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**lovesophie** · 07-10-2009, 04:51 AM

I bought some sauerkraut from Whole Foods, and Sophie turned her nose up to it. She didn't want much to do with it, which was weird, since she's the least pickiest eater ever. Joshua chowed down on the sauerkraut, though, LOL. He's seriously a garbage disposal and eats just about any thing.

I also bought some unsweetened coconut flakes from Whole Foods, and I've been giving these to my fluffs as snacks/training treats. They love them!

**dwerten** · 07-10-2009, 12:27 PM

i was in a gift exchange on yorkie group and the girl gave me graduates for toddlers strawberry and bannana freeze dried pieces -they love them - has anyone given these before - they are so tiny too so i think these would be great treats for training as so tiny

**lovesophie** · 07-14-2009, 01:58 AM

^^^ I've never heard of those before. It looks like it's just freeze-dried fruit, so I'm guessing a small amount for training would be okay.

I used to feed a lot of fruit to my two, but I've cut down a lot. My two get fruit, usually blueberries or raspberries, only a couple of times a week now.

**lovesophie** · 07-15-2009, 12:19 AM

Here's an interesting article on carbs: http://homodiet.netfirms.com/otherssay/car...use_disease.htm

**dwerten** · 07-15-2009, 12:25 AM

has anyone noticed a detox period when switching to homecooked? if so what signs as i have heard of this happening when switching from dog food to home cooked so just curious if anyone here has had those signs

**myfairlacy** · 07-15-2009, 12:32 AM

QUOTE (dwerten @ Jul 14 2009, 10:25 PM)

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has anyone noticed a detox period when switching to homecooked? if so what signs as i have heard of this happening when switching from dog food to home cooked so just curious if anyone here has had those signs[/B]

Never heard about it for homecooked but I have heard about it when switching to a Raw diet. I never really noticed anything strange with mine though. I switched Lacy from kibble when she was 1 1/2 to raw..she ate that for almost three years when she was switched to homecooked (with some dehydrated raw). Rylie at Iams kibble for over three years and then I switched him to raw which he ate for almost a year and now eats homecooked (with dehydrated raw).

Can't really remember what they say the detox period is like though..and I didn't experience anything with mine.

**dwerten** · 07-15-2009, 02:45 AM

thanks i never noticed it when i switched in 2005 as did raw for 6 months but had heard this so good to know

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QUOTE (dwerten @ Jul 14 2009, 10:25 PM)

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has anyone noticed a detox period when switching to homecooked? if so what signs as i have heard of this happening when switching from dog food to home cooked so just curious if anyone here has had those signs[/B]

Never heard about it for homecooked but I have heard about it when switching to a Raw diet. I never really noticed anything strange with mine though. I switched Lacy from kibble when she was 1 1/2 to raw..she ate that for almost three years when she was switched to homecooked (with some dehydrated raw). Rylie at Iams kibble for over three years and then I switched him to raw which he ate for almost a year and now eats homecooked (with dehydrated raw).

Can't really remember what they say the detox period is like though..and I didn't experience anything with mine.
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**dwerten** · 07-15-2009, 02:46 AM

when doing home cooked do you use digestive enzymes to help break down the food? I know this is not necessary if doing raw but have heard it should be done on kibble and home cooked diets

Nikki's Mom · 07-15-2009, 08:35 AM

QUOTE (dwerten @ Jul 15 2009, 01:46 AM)

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when doing home cooked do you use digestive enzymes to help break down the food? I know this is not necessary if doing raw but have heard it should be done on kibble and home cooked diets[/B]

I don't use them. Nikki doesn't have any problems digesting her food.

**princessre** · 07-15-2009, 08:37 AM

We don't do it, but the fish is shredded and veggies almost pureed. Plus I think fish protein is highly digestible anyway.

07-10-2009, 04:51 AM	#101 (permalink)
lovesophie Maltese Guru Name: Sarah Dog's Name: Sophie Bean Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 3,988	I bought some sauerkraut from Whole Foods, and Sophie turned her nose up to it. She didn't want much to do with it, which was weird, since she's the least pickiest eater ever. Joshua chowed down on the sauerkraut, though, LOL. He's seriously a garbage disposal and eats just about any thing. I also bought some unsweetened coconut flakes from Whole Foods, and I've been giving these to my fluffs as snacks/training treats. They love them! __________________

07-10-2009, 12:27 PM	#102 (permalink)
dwerten Maltese Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,484	i was in a gift exchange on yorkie group and the girl gave me graduates for toddlers strawberry and bannana freeze dried pieces -they love them - has anyone given these before - they are so tiny too so i think these would be great treats for training as so tiny __________________

07-14-2009, 01:58 AM	#103 (permalink)
lovesophie Maltese Guru Name: Sarah Dog's Name: Sophie Bean Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 3,988	^^^ I've never heard of those before. It looks like it's just freeze-dried fruit, so I'm guessing a small amount for training would be okay. I used to feed a lot of fruit to my two, but I've cut down a lot. My two get fruit, usually blueberries or raspberries, only a couple of times a week now. __________________

07-15-2009, 12:19 AM	#104 (permalink)
lovesophie Maltese Guru Name: Sarah Dog's Name: Sophie Bean Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 3,988	Here's an interesting article on carbs: http://homodiet.netfirms.com/otherssay/car...use_disease.htm __________________

07-15-2009, 12:25 AM	#105 (permalink)
dwerten Maltese Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,484	has anyone noticed a detox period when switching to homecooked? if so what signs as i have heard of this happening when switching from dog food to home cooked so just curious if anyone here has had those signs __________________

07-15-2009, 02:46 AM	#108 (permalink)
dwerten Maltese Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,484	when doing home cooked do you use digestive enzymes to help break down the food? I know this is not necessary if doing raw but have heard it should be done on kibble and home cooked diets __________________

07-15-2009, 08:37 AM	#110 (permalink)
princessre Maltese Guru Dog's Name: Puppy and Beegee Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 3,915	We don't do it, but the fish is shredded and veggies almost pureed. Plus I think fish protein is highly digestible anyway. __________________

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