Post by: asmith on November 14, 2015, 04:34:50 PM
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Post by: asmith on November 14, 2015, 08:12:57 PM
Post by: weathergirl on November 14, 2015, 09:23:25 PM
I won't ever use Purina again!
I specifically like Purina ProPlan, which is different from other Purina dog foods. Purina One Instinct, for example, did not agree at all with her system, but everything has been great with ProPlan (I buy it from amazon which is cheaper than stores that sell it).
Post by: asmith on November 14, 2015, 09:34:59 PM
Post by: bobcat on November 14, 2015, 10:39:26 PM
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1) Commercial dog food is “fast food.”
Heavily-processed fast foods (burgers, fries, tacos, etc.) as a big diet component can cause major health problems in people. How can fast foods be good for dogs? Only dog food manufacturers think this nonsense makes sense. Dogs and people share roughly 75% the same genetic makeup, and we have similar nutritional needs. What we’re doing to our own health with processed foods, we’re also doing to our dogs. And it’s happening faster.
2) People food is good for dogs.
Despite what you’ve heard from friends, vets and pet food manufacturers, wholesome ”people food” is good for dogs. People food is only bad for dog food makers. The same fresh, nutritious foods people eat can offer your dog the nutrition he needs and save you a mountain of vet bills. It just takes a little education to learn the small differences between human and canine nutritional needs. (Hint: no onions, grapes or raisins. Rinse off rich spices and sauces. Go easy on carbs and avoid wheat and corn.)
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/dog-food-ten-scary-truths/
Post by: Ltzchris18 on November 15, 2015, 01:01:22 PM
Post by: Smossy on November 15, 2015, 01:20:15 PM
Post by: asmith on November 15, 2015, 02:13:34 PM
My GSP gets home made food only. It's a little time consuming once a week but she's happy and healthy. If you're interested let me know and I'll put up a recipe she gets and loves.
Let's see.it
Post by: Bill W on November 15, 2015, 03:05:38 PM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 17, 2015, 08:41:11 PM
My GSP gets home made food only. It's a little time consuming once a week but she's happy and healthy. If you're interested let me know and I'll put up a recipe she gets and loves.
Let's see.it
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Post by: Smossy on November 17, 2015, 10:12:59 PM
Post by: NW-GSP on November 17, 2015, 10:47:04 PM
Post by: Stein on November 19, 2015, 09:23:09 AM
We also heavily supplement with raw meat (scraps of beef and a bunch of trimmings and ugly looking stuff from big game).
Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 19, 2015, 09:58:07 AM
Vet recommended grain free diet. We have tried a dozen or so of the high end brands that did not improve the scratching. Finally we have settled on Taste of the Wild Venison & Buffalo, her itching/scratching has reduced drastically. :tup:
Post by: bobcat on November 19, 2015, 10:07:52 AM
Post by: AspenBud on November 19, 2015, 10:20:03 AM
If I ever can't afford it I'll switch to Dog Chow or Costco brand food in a heart beat. No I am not kidding.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 19, 2015, 10:21:10 AM
Post by: Stein on November 19, 2015, 10:54:04 AM
Going to try making our own dog food from venison scraps and people food. Winter project, curious to see how it go's.
Next time you shoot an animal, don't throw away anything except guts, bones and hide. You will be amazed at how much you threw away before without realizing it. Our dog will gladly devour the nastiest looking scraps with dirt, hair, blood, whatever on it. We bag it up in day sized portions in ziplock sandwich bags and freeze them flat.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on November 19, 2015, 01:56:39 PM
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Post by: Jarhead Chase on December 07, 2015, 08:44:48 AM
One of our labs has some allergy issues(still not sure exactly what she's allergic to) She itches/scratches ALOT.If she is still having any issues, try Natural Balance. Any of their LID mixes will help, but the bison and sweet potatoe or the kangaroo are some of the more popular unique proteins that work well.
Vet recommended grain free diet. We have tried a dozen or so of the high end brands that did not improve the scratching. Finally we have settled on Taste of the Wild Venison & Buffalo, her itching/scratching has reduced drastically. :tup:
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Post by: metlhead on December 07, 2015, 09:35:18 AM
Post by: NOCK NOCK on December 07, 2015, 03:24:33 PM
One of our labs has some allergy issues(still not sure exactly what she's allergic to) She itches/scratches ALOT.If she is still having any issues, try Natural Balance. Any of their LID mixes will help, but the bison and sweet potatoe or the kangaroo are some of the more popular unique proteins that work well.
Vet recommended grain free diet. We have tried a dozen or so of the high end brands that did not improve the scratching. Finally we have settled on Taste of the Wild Venison & Buffalo, her itching/scratching has reduced drastically. :tup:
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1st one I tried, did not see any improvement :dunno:
Post by: Jarhead Chase on December 07, 2015, 03:39:25 PM
Have you tried to add any salmon or fish oil? That can really help with a lot of skin conditions.One of our labs has some allergy issues(still not sure exactly what she's allergic to) She itches/scratches ALOT.If she is still having any issues, try Natural Balance. Any of their LID mixes will help, but the bison and sweet potatoe or the kangaroo are some of the more popular unique proteins that work well.
Vet recommended grain free diet. We have tried a dozen or so of the high end brands that did not improve the scratching. Finally we have settled on Taste of the Wild Venison & Buffalo, her itching/scratching has reduced drastically. :tup:
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1st one I tried, did not see any improvement :dunno:
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Post by: JKEEN33 on December 07, 2015, 03:52:47 PM
One of our labs has some allergy issues(still not sure exactly what she's allergic to) She itches/scratches ALOT.
Vet recommended grain free diet. We have tried a dozen or so of the high end brands that did not improve the scratching. Finally we have settled on Taste of the Wild Venison & Buffalo, her itching/scratching has reduced drastically. :tup:
My Lab was doing the same and I have used TOW since he was out of pup food. Vet finally did a thyroid check and that was his issue. He was chewing until the back of his legs would bleed. I now give him a pill in the morning and one at night and no issues. Apparently it's common in dogs. It's a simple blood test, then medicate and retest to see the new levels. Has helped a lot the last year. I tried the oil on food, bacon grease recommended by vet etc.. Turned out to be the slow thyroid. Weight gain and hair loss are some signs of the slow thyroid according to the vet. He had bare patches on his elbows. I just thought it was from rubbing. That has all come back now.
Post by: Jarhead Chase on December 07, 2015, 06:07:43 PM
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Post by: NOCK NOCK on December 07, 2015, 08:40:41 PM
One of our labs has some allergy issues(still not sure exactly what she's allergic to) She itches/scratches ALOT.
Vet recommended grain free diet. We have tried a dozen or so of the high end brands that did not improve the scratching. Finally we have settled on Taste of the Wild Venison & Buffalo, her itching/scratching has reduced drastically. :tup:
My Lab was doing the same and I have used TOW since he was out of pup food. Vet finally did a thyroid check and that was his issue. He was chewing until the back of his legs would bleed. I now give him a pill in the morning and one at night and no issues. Apparently it's common in dogs. It's a simple blood test, then medicate and retest to see the new levels. Has helped a lot the last year. I tried the oil on food, bacon grease recommended by vet etc.. Turned out to be the slow thyroid. Weight gain and hair loss are some signs of the slow thyroid according to the vet. He had bare patches on his elbows. I just thought it was from rubbing. That has all come back now.
Thanks JKEEN33.....I will ask my vet about that.
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Post by: BeRandee on December 08, 2015, 02:33:29 PM
What to avoid:
Corn, wheat, soy, animal by-product, by-products in general.
Rice is another filler but it's digestable and has some nutrient content to it. I personally feed my dogs Taste of the Wild. My cat got Merrick but is now also on TotW due to Merrick a bit harder to get ahiold of.