Dame Aussie Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Why would a dog need milk after being weaned? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 For those jumping in with criticism, the OP hasn't qualified how much or what sort of meat the dog is having, although has clearly stated that it does have it's meat meal in the evenings. The described diet sounds very closely modelled on Juiliette De Bairacli Levy diet which has been used for decades to improve the health of a great number of dogs. Although grain free is considered the modern norm, that doesn't diminish the great results people have had with it over many years. My own dogs still have milk porridge over winter which assists in maintaining their condition in very cold weather. It is also still common practice with a good many Greyhound folk. No one is saying they need to go grain free, just cut down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WreckitWhippet Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 Why would a dog need milk after being weaned? They don't but at the same time there's no harm in them having some, providing they can tolerate it. My Greys have a milk powder made up , combined with electrolytes after racing or a trial, it's just more palatable to them, than having a drink of water and provides some additional calories and calcium until they can be taken home and fed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
becks Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 goats milk is tolerated much better then cows Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 23, 2012 Share Posted October 23, 2012 All of my dogs get milk - because I have it laid on for free with a milking cow and a milking goat . Because they have always had it they still make lactase and so have no reaction other than telling me they love me for letting them drink it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 No one is saying they need to go grain free, just cut down. Down from what though? The OP hasn't given any quantities of any food stuffs. Folks are quick to jump in with increase this or decrease that with almost no information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 (edited) I'm quite happy to give my greyhounds a feed of porridge during winter as well. Certainly does help with keeping the weight on and they love it. A nice warm milky feed in the morning, often while the temp is below freezing = bliss for my dogs. Then inside onto my bed :laugh: Edited October 24, 2012 by Rebanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 No one is saying they need to go grain free, just cut down. Down from what though? The OP hasn't given any quantities of any food stuffs. Folks are quick to jump in with increase this or decrease that with almost no information. Down from oats for breakfast every day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 How many oats does she have? A cupful? A spoonful? A pinch? So you want to cut down the amount? What amount? By how much? Or you don't agree with feeding oats? That's fine. Yet others have said they are not trying to tell the OP to go grain free, just cut down... OP may be happy to feed oats. Do oats have a negative effect on reproductive activity? Is it helping with the OP's questions? Or is that just an opinion about what one person likes to feed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minimax Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 How many oats does she have? A cupful? A spoonful? A pinch? So you want to cut down the amount? What amount? By how much? Or you don't agree with feeding oats? That's fine. Yet others have said they are not trying to tell the OP to go grain free, just cut down... OP may be happy to feed oats. Do oats have a negative effect on reproductive activity? Is it helping with the OP's questions? Or is that just an opinion about what one person likes to feed? Whilst on the other hand, your comments are being extremely helpful :) Not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Touche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 The OP was asking what other people use for a natural diet, and talking about changing the diet she was feeding. People said they would feed less grain and more meat on bones, I see nothing wrong with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I use oats and milk powder as a fattener, if I have a dog that just wont get the weight on BUT it's not used long term. Enough to get the condition on and it's an extra meal added in the day, I wouldnt feed it long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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