Has anyone used this as a base for a puppy? I know they have some with dehydrated meat in it for puppies but I would rather add my own meat.
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My dog is now 5 but I have been using this base mix with raw meat. As a puppy I transitioned him by first boiling the meat for a few minutes, after a week I transitioned him to half boiled and half raw. After that I moved him to full raw. I think I may have done it all over a six week period and he was fine. I hope that helps!
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I would contact the company directly. They have very good customer service and can best direct you on what types of meat and how lean it should be for puppies.
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I've added it to their food and all seemed okay. I do raw and when I don't feel like doing fresh veggies and fruit I use this product. Dogs have been on raw a long time and this is great method for me. I grind the food too because it is convenient for me to serve them in bowls.
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I can't for the life of me recall whether or not I responded, but this is a great question for The Honest Kitchen themselves. Their customer service is superb. Give them a call or shoot them an email and they'll be happy to answer this for you!
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I agree with the post from D. Cohen. The food is so healthy that they don't need to eat as much. I have two little dogs (under 20 lbs) and they only get 1/4 cup two times a day. Their coats are shiny and they look healthy so it pleases me. Just my opinion but I have read some mixed reviews on the raw food diet so please do a little more research on that. Good luck! and I promise Orijen is worth every penny!!!!!!
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I feed my two guys wellness because I was looking for something wholesome with out grain. I also mix crushed broccoli and small peas( that I buy frozen and cook potions in microwave) with the food to add volume. They LOVE it. I have a Shorkie (Shituz/yorkie mix) and a small chihuahua.
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Personally I would add it after - it really is no trouble to sprinkle on however much you need and then mix it in a little. I personally don't "cook" my dogs food - it is fed raw - I mix it in before feeding along with any other supplements I am adding. Cooking does destroy certain nutrients and I believe it's best not to take a chance. Hope this helps!
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It does look to me like pieces of meat. It is dehydrated so a little different look. I didn't think my dogs would like the consistency either but they still park at the bar patiently waiting each night. They are super excited for dinner now.
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Wow, that is very odd. My dog is fine with this food, but is fussy from time to time so I switch it up with PRIMAL FORMULA brand, and also give the Stella's Surf and Turf and the chicken. Why not call the phone number on the package for more information from the company' maybe they could shed some light on it.
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No. My puppy had diarria after eating this when he is 7 month old. He is a large breed dog
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I have not tried it myself, but I don't see why not! Try a small amount with other food to see how it will work. This is a wonderful little dehydrator although I have only used it for meat as my dog loves, loves, loves meat! Hope you enjoy it! Sorry I couldn't be more helpful for what you asked.
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I have 2 labradors. One is 11 and one is 7 and they are around a fit 85 pounds. I would say we noticed a difference in about a month. Plus I am in rescue and have given it to some of my foster dogs. Every dog loves the taste including the picky ones. It is a great way to get them to eat their food and get some added nutrition in them as well. I started my labradors on it after it was suggested by someone who runs a large breed rescue group that I know and trust. My dogs have been on it for a few years and I will keep buying it. It has made a noticable change in my dogs. But make sure you follow the directions and keep it in the orginal packaging and keep it refrigerated or it may not work as well. I have 2 labradors. One is 11 and one is 7 and they are around a fit 85 pounds. I would say we noticed a difference in about a month. Plus I am in rescue and have given it to some of my foster dogs. Every dog loves the taste including the picky ones. It is a great way to get them to eat their food and get some added nutrition in them as well. I started my labradors on it after it was suggested by someone who runs a large breed rescue group that I know and trust. My dogs have been on it for a few years and I will keep buying it. It has made a noticable change in my dogs. But make sure you... » Read More I have 2 labradors. One is 11 and one is 7 and they are around a fit 85 pounds. I would say we noticed a difference in about a month. Plus I am in rescue and have given it to some of my foster dogs. Every dog loves the taste including the picky ones. It is a great way to get them to eat their food and get some added nutrition in them as well. I started my labradors on it after it was suggested by someone who runs a large breed rescue group that I know and trust. My dogs have been on it for a few years and I will keep buying it. It has made a noticable change in my dogs. But make sure you follow the directions and keep it in the orginal packaging and keep it refrigerated or it may not work as well. « Show Less
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No. But I don't recommend it. There are better options than this. My pet wouldn't touch any food this was mixed in.
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I just bought some for my pup and opened it up and tried a kibble. I have been a vegetarian all my life, but the ingredients looked so good I figured I should try it. It smells like fish and chicken and veggies - not so much kibble. She seems to think it's better than meat sticks :)
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That should not be a problem for your puppy! We have friends who are also getting this for their Jack Russell Terrier since they have seen how it works. We have owned both a Dachsund and a Beagle and they should be able to handle the dish...it's kind of fun to watch them eat and manage it!
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I would recommend it for healthy joint growth and supplement. We adopted a 7mo old German shepherd/Rottweiler mix that we bought this for and we're happy with it thus far. We also feed a high-quality food.
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I am not a vet. However, if it were my puppy, I would try it once and she how she reacts. The ingredients are natural and should not hurt living organisms. Then again, every single living organism is unique, so there is a slight chance that every once in a long while a person (or puppy) might have a bad reaction. That is not the norm, but it is also not impossible. The decision will have to be yours alone. My decision, for my puppy, would be to try it. Also to keep her body temperature cool if her itching is from prickly heat. Good luck!
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This product is amazing.My Cavilier had a PH of 9. Surgery for a bladder full of stones. Surgery was in May. We use Ultra holistic food. Our vet said its a good food and just add liquid so we use probiotics and enzymes and add the solid gold as directed. I will sometimes give an additional dose but for the most part I follow directions. Our vet was amazed and happy with her numbers. In June she was at 5. Last time she was 6. Lola is a changed dog Our vet took the info off the container Good luck
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I have honestly never tasted this food myself, however my dogs have been eating it for years and seem to like it fine. This IS great dog food though, and my dogs are incredibly healthy. If you want your dog to eat the food, I would "jazz it up" with some yogurt, coconut oil, or my pups personal favorite mushroom gravy. For the mushroom gravy, I mix MUSH (link below) with a little water and put it on their food; they go crazy for it. http://www.amazon.com/MUSH-Medicinal-Mushroom-Blend-gram/dp/B0048Z9DSS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1397065804&sr=8-7&keywords=mush
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We have three litter mates. Feeding them can get pricey. We give them Costco dry food. They seem kinda picky on the wet. I also give them raw chicken and raw liver once in a while.