Nothing, I have a cat. She feeds herself.
What do you feed your dog?
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our two monsters eat victor dog food...ours seem to digest the food (beef meal and brown rice) well and stay healthy. our dogs must have mellow tummies because we tried several. they have eaten this for three years now.
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We feed our JRT Blue Wilderness my wife has started mixing cooked burger or ground turkey with dog food.
Chik a Boom
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My 3 fur children (two lab mixes and a hound) get Wellness Adult dry. They have seemed to thrive and stay well. Of course this is supplemented by a couple of bites of people food after our own meals.
This is above mentioned site:
Dog Food Reviews and Ratings by Brand
Something I looked at years ago and how I arrived at my current choice.
This is above mentioned site:
Dog Food Reviews and Ratings by Brand
Something I looked at years ago and how I arrived at my current choice.
We have a Weimaraner, 12 years old last July. She had some old lady issues, and the vet told us for ear allergies, etc., she recommended Bison, Venison, and/or Kangaroo based dog food. And to help with a little weight problem to give her canned pumpkin, watermelon, honeydew, or cantaloupe with her midday meal. The "meat" part was good for stuff like ear infections. She's eating better than me but she is slowly losing the weight and her ears are doing well. Also we give her CBD daily and a couple treats called Dasuquin every day for her hips...she's young at heart but her legs are just giving out slowly. I went from Bud Light to Natural Light to help offset the costs.
Fishinfool
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A bit off topic, but I might take a second look at his cough. My female Rottie, and fishing buddy, Gretchen, developed a cough at about 11 years old. Vet examined her, and said not to worry, probably an allergy.
She got worse, and went down hill fast. Another vet examined her, and diagnosed heart failure, too late to treat. A proper diagnosis at the start could have been treated with meds, and at least made her more comfortable.
R/E your question, I have always fed my dogs Kibbles and Bits, along with a can of wet dog food mixed in, and a little hot water. All have lived long and healthy lives.
Larry
She got worse, and went down hill fast. Another vet examined her, and diagnosed heart failure, too late to treat. A proper diagnosis at the start could have been treated with meds, and at least made her more comfortable.
R/E your question, I have always fed my dogs Kibbles and Bits, along with a can of wet dog food mixed in, and a little hot water. All have lived long and healthy lives.
Larry
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merl67
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I know I'm probably going to regret this, but back in the day, before pets were elevated to children status our dogs ate table scraps, and lived outside they supplemented that with the occasional squirrel, rabbit, or possibly the unfortunate stray cat that made the mistake of wandering into the yard. Our dogs lived as long as any today, and were well loved. The last dog I had passed away 3 years ago she was about 19, and lived outside as well she always had a mix of store brand dog food and what ever scraps we had fried chicken bones were her absolute favorite. She always had a warm dry place to sleep in the winter if it got really cold I would put her in my building with a heater she hated it. She was my shelter pup. When she passed I am not ashamed to say I shed many tears. Back to the food choice for your dog I really think it depends on the breed/size of the dog. I think for the most part if the dog seems to like what you are feeding them carry on if not try something different. Keep in mind if your vet is advising you to feed them the brand he sells well you be the judge. Every single breed of dog has its origins in the wild somewhere so they are carnivores at their core.
Blue Buffalo. Our lab Belle had problems, until we switched to their Blue Basics Limited grain free duck and potato. Now that she’s older, we give her their senior weight control for large breeds.
Before we found BB, I made her a mix of cooked rice, boiled ground chicken of beef, peas and eggs. She like it and tolerated it well, but the dry kibbles seem better for her teeth.
Before we found BB, I made her a mix of cooked rice, boiled ground chicken of beef, peas and eggs. She like it and tolerated it well, but the dry kibbles seem better for her teeth.
[QUOTE I made her a mix of cooked rice, boiled ground chicken of beef, peas and eggs.
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Heck Dave, I'm coming over for dinner.
Many years ago when we had a dog kennel, we would make a "top dressing" which we would put over each bowl of dry kibble and the dogs just loved it. We never had a problem eater as every bowl was licked clean.
We kept a plastic bag in the freezer and when we had scraps such as potato peels, chicken bones, fat trimmings, vegetable stems, etc. we put them in the bag. When the bag was nearly full, we would empty the bag contents into our pressure cooker filled with several cups of water. The pressure cooker was cooked for about an hour. During that time the chicken bones turned into pieces which could be crumbled with your fingers and the other items turned into mush. We discovered only chicken bones would work for the process.
We kept a plastic bag in the freezer and when we had scraps such as potato peels, chicken bones, fat trimmings, vegetable stems, etc. we put them in the bag. When the bag was nearly full, we would empty the bag contents into our pressure cooker filled with several cups of water. The pressure cooker was cooked for about an hour. During that time the chicken bones turned into pieces which could be crumbled with your fingers and the other items turned into mush. We discovered only chicken bones would work for the process.
hemiram
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I fed my last dogs "California Natural" Chicken and Rice. One thing about it, it makes the smallest "end product" I've ever seen. My it had less odor coming out the back end and one time I couldn't find it anywhere, I bought some Blue Buffalo and they turned into gas factories until I found some.
My folks golden retriever gets Fromm in the green bag. The highest listed ingredients are meat. Most of the dog foods are primarily fillers (corn) with much less nutritional value. He is 10 and still healthy and active.
^^^THIS^^^
We adopted an old English Pointer. She had a cough followed by a sort of hacking gag. Took her to our regular vet. He sent us to a specialist.
Specialist diagnosed leaky heart valves. She is now taking Viagra. Yep Viagra to help offset the blood flow issue and Hydrocodone for her cough.
She is retired from the field but at least comfortable now.
We're on our 4th German Shorthaired. Extremely high energy dogs. Another vote for Taste of the Wild. The big debate in the vet community at this time is whether or not the food should include grains.
mmb617
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I have a Lab/Shepard/? mutt. He weighs 125 lbs and is 13 1/2 years old, pretty old for a big dog.
A year or two ago he started having some problems with his hips, making it hard for him to stand up after lying down. I switched him to a Purina dry dog food called vibrant maturity as it's supposed to have additives specifically for older dogs with mobility issues. It seems to have helped. This food is available to him all day.
He also gets a can of wet Purina each day split into two servings one for breakfast and one for supper. He loves that stuff.
When he was younger he used to get some table scraps but not anymore. At some point it became obvious that he can't eat people food anymore without diarrhea issues.
A year or two ago he started having some problems with his hips, making it hard for him to stand up after lying down. I switched him to a Purina dry dog food called vibrant maturity as it's supposed to have additives specifically for older dogs with mobility issues. It seems to have helped. This food is available to him all day.
He also gets a can of wet Purina each day split into two servings one for breakfast and one for supper. He loves that stuff.
When he was younger he used to get some table scraps but not anymore. At some point it became obvious that he can't eat people food anymore without diarrhea issues.
cherrypointmarine
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My two Aussies are on a raw diet . My other girl eats freeze dried raw . If you're dead set on kibble , Fromms is the way to go . They've been around for over 100 years and never had a recall . Stella and Chewy's has a good line . Kibble with freeze dried raw , raw coated kibble , all their food is great . I would stay away from any store bought food . Our groomer's employee breeds Rottweilers and has the top breeder bit** in the southeast . I'll touch base with her and ask what she thinks and PM you .
Rammer Jammer
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Ole Roy generic Walmart dog food. Used to buy Pedigree for my dogs until they were out of it one day and after a few moments of googlefu I found out that Pedigree makes Ole Roy, just different packaging and they shape the kibble differently.
Dogs need basic food. Genetically they are scavengers and those who feed their dogs anything but the most basic of dog foods are doing it more to please themselves than for the sake of their dog.
Yes there are some exceptions to a canine diet but feed em the basics, walk them daily and pet them so they will be happy and healthy.
Dogs need basic food. Genetically they are scavengers and those who feed their dogs anything but the most basic of dog foods are doing it more to please themselves than for the sake of their dog.
Yes there are some exceptions to a canine diet but feed em the basics, walk them daily and pet them so they will be happy and healthy.
Purina 1 for large dogs, 3 times a day when active. Gets a little shot of olive oil in it for breakfast. Snacks are very occasional small pieces of banana, carrot and thick uncooked soup bones (with most marrow carved out).
She thinks those small dry kibbles (training aid) are a special treat, being hand rubbed on the inner thighs of some kind of royal mastiff guard dogs.
She thinks those small dry kibbles (training aid) are a special treat, being hand rubbed on the inner thighs of some kind of royal mastiff guard dogs.
Their digestive systems aren't designed process what is in most dog food (fillers). Just like people, the best foods are meats, fruits, and vegetables - not highly processed grain fillers.
