Trish Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 I do admit to a bit of a girlie squeal that day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxhen Posted July 26, 2006 Share Posted July 26, 2006 Sorry - I missed the reference Helen made to books Leslie - to be fair I think I only mentioned the name - Dr ian Billingshurst who started the idea. This is his website : www.drianbillinghurst.com/index.html Stuff there about his books - 'Give your dog a bone' - and lots of other info. There are BARF websites/forums. The thing about BARF is there are LOTS of different ways of interpreting the principles. People find what works well for them and their dogs. My dogs seem very healthy, strong and fit on it (although they do rather like their Burns brekkie too!) Another tip - introduce raw chicken wings by holding them in your hand - this is especially the case for young dogs and for dogs that are used to eating everything very fast. Let them chew away at it gradually - the thing about the wings is that they are small and so look (to an older dog) like they can be swallowed whole. You need to encourage them to chew it up. Who knows - you may tuen out to be more like your two aunties than you ever thought possible! H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 Yes helen they do have to learn Daisie had to learn to chew, she just used to swallow the burns food and that was also a problem. It also used to swell up and could make her unwell particualrly the speed she swallowed it. I am due to call Chris again today and fill them in on daisie and pleased to say absolutely fine again! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxhen Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Good! I must adnit I love watching my lot chomp their bones. It looks right! Good luck with Daisy dog. H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Thank you both - I did find some books on Amazon and ordered them. Plenty of reading for me to catch up on now. don't the dogs ever have a problem with splinters of bone? I mentioned it to the vet on Tuesday and he said he had had to remove a splinter of bone from a dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 27, 2006 Author Share Posted July 27, 2006 well I was worried but no need. If daisie doesn't chew she is a bit sick. It doesn't harm her it's a learning process. Her teeth are designed for this. veg is more difficult!! A dog has the skill to eat in this way and it's teeth are designed for it ( I didn't get it at first) you see them learn to eat and not a splinter in sight I can add, I would never put my baby at risk and it paid off BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 My vet said that raw bones rarely splinter, cooked ones can do though. If you are worried the chicken necks are supposed to be the best as the bone there tends to crumble as it's not in long lengths. My cats get raw chicken wings and have never had a problem with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxhen Posted July 27, 2006 Share Posted July 27, 2006 Yes - raw bones are usually OK - it is the cooked ones that casue the problems. Cooking them changes the way they react to crunching teeth! My vet said that with bones the most common problem is fights breaking out between dogs in a pack OVER the bones...... BTW I get the organic hemp oil from www.savant-health.co.uk in case anyone else wants to pursue that. Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 My books have been despatched by Amazon. I have a friend visiting on Sunday whose dog has digestive problems - she's looking forward to having a look at the books as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Have you been up long Lesley? karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Will be interesting to see what you think about it. Friends of mine are now intersted as I don't hold with fads in any diet and held the (I now believe wrong) beleif this was a fad. Because I am now doing it they feel it must be ok Our latest supply of chicken is due today from a traceable on line source. If I am happy I will post their details, if not you'll also hear about it Well off to get ready for walk and work , BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Yes, please post the source on here Jayne. (of course - I know a very good source of table birds - but they're not for the dog!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Have you been up long Lesley? karen x I had a bad night - up three times with anxiety attacks. I'm almost too scared to come on here in case I'm the only person awake There were 2 guests on as well. Jazz slept through all night - typical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Have you been up long Lesley? karen x I had a bad night - up three times with anxiety attacks. I'm almost too scared to come on here in case I'm the only person awake There were 2 guests on as well. Jazz slept through all night - typical Oh poor you I was up too, just didn't come on here or the dogs would have wanted to go out and chances are that would have woken one of the children Mark is back in Ireland at his fathers bedside it's been one roller coaster of a fortnight. hope tonight is better for both of us karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 So sorry to hear that Karen. Having gone through that in December/January, I really do empathise with you. Its such a terrible "limbo" state to be in, isn't it. Lesley! Have you tried sprinkling a drop of lavender oil on your pillow to help you sleep better? (I am sure you have). It really worked for me when I was suffering from similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 I've just split the 'anxieties' part of this thread to another thread as my problems are not really much to do with raw, meaty bones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 (edited) Buffie posted this Also have the source for you re meat. Very prompt service and all neatly bagged. http://www.farmerschoice.net Thanks Buff, - I'll have a look at that. Edited July 31, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 28, 2006 Share Posted July 28, 2006 Was this link for dog bones etc.? - or for human consumption? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 28, 2006 Author Share Posted July 28, 2006 Grand idea! They also called me this morning to check I was happy and it had arrived really nice. Have suggested they contact Omlet to exchange links. Alastair sounds like Johannes BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 I received a parcel yesterday - my Auntie has sent me three books - almost identical to the ones i've ordered from Amazon which should be here on Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 30, 2006 Author Share Posted July 30, 2006 Oh that's nice, I only have Chris's book and have decided I won't buy any more as all the furry kids are doing fine. Daisie gets hours of entertainment with the little bit of bone that's left she's been tossing it about for an hour!! BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 30, 2006 Share Posted July 30, 2006 Was this link for dog bones etc.? - or for human consumption? Did you see this Buffie? - I still need to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 Sorry missed it Lesley human consumption and dog bones...dog bones free with your order. BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted July 31, 2006 Share Posted July 31, 2006 Thank you - I couldn't find anything about bones Main problem for us is - we don't need meat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted July 31, 2006 Author Share Posted July 31, 2006 (edited) You can buy dog bones at: http://www.graigfarm.co.uk/catalog/cat_11.htm and www.sheepdrove.com Ask at your farmers market too Lesley I got a connection on saturday for my area and have got a veg box coming next week. for anyone else this is a good source of organic chicken mince http://www.theorganicfarmersmarket.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=shop.quicklink&pcatid=38&cat=Pet_food BBx Edited July 31, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
