Recommended Reading for Natural Diet Newbies

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Giuliana
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Recommended Reading for Natural Diet Newbies
« Thread Started on Dec 15, 2008, 11:53pm »

The many myths of raw feeding.
There are many misconceptions about natural diets, this site is geared towards dogs but much of the info can be applied to ferrets.
www.rawfed.com/myths/
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API for Animals: What's REALLY in Petfood:
Discusses some info on why petfood is so "scary". It goes into all the "behind the scenes" things that goes into petfood.

www.api4animals.org/downloads/pdf/PetFoodReport_05-07.pdf
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Jane Anderson's "Raw Learning":
This again addresses the ins and outs of raw feeding. On the whole its a very good site. It (again) applies to dogs, but most of the info can be applied to ferrets as well.

www.rawlearning.com/
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Raw Fed Cats:
A WONDERFUL site for learning about prey-model raw feeding for an obligate carnivore (cats OR ferrets).

www.rawfedcats.org/
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Is a raw diet dangerous?
A really good article by Dr. Wysong

www.wysong.net/controversies/rawmeat.shtml
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Junk Pet Food and The Damage Done
By Dr. Tom Lonsdale
A great read on the dangers of commercial pet food

www.wysong.net/controversies/rawmeat.shtml
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Towards A More Natural Ferret Diet: Whole Prey and Raw Foods:
I really thought this was a good read. From About.com

exoticpets.about.com/od/ferretcare/i/naturaldiets.htm
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Is a Natural Diet Right For Your Ferret?
From the Doctors Foster and Smith Website

www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?c=17342&articleid=1971
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The Whole(istic) Truth About Pet Food
By Christie Keith

The Whole(istic) Truth About Pet Food
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-Giuli (It's pronounced, Julie )



jojodancer
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Re: Recommended Reading for Natural Diet Newbies
« Reply #1 on Dec 16, 2008, 1:45pm »

I liked this article, as well:

www.catinfo.org/#My_Cat_is_Doing_Just_Fine_on_Dry_Food



sherrylynne
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Re: Recommended Reading for Natural Diet Newbies
« Reply #2 on Dec 17, 2008, 9:47am »

Thanks for posting those here, Guili! I frequently recommend one or more of those links on other raw forums [image]



ladylillac
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Re: Recommended Reading for Natural Diet Newbies
« Reply #3 on May 1, 2009, 4:26am »

wow just wow! I have had my precious baby tsunami on some of the "best" indoor cat kibble I could afford. I took him to the vet made sure he was vaccinated and free of worms. I thought I was doing my kitty a favor. I thought I was being a good mommy.

I just don't what to say. Ever since getting titter I have heard so much about this raw diet. So being curious myself I investigated. I have heard nothing but good things, things that make perfect sense! So why didn't I think of that with my kitty?

Titter is young I can adjust her fine with a very good diet and not over vaccinate her. But my Nami is 7 years old! 7 years of being an indoor cat! I feel so terrible about being mislead in to believing I was being a responsible pet owner.

Starting with my next paycheck I am switching to raw or well I guess starting the process. Titter has been such a blessing to have opened my eyes to this. My kitty is even showing signs of being sick. And here I am thinking he is getting old and that is normal. What is NORMAL about being sick?

Thanks so much for posting these links. I really appreciate the support you offer on this site and am grateful for the mentoring I will need for the switch.



sherrylynne
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Re: Recommended Reading for Natural Diet Newbies
« Reply #4 on May 1, 2009, 8:54am »

If you want a good site for switching your cat(out of 4, only one of mine is partially switched after 7 months!), check out this one:
www.rawfedcats.org/practicalguide.htm
And don't feel badly about it. After all, even most vets flatly refuse to believe the benifits of a raw diet!



ladylillac
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Re: Recommended Reading for Natural Diet Newbies
« Reply #5 on May 1, 2009, 3:53pm »

Thanks I have heard it will be hard to switch them, but I hope he is not sick because of his diet. He's my furry kid you know. I just want him to be healthy and happy!



raven
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Re: Recommended Reading for Natural Diet Newbies
« Reply #6 on Nov 12, 2010, 4:56am »

Hi all ,

A while ago I was searching this forum for good tips and hints...
and I found a great link (movie) about some veterinarians talking about food, kibble, raw and the shrinking lifespan of animals etc.
Can someone point me back to that movie, thread or equals?
Thanks!
Regards,
Raven.

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I really enjoyed the article from About.com. I thought it was very informative and interesting. Will refer back to it again.

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I read Dr. Wysong's article. As usual, he lays it out very well.

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I have Dr. Wysong's book, "The Truth About Pet Foods"... so far, everything I'm reading is making me cringe about manufactured kibbles for ANY animals. I have two 6-7yo fussy ladies I'm wanting to switch... gonna give it the ole Joe College try...

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Awesome list. I have a lot of reading to do!

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I'm looking forward to reading all of this, and bugging my husband to read it too.

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BTW, at least half of these links are bad.

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I love Dr. Wysong! Laid out really well and always right to the point!

[Sherry]

Thanks Lynn! I'll go in and see what I can do Every so often files are moved.

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Thanks!

[ferretmum1]

Just a question. Are giblets a good option to feed?

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Apr 4, 2024 7:45:18 GMT -5 ferretmum1 said:

Just a question. Are giblets a good option to feed?

Giblets are a fun option because they’re so bouncy to the mouth, and count as muscle meat. Not an organ. Not every ferret will like chewing on them so hard, but when you’ve got one that seeks rubber to chew, these are the best substitute.