Post by: Phishead on October 26, 2009, 08:53:22 PM
Oh yeah, and she likes to munch on poop every once in a while. Really likes mule deer droppings.:bash: I'm thinking of changing her diet to see if it helps with this issue and the hunger thing. Suggestions are appreciated.
Post by: luvtohnt on October 26, 2009, 09:13:19 PM
Brandon
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Post by: jackelope on October 27, 2009, 11:37:43 AM
seems good.
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Post by: Wayne1 on October 27, 2009, 11:46:16 AM
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i feed my 2 labs , diamond brand dog food , lamb and rice great dog food , affordable and no corn in it , all natural plus they make different kinds , sport whatever
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Post by: surfj9009 on October 27, 2009, 08:59:53 PM
She eats half of it at 8AM and half at 8PM. Sometimes she gets a bit more in the evening, depending on how active she was during the day. She snacks on Natural Balance treats a bit during the day when we are doing some training stuff and she does really well.
Not sure I am doing it right, but she seems to do well with it.
Post by: nw_bowhunter on October 27, 2009, 09:12:48 PM
Post by: surfj9009 on October 27, 2009, 11:21:28 PM
Maybe your dog it not getting enough food as much activity as she gets. The vet told me when they eat poop that they are lacking protein.
If that's true I would definitley switch to a grain free high protien food like TOTW, but then again I am no expert. Dogs don't by instinct eat grains and rice, so that's not what I try to feed her. I know TOTW is a bit spendy, but her health is important to me. I dont want to cheat her and give her a food that does not seem to work well for her. Our dog is fairly consistently fed a larger quantity of food than the manufacturer serving suggestions.
I guess it seems to me that the reasoning I give is that I know when I am working my ass off all day, I am HUNGRY!
Think of it like a human, calories in vs. calories out. Feed her as much as you need to to keep her happy, but watch her figure and if she starts putting on a bit of weight, trim it back or work her out more. :dunno: Another thing you may want to try would be to add in an extra feeding during the day. If she is eating more often, maybe the hunger strikes wont happen and she may be better off for it. Worth a shot though IMO.
Maybe give her the treats midday instead of in the AM to try and hold her over till the second feeding? My dog is 7 months and she weighs 66 pounds! And she is all muscle. Maybe your dog is hungry because it's subconcious knows that it should be a bit heavier.
How does she look? 60 pounds seems light to me. :twocents:
Post by: Ireland Farms on October 28, 2009, 07:57:12 PM
Size, Proportion and Substance
Size--The height at the withers for a dog is 22½ to 24½ inches; for a bitch is 21½ to 23½ inches. Any variance greater than ½ inch above or below these heights is a disqualification. Approximate weight of dogs and bitches in working condition: dogs 65 to 80 pounds; bitches 55 to 70 pounds
If she has a smaller frame like you said, 60 pounds is probably a good weight. I'd definately consider Diamond. I believe Costco's Kirkland food is made by Diamond. My dogs do well on Black Gold dog food, but I get it wholesale. It's from the mid-west and hard to find locally. Here is the website. You can search for a local dealer if you'd like to try it: http://www.blackgolddogfood.com/
Post by: dontgetcrabs on October 28, 2009, 08:07:36 PM
Just joking, I feed all three (2 GSP and a Lab mix) Diamond that I get at the local Co-Op.
Post by: surfj9009 on October 28, 2009, 08:51:19 PM
Maybe your dog would be happier closer to 70? Dunno. There is always the possibility that I have no idea really since I am not a vet.
Post by: whitey on October 29, 2009, 12:35:19 PM
They have a whole line.My brother feeds it to His Cat Hounds and I have been feeding it for over 15 years to My Chessies and My Labs with great results.Like a 158 quality checks so no worries about Your partner coming up sick or worse.Dieing
http://www.diamondpet.com/products/diamond/dogs/dry_food/
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Post by: Austrian Hunter on November 01, 2009, 01:08:44 PM
Sporting dogs are hardworking dogs that need more than everyday nutrition. Eukanuba understands this and developed Eukanuba Premium Performance 30/20 –; a food ideal for hunting, field trials and other more strenuous athletic activities in a wide range of environmental conditions. It's packed with 20% more protein and fat to provide sustained energy for peak performance and natural sources of Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate to help maintain healthy joints and mobility. Eukanuba Premium Performance 30/20 also contains an appropriate level of highly digestible carbohydrates to help support a short exercise recovery time after sporting activities. Eukanuba Premium Performance 30/20 is rich in omega-3 fatty acids to help promote a good nose and scenting ability and contains a special blend of fibers such as beet pulp and FOS (fructooligosaccharides) to promote excellent digestive health. ;)
Post by: CoryTDF on November 01, 2009, 01:13:46 PM
Eukonuba Premium 30/20
I wish! that stuff is way to spendy for me!
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Post by: benbo30 on November 02, 2009, 05:36:27 PM
Well now I grade dog foods on a point system subtracting then adding. Here are some of the grades... Authority harvest baked, scores A plus 110%, Diamond Lamb meal and rice, scores a B 92%, Eukanuba adult C 81%, The purina proplans score pretty good.. One of the best scoring foods is The Kirland brand dog food you get at Cosco, the chicken and veg, scores a 110%, We all know you pay for what you get well in this case what your dog gets... I feed my dogs the very best that I can afford and they do great on it. The cosco food is the way to go great price and one of the best foods on the market.
yea i agree with the costco , only because costco only sells the very best of everything they dont sell cheap crap , only the best of the best
Post by: Curly on November 02, 2009, 05:59:11 PM
Post by: Sportfury on November 02, 2009, 07:51:51 PM
We had a another thread here on hunt-wa similiar to this. Check it out: http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,30014.0.html
Post by: huntncoug on November 03, 2009, 12:33:08 AM
Post by: chef bama on November 04, 2009, 09:34:52 PM
Dog food with grains gives one of them instant hot spots. We had been feeding them grain free Evo for several years, recently switched to Orijen (also grain free) because Evo had milk products and Orijen does not. Expensive? Yes, but cheaper than vet bills.
Here's an interesting site about pet food (and people food):
http://www.dogtorj.com/
Post by: Mossy on November 23, 2009, 08:26:07 PM
Post by: Joe_Hunter on December 02, 2009, 08:52:44 PM
I alternate between pro plan and Purina lamb and rice. I have an auto feeder and fill it every three weeks or so as needed. never a mooch or a beg.
I think when a dog can feed itself whenever it wants and knows that the food will always be there then it becomes less important to them and there not always looking for a meal.
just my :twocents:
Post by: singleshot12 on December 04, 2009, 10:32:50 AM
MAN'S BEST FRIEND DESERVES THE BEST :).
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Post by: Rowdy on December 04, 2009, 10:53:26 AM
Jake