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Changing My Nearly 10yr Old Dog's Diet?
persephone replied to jaxdar's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
The turkey and some brown rice, with maybe some raw turkey mixed thru may be a good start Just a little raw to begin with.. GRADUALLY (like teaspoon by teaspoon), change over to raw turkey.... then gradually mix in other foods.... maybe? Otherwise, just cut out pasta ,and increase turkey.... -
It is often a sign that something s not being digested properly.... usually grains or a high fat food,or milk ,with our dogs
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Did you get her a tiny puppy kong? They smell nice
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Probiotics And Antibiotics
persephone replied to yellowgirl's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
As Far as I know- antibiotics will kill the good bacteria with the nasty ones- so yes, the probiotic will be wasted. -
COMMUNITY BOWL!! he probably has NOT been asked to eat alone :p Don't handfeed- but as well as the mince etc- add a tiny piece or two of roast chicken, or something else yummy. start on the floor... with half a meal- put the rest in the bowl next to it.. and see what he does. just do everything matter of fact. No fussing/hovering/talking.
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When you're not able to watch him- make sure he is locked away from cords and dangerous things The other suggestions are sessions of training, short ones- to tire him out- and as said- interesting toys
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Maybe it's the reflection in the bowl? feed him on the floor... and remove the milk/water bowl. Put water in a ceramic bowl...and see how that goes. don't hover... just put food on the floor... and leave him be. Is there any other strange surface/noise/smell near where he's being fed?
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Aren't you going to treat both pups? I would also suggest ADVANTAGE , if you must use something- although unless you have seen a flea r fleas- you may not need to use anything yet. and yes- your pup is very young! How old is the other?
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Good Diet For Anal Gland Problem?
persephone replied to jabbawok's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
You need to supply food which will 'make' faeces which are larger and a bit firmer..these 'squeeze' the glands as the dog poos. So- if pooing is quick & easy.. changes need to be made so that there is some effort required. NOT straining and puffing just not a quick , small poo. -
poor little mite- hopefully she will have a smooth recuperation
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Pups vocalise whilst playing- it's a normal thing Babies /kids squeal and gurgle- so do pups.
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Just Need Some Food Confirmation Please
persephone replied to bret's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
Hi-I would also suggest BONNIE lite... we had our old golden ret X on this , and he did well -
Not really- those things are a compound of milkpowder and all sorts of stuff- and chunks can break off or be chewed off.These may be swallowed....and get stuck. If you have a look on DOl.. heaps of people feed chicken every day!! Use wings (whole) and carcasses(frames) .... legs are the weight bearing bones, and I guess they 'could' splinter.. but RAW chicken bones are soft and digestible Roo tail lengths are terrific, if you can get them! Oh - edited to add THIS , if you're interested
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whatever you get- like turkey necks, chicken wings, lamb brisket/flaps,beef ribs... you don't need to cut it! Big is good- means the pup has to chew a lot- and won't be swallowing chunks of bone (why were you told to avoid chicken?)
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You would be much better giving him raw lamb necks/chicken wings/turkey necks... so he can chew the meat off. RAW bones are also softer... a dried bone for a baby could be frustrating...- he will not get anything off it
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Berry- sorry you aren't happy with advice offered. Then, if the diagnosis was correct, there is the possibility that the condition will get worse, and your pup will suffer. I totally understand about the limited finances... but a lot of vets have a payment plan of some sort. I too wish I had taken out pet insurance for my boy some years back- had to pay heaps when he needed bowel surgery. I hope all goes well with your pup.
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Hi- just some more information ....???? How old is the pup? How long have you had her? Where does she spend most of her time? Do you allow her on your lap? Do you carry her around? is she an only dog? If she is old enough, how long/far is she walked each day? What training have you done with her? What do you do when she growls/bites? What does her breeder say?
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it depends on the size of the food pieces- puppies/dogs will usually swallow anything which is small enough. manouvering small pieces of food into position to chew takes too long
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Hi- I would also suggest walking a 6 month old with a joint problem for 35 min 2 x a day is probably too much WAY too much. try doing several short sessions of obedience/trick training. This will give his BRAIN a lot of exercise........... and may well tire him more than a 35 min. walk (and be better for his elbows.)
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Swallowing Raw Bones?
persephone replied to mademoisellemika's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
Sorry- are you serious? All predators eat bone. Whether it be mouse or moose- a certain amount of bone is chewed and eatenas part of a meal....along with a certain amount of offal and connective tissue, and hair/fur/feathers/scales these provide valuable minerals.... Predatory animals given free choice will pick softer bones to completely consume.. and as these bones are usually attached by sinew/tendons/muscle... they get thoroughly and completely chewed. If it is not natural... then why do cats/dogs/dingoes/foxes do it? -
Sporn Anti-pull Halter
persephone replied to tasha's mum's topic in Training / Obedience / Dog Sports
I agree with huski- For YOU to control your dog- it is YOU who needs to be taught - not the dog :D Hopefully you will now get the help and education you need -
Sporn Anti-pull Halter
persephone replied to tasha's mum's topic in Training / Obedience / Dog Sports
What methods have you and the trainer tried? Maybe someone here has had results with similar methods, and will share? -
Swallowing Raw Bones?
persephone replied to mademoisellemika's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
Yep That's what dogs are meant to do- consume bone/meat/skin/tendons etc from their 'prey' -
Swallowing Raw Bones?
persephone replied to mademoisellemika's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
providing you feed large enough bones which are chewed- no problem at all Don't make the mistake of gving bones cut up, or the smaller bones- the gulping/swallowing whole may happen