I am going through a time that is filled with frustration, helplessness, anxiety & disappointment. It does not help too, that there is so much negativity surrounding me. Things that I see. Things that I hear. Things that are happening. They only serve to add on to my already heavy burden.
Rossi gal's daddy is ever supportive and is right by my side. He has been with me through thick & thin, in good & bad times all these years. He is my pillar. Without his support, I would have collasped many times over.
In this trying time, I need more positivity & less negativity. More negativity will only bring me down deeper than I am now. I need to avoid negativity in all forms. If I can't stop negativity, I will have to avoid it. Negativity can kill one's spirit. I need my spirit to fight on.
I know in my heart that only God can see me through this. I sincerely hope He will provide a way out. 15 years ago, I strayed away from him. I thought He did not care for me at all, but I was wrong. He is the one who lends his helping hand to me when I needed it most. He has never forgotten me. He remains faithful to me, in spite of my faithlessness. He has always been there for me. I need him more than ever now.
Last but not least, I'm amazed that those whom I least or never expect to care, show their concern for me. It is really nice to know that there are those who care.
Showing posts with label My Beliefs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label My Beliefs. Show all posts
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
I Have Learned
I’ve learned that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.
I’ve learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don’t care back.
I’ve learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.
I’ve learned that it’s not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts.
I’ve learned that you can do something in an instant that will give you a heartache for life.
I’ve learned that no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides.
I’ve learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't.
I’ve learned that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I’ve learned that there are people who love you dearly, but just don’t know how to show it.
I’ve learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
I’ve learned that just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to, doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have.
I’ve learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.
I’ve learned that no matter how good a friend someone is, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
I’ve learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn’t stop for your grief.
I’ve learned that just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do.
I've learned that sometimes you have to put the individual aheard of their actions.
I’ve learned that we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I’ve learned that you shouldn’t be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
I’ve learned that there are many ways of falling and staying in love.
I’ve learned that no matter how many friends you have, if you are their pillar, you will feel lonely and lost at the times you need them most.
I’ve learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon.
I’ve learned that although the word “love” can have many different meanings, it loses value when overly used.
I’ve learned that love is not for me to keep, but to pass on to the next person I see.
I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.
I’ve learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
I’ve learned that no matter the consequences, those who are honest with themselves get farther in life.
I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch – holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I’ve learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I’ve learned that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.
I’ve learned that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
I’ve learned that the paradigm we live in is not all that is offered to us.
I’ve learned that it’s not what happens to people that’s important. It’s what they do about it.
I’ve learned that it’s a lot easier to react than it is to think.
I’ve learned that sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.
I’ve learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for ourselves.
I’ve learned that you shouldn’t compare yourself to the best others can do, but to the best you can do.
I’ve learned that you can keep going long after you think you can’t.
I’ve learned that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you’re down will be the ones to help you get back up.
I’ve learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.
I’ve learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
I’ve learned that learning to forgive takes practice.
I’ve learned that it isn’t always enough to be forgiven by someone else. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I’ve learned that mental stimulation is the way to a person’s heart.
I’ve learned that just because you’re not together now doesn’t mean it wasn’t meant to be. Now is just not your time.
I’ve learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I’ve learned that making a living is not the same as making a life.
I’ve learned that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.
I’ve learned that your family wont't always be there for you. It may seem funny, but people you aren't related to can take care of you and love you and teach you to trust people again. Families aren't biological.
I’ve learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I’ve learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up.
I’ve learned that you can make someone’s day by simply sending them a little card.
I’ve learned that your life can be changed in a matter of minutes by people who don’t even know you.
I’ve learned that it’s taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.
I’ve learned that it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people's feelings and standing up for what you believe.
I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.
By Author Unknown
I’ve learned that no matter how much I care, some people just don’t care back.
I’ve learned that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.
I’ve learned that it’s not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts.
I’ve learned that you can do something in an instant that will give you a heartache for life.
I’ve learned that no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides.
I’ve learned that you can keep going long after you think you can't.
I’ve learned that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.
I’ve learned that there are people who love you dearly, but just don’t know how to show it.
I’ve learned that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.
I’ve learned that just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to, doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have.
I’ve learned that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.
I’ve learned that no matter how good a friend someone is, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.
I’ve learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn’t stop for your grief.
I’ve learned that just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other. And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do.
I've learned that sometimes you have to put the individual aheard of their actions.
I’ve learned that we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change.
I’ve learned that you shouldn’t be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.
I’ve learned that there are many ways of falling and staying in love.
I’ve learned that no matter how many friends you have, if you are their pillar, you will feel lonely and lost at the times you need them most.
I’ve learned that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon.
I’ve learned that although the word “love” can have many different meanings, it loses value when overly used.
I’ve learned that love is not for me to keep, but to pass on to the next person I see.
I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one.
I’ve learned that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.
I’ve learned that no matter the consequences, those who are honest with themselves get farther in life.
I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch – holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I’ve learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you.
I’ve learned that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.
I’ve learned that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.
I’ve learned that the paradigm we live in is not all that is offered to us.
I’ve learned that it’s not what happens to people that’s important. It’s what they do about it.
I’ve learned that it’s a lot easier to react than it is to think.
I’ve learned that sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.
I’ve learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for ourselves.
I’ve learned that you shouldn’t compare yourself to the best others can do, but to the best you can do.
I’ve learned that you can keep going long after you think you can’t.
I’ve learned that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you’re down will be the ones to help you get back up.
I’ve learned that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.
I’ve learned that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.
I’ve learned that learning to forgive takes practice.
I’ve learned that it isn’t always enough to be forgiven by someone else. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.
I’ve learned that mental stimulation is the way to a person’s heart.
I’ve learned that just because you’re not together now doesn’t mean it wasn’t meant to be. Now is just not your time.
I’ve learned that money is a lousy way of keeping score.
I’ve learned that making a living is not the same as making a life.
I’ve learned that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.
I’ve learned that your family wont't always be there for you. It may seem funny, but people you aren't related to can take care of you and love you and teach you to trust people again. Families aren't biological.
I’ve learned that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.
I’ve learned that if you want to cheer yourself up, you should try cheering someone else up.
I’ve learned that you can make someone’s day by simply sending them a little card.
I’ve learned that your life can be changed in a matter of minutes by people who don’t even know you.
I’ve learned that it’s taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.
I’ve learned that it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people's feelings and standing up for what you believe.
I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn.
By Author Unknown
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
My Best Buddies
I have 2 best buddies.
My best buddy #1 is my GPS machine. It directs me to any place I wanna go to. I must admit that I'm a directional idiot on the road, which is why I need my best buddy (the GPS) to bring me around.
Most importantly, it takes me to the places where I get Rossi gal's meat supplies regularly. These are the places of priority that I make sure I mark down & favorited in my buddy.
Even when I take a wrong turn, I need not freak out, for my buddy will direct me back to the right route, leading me to my destination. It is a value-for-money investment, one that I'm so glad I have made.
Now I can go to anywhere on the Singapore map with my buddy in the lead. :)
My best buddy #2 is Google. It has provided me with a wealth of information that has helped me alot in taking care of Rossi gal's health & diet and also, in knowing where to get her necessities like her meats, supplements & stuff she uses.
There is a lot of stuff that can be easily found with a few keywords & a click of the mouse. It's just this simple. Virtually anything can be found on Google.
It's a wonder why some people dun make use of what Google has to offer. Too lazy to type or click the mouse? Or perhaps they just prefer to have the answers served to them on a platter? *Shrug*
I dun have the luxury of being served with answers. Neither do I like to be served nor to serve.
I prefer to 'be-friend' Google. ;)
While I'm happy to share & discuss things, I do not like the idea of being made use of, especially by those who can't be bothered to do their own research.
My best buddy #1 is my GPS machine. It directs me to any place I wanna go to. I must admit that I'm a directional idiot on the road, which is why I need my best buddy (the GPS) to bring me around.
Most importantly, it takes me to the places where I get Rossi gal's meat supplies regularly. These are the places of priority that I make sure I mark down & favorited in my buddy.
Even when I take a wrong turn, I need not freak out, for my buddy will direct me back to the right route, leading me to my destination. It is a value-for-money investment, one that I'm so glad I have made.
Now I can go to anywhere on the Singapore map with my buddy in the lead. :)
My best buddy #2 is Google. It has provided me with a wealth of information that has helped me alot in taking care of Rossi gal's health & diet and also, in knowing where to get her necessities like her meats, supplements & stuff she uses.
There is a lot of stuff that can be easily found with a few keywords & a click of the mouse. It's just this simple. Virtually anything can be found on Google.
It's a wonder why some people dun make use of what Google has to offer. Too lazy to type or click the mouse? Or perhaps they just prefer to have the answers served to them on a platter? *Shrug*
I dun have the luxury of being served with answers. Neither do I like to be served nor to serve.
I prefer to 'be-friend' Google. ;)
While I'm happy to share & discuss things, I do not like the idea of being made use of, especially by those who can't be bothered to do their own research.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Her Personalized ID Tag
Call me a kiasu mummy.
With the recent unfortunate case of mis-read microchip, I decided to get an ID tag for Rossi gal with the necessary details (her name, microchip & my contact).
Not that daddy & I are not cautious with her, but this is just an added safety measure.
After browsing through some webbys & various tag designs, I came across a webby that does personalized tags, whereby the furkid's photo of the pawrent's choice is imprinted on the tag itself. Daddy & I thought this was interesting & decided to get a persoalized tag for her.
Darling's ID tag. :>
It comes with a rubber rim & a metal ring. The rubber rim is for framing the outer rim of the tag, so that it does not produce the "clink clink" sound when it hits against the collar/harness. The metal ring is for attaching the tag onto the collar/harness.
I like how the tag looks on her harness. Nice. :)
There is an option for a smaller tag, but daddy thought it would look kinda small. I'm glad I chose the bigger tag. The tag's size looks just right with her harness. ^^
With the recent unfortunate case of mis-read microchip, I decided to get an ID tag for Rossi gal with the necessary details (her name, microchip & my contact).
Not that daddy & I are not cautious with her, but this is just an added safety measure.
After browsing through some webbys & various tag designs, I came across a webby that does personalized tags, whereby the furkid's photo of the pawrent's choice is imprinted on the tag itself. Daddy & I thought this was interesting & decided to get a persoalized tag for her.
Darling's ID tag. :>
It comes with a rubber rim & a metal ring. The rubber rim is for framing the outer rim of the tag, so that it does not produce the "clink clink" sound when it hits against the collar/harness. The metal ring is for attaching the tag onto the collar/harness.
I like how the tag looks on her harness. Nice. :)
There is an option for a smaller tag, but daddy thought it would look kinda small. I'm glad I chose the bigger tag. The tag's size looks just right with her harness. ^^
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Meat Shopping
Ever since I started raw feeding Rossi gal more than 2 years back, I have fallen in love with meat shopping.
I enjoy meat shopping much more than my own shopping. In fact, I find my own shopping quite boring. >< Call me crazy, Call me insane. Yes, I love to meat-shop for my darling, especially when I know she enjoys her meats.
Meat shopping exhilarates me. I love to view the display of meats before me, taking in the different cuts, smell, texture & colour etc...while in my mind, imaging how Rossi gal would enjoy eating them. It has sort of become an 'obsession' for me.
My one constraint in getting meats would be freezer space. We share our freezer with Rossi gal. Her meats takes up around 3/4 of the freezer. Space for her food takes precedence over ours.
During my shopping trips, I always have the urge to get more meats than I initially intended as I browsed through the meat counters. However, I have to remind myself of the freezer space & restrain myself from getting overboard with my purchases.
Besides, I wouldnt want to overload my freezer or store my meats for too long. Rossi gal wont be able to finish up all the meats that fast too. Daddy joked that our next fridge gota have a big enough freezer to accomodate my 'obsession'. @@
During the 2+ years of raw feeding, I have been to various butchers to get meats for her. There is one particular butcher, who has become my personal favorite, for their warm & friendly service, as well as another important reason, Rossi gal does very well on their meats.
*Among the different butchers I buy from, Rossi gal does best on the meats from this butcher. I witness positive results/improvements in her & I am happy with what I see. So, I like to get my meat supplies from them.
In fact, when I was still doing home-cook for Rossi gal, I have already been getting meats from this butcher and I continue doing so after I switch her to raw. Looking back, I have been buying meats from them for quite some time.
My darling is a sensitive gal, so I do take note of what I get for her. And what matters to me most is this: she must do well on the meats I get for her. This is of utmost importance to me.
If there is anything that she doesnt do well on, I will stop feeding it & not get it for her again. If she doesnt do well, there is no point in me getting it at all, waste of time & effort.
*Please note that this is with regards to my Rossi gal only, based on my observation & understanding of her. Every dog is different. One would have to observe what their own dog/s do well on.
Just wanna share my favorite butcher here:
http://www.meatthebutcher.com.sg/
Concluding my post with a pretty picture of my darling. ^^
I enjoy meat shopping much more than my own shopping. In fact, I find my own shopping quite boring. >< Call me crazy, Call me insane. Yes, I love to meat-shop for my darling, especially when I know she enjoys her meats.
Meat shopping exhilarates me. I love to view the display of meats before me, taking in the different cuts, smell, texture & colour etc...while in my mind, imaging how Rossi gal would enjoy eating them. It has sort of become an 'obsession' for me.
My one constraint in getting meats would be freezer space. We share our freezer with Rossi gal. Her meats takes up around 3/4 of the freezer. Space for her food takes precedence over ours.
Besides, I wouldnt want to overload my freezer or store my meats for too long. Rossi gal wont be able to finish up all the meats that fast too. Daddy joked that our next fridge gota have a big enough freezer to accomodate my 'obsession'. @@
During the 2+ years of raw feeding, I have been to various butchers to get meats for her. There is one particular butcher, who has become my personal favorite, for their warm & friendly service, as well as another important reason, Rossi gal does very well on their meats.
*Among the different butchers I buy from, Rossi gal does best on the meats from this butcher. I witness positive results/improvements in her & I am happy with what I see. So, I like to get my meat supplies from them.
In fact, when I was still doing home-cook for Rossi gal, I have already been getting meats from this butcher and I continue doing so after I switch her to raw. Looking back, I have been buying meats from them for quite some time.
My darling is a sensitive gal, so I do take note of what I get for her. And what matters to me most is this: she must do well on the meats I get for her. This is of utmost importance to me.
If there is anything that she doesnt do well on, I will stop feeding it & not get it for her again. If she doesnt do well, there is no point in me getting it at all, waste of time & effort.
*Please note that this is with regards to my Rossi gal only, based on my observation & understanding of her. Every dog is different. One would have to observe what their own dog/s do well on.
Just wanna share my favorite butcher here:
http://www.meatthebutcher.com.sg/
Concluding my post with a pretty picture of my darling. ^^
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| ♥Can't help, but think my darling looks so pretty♥ |
Monday, July 9, 2012
Her Diet: Organs' Intake
A proper raw diet consist of meats, meaty bones and organs. I totally agree with this. However, lately, I realised something.
(Whole prey would be ideal, but it's not so possible to obtain locally. What I mean by whole prey here, is animals with eyes, furs etc intact.)
After 2 years of raw feeding, I realised my Rossi gal do not take well to organs.
Organs, though a very small part of the raw diet, are an essential part of the diet. The recommended organs' intake is 10% of the diet (5% liver, the other 5% other organs like kidney, spleen, sweetbreads etc).
I did not consider the possibility of her not taking well to organs, as they are an integral part of the diet and the quantity required is very small. Besides, I was only feeding her slightly under 5% of organs (liver+kidney), which is very little actually. I feed her mainly lamb & organic pork liver, along with lamb kidney, as treats in the frozen form. I have also fed her organs from rabbit, duck and chicken before.
How did I realise she does not do well on organs?
Well, Rossi gal still gets hot spots/rashes every now and then. There are various factors in which hot spots/rashes could occur (which I would not go into). For Rossi gal, hot weather could also be a contributing factor. Furthermore, she has very sensitive skin since young & is more prone to hot spots/rashes too.
Then one day, she had another bout of hot spots/rashes & each time she had them, I found that they took quite a while to subside. Just recently, she experienced some runny poo, my bad. She had not eaten Venison for a long time. Usually, when I introduce a new meat or give her a meat that she had not eaten for a long time, I have to include the meat slowly in the diet & let her adjust to it. But this time, I was too ambitious, I gave her quite a big portion of Venison into her meal, thinking she could take it. I was wrong. It resulted in her having runny poo.
Thus, I had to stop all her organs for the time being. I only gave her usual lamb meat and her chicken & lamb bones. Within 1+ week of stopping organs, daddy and I began to notice her hot spots/rashes subsided significantly. Those areas that she was prone to having hot spots/rashes, had much lesser hot spots/rashes. I find them healing much faster than before too.
All these while, I have been wondering why she kept having recurring hot spots/rashes. And now, by stopping her organs' intake, her hot spots/rashes' condition improved significantly, which led me to think if she does not do so well on organs.
This incident also caused daddy to remind me of a much earlier time when he told me to stop her organ intake for some reason, which we could not recall. And for that period of time when her organs intake was stopped, the hot spots/rashes on her skin also subsided quite fast. The hot spots/rashes on her were minimal too.
Therefore, after rounds of discussion and analysis with daddy, as well as some conversations I had with a couple of frens, daddy & I are pretty sure that our Rossi gal do not take well to organs.
There are likely to be fellow rawbies out there, who would not agree with our observation and state that this is just not possible. why would there be dogs who are unable to take organs? I guess, they would say, their dogs are having raw organs & they are doing fine...organs are a must-have in the diet, non-negotiable...*try organs from other animals...Blah blah blah.
Well, what's not possible? Anything is possible. Every dog is different. I do believe there are exceptional cases, whereby there are certain stuff that some just dun do well on, but it seems the most of the others do just fine on it.
Some dogs can take much organs without issues, but mine just cannot. It's just like how some dogs can just take meats from any sources without issues, but my Rossi gal cannot. I have tried on several occasions, feeding her lamb meat from other butchers and she just does not do well on it. But when I feed her lamb meat from her usual butcher, she is fine.
With these said, I would not stop her organs' intake totally. I would still give her organs, just that the quantity & frequency would definitely be significantly lesser than before. And I would have to monitor her skin at the same time, to determine the quantity and frequency more suitable for her.
I will do whatever works for my Rossi gal & not what anyone else thinks I should do for her. I will do things in the way I feel is best for her, not in the way anyone else thinks I should. What works for your dog, might not necessarily work for mine.
*In the local butcheries, I see mainly beef, pork, lamb & chicken organs (liver & kidney). There are also rabbit and duck organs, but the whole thing would have to be purchased to obtain their organs. Rossi gal cannot take beef, but she has tried the others though.
(Whole prey would be ideal, but it's not so possible to obtain locally. What I mean by whole prey here, is animals with eyes, furs etc intact.)
After 2 years of raw feeding, I realised my Rossi gal do not take well to organs.
Organs, though a very small part of the raw diet, are an essential part of the diet. The recommended organs' intake is 10% of the diet (5% liver, the other 5% other organs like kidney, spleen, sweetbreads etc).
I did not consider the possibility of her not taking well to organs, as they are an integral part of the diet and the quantity required is very small. Besides, I was only feeding her slightly under 5% of organs (liver+kidney), which is very little actually. I feed her mainly lamb & organic pork liver, along with lamb kidney, as treats in the frozen form. I have also fed her organs from rabbit, duck and chicken before.
How did I realise she does not do well on organs?
Well, Rossi gal still gets hot spots/rashes every now and then. There are various factors in which hot spots/rashes could occur (which I would not go into). For Rossi gal, hot weather could also be a contributing factor. Furthermore, she has very sensitive skin since young & is more prone to hot spots/rashes too.
Then one day, she had another bout of hot spots/rashes & each time she had them, I found that they took quite a while to subside. Just recently, she experienced some runny poo, my bad. She had not eaten Venison for a long time. Usually, when I introduce a new meat or give her a meat that she had not eaten for a long time, I have to include the meat slowly in the diet & let her adjust to it. But this time, I was too ambitious, I gave her quite a big portion of Venison into her meal, thinking she could take it. I was wrong. It resulted in her having runny poo.
Thus, I had to stop all her organs for the time being. I only gave her usual lamb meat and her chicken & lamb bones. Within 1+ week of stopping organs, daddy and I began to notice her hot spots/rashes subsided significantly. Those areas that she was prone to having hot spots/rashes, had much lesser hot spots/rashes. I find them healing much faster than before too.
All these while, I have been wondering why she kept having recurring hot spots/rashes. And now, by stopping her organs' intake, her hot spots/rashes' condition improved significantly, which led me to think if she does not do so well on organs.
This incident also caused daddy to remind me of a much earlier time when he told me to stop her organ intake for some reason, which we could not recall. And for that period of time when her organs intake was stopped, the hot spots/rashes on her skin also subsided quite fast. The hot spots/rashes on her were minimal too.
Therefore, after rounds of discussion and analysis with daddy, as well as some conversations I had with a couple of frens, daddy & I are pretty sure that our Rossi gal do not take well to organs.
There are likely to be fellow rawbies out there, who would not agree with our observation and state that this is just not possible. why would there be dogs who are unable to take organs? I guess, they would say, their dogs are having raw organs & they are doing fine...organs are a must-have in the diet, non-negotiable...*try organs from other animals...Blah blah blah.
Well, what's not possible? Anything is possible. Every dog is different. I do believe there are exceptional cases, whereby there are certain stuff that some just dun do well on, but it seems the most of the others do just fine on it.
Some dogs can take much organs without issues, but mine just cannot. It's just like how some dogs can just take meats from any sources without issues, but my Rossi gal cannot. I have tried on several occasions, feeding her lamb meat from other butchers and she just does not do well on it. But when I feed her lamb meat from her usual butcher, she is fine.
With these said, I would not stop her organs' intake totally. I would still give her organs, just that the quantity & frequency would definitely be significantly lesser than before. And I would have to monitor her skin at the same time, to determine the quantity and frequency more suitable for her.
I will do whatever works for my Rossi gal & not what anyone else thinks I should do for her. I will do things in the way I feel is best for her, not in the way anyone else thinks I should. What works for your dog, might not necessarily work for mine.
*In the local butcheries, I see mainly beef, pork, lamb & chicken organs (liver & kidney). There are also rabbit and duck organs, but the whole thing would have to be purchased to obtain their organs. Rossi gal cannot take beef, but she has tried the others though.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
About Food
As much as we want to humanise our dogs, we must still recognise that their nutritional needs are very different from us. Their bodies are made to consume raw foods, not cooked or processed foods. Dogs need raw to thrive.
While there are still those out there, who do not recognise or accept or believe this fact, it is heartening to see more pawrents opening up to raw feeding. When I first begun raw feeding 2 years ago, raw was not a diet that was easy to accept. There were the usual unfounded & silly fears of bacteria, our dogs turning blood-thirsty and 'raw meats will kill your dog' etc stuff.
The pet food industry and vets have indeed exerted a strong influence on how many owners view nutrition for their dogs. I used to be under their influence too, but I'm glad I finally saw the light. If not, I could not imagine what would become of my Rossi gal now.
Recently, I got to know some fellow rawbies. Like myself, they believe our dogs are designed to consume raw and they have also witnessed positive results in their dogs after going raw, like better coat, better teeth, better energy levels, etc. I feel happy to know and mingle with pawrents, who share the same ideals. :>
With these said, lately, I have also come across a variety of creative (cooked+processed) food concoctions that are meant for dogs.
Honestly, it really impresses me to know how creative some pawrents can be with their furkids' menu. The food look so yummy that if I didnt know better, I would have thought they are meant for humans. ;D
While I applaud their dedication and efforts in coming up with such a creative and colourful menu for their dogs, I personally do not believe dogs need these fanciful meals at all. Neither do I believe they provide the nutrition needed for dogs to thrive.
I do feel it would be more rewarding to invest this amount of dedication & efforts in reading up & feeding a proper species-appropriate (raw) diet to the dogs instead.
On a side note, the food does look appealing & delicious. If only, they are for humans. ;p
While there are still those out there, who do not recognise or accept or believe this fact, it is heartening to see more pawrents opening up to raw feeding. When I first begun raw feeding 2 years ago, raw was not a diet that was easy to accept. There were the usual unfounded & silly fears of bacteria, our dogs turning blood-thirsty and 'raw meats will kill your dog' etc stuff.
The pet food industry and vets have indeed exerted a strong influence on how many owners view nutrition for their dogs. I used to be under their influence too, but I'm glad I finally saw the light. If not, I could not imagine what would become of my Rossi gal now.
Recently, I got to know some fellow rawbies. Like myself, they believe our dogs are designed to consume raw and they have also witnessed positive results in their dogs after going raw, like better coat, better teeth, better energy levels, etc. I feel happy to know and mingle with pawrents, who share the same ideals. :>
With these said, lately, I have also come across a variety of creative (cooked+processed) food concoctions that are meant for dogs.
Honestly, it really impresses me to know how creative some pawrents can be with their furkids' menu. The food look so yummy that if I didnt know better, I would have thought they are meant for humans. ;D
While I applaud their dedication and efforts in coming up with such a creative and colourful menu for their dogs, I personally do not believe dogs need these fanciful meals at all. Neither do I believe they provide the nutrition needed for dogs to thrive.
I do feel it would be more rewarding to invest this amount of dedication & efforts in reading up & feeding a proper species-appropriate (raw) diet to the dogs instead.
On a side note, the food does look appealing & delicious. If only, they are for humans. ;p
Friday, December 9, 2011
A short Food Rant
I realise many individuals are bent on feeding their dogs pet food. They are convinced that pet food provide the most balanced and optimal nutrition for their dogs. The marketing done by the pet food industry is indeed successful.
However, they do not understand the negative effects that pet food could have on their dogs. Outwardly, the dog might seem ok on the food, but inwardly, the dog could be deteriorating. By the time, the owner realises something is wrong with his/her dog, it might be too late.
This is an insightful video about pet food. It's a 40+ minutes video, abit lengthy, but definitely worth a watch. If you are feeding pet food, I do urge you to watch it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IopTd7aC4sM&feature=share
I have also been reading untrue & ridiculous stuff on raw written by individuals, who are not even raw feeders and dun understand what raw is about. They have no right to comment on something they do not understand and have no experience with. I think they should just shut it.
Some time back, someone feeding commercial pre-made raw, tried to educate me on the dangers of feeding raw chicken bones. Well, one who feeds commercial pre-made raw (& idolizes vets) is not qualified to teach me about raw. Commercial pre-made raw and DIY raw (Barf & Prey model) are very different. FYI: Rossi gal is on DIY raw. This someone should shut it too. I would suggest this someone read up, get the facts right and stop talking nonsense.
However, they do not understand the negative effects that pet food could have on their dogs. Outwardly, the dog might seem ok on the food, but inwardly, the dog could be deteriorating. By the time, the owner realises something is wrong with his/her dog, it might be too late.
This is an insightful video about pet food. It's a 40+ minutes video, abit lengthy, but definitely worth a watch. If you are feeding pet food, I do urge you to watch it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IopTd7aC4sM&feature=share
I have also been reading untrue & ridiculous stuff on raw written by individuals, who are not even raw feeders and dun understand what raw is about. They have no right to comment on something they do not understand and have no experience with. I think they should just shut it.
Some time back, someone feeding commercial pre-made raw, tried to educate me on the dangers of feeding raw chicken bones. Well, one who feeds commercial pre-made raw (& idolizes vets) is not qualified to teach me about raw. Commercial pre-made raw and DIY raw (Barf & Prey model) are very different. FYI: Rossi gal is on DIY raw. This someone should shut it too. I would suggest this someone read up, get the facts right and stop talking nonsense.
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
The Turmeric Remedy
Recently, I noticed a protruding bump on the side of Rossi gal's vulva. For a few days, it was there. I tried cleaning it and applying some cream on it, but it didnt go away. I thought it looked like a cyst of some sort. It also seemed strange that it grew on such an awkward place; her vulva. @_@
Instead of rushing her to the vet immediately (as I know some would), I decided to monitor the bump for a while and do some reading up to learn more about cysts.
In the process of doing so, I came to learn about the use of turmeric as a cyst remedy in the Earth Clinic webby. I read about the experiences shared by owners, whose dogs have cysts that have seen improvements and good results when they added turmeric to their food on a daily basis for a period of time. Afterwhich, they continued their dogs on a maintenance dosage when their cysts have healed.
http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/turmeric.html
I decided to give the turmeric remedy a shot. Anyway, I have been putting a small dash of turmeric to Rossi gal' meals every now and then. All I have to do is increase the dosage of turmeric and add it her food daily.
I began adding 1/8 tsp of turmeric to her food everyday, starting from Friday,
14 Oct' 11.
Turmeric has worked well for Rossi gal's bump. It took some time and some patience for the remedy to take effect, but it's worth the wait. :>
I will definitely be continuing her on turmeric. For Rossi gal, it is a must-have in her diet, not just because it helped in healing her bump, but also for its beneficial properties. Organic turmeric powder
Sidetrack:
I'm not one who goes running to the vet straightaway for every single thing under the sun, for eg.diarrhea, vomitting or constipation.
I do not consult vets for nutritional advice, as I do not think they are the best people to seek advice from, for some reason. I do not think they could advise me too.
I know my Rossi gal best and I can take care of her nutritional needs. I am her best nutritionist.
I do not believe every meal I give must be 'Balanced'. I believe balance in the diet is achieved over time. I do think the word, 'Balance' is over-emphasized by some. To me, 'Balance' is a concept instilled by the pet food industry, which I used to believe in, but Not anymore. Seriously, do we ourselves achieve 'Balance' in each and every meal we eat? Something to think about.
I couldnt stand those who hang on to every word that comes out from their vet's mouth like their lives depended on it. @x@ Zzzzzz.....
I do not believe in rushing my gal to the vet in the middle of the night just cos she had some diarrhea or vomitting, which could probably be resolved at home.
A couple of months back, Rossi gal had diarrhea that lasted more than a week, to be exact, two weeks. I didnt rush her to the vet like a crazy fellow. Instead, I monitored her condition and resolved her issue naturally. An episode of tummy upset
However, I'm not saying, not to go to the vet when it is absolutely necessary. What I'm saying is, I do not believe in going to the vet blindly for just about anything and everything. Instead, I would practise my common sense and discernment on whether a trip to the vet is warranted.
A vet clinic is not a place where I wanna step into for no good reason. It's not a playground for having fun or socialization.
That's all I'm gonna say. :P
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| The bump on her vulva, discovered on monday, 10 Oct '11. |
In the process of doing so, I came to learn about the use of turmeric as a cyst remedy in the Earth Clinic webby. I read about the experiences shared by owners, whose dogs have cysts that have seen improvements and good results when they added turmeric to their food on a daily basis for a period of time. Afterwhich, they continued their dogs on a maintenance dosage when their cysts have healed.
http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/turmeric.html
I decided to give the turmeric remedy a shot. Anyway, I have been putting a small dash of turmeric to Rossi gal' meals every now and then. All I have to do is increase the dosage of turmeric and add it her food daily.
I began adding 1/8 tsp of turmeric to her food everyday, starting from Friday,
14 Oct' 11.
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| In a week's time, on the night of Thursday, 20 Oct' 11, the bump was spotted with Pus and it 'burst' later that night.  the bump had subsided significantly.  the bump is healing nicely. |
I will definitely be continuing her on turmeric. For Rossi gal, it is a must-have in her diet, not just because it helped in healing her bump, but also for its beneficial properties. Organic turmeric powder
Sidetrack:
I'm not one who goes running to the vet straightaway for every single thing under the sun, for eg.diarrhea, vomitting or constipation.
I do not consult vets for nutritional advice, as I do not think they are the best people to seek advice from, for some reason. I do not think they could advise me too.
I know my Rossi gal best and I can take care of her nutritional needs. I am her best nutritionist.
I do not believe every meal I give must be 'Balanced'. I believe balance in the diet is achieved over time. I do think the word, 'Balance' is over-emphasized by some. To me, 'Balance' is a concept instilled by the pet food industry, which I used to believe in, but Not anymore. Seriously, do we ourselves achieve 'Balance' in each and every meal we eat? Something to think about.
I couldnt stand those who hang on to every word that comes out from their vet's mouth like their lives depended on it. @x@ Zzzzzz.....
I do not believe in rushing my gal to the vet in the middle of the night just cos she had some diarrhea or vomitting, which could probably be resolved at home.
A couple of months back, Rossi gal had diarrhea that lasted more than a week, to be exact, two weeks. I didnt rush her to the vet like a crazy fellow. Instead, I monitored her condition and resolved her issue naturally. An episode of tummy upset
However, I'm not saying, not to go to the vet when it is absolutely necessary. What I'm saying is, I do not believe in going to the vet blindly for just about anything and everything. Instead, I would practise my common sense and discernment on whether a trip to the vet is warranted.
A vet clinic is not a place where I wanna step into for no good reason. It's not a playground for having fun or socialization.
That's all I'm gonna say. :P
Sunday, July 31, 2011
My 10 Raw Lessons
Lesson 1:
Over the past 1 year of raw feeding, I have learnt that I really have to understand Rossi gal's needs and suit the diet to her needs, rather than what is deemed as 'correct' or 'logical'. Guidelines are just...guidelines. I have to be flexible when it comes to her needs. For eg, if she needs more food, I will just increase it for her. I dun wanna starve my baby.
Lesson 2:
Just as each of us is different from one another, the same goes for our dogs. Each one of them is a unique individual.
While one can have an iron-cast stomach that is able to handle a variety of meats very well, another is more sensitive and needs more time to adjust to it, so things just gota slow down a little.
As much as I want Rossi gal to be in the former, she actually falls under the latter group, the sensitive one.
Lesson 3:
Meat, bones & organs vs Meat, bones, organs & veggies.
In my humble opinion, both have their own set of benefits. Which one to go for, also depends on one's belief. But for me personally, the deciding factor is Rossi gal.
She has been given both, each one for an extended period of time. Based on her daddy's and my observation, we have come to the consensus that the former works best for her.
Lesson 4:
RMB (Raw Meaty Bones) is the answer to the sparkling pearlies seen in many raw fed dogs. Rossi gal has nice pearlies too. All thanks to her regular gnawing on her 'natural toothbrush'. :D It's a wonderful exercise for her jaws too.
Lesson 5:
Giving a big RMB 'encourages' the dog to work on it. It also helps to prevent gulping, as well as the much feared, choking.
Between the chicken drummie (left) and the lamb rack (right), Rossi gal takes a longer time to finish up the chicken drummie, as it is bigger and requires her to work on it more. For the lamb rack, she takes a shorter time to finish up, as it is much smaller.
She looks very satisfied each time she finishes her drummie too, another reason to give her a big meaty bone.
Lesson 6:
Lesson 7:
Organs like heart, liver and kidney are a rich source of nutrition, and also an integral part of the diet.
I have read of raw fed dogs who could take a whole meal of organs, whereas there are also those who couldnt and are fed small amounts of organs over time instead.
Rossi gal, is again in the second group. If I give her too much organs at one time, she will experience *cannon butt, so I gota include small slices of organs into her meals over the days. I will also arrange to add in the organs either in between her RMB meals or on the day of her RMB meal itself, so that the bone content can help her handle the organs better and firm up her poo.
*A term I picked up from an overseas raw feeding forum that I frequent. I enjoy reading this forum. It's so open, relevant and informative...unlike some local forum. ;I
Lesson 8:
Recently, I learnt from my fellow rawbie friend that fats are needed for healthy maintenance (& growth) of their 'coat of glory'. Great info!
I read up abit more and found that fats are actually good for our dogs. It does not affect them in the same way it does to us, like cholestrol or heart disease. Fats are essential in their diet, for energy, skin and coat, among other things.
Rossi gal is able to tolerate the fats from lamb and bone-in chicken much better than other meats, so I will normally just leave on whatever fats there is, for her consumption. It's only when the fats seem to be too much, then I will trim some off. For other meats, I gota trim off most of the fats when I first introduce the meat. Then when she gets more used to the meat, I will start to leave some fats on.
Knowing the importance of fats, I wanna include more of it into her diet. But then again, too high a fat content can also cause her poo to loosen. Therefore, I gota do it slowly.
Lesson 9:
I love perfectly formed solid poops. I love them so much, I want to see them all the time. I always read about others going on about how perfect their raw fed dogs' poops are. But unfortunately, nothing is ever perfect in my world.
Rossi gal has her share of good poop days, as well as not-so-good ones, depending on what she eats for the day. For eg. organs tend to make her poop softer.
Well, I have my share of bad days too...as long she remains her usual playful and greedy self, it's all that matters.
Lesson 10:
Raw is not a miracle diet. I used to think it's a miracle diet when I first started on it, but eventually realised that it's actually not...~Bubble Burst~
Raw is a "Species Appropriate Diet." I believe our dogs are made to consume raw. Raw Benefits health, yes, I agree. Many dogs switched to raw gained benefits to their health.
Going raw benefitted Rossi gal's health too, especially her skin. I see it as the best diet for her, in terms of healthfulness.
Over the past 1 year of raw feeding, I have learnt that I really have to understand Rossi gal's needs and suit the diet to her needs, rather than what is deemed as 'correct' or 'logical'. Guidelines are just...guidelines. I have to be flexible when it comes to her needs. For eg, if she needs more food, I will just increase it for her. I dun wanna starve my baby.
Lesson 2:
Just as each of us is different from one another, the same goes for our dogs. Each one of them is a unique individual.
While one can have an iron-cast stomach that is able to handle a variety of meats very well, another is more sensitive and needs more time to adjust to it, so things just gota slow down a little.
As much as I want Rossi gal to be in the former, she actually falls under the latter group, the sensitive one.
Lesson 3:
Meat, bones & organs vs Meat, bones, organs & veggies.
In my humble opinion, both have their own set of benefits. Which one to go for, also depends on one's belief. But for me personally, the deciding factor is Rossi gal.
She has been given both, each one for an extended period of time. Based on her daddy's and my observation, we have come to the consensus that the former works best for her.
Lesson 4:
RMB (Raw Meaty Bones) is the answer to the sparkling pearlies seen in many raw fed dogs. Rossi gal has nice pearlies too. All thanks to her regular gnawing on her 'natural toothbrush'. :D It's a wonderful exercise for her jaws too.
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| A glimpse of Rossi gal's pearlies |
Giving a big RMB 'encourages' the dog to work on it. It also helps to prevent gulping, as well as the much feared, choking.
Between the chicken drummie (left) and the lamb rack (right), Rossi gal takes a longer time to finish up the chicken drummie, as it is bigger and requires her to work on it more. For the lamb rack, she takes a shorter time to finish up, as it is much smaller.
She looks very satisfied each time she finishes her drummie too, another reason to give her a big meaty bone.
Lesson 6:
Variety is good for the diet. I want her to have variety. She does best on lamb, followed by pork. However, for introduction of new meats into her diet, I have to do it slowly, for eg. adding a couple of slices to her bowl each day, just to avoid upsetting her sensitive tummy.
Lesson 7:
Organs like heart, liver and kidney are a rich source of nutrition, and also an integral part of the diet.
I have read of raw fed dogs who could take a whole meal of organs, whereas there are also those who couldnt and are fed small amounts of organs over time instead.
Rossi gal, is again in the second group. If I give her too much organs at one time, she will experience *cannon butt, so I gota include small slices of organs into her meals over the days. I will also arrange to add in the organs either in between her RMB meals or on the day of her RMB meal itself, so that the bone content can help her handle the organs better and firm up her poo.
*A term I picked up from an overseas raw feeding forum that I frequent. I enjoy reading this forum. It's so open, relevant and informative...unlike some local forum. ;I
Lesson 8:
Recently, I learnt from my fellow rawbie friend that fats are needed for healthy maintenance (& growth) of their 'coat of glory'. Great info!
I read up abit more and found that fats are actually good for our dogs. It does not affect them in the same way it does to us, like cholestrol or heart disease. Fats are essential in their diet, for energy, skin and coat, among other things.
Rossi gal is able to tolerate the fats from lamb and bone-in chicken much better than other meats, so I will normally just leave on whatever fats there is, for her consumption. It's only when the fats seem to be too much, then I will trim some off. For other meats, I gota trim off most of the fats when I first introduce the meat. Then when she gets more used to the meat, I will start to leave some fats on.
Knowing the importance of fats, I wanna include more of it into her diet. But then again, too high a fat content can also cause her poo to loosen. Therefore, I gota do it slowly.
Lesson 9:
I love perfectly formed solid poops. I love them so much, I want to see them all the time. I always read about others going on about how perfect their raw fed dogs' poops are. But unfortunately, nothing is ever perfect in my world.
Rossi gal has her share of good poop days, as well as not-so-good ones, depending on what she eats for the day. For eg. organs tend to make her poop softer.
Well, I have my share of bad days too...as long she remains her usual playful and greedy self, it's all that matters.
Lesson 10:
Raw is not a miracle diet. I used to think it's a miracle diet when I first started on it, but eventually realised that it's actually not...~Bubble Burst~
Raw is a "Species Appropriate Diet." I believe our dogs are made to consume raw. Raw Benefits health, yes, I agree. Many dogs switched to raw gained benefits to their health.
Going raw benefitted Rossi gal's health too, especially her skin. I see it as the best diet for her, in terms of healthfulness.
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Random Ramblings
A forum, to me, is a place for people with common interest/s to share/discuss their experiences, ideas, etc. However, I find much of the stuff being shared getting increasingly 'amusing', with some making little or literally no sense at all. What has become of the forums of late? Well, I guess it would be wise to be more discerning of every piece of 'expert' info made available.
Newbies are getting smarter too. When I was a newbie, I didnt know how to give advices. I only knew how to seek advices. I'm like a clueless newbie, soaking up info wherever it's available. Nowadays, newbies can give advices like seasoned owners. Wow...So Smart, So Impressive. Perhaps I can pick up a thing or two from them too, ya.
While my gal enjoys and finishes her food daily, some are struggling with theirs rejecting food and others are in the midst of a battle to make theirs eat their food, with bystanders cheering them on. In my heart, I'm thinking, dun they even have the slightest suspicion that their babies might be trying to tell them, something is wrong with the food? I guess not. For the struggles & battle continue, indefinitely. Poor babies.
And
Who knows my dog best? Vet, trainer or me? Hmm..vet? Hmm..trainer? Wrong! It's me. So, I decide what's best for my dog based on my understanding of her condition, and not simply based on what some vet or trainer tells me. My dog is mine, no one tells me what to do.
Newbies are getting smarter too. When I was a newbie, I didnt know how to give advices. I only knew how to seek advices. I'm like a clueless newbie, soaking up info wherever it's available. Nowadays, newbies can give advices like seasoned owners. Wow...So Smart, So Impressive. Perhaps I can pick up a thing or two from them too, ya.
While my gal enjoys and finishes her food daily, some are struggling with theirs rejecting food and others are in the midst of a battle to make theirs eat their food, with bystanders cheering them on. In my heart, I'm thinking, dun they even have the slightest suspicion that their babies might be trying to tell them, something is wrong with the food? I guess not. For the struggles & battle continue, indefinitely. Poor babies.
And
Who knows my dog best? Vet, trainer or me? Hmm..vet? Hmm..trainer? Wrong! It's me. So, I decide what's best for my dog based on my understanding of her condition, and not simply based on what some vet or trainer tells me. My dog is mine, no one tells me what to do.
Friday, July 8, 2011
1 Year on Raw & Counting
Rossi gal has been on raw for a year (& counting). Looking back, it is amazing how raw has benefitted her health, especially her coat of furs.
During this time, I have also learnt an important lesson, and that is, I have to focus on her needs and suit her diet exclusively to what she needs.
Every one is different. What one does well on, does not necessarily mean another will do well too. Thus, I have to determine what Rossi gal really needs to thrive on. Also, since young, she has always been very sensitive and so, all the more, I have to take extra care when it comes to her diet.
There are those, who are sceptical of the raw diet, with some even against it, without even knowing or bothering to find out what the diet is all about.
On the other hand, there are also those, who have attempted raw, but when they encounter some setbacks or do not see what they hope for, they choose to give up. With this, they turn back to their previous diet (eg.kibbles), thinking that raw is not for them, when it could just probably be due to some lack of understanding or research.
To me, this is just sad, especially so for the latter group.
All in all, raw is the best I have ever done for my Rossi gal. I'm so very glad that I took the plunge a year back. If I had not taken this 'plunge of faith', I wonder what will become of her now. I'm very sure she will look & smell horrible now and I cannot bring myself to imagine the degree of her horrible-ness. @x@
If there is any regrets in going raw, yes, there is one regret I have.
I regret not going into raw right from the start. If only I have known better then...If only I have not been hoodwinked by commerical pet foods then...
But luckily for her, she is not too late.
Rossi gal, our precious baby, daddy and mummy are looking forward to more good years ahead with you. We love you.
During this time, I have also learnt an important lesson, and that is, I have to focus on her needs and suit her diet exclusively to what she needs.
Every one is different. What one does well on, does not necessarily mean another will do well too. Thus, I have to determine what Rossi gal really needs to thrive on. Also, since young, she has always been very sensitive and so, all the more, I have to take extra care when it comes to her diet.
There are those, who are sceptical of the raw diet, with some even against it, without even knowing or bothering to find out what the diet is all about.
On the other hand, there are also those, who have attempted raw, but when they encounter some setbacks or do not see what they hope for, they choose to give up. With this, they turn back to their previous diet (eg.kibbles), thinking that raw is not for them, when it could just probably be due to some lack of understanding or research.
To me, this is just sad, especially so for the latter group.
All in all, raw is the best I have ever done for my Rossi gal. I'm so very glad that I took the plunge a year back. If I had not taken this 'plunge of faith', I wonder what will become of her now. I'm very sure she will look & smell horrible now and I cannot bring myself to imagine the degree of her horrible-ness. @x@
If there is any regrets in going raw, yes, there is one regret I have.
I regret not going into raw right from the start. If only I have known better then...If only I have not been hoodwinked by commerical pet foods then...
But luckily for her, she is not too late.
Rossi gal, our precious baby, daddy and mummy are looking forward to more good years ahead with you. We love you.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
What's on my Mind?
Lately, I have been reading about fasting dogs when they refuse to eat their meals (aka kibbles & some alternative dried food etc).
There are some, who advise others to declare a 'War of Will' on their dogs by withholding all types of foods to their dogs (in short, fast them), for as long as they refuse to eat their meals, until such a time they finally relent and obediently finish up their meals.
It seems that fasting is a very common way to make dogs submit and finish up their food. It is also said that they can go without food for a couple of days or more, so no harm done.
I used to be one of those who believe in all these too, but Not anymore now.
I would say, try getting yourself starved for a day or two and see if you can take it, ya.
In the first place, I cannot bear to fast my Rossi gal. (Well, actually, I did attempt to 'starve' her once...for like 3 hours or so?? if this is even considered a fast???...but couldnt bring myself to go beyond this. :< ) I love my Rossi gal alot. I myself couldnt stand being starved, so why would I wanna starve my Rossi gal?
They also come up with reasonings like, we rule our dogs, our dogs dun rule us...so our dogs refusing their food is equivalent to them wanting to rule us?? Hmm...strange logic.
Perhaps, just stop to think for a moment...consider the possibility that there might be something wrong with the food, especially when the dog starts to reject the food after a short time of eating it (for eg. within weeks or even, days), rather than just jumping straight into the conclusion that the dog is being picky? You know your dog best.
I do believe our dogs are capable of knowing what's good for them and they do have the right to choose too. Why can't they choose anyway? Just cos we are the so-called 'alpha'?? Oh...I used to be in awe of this alpha thing too, but Not anymore now.
I regard myself as Rossi gal's mummy, my hubby as her daddy and she is our daughter. That's our relationship. Period.
There are some, who advise others to declare a 'War of Will' on their dogs by withholding all types of foods to their dogs (in short, fast them), for as long as they refuse to eat their meals, until such a time they finally relent and obediently finish up their meals.
It seems that fasting is a very common way to make dogs submit and finish up their food. It is also said that they can go without food for a couple of days or more, so no harm done.
I used to be one of those who believe in all these too, but Not anymore now.
I would say, try getting yourself starved for a day or two and see if you can take it, ya.
In the first place, I cannot bear to fast my Rossi gal. (Well, actually, I did attempt to 'starve' her once...for like 3 hours or so?? if this is even considered a fast???...but couldnt bring myself to go beyond this. :< ) I love my Rossi gal alot. I myself couldnt stand being starved, so why would I wanna starve my Rossi gal?
They also come up with reasonings like, we rule our dogs, our dogs dun rule us...so our dogs refusing their food is equivalent to them wanting to rule us?? Hmm...strange logic.
Perhaps, just stop to think for a moment...consider the possibility that there might be something wrong with the food, especially when the dog starts to reject the food after a short time of eating it (for eg. within weeks or even, days), rather than just jumping straight into the conclusion that the dog is being picky? You know your dog best.
I do believe our dogs are capable of knowing what's good for them and they do have the right to choose too. Why can't they choose anyway? Just cos we are the so-called 'alpha'?? Oh...I used to be in awe of this alpha thing too, but Not anymore now.
I regard myself as Rossi gal's mummy, my hubby as her daddy and she is our daughter. That's our relationship. Period.
Friday, April 8, 2011
What's the Big Deal?
What's the Big Deal in feeding Raw to my dog?
Recently, there were some who got to know I feed my Rossi gal Raw. Their reactions were a mixture of exaggerated shock, disgust and curiousity (or just plain kpoh-ness). I was made to share details of my raw feeding with people I just met and whom I barely knew. It was literally talking to a bunch of strangers, but I dun mind at all. I'm not afraid of anyone knowing I feed raw. In fact, I'm proud to be a raw feeder.
It was the narrow-mindedness and ignorance in these people that I could not tolerate. Suddenly, I was being bombed with questions..You never cook the meat??..Do you give the bones too??..What type of meats do you give raw??..blah blah blah...With each answer I give, their eyes popped wider and mouths opened bigger.
When I went further to share how Raw has helped Rossi gal re-grow all her hairs on her bald patch caused by Demodex, I was even mocked at. WTF! This was totally uncalled for. I was really offended!
Then some self-righteous fools could not take it anymore and decided to correct my ways there and then, in fear I will kill my dog with Raw. I was warned...NO..I cannot feed raw...It's a NO NO..I can only feed raw beef..Other meats like chicken, etc..NO...I cannot feed...There is bacteria in the meats...Dogs are not in the wild anymore...Now Dogs are domesticated...their body is different now...Also, be careful of contracting stuff like Samonella on myself when I handle the raw meats...
What fucking crap is this?
Only can feed raw beef but other meats cannot feed? Why is it only beef can be fed raw and not others too? Anyone with common sense will know this has NO logic at all. Variety is the spice of the life. I feed Rossi gal a variety of meats, like chicken, lamb, pork, duck and rabbit. She loves it!
Dogs' bodies are made in such a way they can handle bacteria way better than us. Bacteria is everywhere, not just in raw meats. Dogs pick up stuff from the ground..anywhere..then some dig into the rubbish, etc..all these have bacteria too! But do we see them getting sick from all these??
There are some, esp the pros who always caution about dogs contracting stuff like Samonella, E-coli etc from eating raw. My Rossi gal has been eating Raw for for nearly 9 months and she is doing great! Full of Zest for Life and Packed with boundless Energy! The same goes for my friends and many many others who have been feeding their dogs Raw for Years. Their dogs are doing fantastic! No complaints of bacteria...Samonella...E-coli or the like. But strangely, kibble-fed dogs seem to be the ones mostly affected by stuff like Samonella or E-coli. Hmmm....
Till date, I have no problem with Samonella etc from handling the raw meats. Even before Rossi went raw, I have already been handling raw meats too and been doing so for years without any issues. I just practise the usual hygiene of washing my hands after handling raw meats and I'm fine. But nevertheless, Thank you for your concern towards my well-being. (-__-)
Also, be it in the wild or with domestication, the dogs' body system remain unchanged. A prominent physical trait would be their sharp pointed teeth, which are clearly made for chomping down meats and crunching up bones.
Extracted from one of the links below, "However much, we humans have done to tinker with and change the dog's body design (resulting in varying sizes and conformations), we have done nothing to change the internal anatomy and physiology of our carnivorous canines. "Dogs have the internal anatomy and physiology of a carnivore" (Feldhamer, G.A. 1999. Mammology: Adaptation, Diversity, and Ecology. McGraw-Hill. pg 260.)
Seriously, pls educate yourselves with at least the basics, before sprouting nonsense.
http://www.rawlearning.com/rawfaq.html
http://rawfed.com/myths/index.html
http://www.thewholedog.org/artcarnivores.html
I repeat again, I am a strong believer of Raw. I firmly believe raw is the way to go for my dog. I dun need you or anyone to lecture me on nutrition. I know my stuff. You are the ones who need to open up your eyes & minds to see & know what is real nutrition for dogs.
What's the Big Deal feeding in Organic Raw Meats to my dog?
When I said I give Rossi gal Organic meats, someone asked me, What is Organic?..What do you mean by Organic?..
Do you really not know what organic is? OR What you really meant, is you do not understand why I give my dog organic meats, when organic stuff is supposedly meant for human consumption only? I really do not know what you meant and what you wanna bring across/achieve by asking me such questions. Anyways, I dun really care what you think, so I'll just leave it as that.
But for info's sake, in general, organic meats refer to 'meats from animals that are raised without the use of growth hormones and antibiotics.'
Another thing I dun really like hearing is, 'Not everyone can afford to get organic.' But No One is asking you to get organic. By saying that I feed organic meats, it is simply my way of sharing that organic is my choice of feeding for the reason, 'No hormones & antibiotics' and because of this, organic meats would be the better choice. That's it. Whether or not to get organic, is entirely up to individual.
Oh, then I didnt know that I need to be earning exorbitant amounts of $$$, in order to afford organic for my Rossi gal. Well...I'm just a normal working gal..I dun earn that much..I'm not rich..but I do feed organic. Hmmm...I'm so amused by some individuals.
I choose to feed organic to my Rossi gal, cos I want to provide what I believe is the most beneficial for her well-being. She is my priority.
So What's the BIG Freaking Deal here?
Just cos I dun feed kibbles?
Just cos I dun feed poopy looking stuff that claims to be 'raw'?
Oopss... (*x*)
Recently, there were some who got to know I feed my Rossi gal Raw. Their reactions were a mixture of exaggerated shock, disgust and curiousity (or just plain kpoh-ness). I was made to share details of my raw feeding with people I just met and whom I barely knew. It was literally talking to a bunch of strangers, but I dun mind at all. I'm not afraid of anyone knowing I feed raw. In fact, I'm proud to be a raw feeder.
It was the narrow-mindedness and ignorance in these people that I could not tolerate. Suddenly, I was being bombed with questions..You never cook the meat??..Do you give the bones too??..What type of meats do you give raw??..blah blah blah...With each answer I give, their eyes popped wider and mouths opened bigger.
When I went further to share how Raw has helped Rossi gal re-grow all her hairs on her bald patch caused by Demodex, I was even mocked at. WTF! This was totally uncalled for. I was really offended!
Then some self-righteous fools could not take it anymore and decided to correct my ways there and then, in fear I will kill my dog with Raw. I was warned...NO..I cannot feed raw...It's a NO NO..I can only feed raw beef..Other meats like chicken, etc..NO...I cannot feed...There is bacteria in the meats...Dogs are not in the wild anymore...Now Dogs are domesticated...their body is different now...Also, be careful of contracting stuff like Samonella on myself when I handle the raw meats...
What fucking crap is this?
Only can feed raw beef but other meats cannot feed? Why is it only beef can be fed raw and not others too? Anyone with common sense will know this has NO logic at all. Variety is the spice of the life. I feed Rossi gal a variety of meats, like chicken, lamb, pork, duck and rabbit. She loves it!
Dogs' bodies are made in such a way they can handle bacteria way better than us. Bacteria is everywhere, not just in raw meats. Dogs pick up stuff from the ground..anywhere..then some dig into the rubbish, etc..all these have bacteria too! But do we see them getting sick from all these??
There are some, esp the pros who always caution about dogs contracting stuff like Samonella, E-coli etc from eating raw. My Rossi gal has been eating Raw for for nearly 9 months and she is doing great! Full of Zest for Life and Packed with boundless Energy! The same goes for my friends and many many others who have been feeding their dogs Raw for Years. Their dogs are doing fantastic! No complaints of bacteria...Samonella...E-coli or the like. But strangely, kibble-fed dogs seem to be the ones mostly affected by stuff like Samonella or E-coli. Hmmm....
Till date, I have no problem with Samonella etc from handling the raw meats. Even before Rossi went raw, I have already been handling raw meats too and been doing so for years without any issues. I just practise the usual hygiene of washing my hands after handling raw meats and I'm fine. But nevertheless, Thank you for your concern towards my well-being. (-__-)
Also, be it in the wild or with domestication, the dogs' body system remain unchanged. A prominent physical trait would be their sharp pointed teeth, which are clearly made for chomping down meats and crunching up bones.
Extracted from one of the links below, "However much, we humans have done to tinker with and change the dog's body design (resulting in varying sizes and conformations), we have done nothing to change the internal anatomy and physiology of our carnivorous canines. "Dogs have the internal anatomy and physiology of a carnivore" (Feldhamer, G.A. 1999. Mammology: Adaptation, Diversity, and Ecology. McGraw-Hill. pg 260.)
Seriously, pls educate yourselves with at least the basics, before sprouting nonsense.
http://www.rawlearning.com/rawfaq.html
http://rawfed.com/myths/index.html
http://www.thewholedog.org/artcarnivores.html
I repeat again, I am a strong believer of Raw. I firmly believe raw is the way to go for my dog. I dun need you or anyone to lecture me on nutrition. I know my stuff. You are the ones who need to open up your eyes & minds to see & know what is real nutrition for dogs.
What's the Big Deal feeding in Organic Raw Meats to my dog?
When I said I give Rossi gal Organic meats, someone asked me, What is Organic?..What do you mean by Organic?..
Do you really not know what organic is? OR What you really meant, is you do not understand why I give my dog organic meats, when organic stuff is supposedly meant for human consumption only? I really do not know what you meant and what you wanna bring across/achieve by asking me such questions. Anyways, I dun really care what you think, so I'll just leave it as that.
But for info's sake, in general, organic meats refer to 'meats from animals that are raised without the use of growth hormones and antibiotics.'
Another thing I dun really like hearing is, 'Not everyone can afford to get organic.' But No One is asking you to get organic. By saying that I feed organic meats, it is simply my way of sharing that organic is my choice of feeding for the reason, 'No hormones & antibiotics' and because of this, organic meats would be the better choice. That's it. Whether or not to get organic, is entirely up to individual.
Oh, then I didnt know that I need to be earning exorbitant amounts of $$$, in order to afford organic for my Rossi gal. Well...I'm just a normal working gal..I dun earn that much..I'm not rich..but I do feed organic. Hmmm...I'm so amused by some individuals.
I choose to feed organic to my Rossi gal, cos I want to provide what I believe is the most beneficial for her well-being. She is my priority.
So What's the BIG Freaking Deal here?
Just cos I dun feed kibbles?
Just cos I dun feed poopy looking stuff that claims to be 'raw'?
Oopss... (*x*)
Monday, January 24, 2011
Taking Rossi gal Out
Daddy and I have only started taking Rossi gal out for walks in the recent months.
Previously, we did take her out, but we always took turns to carry her in our arms all the way when we were out. We also let her wear her little jump suit whenever we take her out.
We carried her and did'nt let her walk on the ground, because her immune system was compromised at that time due to her demodectic mange. We did not want to take chances of her being attacked by the fleas and ticks, as these parasites were most attracted to those with poor immunities.
Flea & tick spot-ons were not an option to us. We do not want to use these stuff, as we hate the idea of applying chemicals on her and also, using them would only serve to further worsen her already compromised immune system.
Rossi gal hated wearing clothes, but we still let her wear the jump suit, not because we thought it was cute. It was because of the big bald patch on her body from her mange.
Initially, we had taken her out as she was. But soon, people around soon noticed her bald patch and they started talking about it. We got comments like, 'Skin problem ar??', 'Aiyo, what happened, why no hair here??' and 'how come bald until like this?', 'Wah, what a big bald patch!', 'Hmm..this type of skin problem very hard to cure one' and from my vet, 'you should bring her to Yun Nam or Beijing 101 to see if they can help her grow back the hair!' @__@
But what we cannot tolerate most, was their expressions when they looked at Rossi gal. It was a range of pitiful, shocked and disgusted looks in varying degrees.
We really hated all these damn comments and sickening expressions! Thus, we decided to get her a couple of jump suits, whereby the t-shirt come attached with a pair of short pants, to cover up her bald patch.
Now, with her hair re-grown, her bald patch is no more and her immune system is definitely better than before, all thanks to her raw diet, she have stopped wearing those jump suits. She can walk and run on the ground too, but we avoid letting her walk on grassy areas as one of our ways to prevent the parasites. She will also have to be leased for now, till a time when she is more 'stable', then we will let her go off-leased. Now, she is still very new to 'going for walks'.
Just yesterday, we brought her to another new place, 'Pasir Ris Park'. Daddy ran with her, while I walked behind them. We can see the sparkle in her eyes and the joyful skip in her feet. She wanted to walk and run fast, so Daddy had to keep up with her pace. Whenever I lagged behind, she actually waited for me to catch up. Then she would look up at me and start jogging beside me. It's her way of telling me to go faster and don't lag behind. :)
(*We plan to take Rossi gal out for exercise at least during the weekends. During weekdays, it's more difficult for us, as we gota work. Then on public holidays or when we are on leave, we can take her out too.)
We exercised together with Rossi gal as a family and it's a great feeling. Daddy and I benefitted from the session too.
Previously, we did take her out, but we always took turns to carry her in our arms all the way when we were out. We also let her wear her little jump suit whenever we take her out.
We carried her and did'nt let her walk on the ground, because her immune system was compromised at that time due to her demodectic mange. We did not want to take chances of her being attacked by the fleas and ticks, as these parasites were most attracted to those with poor immunities.
Flea & tick spot-ons were not an option to us. We do not want to use these stuff, as we hate the idea of applying chemicals on her and also, using them would only serve to further worsen her already compromised immune system.
Rossi gal hated wearing clothes, but we still let her wear the jump suit, not because we thought it was cute. It was because of the big bald patch on her body from her mange.
Initially, we had taken her out as she was. But soon, people around soon noticed her bald patch and they started talking about it. We got comments like, 'Skin problem ar??', 'Aiyo, what happened, why no hair here??' and 'how come bald until like this?', 'Wah, what a big bald patch!', 'Hmm..this type of skin problem very hard to cure one' and from my vet, 'you should bring her to Yun Nam or Beijing 101 to see if they can help her grow back the hair!' @__@
But what we cannot tolerate most, was their expressions when they looked at Rossi gal. It was a range of pitiful, shocked and disgusted looks in varying degrees.
We really hated all these damn comments and sickening expressions! Thus, we decided to get her a couple of jump suits, whereby the t-shirt come attached with a pair of short pants, to cover up her bald patch.
Now, with her hair re-grown, her bald patch is no more and her immune system is definitely better than before, all thanks to her raw diet, she have stopped wearing those jump suits. She can walk and run on the ground too, but we avoid letting her walk on grassy areas as one of our ways to prevent the parasites. She will also have to be leased for now, till a time when she is more 'stable', then we will let her go off-leased. Now, she is still very new to 'going for walks'.
Just yesterday, we brought her to another new place, 'Pasir Ris Park'. Daddy ran with her, while I walked behind them. We can see the sparkle in her eyes and the joyful skip in her feet. She wanted to walk and run fast, so Daddy had to keep up with her pace. Whenever I lagged behind, she actually waited for me to catch up. Then she would look up at me and start jogging beside me. It's her way of telling me to go faster and don't lag behind. :)
(*We plan to take Rossi gal out for exercise at least during the weekends. During weekdays, it's more difficult for us, as we gota work. Then on public holidays or when we are on leave, we can take her out too.)
We exercised together with Rossi gal as a family and it's a great feeling. Daddy and I benefitted from the session too.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Ironic
I find it ironic that there are some people who are skeptical about natural herbal supplements, thinking that they might not work or can even be potentially harmful, but on the other hand, think that it is perfectly safe and right to administer chemicals internally & externally on their furkids month after month & year after year.
My belief is, while it is still possible that herbal supps can pose as a 'danger' in some cases, for eg. overdosing and sensitivity/allergy to certain herb/s, simply stopping the intake can usually help to clear off any undesired effects. Afterall, these supps are made from natural herbs.
But in the case of chemical administerations, it is a different story. Considering what they are made of (Just google it), Aren't they even more Dangerous? These are chemically-laden products. Adverse effects can occur with continued use and some effects can be lasting.
I have been snubbed quite sarcastically when I tried to caution these individuals to re-think about the long-term chemical administerations. Thus, I will not talk to anyone on this again, cos I do not want to be snubbed again. I hate being snubbed. It makes me very angry.
Whatever one chooses to believe, it's up to individual. To each his own.
I will limit my thoughts/opinions to my blog only.
My belief is, while it is still possible that herbal supps can pose as a 'danger' in some cases, for eg. overdosing and sensitivity/allergy to certain herb/s, simply stopping the intake can usually help to clear off any undesired effects. Afterall, these supps are made from natural herbs.
But in the case of chemical administerations, it is a different story. Considering what they are made of (Just google it), Aren't they even more Dangerous? These are chemically-laden products. Adverse effects can occur with continued use and some effects can be lasting.
I have been snubbed quite sarcastically when I tried to caution these individuals to re-think about the long-term chemical administerations. Thus, I will not talk to anyone on this again, cos I do not want to be snubbed again. I hate being snubbed. It makes me very angry.
Whatever one chooses to believe, it's up to individual. To each his own.
I will limit my thoughts/opinions to my blog only.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Where is the Effort?
There is something that has been on my mind. Right or wrong, this is how I truly feel. Any negative comments are best left unsaid, for I do not welcome any negative stuff on my space. I see nothing wrong in expressing my own opinions in my own space too.
I believe that one should make an effort to obtain the answer that one wants. If one has made an effort, but still could not get the answer, then it's reasonable for one to seek another for help on the answer.
But if one never bothers to make an effort and simply leeches on another to get the answer, I find this attitude totally abhorrent.
Also, there are some answers that are quite easily obtainable with a click of a finger.
There are times when answers have been sought for directly without any visible effort to seek them in the first place. I have experienced this with some individuals. I personally detest this sort of attitude and do not see a point in giving any answers. In the first place, I'm not obliged to do so anyway.
The only question in my mind is, "Where is the effort?"
I believe that one should make an effort to obtain the answer that one wants. If one has made an effort, but still could not get the answer, then it's reasonable for one to seek another for help on the answer.
But if one never bothers to make an effort and simply leeches on another to get the answer, I find this attitude totally abhorrent.
Also, there are some answers that are quite easily obtainable with a click of a finger.
There are times when answers have been sought for directly without any visible effort to seek them in the first place. I have experienced this with some individuals. I personally detest this sort of attitude and do not see a point in giving any answers. In the first place, I'm not obliged to do so anyway.
The only question in my mind is, "Where is the effort?"
Monday, November 22, 2010
Meat & Bones
When Rossi gal first started raw, I put her on Barf raw, which included raw blended veggies. I believe veggies are a good source of vitamins. During her homecooked days, I included veggies too, but in the cooked form.
I understand that the addition of veggies in a raw diet is a controversial issue and I will not venture into it. My blog entry relates to my Rossi gal only.
Yes, Rossi gal does well on raw, but somehow, I just feel that she does better on meat and bones. On some days, when I omit the raw veggies, I find that she seems to do better. Therefore, I decided to try omitting raw veggies for some time and see if it really works better for her.
For the past 1 month, I gave her meat and bones, the usual supplements and occasional bits of fruits. The only thing that changed was the omission of veggies. Based on my observation, she does better on meat and bones (Prey Model). Daddy feels the same way too.
I have come across an article by a holistic vet with regards to natural management of Demodectic Mange, without the use of drugs. The article recommends that for furkids with Demodectic Mange, they need a raw meat and bones based diet. The veggies and fruits would be best omitted, but if they are to be included in the diet, it would be preferable to include them in moderate amounts and to use only low glycemic veggies and fruits (as low glycemic foods do not turn to sugar in the system easily.) It is also recommended that grains and yeasts of all kinds should be avoided in the diet. Why? Quoting directly from the article, "mites feed on the yeast living in the body, and systemic yeast feed on nutritional yeast and sugars (carbohydrates)".
Other than the article on Demodectic Mange, this holistic vet has also written other articles on various conditions, which I personally find very insightful.
I still believe in the goodness of raw veggies. But for Rossi gal, meat and bones work better for her, so I will continue her on a diet of meat and bones. My stand is, whatever works best for Rossi gal, I will do it just for her.
I understand that the addition of veggies in a raw diet is a controversial issue and I will not venture into it. My blog entry relates to my Rossi gal only.
Yes, Rossi gal does well on raw, but somehow, I just feel that she does better on meat and bones. On some days, when I omit the raw veggies, I find that she seems to do better. Therefore, I decided to try omitting raw veggies for some time and see if it really works better for her.
For the past 1 month, I gave her meat and bones, the usual supplements and occasional bits of fruits. The only thing that changed was the omission of veggies. Based on my observation, she does better on meat and bones (Prey Model). Daddy feels the same way too.
I have come across an article by a holistic vet with regards to natural management of Demodectic Mange, without the use of drugs. The article recommends that for furkids with Demodectic Mange, they need a raw meat and bones based diet. The veggies and fruits would be best omitted, but if they are to be included in the diet, it would be preferable to include them in moderate amounts and to use only low glycemic veggies and fruits (as low glycemic foods do not turn to sugar in the system easily.) It is also recommended that grains and yeasts of all kinds should be avoided in the diet. Why? Quoting directly from the article, "mites feed on the yeast living in the body, and systemic yeast feed on nutritional yeast and sugars (carbohydrates)".
Other than the article on Demodectic Mange, this holistic vet has also written other articles on various conditions, which I personally find very insightful.
I still believe in the goodness of raw veggies. But for Rossi gal, meat and bones work better for her, so I will continue her on a diet of meat and bones. My stand is, whatever works best for Rossi gal, I will do it just for her.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Review of an Event
I have attended a recent event, where different speakers were invited to present their professional views and recommendations on various topics relating to pet care.
There were some things presented by certain speakers that I did not feel in consensus with. My Discernment Sensors were definitely up throughout the event. I will mention some of them here. These were the ones I felt more strongly about.
1) One of the speakers talked about medical care for our furkids. He emphasized the need for vaccinations. Though he did touch on the blood test for antibodies in furkids, he did not recommend doing so. Reason being, it's expensive, as the bloodwork needed to be sent overseas for the test. His stand was, it's cheaper to just vaccinate annually.
>My stand is, given a choice between annual vaccination and the Antibodies' Test, I would choose the Antibodies' Test (or "Titer Test). I also do not think it's "cheaper to just vaccinate annually". In my opinion, the effects of over-vaccination cost a whole lot more to cure than sending the bloodwork overseas for the test. Not forgetting the emotional stress involved as well. I won't elaborate further on this. The debate on annual vaccination and effects of over-vaccination can be easily googled.
2) A question was posed to him. He was asked for his view on repeated vaccinations causing immunity to drop. His stand on this was, immunity will increase with annual vaccinations. If annual vaccinations were not done, immunity will decrease.
>Well, needless to say, this goes straight into my Trash Bin.
3) He mentioned a certain medicine, whereby one of the side effects was organ damage with continued use, but he stated that this applied Only to Humans, Not dogs. Dogs are not affected, so it is safe for dogs to continue the use of this medicine.
>To this, I have only one question. If it's not safe for us, how safe can it be for our furkids?
4) He also cautioned against being overly trusting in the information found on the internet.
>This one, I agree. But I would like to add, it is essential to use discernment in every piece of information, not just from the internet, but also from other sources, including (or especially) the professionals.
5) Another speaker took on the topic of Nutrition. She talked about the taste, shapes, sizes and types of kibbles suitable for various breeds. She also presented on the technology used to create the kibbles.
>Throughout the whole time, Nothing on ingredients is touched on. I would have thought ingredients are an integral part of Nutrition. But instead, an analysis on each of the above aspects of kibbles is presented during the entire session. At the end of it, I have gained a fairly good understanding of the mechanics involved in creating a physically attractive kibble. So much for Nutrition.
I would say, for me, the best thing that came out from the event, would probably be the baggie stuffed with free gifts. And that's about it.
There were some things presented by certain speakers that I did not feel in consensus with. My Discernment Sensors were definitely up throughout the event. I will mention some of them here. These were the ones I felt more strongly about.
1) One of the speakers talked about medical care for our furkids. He emphasized the need for vaccinations. Though he did touch on the blood test for antibodies in furkids, he did not recommend doing so. Reason being, it's expensive, as the bloodwork needed to be sent overseas for the test. His stand was, it's cheaper to just vaccinate annually.
>My stand is, given a choice between annual vaccination and the Antibodies' Test, I would choose the Antibodies' Test (or "Titer Test). I also do not think it's "cheaper to just vaccinate annually". In my opinion, the effects of over-vaccination cost a whole lot more to cure than sending the bloodwork overseas for the test. Not forgetting the emotional stress involved as well. I won't elaborate further on this. The debate on annual vaccination and effects of over-vaccination can be easily googled.
2) A question was posed to him. He was asked for his view on repeated vaccinations causing immunity to drop. His stand on this was, immunity will increase with annual vaccinations. If annual vaccinations were not done, immunity will decrease.
>Well, needless to say, this goes straight into my Trash Bin.
3) He mentioned a certain medicine, whereby one of the side effects was organ damage with continued use, but he stated that this applied Only to Humans, Not dogs. Dogs are not affected, so it is safe for dogs to continue the use of this medicine.
>To this, I have only one question. If it's not safe for us, how safe can it be for our furkids?
4) He also cautioned against being overly trusting in the information found on the internet.
>This one, I agree. But I would like to add, it is essential to use discernment in every piece of information, not just from the internet, but also from other sources, including (or especially) the professionals.
5) Another speaker took on the topic of Nutrition. She talked about the taste, shapes, sizes and types of kibbles suitable for various breeds. She also presented on the technology used to create the kibbles.
>Throughout the whole time, Nothing on ingredients is touched on. I would have thought ingredients are an integral part of Nutrition. But instead, an analysis on each of the above aspects of kibbles is presented during the entire session. At the end of it, I have gained a fairly good understanding of the mechanics involved in creating a physically attractive kibble. So much for Nutrition.
I would say, for me, the best thing that came out from the event, would probably be the baggie stuffed with free gifts. And that's about it.
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