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+ My pet is losing / not losing / gaining weight. I’m feeding them the correct amount according to the feeding calculator. What should I do?
Every pet is unique. Our Feeding Calculator is a great guideline, but pet’s metabolisms vary.
Revisit the calculations and adjust your pet’s activity level on our website Feeding Calculator accordingly.
A second option is to gradually increase or decrease the amount of food by 1⁄2 ounce at a time, depending on your intent. This will help find the ideal amount of food that will help restore and maintain ideal weight.
+ Why is my pet not losing weight?
When using our website Feeding Calculator, it’s very important to indicate what your pet is supposed to weigh, not what they currently weigh. For example, if a dog weights 70lbs but needs to lose 10lbs, make sure to enter the calculations based on a 60lb dog, not a 70lb dog. This should bring the weight down over time.
+ My pet acts as though they are starving. What should I do?
A true sign that a pet is starving is if they’re losing weight. If they are not, they’re not actually starving.
A few explanations for this kind of behavior is having food anxiety and wanting more. Or a pet may be experiencing a little bit of hunger due to the transition to a new form of eating. If this is the case, it should subside with time. We recommend to give some of our raw cheese treats throughout the day, or to even pour some milk or stock into a bowl for a between-meal snack. This should provide some satiation without much of a calorie increase, especially if using the stocks. Your pet’s need to feed is most likely natural, but there’s always the possibility it could be related to an undetected medical condition. If there is a change in physical appearance, consult a veterinarian.
+ My dog won’t consume your food. Do you have any ideas?
Most dogs take to fermented raw foods without any protest. However, some require more encouragement
than others. In this case, we recommend introducing a very small amount of our food into their current diet. Mix 1/2 tsp of our raw food into their meal. Once that is tolerated for a few days, increase to 1 tsp, continue to 1 tbsp until you’ve reached 1 ounce. The idea is to very gradually increase the amount of raw and decrease the amount of their previous diet until their meals become 100% fermented raw.
A second method we recommend is to try the “tough love” method found in our transition guide. Only try this method if you are comfortable. We do not recommend going for longer than 2 days. Please note, this method DOES NOT apply to cats. Cats will starve themselves to death or succumb to fatty liver disease.
+ Do you have any tricks or advice that will help entice my dog?
Yes. Try serving our food at different temperatures. Some dogs do not like to eat raw food cold. We recommend serving it at room temperature by letting it sit out on the counter or add some warm water to the meal.
Also, try adding one of our raw milks or stocks to their meal as an enticement. We do not recommend microwaving or cooking our food as it’s denatures it’s vital nutrients, but using a lightly cooked method
in order to quickly transition your pet is a short-term exception.
+ I’m wary to feed the raw chicken feet. How do I feed them to my pet?
If your pet is new to eating raw chicken feet, we recommend starting off by holding the first foot in your hand and allowing your pet lick and chew it. This will help your pet to grasp the concept that they are meant to be chewed and then swallowed, not just swallowed whole. After the initial feeding, they should be able to eat the chicken feet by themselves. We do recommend supervision during treat times.
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