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KathyinCali · 02-27-2008, 10:43 AM

Question for raw feeders - I travel extensively with Lucy both domestic and oversees. How can I fit raw into our lifestyle? I noticed many of you give the medallions which seems easy enough with good results but I'm not sure how to feed raw on the road?

Thanks in advance

MyFairLacy · 02-27-2008, 10:59 AM

So far I've never had a problem traveling with raw. I haven't gone on any big trips...just road trips. I always take an ice chest to keep the medallions cold. And having a refrigerator if in a hotel room helps too.

When I go to Kansas City this summer, we won't have a refrigerator in the room and it's a very long drive so I'll be buying Nature's Variety freeze-dried raw medallions. That's what I would suggest - the freeze-dried raw when you travel.

tumismom · 02-27-2008, 11:01 AM

We travelled with our girls a lot too. And NV makes the freeze dried version and that is what we use. I just break it into little pieces.

Wylie's Mom · 02-27-2008, 11:10 AM

Yep, freeze dried; or, you could ship Raw Frozen ahead of time to your hotel perhaps?

KathyinCali · 02-27-2008, 11:11 AM

Perfect! I was hoping I could get something freeze-dried for travel.

I think I'm going to go with the Medallions here at home also. Which brand do you use/recommend? Also, is there a book I should get? I'm thinking to keep it simple with using the medallions but would appreciate some advice.

Thanks!

Wylie's Mom · 02-27-2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by KathyinCali

Perfect! I was hoping I could get something freeze-dried for travel.

I think I'm going to go with the Medallions here at home also. Which brand do you use/recommend? Also, is there a book I should get? I'm thinking to keep it simple with using the medallions but would appreciate some advice.

I use Natures Variety but have heard good things about Primal as well. The medallions are so darn convenient, you just can't beat it.

I don't have any books but some that were recommended to me were 'Switching To Raw' by Sue Johnson and 'Natural Nutrition For Cats and Dogs' by Kymathy R Shultze. Also, 'Works Wonders' by Tom Lonsdale. You'll probably find some controversy surrounding all of these books, as w/ everything raw (the "world is flat" kind of issue). Amazon would probably have good consumer reviews.

Did Lucy start raw then or are you just gearing up?

KathyinCali · 02-27-2008, 11:26 AM

Not yet. I would love to start switching her over the weekend. I know that my local feed store carries all the raw varieties. It's just a little intimidating to know nothing about it, how much to feed, etc. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Wylie's Mom · 02-27-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KathyinCali

Not yet. I would love to start switching her over the weekend. I know that my local feed store carries all the raw varieties. It's just a little intimidating to know nothing about it, how much to feed, etc. Any advice would be much appreciated.

It was so easy, I couldn't believe it. So much easier than when I switched from kibble to homecooking. Did you try NV's interactive food calculator? It tells you how many medallions to feed: http://www.naturesvariety.com/ifc.la...0AE0MPy299CCFB

Just enter Lucy's info. and you'll know how many medallions per day.

I really like NV's lamb, venison, rabbit. Anecdotally, it seems that the lamb and venison is easiest for them to start on. I've seen some on here who've had a couple digestive issues from starting right off on beef or chicken (being a bit rich, perhaps?). My babies had no issues whatsoever - I started them on venison, then lamb (and Marcel has a history of terrible digestive issues - but did great w/ raw transition).

If you need any help, just ask!

Mere_de_Jambo · 02-27-2008, 12:11 PM

I switched Jambo to raw at 4 months old. I have tried to get him to eat a variety of meats but he just won't touch the meats other than chicken and only the pre-frozen (Primal, Stella & Chewys, Nature's Variety) at that. He will eat lamb but only the ones I get from the natural pet store from Harmony Farms. I have tried giving him beef, venison, turkey,etc. and he does not go for it. Unlike some dogs, it wasn't a smoothe transition to raw. I did not have any problems digestion wise but it took him a while to warm up to it. He really liked biting into dry kibble. I think we are in the same vicinity so let me know if you have questions about where to get this stuff.

KathyinCali · 02-27-2008, 12:24 PM

Thank you!

autumn star · 02-27-2008, 01:26 PM

[B]We too just switched to Raw and I am so happy that we did. Good luck to you, I owe all the help I got to Wylie's Mom and MyFairLacy!!!

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02-27-2008, 10:43 AM	#1
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	Feeding raw and traveling... Question for raw feeders - I travel extensively with Lucy both domestic and oversees. How can I fit raw into our lifestyle? I noticed many of you give the medallions which seems easy enough with good results but I'm not sure how to feed raw on the road? Thanks in advance __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

02-27-2008, 10:59 AM	#2
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	So far I've never had a problem traveling with raw. I haven't gone on any big trips...just road trips. I always take an ice chest to keep the medallions cold. And having a refrigerator if in a hotel room helps too. When I go to Kansas City this summer, we won't have a refrigerator in the room and it's a very long drive so I'll be buying Nature's Variety freeze-dried raw medallions. That's what I would suggest - the freeze-dried raw when you travel. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

02-27-2008, 11:01 AM	#3
tumismom Owned by Tumi & Gracie Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 2,321	We travelled with our girls a lot too. And NV makes the freeze dried version and that is what we use. I just break it into little pieces. __________________ PROUD MOMMY OF MS.TUMI,MS.TSUBI AND MS.GRACIE! I LOVE MY BABY GIRLS!! PROUD MEMBER OF THE CRAZY CLUB! Last edited by tumismom; 02-27-2008 at 11:03 AM.

02-27-2008, 11:10 AM	#4
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Yep, freeze dried; or, you could ship Raw Frozen ahead of time to your hotel perhaps? __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

02-27-2008, 11:11 AM	#5
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	Perfect! I was hoping I could get something freeze-dried for travel. I think I'm going to go with the Medallions here at home also. Which brand do you use/recommend? Also, is there a book I should get? I'm thinking to keep it simple with using the medallions but would appreciate some advice. Thanks! __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

02-27-2008, 11:26 AM	#7
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	Not yet. I would love to start switching her over the weekend. I know that my local feed store carries all the raw varieties. It's just a little intimidating to know nothing about it, how much to feed, etc. Any advice would be much appreciated. __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

02-27-2008, 12:11 PM	#9
Mere_de_Jambo YT Addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 328	I switched Jambo to raw at 4 months old. I have tried to get him to eat a variety of meats but he just won't touch the meats other than chicken and only the pre-frozen (Primal, Stella & Chewys, Nature's Variety) at that. He will eat lamb but only the ones I get from the natural pet store from Harmony Farms. I have tried giving him beef, venison, turkey,etc. and he does not go for it. Unlike some dogs, it wasn't a smoothe transition to raw. I did not have any problems digestion wise but it took him a while to warm up to it. He really liked biting into dry kibble. I think we are in the same vicinity so let me know if you have questions about where to get this stuff.

02-27-2008, 12:24 PM	#10
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	Thank you! __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster

02-27-2008, 01:26 PM	#11
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	[B]We too just switched to Raw and I am so happy that we did. Good luck to you, I owe all the help I got to Wylie's Mom and MyFairLacy!!! [B] __________________ *PROUD MOM OF (SKIN KIDS) LEXI & HUNTER AND (FUR KIDS) AUTUMN, BLAZE & CHANCE (OUR RESCUE)*