giraffez Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I've heard people feeding their pups with fresh milk from the supermarket mixed in with their kibbles. I thought you weren't meant to give milk to dogs.... or are you? How about vitamins and calcium, do you usually add supplements to the pup's food? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rysup Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I use long life milk once my pups are about 11 weeks old, before that they are on Wombaroo. Dogs become lactose intolerant because they dont have it, so they are not used to it, but if you have babies who are raised on milk, they will tolerate it fine. I dont supplement as a good brand dry food will meet all their needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giraffez Posted May 17, 2009 Author Share Posted May 17, 2009 I use long life milk once my pups are about 11 weeks old, before that they are on Wombaroo. Dogs become lactose intolerant because they dont have it, so they are not used to it, but if you have babies who are raised on milk, they will tolerate it fine.I dont supplement as a good brand dry food will meet all their needs. So milk is okay. Its not like onions and chocolate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I have never used cows milk to raise puppies as I think there are much better things out there to feed. Milk is one of those things that may cause upsets in some dogs and more commonly in puppies. I do however give left over milk to our adult Dobe boy which he tolerates OK but then he eats absolutely anything and has a cast iron stomach. I would rather avoid giving something to my showdogs that I was concerned MAY not agree with them than take the risk and have a sick dog that might take days or weeks to recover. As I said, there are so many other things that are available to feed (other than milk) that I know are good for dogs and don't cause problems. If you feed correctly you really don't need to supplement or add vitamins, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 There is no need to add milk or extra supplements to the pups diet if you are already feeding a balanced diet. Adding these extras can do more harm then good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 If you feed a quality complete puppy food- no need to add anything! Best to follow what the breeder has been feeding for a week or so.. then GRADUALLY change(if you want) to another food. Lactose in cows milk is often not digested properly by puppies- leading to tummy problems. Once they are weaned from their mum, they don't need it anyway... what they need is lots of opportunities to CHEW their food, and build good strong jaw and skull structure.. so don't be tempted to feed slops. Check out the many many "diet' threads on here- have a look in the "health, Nutrition/grooming" forum... you will get heaps of info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rysup Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 Yes milk is OK, its not going to kill your dogs any time soon. A dog with a lactose intolerance my get the runs or have a bit of an upset tummy. Puppies who are weaned from mum to a milk substitute should handle lactose just fine. Its only if you stop milk and then start it again, you will most likely notice a difference. The pet milks you can buy in the supermarket are lactose free though, so there is always that option if you like giving them a drink of milk and are concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 (edited) Like all mammals - milk is the natural food of babies but the milk of their own species is the one they're designed to drink and once they have reached the age they would (in the wild) be mostly weaned, they do lose some of the ability to digest milk. I have had one lactose intolerant dog in 30 years so aren't really that bothered by the whole lactose intolerant thing, but some breeds are really prone to it and some dogs do suffer very badly with such intolerance If you really want to give the pup cows milk - start off with a very small amount on ONE meal mixed 1/2 and 1/2 with water and see how the puppy reacts. By small amount, I'm thinking half the amount you'd put in a cup of coffee + that much water again, for a pup that's going to be a 15kg adult - you can do the maths LOL. Goats milk is meant to be easier to digest and you can buy pet-specific milk from the supermarket too. If you feed a high quality puppy food definitely don't add vitamins and minerals, when feeding a puppy it is especially important to get the ratios right (for their bone growth) and adding things is a bad idea. Edited May 17, 2009 by Sandra777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted May 17, 2009 Share Posted May 17, 2009 I'm with Rysup on this one. Although I don't give my puppies a lot of milk, the milk that they DO get is diluted cows milk. I don't see the point in spending heaps of $$$ on the pet-specific milks available at the supermarket and I don't recommend them to my puppy purchasers simply because they aren't necessary and are expensive. I don't wean puppies onto milky cereals. My puppies are all weaned straight onto fresh mince and mince/milk "slushies" with a warm drink of milk for supper each night with a small dog biscuit at bedtime. I just use "normal" cows milk or if I don't have any left, then I will crack open a tin of evaporated milk or a box of UHT milk. I have never yet had a lactose intolerant dog that has been raised here. Most of my dogs all queue up for their leftover shares of Weetbix or porridge each day, no matter what the age of the dog. I have no issues with diarrhoea or stomach upsets. I firmly believe that as with many human food allergies and intolerances, it is how the stomach is "trained" that dictates how it copes with various foods later in life. Finicky dietary practices make for fussy dogs and dicky stomachs IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I have never fed milk but I do feed natural yoghurt which the dogs love, is good for them and helps them with digestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 We use goats milk. All our pups get goats milk & depending on each litter its part of our diet sheet with there early am/pm farex. Diet is like everything some people say feed BARF only,some say never any milk. As already said your not going to kill it & in relation to minis milk is no issues compared to say giving too much Beef . If the diet sheet is good & your happy with your breeders knowledge discuss any queries with them. Minis require a good diet in hegh essential fatty acids BUT there also a breed highly predisposed to pancretitis.bladder stones & high cholestrol levles so diet plays a vital role & what works for other breeds may not be for this breed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giraffez Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 If you feed a quality complete puppy food- no need to add anything!Best to follow what the breeder has been feeding for a week or so.. then GRADUALLY change(if you want) to another food. i'm planning to go on a better dog food than what its currently being fed. Any comments on California natural puppy. It looks pretty decent... no byproducts and filler crap. I've brought a bag and hope to gradually transfer its diet onto it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I give my boy goats milk. The cat has it too, never had a problem. I personally wouldn't give cows milk or waste my money on 'pet' milk though... each to their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giraffez Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 how about raw egg. I read it is good for the coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I've used a few different kibbles with my dog. She's now on Advance adult. I add different things to her food as her breeder suggested like sardines in oil, raw egg, low fat yoghurt, natural cottage cheese & raw meaty bones which you don't give with a kibble meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giraffez Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 I've used a few different kibbles with my dog. She's now on Advance adult. I add different things to her food as her breeder suggested like sardines in oil, raw egg, low fat yoghurt, natural cottage cheese & raw meaty bones which you don't give with a kibble meal. I am surprised with the sardines... isn't that drenched in oil and would the sardines have bones? I don't eat sardines myself so i wouldn't know whether they have bones or not It looks salty as well is it not ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 I've used a few different kibbles with my dog. She's now on Advance adult. I add different things to her food as her breeder suggested like sardines in oil, raw egg, low fat yoghurt, natural cottage cheese & raw meaty bones which you don't give with a kibble meal. I am surprised with the sardines... isn't that drenched in oil and would the sardines have bones? I don't eat sardines myself so i wouldn't know whether they have bones or not It looks salty as well is it not ? Sardines and mackeral are great for dogs! Ours have them several times a week The bones are so soft that you could mush them with your finger, so they aren't a problem. You can get them in vegetable oil or spring water but a little bit of oil won't hurt them. I also feed raw egg too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowgirl Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Eggs should be cooked. Raw egg white contains a chemical that inhibits the dog's natural vitamin B production. I think it's one of those 'old wives tales' that raw eggs are good for dogs ... I thought so too for many years I too add sardines to my dogs' homemade food. Also turkey mince, mushed veggies, salmon, olive oil, cheese, garlic and good ol' scrambled eggs I don't think milk is bad for dogs (unless of course they have an intolerance) I just think it's a bit unnecessary. But if your dog is okay with it and it makes you happy, then why not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) Eggs should be cooked. Raw egg white contains a chemical that inhibits the dog's natural vitamin B production. I think it's one of those 'old wives tales' that raw eggs are good for dogs ... I thought so too for many years Raw egg white certainly does have the effect of inhibiting Biotin uptake however nature is a pretty canny creature and egg yolk contains a excess of biotin so these two facts counteract each other. Raw egg white is no more a natural food for a dog than cooked egg white - in the wild the dog would eat the whole egg (including some of the shell). Plus... you'd have to feed a whole pile of egg white (on it's own) to affect most dogs. Just another little fact the dog food industry has taken what they want out of and ignored the whole fact Edited May 21, 2009 by Sandra777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julesluvscavs Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) I don't know anything really about giving milk to puppies, but I know you not meant to give them normal milk at all. My dogs arn't puppies anymore, but I made them pupachinos for Joey's birthday last night, from a pet milk you can get from the supermarket (it's in a long life box), that is lactose free. There's is actually two different types .. one is Low fat also I think? I am not sure about mixing it with kibble tho? I have never done that. Edited May 20, 2009 by JulesLuvsCavs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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