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spaceman

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Jun 6 11 8:41 AM

Similar to many other distributors, Raw to Go source some of their products from Durham Animal Feeds. Out of all the Raw food retailers that are popping up, it’s difficult to establish whether they are producing their own products, or if they are sourcing it from the bigger suppliers like DAF, but with their own branding/packaging. Does anybody know how many firms are actually processing meat for the raw dog food market?

I tried my lot on the DAF lamb mince - they’re all used to eating lamb. Spike turns his nose up at it every time, even when just a spoonful is mixed with tripe, which he loves. He licked and picked at it just so the other dogs didn’t have his portion! All the dogs had very slimy black poo afterwards – I wonder if the mince contains more than 10% offal? It’s also quite a sloppy mince - very wet/bloody. The packs are convenient to stack in the freezer or camping fridge and don’t stink like tripe does – but it’s when I’m away from home that easy to pick up dog poo is a must.

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KatieKoo

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Jun 6 11 10:41 AM

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I've not had a chance to try Raw to Go, I'm less and less impressed by the quality of Landywoods meat to be honest and now Henry is going onto prescription food (see other post) Purina HA to try and find out why he can't gain weight.

Once we get him sorted I am tempted to research a good butcher. AS for camping, he seems ok on JWB Lamb and Veg dried food, so once we get back to giving him normal food it may be that we use kibble for camping. Who knows, all I want is a dog who's ribs and hips I can't see jutting out, poor skinny boy.

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Jun 7 11 8:55 AM

I’m following Henry’s story on the other threads and I’m interested to learn how he gets on with the prescription kibble. My lot were on Royal Canin Sensitivity Control (non prescription) for a while – it was great for Ben’s skin issues and the firmer poo helped with Ollie’s anal glands. A lot of people knock these kind of diets – I think they serve a purpose and help the vets to diagnose problems. Based on science / experience, they have expectations of what each diet should achieve.

I agree that “direct from a decent butcher” is a good place to source raw dog food. Peace of mind about what you’re buying and at a reasonable cost. When away from home, the frozen “value” cuts that most the supermarkets sell (err perhaps not Waitrose) seem ok to me - more expensive than I’m used to paying, but they serve a purpose too.

As for the mince ready meals, I don’t think I’ll experiment with them again, unless I need to find another supploier. The dogs will be happy with my decision, as will my wallet

. Durham Animal Feeds have there own forum. Unlike some of the posts on there, I did get a reply to an email - all it did was reassure me that my spelling and grammar isn't as bad as theirs!

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Jun 8 11 10:47 AM

QUOTE (KatieKoo @ June 06, 2011 10:41 am)

Once we get him sorted I am tempted to research a good butcher.

We are lucky to have a good local butcher, who even sells a pet mince for 75p a kilo made from offal, minced chicken carcass and lungs etc. Just hoping he stays in business. In Bristol we used to know the family that ran the butchers in Fishponds on the Fishponds road top end, called Creeds, not sure if it is still there but had a very good reputation and also one on the Straits Parade Fishponds called Hayes butchers. But I am talking a long time ago so probably all new houses by now. IMHO Morrisons is the supermarket with the best butchers dept and they do bones etc and will get you them if you ask. Also, an air rifle or a Hilda for fresh rabbit is great!
P.S. For putting on weight we have used green tripe (stinks) and lamb ribs and breast. Took about 18 months for Hilda and I still struggle with Edgar but it is working.

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Lisa Bray

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Jun 8 11 10:19 PM

Hi

Have you tried Durham Animal Feeds [DAF]

Even if they dont advertise delivery for your area, they probably will if you give them a call.

We preferred them to Landywoods.

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KatieKoo

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Jun 9 11 6:48 AM

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QUOTE (spaceman @ June 07, 2011 09:55 am)

I’m following Henry’s story on the other threads and I’m interested to learn how he gets on with the prescription kibble. ....

A lot of people knock these kind of diets – I think they serve a purpose and help the vets to diagnose problems. Based on science / experience, they have expectations of what each diet should achieve.

all it did was reassure me that my spelling and grammar isn't as bad as theirs!

I agree, this diet (Purina HA) is a diagnostic tool, and it seems to be agreeing with him, his poops are much smaller and firmer, suggesting to me that more is staying inside. Fingers crossed this means he starts to gain weight.

I have to admit to frequently having a little chuckle to myself when I read 'professional' emails from companies. My favourite is when the Solicitor or MD can't get their head around 'there', 'their' and 'they're' etc...

Mind you, I'm certainly not perfect, but it helps to know others with a supposedly better education can't get it right either!

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penderyn

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Jun 9 11 9:24 AM

on a simpler note dont morrisons have a butchery section, Katy? ggod luck Henry with the new diet hope you're skinnies gets betta sez Riley

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Jun 9 11 12:43 PM

Im lucky to have a good local butchers, who, because I buy so much, give me discount. More discount if i wear a low cut top

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Jun 9 11 5:27 PM

rofl @ Sandra

We get quite a bit when we go to Morrisons, their lamb and pork bones are usually pretty cheap.

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Jun 9 11 5:32 PM

QUOTE (selina @ June 09, 2011 06:27 pm)

rofl @ Sandra

We get quite a bit when we go to Morrisons, their lamb and pork bones are usually pretty cheap.

Do you have to ask at the meat counter, or do they usually have them in the fridges, I keep my eyes open but have never seen any in morrisons

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Jun 9 11 6:13 PM

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I keep my eyes open on the shelves, I've asked the butcher but they won't give me anything if I say it's for the dogs. I sometimes get lamb rib/spine which they put out for stock bones.

Henry rebelled against his new diet yesterday and ate a bird carcass when out with the dog walker mind! Free but naughty!

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