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Raw Food Diet??!?!

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  • Q

    I have mentioned ZiwiPeak before and been ignored - is it not available in the US? It is very expensive, and the scoop makes it easy to underfeed, but Butu really likes it. (He's not that keen on Orijen, though he will behave for the Orijen treats!)

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  • eeeefarmE

    ZiwiPeak is available in both the U. S. and Canada, according to their website. It appears to be a dehydrated product, much like the NRG I feed.

    "In order to get along with a Basenji, you have to be at least half as smart as the dog!"

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  • Q

    It is indeed dehydrated and has the stuff like the organs and tripe - it seems very good….

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  • CrazySenjiC

    My guy didn't care for ZiwiPeak. I use Primal (either freeze dried or raw) for breakfast and dry for dinner. I still haven't found a dry food he really loves but the Primal has been a hit so far.

    Ch. Meisterhaus Make Me a Star ~ "Cody"
    11/28/02 - 10/13/12
    Ch. Meisterhaus Sweet Sensation BCAT ~ "Elliot"
    10/28/12 -
    GCh. Meisterhaus Jadaka Don't Stop Me Now ~ "Morgan"
    11/24/14-
    Meisterhaus Jadaka Rebel Rebel ~ "Wyatt"
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  • Q

    Thanks for the info. Haven't seen Primal here. Unfortunately the big pet shops here don't tend to stock the good stuff, but a new store near me has Canagan, Orijen and Ziwipeak, so have a happy boy….

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  • Buddys PalB

    Ok, just had to add some more. Had a friend over yesterday (our first thanksgiving turkey, then Thursday again!) and she saw Hershey 12.8 years old and she mentioned how alert he was. Coat and eyes were clear and shiney! I was really excited to hear this as I read this about others' dogs in different forums etc. So, anyone thinking about it, it is not a fad…..it works and they all love it!

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