In a message dated 2/27/2009 10:50:13 A.M. Central Standard Time, bedkar@xxxxx writes: As for raw, dog related animals in the wild didn't get nice clean chicken from a supervised and regulated butcher. They ingested every thing edibile in that carcass, including intestines and stomach contents.. and it wasn't always fresh ....in other words, they ate what they needed to survive. Unfortunately wild animals are much different than the carcass sold in the market. Everything we eat is so highly manufactured through all stages that it is not all that great for us, and I certainly would not eat any of it raw. I am like Carol and some others.....totally raw scares me to death too. I do add some "lightly" cooked meats and veggies to my guys food and feel very safe for doing that. Molly Trillia German Shepherds since 1972 ph 409-287-3940 Member GSDCA, GSDCC, GSDC of Beaumont (recording secretary), Life member CKC "The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitude"-William James **************Get a jump start on your taxes. Find a tax professional in your neighborhood today. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=Tax+Return+Preparation+%26+Filing&ncid=emlcntusyelp00000004) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. 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 - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================