Feeding A 8 Yo Gsd Without Fuss

[GSDowner]

I am going to be away for 3 months. I am hearbroken to be leaving my baby behind,

but have to go due to a family member's ill health.

My boy will be looked after by my friend. She will feed him and I want to make it simple for her.

I was thinking that perhaps Dry Eukanaba would be easy, just several cups mixed with water.

(my friend can't handle fresh meat)

My question is how much in weight would I need to feed him (I researched their website but would like to be sure) assuming that eukanaba would be the only food given to him.

My friend would just put several cups of Eukanaba dry food and pour some water over it and voila!

Edited August 11, 2010 by GSDowner

[flatchat]

The actual bag usually gives you an indication of feeding guidelines.

[persephone]

What is he currently fed? Remember if you need to change food- do it GRADUALLY to avoid tummy upsets/picky eating....

[ish]

No one here knows your dog, what he weighs, how active he is, what his current diet is etc - you will need to take all those things into account and trial the food to see what suits him

[Nekhbet]

why do you need to pour water over it? Unless the dog has a problem let him chew it.

[GSDowner]

No one here knows your dog, what he weighs, how active he is, what his current diet is etc - you will need to take all those things into account and trial the food to see what suits him

True, but I just wanted to know whether it is assumed that apart from Eukanaba

owners are expected to feed dogs fruit, vegetables, bones etc.

[Flaves]

No one here knows your dog, what he weighs, how active he is, what his current diet is etc - you will need to take all those things into account and trial the food to see what suits him

True, but I just wanted to know whether it is assumed that apart from Eukanaba

owners are expected to feed dogs fruit, vegetables, bones etc.

some do and some dont

it is entirely up to you

the high end dry foods are meant to be a complete food

why not start him on it now and see how he goes before you leave

if he needs more, your friend can add sardines, eggs etc

[KOE]

check his weight and the side of the bag and just 1 cup of water, at least it will reduce the bloat risk.

I am sure he will miss you as much as you will miss him. Hope your loved one will be okay.

[Red Fox]

If your dog is currently on a raw diet what about having your friend feed him K9 Natural? It basically rehydratable raw http://www.naturalpaws.com.au/food-treats-...roduct-425.html

Any reason why your friend can't continue to feed what you are feeding though? Or at least close to it?

[Danois]

check his weight and the side of the bag and just 1 cup of water, at least it will reduce the bloat risk.

I am sure he will miss you as much as you will miss him. Hope your loved one will be okay.

There is no evidence to suggest adding water reduces risk of bloat - in fact research seems to suggest that soaking the kibble actually increases the risk - particularly when the kibble contains citric acid.

[Dogsfevr]

check his weight and the side of the bag and just 1 cup of water, at least it will reduce the bloat risk.

I am sure he will miss you as much as you will miss him. Hope your loved one will be okay.

There is no evidence to suggest adding water reduces risk of bloat - in fact research seems to suggest that soaking the kibble actually increases the risk - particularly when the kibble contains citric acid.

yep very true plus over soaking can increase fermenting