Yes, I think the next few months are going to be interesting! From what I've read, she should be gaining approx 1 lb per day from now until about 6 - 7 months! I can't hardly imagine it. She's around 35 lbs now.
Going raw was one of the best things I've ever done for my dogs. Yes, it's a bit more expensive, and well worth it. I get their food at
http://www.elkusa.com/. They are located in Del Norte (Colorado), which is about a 3 hour (but beautiful) drive. They also ship. I give mine the "dog food" variety, because it has the organ meat as well as a bit of ground bone. I prefer the buffalo or goat because one of mine has an allergy to the elk and venison. I mix a 1/2 - 3/4 cup of plain (not instant) uncooked oatmeal with each pound of meat. My goal is to prevent the ailments and diseases they are so prone to. (I recently lost my 4th dog to cancer.) For snacks, they get carrots, apples, broccoli stems, etc.
Thank you again Scot -- it's great to connect with someone local!
Karen