Are We Heading In The Rigth Direction

[curvey]

Just want to make sure i am heading in the right direction with my pups diet and making sure he is happy.

Caspa is a 18week old Australain Cattle dog. We got him thru is forum via rescue. So sort of unsure what he had been fed previously.

At the moment he is getting

*Pro plan puppy kibble

*chicken mince and sometimes mixed with roo mince too

*chicken necks

*rice and veggies

i have tried egg mixed in but he hated it with a passion.

He was on the slight side when we first got him but he seems happy and is starting to put some weight on with this diet. Am i doing the right thing with his diet? What else should i feed him if anything as i want to make sure he is getting all the right nutrients.

Also with the thread about leaving a pup home alon i was wondering if i am doing right by him (see below)

we have just got a 16 week old ACD from rescue- now both myself and my partner work monday to fridays i work 9 till 5 and my partner works 11 till 5.30 monday-thursday and 1-9 pm on fridays so the most he is left by himself is 6 hours HOWEVER we have organised a friend to feed him his lunch and play with hima bit during the day. Caspa has access to alot of toys- kongs, soft turtle (which he loves to run around with and kill lol), tennis balls, chew toys etc etc so there is alot of mental situlation for him so for him not to become bored, lonely or desructive.

He is walked sometimes before work if time permits and also after work without fail. During the weekends and some weeknights he will come to the horses with me and get a good free run around too. He also comes to bike races and travels in the car to partners parents etc etc.

Is this a suitable arrangement?

the pup in question

[Tonymc]

Curvey, sounds fine to me. Tonymc

[Akitaowner]

Very cute pup - which rescue did he come from - im sure we could find out some more bkgd for you?? but the raw stuff is great anyway - most dogs do very well on it

yep sounds fine - best to keep growing pups a little lean but im sure ull keep his weight in check.

with the rice and veggies you might like to add a little apple cider vinegar - works wonders for all sorts of things and generally helps with good digestive system but the smell can often put some dogs off so a little to start with and build it up - i give about a tablespoon a day (1/2 with brekkie and 1/2 with dinner)

Edited December 4, 2006 by Akitaowner