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.
since my Meat Woman is going back to school to become a Midwife……and today is, like, her first day of school…..i’m offering a back to school sale for all Portland residents who feed their pets raw meat.
15% off order so of $150 or more until april 5. coincidental, april 5 is when Meat Woman and Meat Boy got married. soon after I was conceived.
mention this blog post to receive your discount.
It’s natural to be worried about gross meat germs when feeding the raw meat diet. Will my dog or cat get sick? Will I get sick? Will my kitchen be totally filled with bacteria from all the raw meat.
If you have the space, I suggest preparing the meat in a separate place from where you prepare your own food. Perhaps a laundry room, garage or kosher kitchen. I like to wear dishing gloves when I make my own pet food. In fact, I don’t even touch human raw meat – generally I ask Dave to do it.
All meat, regardless of organic status, contains bacteria. Moe’s Meats sells human grade meat, which means it’s as good as what you can buy in the grocery store. Luckily, dogs and cats have a digestive system that is teeming with wonderful enzymes and probiotics that break down the harmful bacteria in the raw meat and allow it to digest without trouble.
It is rare that a pet fed on the raw meat diet will have parasites or bacteria problems. On the raw meat their system is primed to handle all the nasties usually found in raw meat.
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.
After a lifetime of processed foods, you’ll want to start slow during this transition to raw for your senior pet. Just like with any pet that is new to the raw meat diet, 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. Pick up some digestive enzymes at your grocery store during their transition and give them a pill with each meal until the bottle is finished. By that time they should be fine with eating raw.
As for the raw meat selection, begin with bland – chicken and turkey. Avoid the richer and fattier meats like organs and duck until your senior pet is used to the raw diet.
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.
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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.
Yes. Yes. YES.
Moe’s Meats does offer curbside delivery of your entire order. Just honk your horn when you pull up and we’ll load your order into your trunk and take your payment from you driver window.
This is one of the advantages of ordering through Moe’s Meats – no shopping time and delivery to your car. Not only do you save minutes, but you also save money.
the smell of blood at my door
it must be the 14th
for it is then
that i see
what it is
hey – it’s me, satch, aka moe. i’m here to tell you that feeding your dog or cat raw meat is, like, really great for them and the environment. you know, local, sustainable, no bad junk in the food – it all equals less pollution.
Check out the Meats-n-Treats section (http://www.moesmeats.com/meats_n_treats) to learn all about the, like awesome meats and treats we sell.
HI!! THIS IS MAJI!!!
IN ORDER TO MATCH MY ROOMMATE’S SALES, I AM OFFERING A BEAGLE’S BAGELS SPECIAL.
MENTION THIS POST WHEN YOU ORDER YOUR NEXT 4 BATCHES OF BEAGLE’S BAGELS AND RECEIVE A HALF BEAGLE DOZEN FREE. SINCE A HALF BEAGLE DOZEN IS 6.5, I WILL GIVE YOU AN EXTRA 7 BEAGLE’S BAGELS.
THIS IS IN HONOR OF MAJI BEING SO WONDERFULLY AWESOME.
LOVE MAJI!!!
PS: MY SALE ALSO CONTINUES UNTIL APRIL 5, 2009 AT 11PM. PLEASE DO NOT CALL PAST 9PM, SINCE MAMMA AND I WILL BE RESTIN’ OUR EYES FOR THE EVENING.
HELLO!!! THIS IS MAJI!!!
BECAUSE THE BINDI IS NO LONGER A RESTRICTED MARK AND CAN BE WORN BY ANY BEAGLEBACK, I, MAJI, HAVE DECIDED TO, MOST OF THE TIME, WEAR A BINDI.
TODAY, MY BINDI IS A LOVELY SHADE OF BLUE.
WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BINDI?
LOVE MAJI!!!
dear meat eaters,
today i declare bison day.
that means every raw meat dog and cat eater should consider eating bison today.
it’s a great red meat. high in protein and super lean.
read on for more great bison attributes…..
Buffalo (aka Bison) is one of the healthiest meats you can feed your pet. It has a lower fat content than chicken and 25% more protein than beef. Not to mention Bison has 69% more Iron than beef. Because of it’s low fat and high protein content it makes it really easy for dogs and cats with allergies or stomach issues to digest.
All Bison is grass-fed and can never be raised on a farm – another great reason to try Bison.
Call Moe’s Meats to find out more. We are located in NE Portland and deliver right to your car.
503.245.2853
Ahhh – Here at Moe’s Meats we love CHICKEN FEET! Though they can be gross looking, chicken feet are an amazing source of nutrients for your dog. As long as the chicken feet are raw and never ever cooked, they make a wonderful meal.
If your dog is young and you are worried he might swallow the chicken feet whole, you can always hold the chicken feet for your pup so he can eat the foot in stages.
Pulled from an August post, here are some chicken feet feeding tips:
1. Don’t look closely at the feet
2. Don’t listen to the sounds of scratching nails as you dump the package into the bowl
3. Don’t watch your pup eat the feet because inevitably your dog will look up at you with a foot hanging out of it’s mouth
4. No, you don’t need to clip the nails before feeding
5. Yes, they are considered a full meal
6. No, it won’t hurt coming out the other end
When digging through the deep freezer in the garage, protecting my hands is critical. I wear gloves all the time and keep warm with a wool sweater. Isn’t it nice to know this?
Meat Miner Courtney Doll
There is nothing finer than digger through 300 pounds of meat to find 3 tubes of rabbit. Any chance to wear my headlamp.
Satchel has this message for all Portland pet owners:
buy local.
eat raw.
support homemade pet food.
shop at moe’s meats.
HI!!! THIS IS MAJI!!!
I WANT TO SHARE THIS VERY IMPORTANT MESSAGE:
A TREAT IS A TREAT. A BEAGLE’S BAGEL IS AN EVENT.
LOVE MAJI!!!!
