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• jessies_mom Posted : 4/18/2006 8:16:35 PM   They really do love the raw bones. Since I started giving Jessie raw soup(knuckle) bones she won't chew rawhides anymore.  I think the bones are better for her. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jaye Posted : 4/18/2006 10:22:52 PM the only problem i have with them is that its really messy until she chews all the meat off of it, and she carries it all over the house.  how can i get her to chew it in one spot?  i dont want raw meat germs all over my furniture and blankets and carpet and everything.  and we dont have a fenced yard so just keeping bones outside isnt an option, we live in an apartment. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jessies_mom Posted : 4/18/2006 10:29:51 PM   Jessie chews hers outside in the yard. I know that some members have trained their dog to chew the bone on a sheet which they wash afterwards. Do you have a crate for your dog? You could crate your dog while she chews the bone. Maybe you could get a baby gate and use it to keep your dog in the bathroom while she chews the bone and wash the floor afterwards. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jaye Posted : 4/18/2006 10:35:42 PM no she doesnt have a crate, maybe ill hafta get one to use just for that, i dont know how she would handle it tho.....   i could buy a baby gate and try the bathroom thing but shed probly just jump over it, shes a really good leaper, shes moves like a cat.  and i couldnt close the door she would feel seperated from me and FREAK out. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jessies_mom Posted : 4/19/2006 9:44:33 AM    Do you think you could train her to stay on a sheet while she chews her bone? 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jaye Posted : 4/19/2006 10:40:21 AM thats a good idea, yesterday i was trying to show her to only chew on it in the kitchen , i also tried a placemat, but do you have any tips on HOW to train her to do this?  i tried just taking the bone every times she leaves the designated area and just putting it back and saying "kitchen"  but didnt get it at all. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jennie_c_d Posted : 4/19/2006 4:44:36 PM She didn't get it, yet. She will. Every time she moves it, take it away and put it back where it belongs 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• M H Posted : 7/19/2006 7:17:37 PM I know this board hasn't been posted on in a while, but... I've been debating on feeding my dog raw bones. The only problem is that his immune system may not be that strong, and he is a bit of an older dog. Would he be okay with them? 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Edie Posted : 7/19/2006 9:18:18 PM Doggy_lover it might be a good idea to start a new thread asking any questions you may have and outlining all of your dogs problems,age etc. You'll get alot more detailed responses that way [sm=happy.gif] 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jaye Posted : 7/20/2006 12:25:25 AM i would not feed raw meat or bones to an immune comprimised dog. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• Edie Posted : 7/20/2006 1:32:26 AM The only problem is that his immune system may not be that strong, MAY not be that strong or IS not strong? Just because a dog is old does not necessarily mean his immune system is not naturally up to par. Besides we dont know how old this dog actually is.... I spoke to a lady the other day who said her dog wouldnt be able keep up with the younger ones anymore as he was elderly,i asked how old he was,and she said 5 [8|] Obviously not elderly,and he had no problems keeping up with the other dogs!! This why i advised you to start a new thread,as no-one can advise you properly from the little information you have given. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• jaye Posted : 7/20/2006 11:31:08 AM if you dont want to start a new thread, you could just post more info on this one ) 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• willowchow Posted : 7/20/2006 11:39:33 AM Willow has had many illnesses and low white blood cell counts in the past so no raw meat and bones for her.  If your dog truly has any issues from a compromised immune system then I wouldn't do it.  Also, I'm not sure I'm so into the idea of an older dog all of a sudden getting raw meat.  If she/he has gotten it throughout it's life then I'd think it would be fine but something about just introducing it after all this time doesn't sit right with me.  I think it could cause a lot of problems. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• sooner Posted : 7/20/2006 11:41:50 AM ORIGINAL: Edie This why i advised you to start a new thread,as no-one can advise you properly from the little information you have given. http://forum.dog.com/asp/tm.asp?m=100750 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login