twodoggies2001 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I met a lady at the park who has an absolutely adorable something poo. The only thing is that she doesn't let him be a dog. No sniffing around, no playing with others, no going anywhere near a puddle, heaven forbid. She started discussing her dog's diet and said her vet absolutely loved the diet she fed. For lunch he has cooked rice and tinned tuna. For dinner he has cooked rice and cooked shredded chicken. He also gets raw carrot slices. When she asked what I fed my two and I told her that I feed raw she was aghast. I can't believe that a vet would advocate such a diet. The sad part is that there are many dog owners who are so misinformed. I say, a dog is a dog and should be treated as such, for the dog's sake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Gosh imagine the salt he's getting having tinned tuna every day, doesn't seem like a very balanced diet. Carrot slices I don't see an issue with, my dogs love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 The biggest issue I see with it's diet is that it is being fed so often. In having said that, it may need small meals often. What's wrong with cooked meat. Some dogs simply can't digest it raw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Mine have two meals a day, Anne. And a bone during the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) In the theme of Feeling Sorry for the Dog. I was walking with my dog when a guy with a medium sized oodle was walking towards me and my two dogs. His dog was showing interest in my dogs but not being difficult when he hit it across the face. Without thinking I said "Stop hitting that dog". He then proceeded to tell me he never hits his dog. WTF? So I asked him what did he think I just saw him do. By this time we were close to eachother and his dog was interacting with my dogs in a polite way. He told me my dogs were well behaved (as was his dog) so I took the opportunity of telling him I had never raised my hand to them. He then again said that he doesn't hit his dog. Without starting an argument I couldn't think of anything else to say. Poor dog. Edited to add: my dogs also have two meals a day. Edited March 12, 2014 by cavNrott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodoggies2001 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 The biggest issue I see with it's diet is that it is being fed so often. In having said that, it may need small meals often. What's wrong with cooked meat. Some dogs simply can't digest it raw. I didn't say there was anything wrong with cooked meat, just that she was taken aback that dogs can actually eat raw. I feed my boys twice a day too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Mine have two meals a day, Anne. And a bone during the day. Sorry I read it wrongly. I read the terms 'lunch' and 'dinner' and added breakfast to it in my brain when answering. It doesn't actually say that though so perhaps she is only feeding twice a day. Mine also are fed twice a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I was baffled! Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdierikx Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I feed my 4 kibble once a day... and it's a cheaper brand at that. My vet reckons whatever the dogs do well on is the "right" diet for them. T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 The biggest issue I see with it's diet is that it is being fed so often. In having said that, it may need small meals often. What's wrong with cooked meat. Some dogs simply can't digest it raw. I didn't say there was anything wrong with cooked meat, just that she was taken aback that dogs can actually eat raw. I feed my boys twice a day too. Then why do you feel 'sorry for the dog'? I took it that you felt the dog was being fed incorrectly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodoggies2001 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Share Posted March 12, 2014 The biggest issue I see with it's diet is that it is being fed so often. In having said that, it may need small meals often. What's wrong with cooked meat. Some dogs simply can't digest it raw. I didn't say there was anything wrong with cooked meat, just that she was taken aback that dogs can actually eat raw. I feed my boys twice a day too. Then why do you feel 'sorry for the dog'? I took it that you felt the dog was being fed incorrectly? No,I feel sorry for the dog because it isn't allowed to BE a dog. Not to get dirty feet, no sniffing, no rolling on the grass and whatever dogs do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Oh, sorry. Your post isn't very clear. You mentioned that you couldn't believe the Vet would advocate such a diet etc. I understand your issue with not treating a dog like a dog though. It's a growing problem and I can't see it getting any better. It's better than treating them like they're backyard ornaments though I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Personally I'd be surprised if tinned tuna, a bit of cooked chicken and some boiled rice provided adequate balanced nutrition in the long term. Plus the salt level of most tinned tunas is horrendous, which is why cats who eat it lots end up with kidney failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy21 Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Not to mention the amount of mercury being ingested long term? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 It sounds as though this dog is being fed a lot of rice. He has rice with both meals. Not a very nutritious diet for a dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bjelkier Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 (edited) Honestly it doesn't sound like a terrible life to me. A little over the top granted but people might think that og my dogs when out and about. I don't let them play with other dogs as I don't believe they need it. I also don't let them trudged through muddy or large puddles, they take a long time to groom and I don't want to take filthy wet dogs home in the car. ( They do get feral at home however lol) As for the food I'm a firm believer in whatever the dog does well on. I jad one dog that did best on Pal of all thing. Edited March 12, 2014 by Bjelkier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dididog Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 It's a very soft diet... hopefully it gets something to chew on regularly for its teeth but if she is that over protective of her dog she probably has a doggy toothbrush but still. I find that even if I give my dog a whole, large carrot it gets munched pretty quick as opposed to the long drawn out chewing process of a bone. I do think tuna everyday for the rest of its life is a bit harmful though, it's recommended humans only have fish a few times a week, and tuna is a particularly high mercury fish at that :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gila Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 I don't really see why anyone should feel sorry for the dog. My walks are pretty regimented too. No playing with other dogs, walks next to me with no sniffing except at certain sniff n pee spots when I give the ok, and why walk them through mud/a puddle if you can go around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph M Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Man. This makes me look so slack, puddles are made for drinking and running through, always have towels in the car for a dry off and if not it falls out as they dry, they eat anything and everything under the sun, always trying new meat and they sample most veg and sniffing and playing at the park are all encouraged where appropriate. Ah well! Each to their own and we certainly get by! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salukifan Posted March 12, 2014 Share Posted March 12, 2014 Walked and fed carefully by an owner who clearly has the dog's interests at heart? Nope I don't feel sorry for this dog because its life is not what I would give it. It's not abused or neglected is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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