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Then you figured it right - a dog that small *may* have trouble with leg quarters unless they are ground - the really need to eat the bone entirely. Wings are expensive so not a good choice. Chicken backs *may* be an option but are harder to find. It is imporrtant to get the meat to bone ratio correct - too much bone will stop them up bigtime and too much meat will be inadeqauate for maintining health and bone structure. The ratio is the most challenging part of feeding raw.
I like the idea of you buying dog food and her giving you food. I an uncomfortable with this as fraud is fraud but you know, we have to have some compassion somewhere.
I seen people trade 50 cents in the dollar then spend it ALL on booze & cigs. So whats about a $20 trade for human food for dog food? I myself have gotten Milk & bread for others so that Katie could have her 5 pound bag of food. & its not been that long ago you could buy dog & cat food with the stamps...these people had no pets so go figure out who really ate it.
I agree with you - I have also seen the "junk" food that people buy instead of good nutritous stuff. Tell me why you can buy coke and ding-dongs but not toilet paper with them. You also cannot buy prepared foods but if your stove is broken and you can't fix it or your power is turned off, maybe that roasted chicken really is the best choice.
Sometimes I boil white rice with chicken bouillon and add chopped up zucchini, carrots, and celery. If you do have a bag of dry food, make it last by putting just a little of it mixed with the rice.
I agree with you - I have also seen the "junk" food that people buy instead of good nutritous stuff. Tell me why you can buy coke and ding-dongs but not toilet paper with them. You also cannot buy prepared foods but if your stove is broken and you can't fix it or your power is turned off, maybe that roasted chicken really is the best choice.
Well you can buy prepared food with FS, just not "hot". So something like pre-made sandwiches, tuna or macaroni salad from the grocery's deli, those would be allowed. Just not the roast chicken or the hot green beans or mashed potatoes they sell.
I will offer to trade with her.. thanks for the suggestion. I'm surprised I didn't think of it. I don't have an issue with it morally, as I think many of the "rules" are stupid. And yes, many years ago, when my son (now 16) was a baby and I was on FS and due to his age and size (they give you FS for 2 people, whether the second person is 18 months old or 18 years old which often results in extra when they are babies and not enough when they're teens), I had much leftover each month FS wise, I "traded" for things like laundry soap, shampoo, TP, baby wipes, dish soap, etc.
Still, the "what to feed" question is a good one IMO for general reference purposes, and I want to thank all who've replied to this thread with help and advice... and yes, she realizes this should be a temporary thing.
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If your friend has access to Costco, their big bags of their own Kirkland brand, which is highly rated, is not too expensive. Maybe someone can donate a bag to her and she can mix it with the other human foods suggested. The bag should last a while and it will be good for the dog too.
I sure hope she doesn't have to give him up. That would be terrible. I'll even contribute to keep the dog fed, gladly.
oatmeal
brown rice
basmati rice
barley
quinoa
whole wheat pasta
whole wheat bread
millet
buckwheat pasta
lentils
beans
green split peas
chick peas (garbanzo beans)
watermelon
cantaloupe
apples
peaches
pears
plums
mango
strawberries
cherries
avocado
pears
apricots
blueberries
persimmon
coconut (coconut milk mostly)
figs
oranges
clementines
tangerines
kumquats (only the older dog)
lychees
bananas
papayas
pineapples
tomatoes
green beans
broccoli
carrots
bell pepper
potaoes
cauliflower
asparagus
squash
zucchini
pumpkin
bok choy
acorn squash
celery
sweet potato
seaweed
pine nuts
almonds
walnuts (occasionally)
pecans (occasionally)
They also have kibble on hand for when they get the munchies and I'm not around, but they certainly prefer other foods.
Oh, yeah, also whole wheat pancakes. They LOVE them. And natural peanut butter. Probably other stuff that I can't think of right now.
They are both healthy. One will be 11 soon and the other is 4. So, I guess the above foods would be safe for other dogs as well....except perhaps the avocado as I've read some dogs can have an allergy to it. Oh, and some dogs are allergic to wheat. I realize some of the above might be too expensive, but depending on where I've lived, some of that is really cheap. SO miss the huge bags of cheap kumquats...refuse to buy them here as they are too pricey. So, I guess it depends on where she lives for what is reasonable vs pricey.
They basically eat what I eat minus the salt. When I make something for myself, I hold off on the salt and most of the spices until the end. Then I remove their portions and finish off mine with salt and spices. They get the blander (and certainly healthier) version. I did this a lot during the dog food from China scare although our brand of kibble was never affected. Then I started reading about kibble in general and now try to do it all the time. I think they are healthier for it.
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- a dog that small *may* have trouble with leg quarters unless they are ground - the really need to eat the bone entirely. Wings are expensive so not a good choice. Chicken backs *may* be an option but are harder to find. It is imporrtant to get the meat to bone ratio correct - too much bone will stop them up bigtime and too much meat will be inadeqauate for maintining health and bone structure. The ratio is the most challenging part of feeding raw.
And yes, many years ago, when my son (now 16) was a baby and I was on FS and due to his age and size (they give you FS for 2 people, whether the second person is 18 months old or 18 years old which often results in extra when they are babies and not enough when they're teens), I had much leftover each month FS wise, I "traded" for things like laundry soap, shampoo, TP, baby wipes, dish soap, etc.
