Ileana Vension is a very good alternative from what I've been told. Depends on the state but where deer hunting is popular, it can probably be obtained pretty cheaply. People like to hunt more than they like to eat vension, so about this time of year when freezers are being cleaned out in anticipation of summer, deals can be had. I could probably get you a lot of free vension, but I have no idea how I would get it to you. Cindy cinsamgsd.com InquestGSD@xxxxxxx wrote: In a message dated 3/21/2007 2:53:10 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, cinosamgsd@xxxxxxxxx writes: Thanks to those that did respond with some solutions. Cindy cinosamgsd.com PS - dogs can be allergic to raw food - I had a whippet that was allergic to raw chicken. You bring up a good topic. What do people do with a dog that is allergic to kibble AND raw food? I think one of the guys at the shelter ( a pit mix) is suffering from exactly that, and that makes him less than ideal for adoption. We are trying the Venison food right now, and he is doing sort of ok, but can you imagine that to be a condition to adopt him? Very expensive food. I am trying to get a vet to adopt this dog, otherwise he is a candidate to be PD. Very sad. Ileana --------------------------------- AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. Cindy www.cinosamgsd.com ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2007. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - www.showgsd.org ============================================================================