In a message dated 12/31/2006 5:00:48 P.M. Mountain Standard Time, metnme2@xxxxxxxxx writes: I gave him one meal of beef, oats, and veggies, I am a raw feeder and most of my dogs do extremely well on it,, but.. one of them needs some grains in his diet or he doesn't maintain weight.. They do get veggies regularly.. but Marcus. my crippled great dane boy.. needs some grain in his diet,, so he gets milkbone biscuits and a small amt of kibble if he seems to be losing weight..He has deformed legs due to his owners giving him too much calcium as a pup.. it severely damaged his growth plates.. and I wonder if it also damaged his digestive system.. ? Sandy Foushee Infinite Paws-Abilities Training and Service Dogs Teamed with Alexandra Guide/Service Dog Adopt a Great Dog, adopt a Great Dane!- Colorado Great Dane Rescue, Inc