Re: [pyrnet] Barf diet?

[Steelmoment@aol.com]

I agree with a lot of what Linda Weisser says here.   OCD, although can be 
predisposed (correct me and Cornell if I am wrong here) by genetics, Owners 
need to take responsibility too.    Even the Barf man himself - Dr. 
Billinghurst warns puppy buyers about slippery surfaces (he starts off with 
saying breeders should take the first precaution in their whelping boxes - No 
slippery newspapers), over exercise such as jogging, very very long walks - 
jumping, standing on their hind legs (in a trick to dance type of standing) - 
and some of what Linda says as well.

Pano can also happen with Barf if you feed too much as well.   He advocates 
keeping a growing pup lean - which the Pyr breeders I know of all have 
advocated this as well.   My younger bitch is lean but has great muscle tone. 
  Now one of the Vets at our office thinks she's too thin - SHE"S NOT - she's 
just right for a growing large breed dog.   So when this vet says my dog is 
in great weight - on a diet they go!   LOL! 

I believe if your dogs are well and you are happy with the results then stay 
with that.  I was searching for something that would help my girl and the 
other dogs have benefited from it as well.   

Take care,
Dianne