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To: BunnySlippers
I had to start making her food because of allergies. Of course deer/rice or chicken/rice with some added vegetables doesn't have all of the additives of the commercial food, nor does it contain the calories. I actually had to start adding a little lard to the water that I cook the rice in to give her a little more fat content. She also gets a multivitamin, just to be sure she's not missing anything.

The vet says that she is now much healthier, even though at her age she doesn't do much in the way of physical activity. And, maybe best of all, she practically inhales the food because she loves it so much better than anything she had ever eaten in the past.

17 posted on 02/21/2008 8:31:05 PM PST by JustaDumbBlonde (Don't do anything you wouldn't want to explain to the paramedics!)
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To: JustaDumbBlonde

I’ve been making food for our kitties since last spring. When the chinese adulterated ingredients were discovered, and pet food recalls started, I learned more about feline nutrition and changed their diet. They’re both 8 years old, and at a healthy weight. Our calico dropped some excess weight, and she and her sister are in great shape (for indoor kitties). Callie used to throw up frequently when she ate kibble of any kind. Now they get a home-prepared chow made with raw chicken, turkey, rabbit or duck. No more stomach upsets, and their dinner vanishes almost as soon as the dish hits the floor. Very gratifying, and far fewer worries about adulterated ingredients. I just hope my ground meat supplier doesn’t go out of business for a looonng time!


22 posted on 02/21/2008 9:50:52 PM PST by Think free or die
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