable enough to begin feeding it to your pet(s)?]]> Non-Raw General Discussion Sun, 22 Feb 2009 23:37:11 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/how-long-t60.htm#331 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/how-long-t60.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/the-new-forum-layout-t54.htm artsiekat ]]> Non-Raw General Discussion Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:16:22 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/the-new-forum-layout-t54.htm#257 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/the-new-forum-layout-t54.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/anyone-have-any-proof-that-canned-dog-cat-food-is-actually-complete-t45.htm Kelly Other than common sense, I am in a debate about whether or not canned food is 'appropriate' and 'complete'. The other side is saying that canned dog food is mostly water (which I agree with), BUT, they are saying that the canned food "has no nutritional benefit what so ever". I -know- this is false, it's common sense that canned = kibble w/less filler/starches. They are pulling out the "I am a vet tech! I know more!" card, asking for "proof". Other ... Non-Raw General Discussion Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:11:59 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/anyone-have-any-proof-that-canned-dog-cat-food-is-actually-complete-t45.htm#217 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/anyone-have-any-proof-that-canned-dog-cat-food-is-actually-complete-t45.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/damn-petsmart-t22.htm Kelly Monday of last week, Marley started to vomit and have the runs. He couldn't eat anything without puking it up later, and was generally lethargic and sickly. Since he is old, has cancer, we thought this was him telling us it was "time" and made him an appt for the next day. His checkup went fine, he ate and kept down breakfast that morning! The vet said he must have had some sort of virus, likely picked up from PetSmart when he went to get his nails clipped Sunday. So ... Non-Raw General Discussion Mon, 16 Feb 2009 17:10:46 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/damn-petsmart-t22.htm#49 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/damn-petsmart-t22.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/dog-forum-link-for-general-dog-info-help-t17.htm Kelly http://www.dogforum.com/]]> Non-Raw General Discussion Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:07:29 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/dog-forum-link-for-general-dog-info-help-t17.htm#27 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/dog-forum-link-for-general-dog-info-help-t17.htm http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/cat-forum-link-general-cat-info-and-help-t16.htm Kelly http://www.catforum.com/index.php]]> Non-Raw General Discussion Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:06:12 GMT http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/cat-forum-link-general-cat-info-and-help-t16.htm#26 http://rawpetforum.forumotion.com/non-raw-general-discussion-f2/cat-forum-link-general-cat-info-and-help-t16.htm