My husband warned me that it’s not a good idea to leave empty meat wrappers in the laundry sink when the washer emptied into it. I thought it was a good idea because it cleaned out the wrapper before stuffing it in the outside garbage. Well, it got stuck. Far far far down the pipe. Our advice: take the wrappers to the garbage as soon as possible.
Moe’s Meats, located in NE Portland about a mile north of Alberta St in the Woodlawn neighborhood, offers natural, raw and local meat for your dog or cat. Moe’s Meats is an LLC operating out of a residence, which means we are able to offer you the lowest price on Columbia River Natural pet foo
If you’re new to feeding raw meat, give us a call or send us an email and we’ll help you tranistion and get started. If you’ve been feeding raw for years, just tell us what you want to order and a time that you want to pick it up and we’ll deliver to your car. No shopping time required.
You may have noticed that your raw fed pet doesn’t drink as much water as other dogs. Yup, totally normal. Kibble contains a lot of sodium, which makes pups thirsty. A raw meat diet is lower in sodium and naturally contains more water in it than normal. Yeah, for raw meat!
Moe’s Meats is happy happy happy to sell turkey necks for your raw fed dog. To make it easy for feeding, we sell turkey necks in packs of 3 or 4 that weigh a little over 2 pounds. This ensures you won’t have to mess around we defrosting and then pulling apart large quantities of necks – that’s our job.
If you dog has never had a turkey neck before, supervise their first few feedings. Sometimes it’s unbelievable how dogs can chew through and crunch bone and then swallow what seems like large pieces. If it makes you uncomfortable, look away but stay nearby until you are sure he knows what he’s doing.
Most dogs don’t have a problem with eating raw turkey necks, but we always feel it’s better to be safe and be at home when he’s chowing down on his soon to be favorite meal – RAW TURKEY NECKS!!
Oh, what to feed your Ridgeback and St. Bernard? How can you ensure proper health during massive growth spurts? How can you best maintain the integrity of their skeletal system as they grow older?
The raw diet is a great place to start. Staring a puppy with a diet of raw meat and reducing grains and yeast will help them get a strong start in life. You will also want to limit their foods so they grow slower, but doing so under a watchful and informed eye.
Also, keeping their exercise to a limit in the first year is important. Young injuries can creep up when that dog is full grown and 3 years old. So resist the long hikes or extended runs. Instead, let your pup play with other dogs and ensure he or she is resting as well.
If you’re wanting to read more about the raw diet and raising a large puppy, check out Dr. Billinghurst’s book “Grow Your Pups with Bones”.
hello raw meat buyers.
satchel here – the owner of Moe’s Meats in Portland, Oregon. Moe’s Meats sells raw meat meat meat for your dog and cat. if you haven’t stopped by to pick up an order yet, what are you waiting for? i mean, i offer the best raw meat deals in Portland. but for that, i’ll allow my lovely manager of sales, meat woman, to speak to that.
Hi Raw Meat Buyers,
Meat Woman here. Yes, Satchel is correct – Moe’s Meats does offer the best prices on raw, natural meat for your pet because we don’t have very much overhead (aside from my hige salary of course). We are an LLC operating out of our home. And that means we can offer great prices for our raw meat buyers.
How you order:
Call (503.245.2853) or email (moe@moesmeats.com) your order and tell us the time and day you would like to pick up your order. We’ll pack up your raw meat order and deliver it to your car. We’ll also accept cash or check from your car. So no shopping time required. It’s the equivalent of fast food for your dogs, except it’s actually good for them.
…but here is a quote from a meat loving person:
If any vegans came over for dinner, I could whip them up a salad, then explain my philosophy on being a carnivore: If God had not intended for us to eat animals, how come He made them out of meat? I love meat. I eat pork chops, thick bacon burgers, and the seared fatty edges of a medium-well-done steak. But I especially love moose and caribou. I always remind people from outside our state that there’s plenty of room for all Alaska’s animals—right next to the mashed potatoes.
Moe’s Meats now has Cow Pie on the menu. Believe it or not, we have had requests for this lovely tube of meat. If you have never heard of it before, it’s a deliticable combination of tripe, beef, and beef heart and kidney. Perfect for the dog or cat that loves both tripe and beef. And really, who doesn’t?
Meat Woman Taking an Order
hi. this is moe.
pictured above is Meat Woman on the phone with a new customer. is that you on the other line? was it you asking how to best transition from dry kibble to bloody meat? every call is welcomed here at Moe’s Meats.
Hi,
This is Meat Woman, using moe’s login to let you know that we will be out of the office until May 11. In the meantime, feel free to email us your meat orders or question, and we’ll get back to you on Monday.
Cheers!
Some Moe’s Meats customers like to buy whole bones from us and grind up their own fresh meat. What kind of meat grinder does Moe recommend?
The Maverick Grinder is top quality grinder that will do the job perfectly. We’ve heard from many folks that they have been using this type of machine to grind up raw chicken backs, turkey necks, and wings for their dogs and cats.
Worried that your dog or cat is allergic to something in their raw meat diet? The best approach is to feed them one type of meat for a short time. That means no supplements or cookies or veggies. After a few days begin to add a second variety of meat back into the diet. Continue with the two meats and see what happens.
Watch for an allergic reaction each time you add something new to their diet. It may even be helpful to keep a food log of what meats, cookies (and their ingredients) and supplements you are introducing back into their diet.
If you can’t figure out what is making your dog or cat allergic – start to look at your environment. Dust? Material? Shampoo? Fleas? Vaccination? It may not always be their diet.
Good luck!
People often ask what foods should their pet stay away from. Below is a solid list pulled from Moe’s FAQ section title About Meat.
Chocolate
Chocolate contains theobromine, a cardiac stimulant that can cause dogs to become hyperactive, thirsty, and suffer an irregular or increased heart rate.
Raisins and grapes
Though it’s fun to watch your dog catch grapes or raisins in their mouth, use popcorn instead. Both raisins and grapes can cause liver failure in dogs.
Onions
Raw, cooked, dried – it’s all bad. Onions contain thiosulphate, which causes red blood cells to explode.
Cobs of corn
Choking hazard that is worth mentioning.
Macadamia nuts
Macadamia nuts can cause tremor, weakness, and paralysis.
Fruit seeds
Pear seeds, apple seeds, peach, plum, apricot pits all contain trace amounts of cyanide. Rarely harmful, but important enough to be aware of.
Caffeine
Caffeine can cause hyperactivity, tremors, or seizures. That means no soda, coffee or non-herbal tea.
Alcohol, Tobacco and street drugs
That’s just not cool.
Yeast dough/bread dough
Dough continues to rise in your pet’s stomach and can make them uncomfortable.
The key to transitioning your dog to the raw diet is to start slow. Their first raw meal should be 3/4 what they normally eat and 1/4 raw meat. You can slowly work your way from there. If you do notice they have a belly ache, pick up some digestive enzymes at your grocery store and give them a pill with each meal until the bottle is finished. By that time they should be fine with eating raw.
That means your dog’s belly is totally empty and needs to be fed more. This was happening about once a week in the morning to Maji. We finally realized that she needed a little extra food for dinner and everything would be ok.
Clear foam?
Did your pup drink too much water too fast? Your pup also probably has an empty belly and needs a little more food.
How to help?
Unsweet applesause or Slippery Elm Powder can help an upset belly. Probiotics and digestive enzymes are good as well. If you’re concerned, take your pup to your vet.
Traveling with your dog and wondering how to feed them the raw meat diet? This is where balance over time comes in. If you’re comfortable with feeding them a trusted brand of kibble, then do that. It’s was easier and less messy.
However, if your set on feeding raw while on the road, it can be done. Bring a meat cooler to keep everything frozen and thaw one meal at a time. Skip the stand alone veggies (way too messy) and bring meat that has veggies already included. We sell an 80% meat, 20% veggies ratio that would suit your dog fine while on the road.
Another option is to search out a meat department that sells free-range meats and serve it up to your dog. Here you can get in a variety of meats for your dog while slightly lessening the weight of your wallet.
You can also supplement kibble with canned tuna/sardines/mackerel, oatmeal, cottage cheese, unsweet applesauce and canned veggies (go low sodium).
Of course table scraps can work as well. Actually, you’d be making a full extra serving for a large dog – but it can work. Just don’t forget the rules about what not to feed your pup.
So yes, you can feed your dog raw meat while traveling. It may not be the easiest thing, but it is possible. Backpacking however, maybe out of the question.
