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kpwlee
food recommendations for vizsla pup
just wondering what foods would be good to start a pup on - its my sister's pup so I am not sure what she is currently on (they don't get her until next week) are any grain free's OK? Not sure how high in price she'll go either but tell me what you think
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 21 2010 1:36 PM
proofpup
Do you use rawhides?
At work I hear many people who use them and many who will never use them. I buy rawhides (pressed and regular), cowhooves, bully stix and they eat raw bones. What kind of chews do you prefer and what do you avoid?
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Dec 20 2010 3:00 PM
GoldensAreTheBest
Ok I admit it
As much as I take pride in being a responcible dog owner when it comes to what to look for in dog food I'm pretty much clueless. What should I be looking for in dog food I know I need to switch to a grain free food because Bianica is miserable on foods with grains. I also know I want a real meat...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Dec 18 2010 10:35 AM
micksmom
Question about obedience, rally and tracking rule change...
OK, I know you can't show under your instructor for 6 months after the last class you've taken (to put it simply). Now, the way I read the rule change that takes effect Jan 1st, that was changed to 30 days (see link). Our instructor said that's only for seminars, that classes is still 6 months...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Dec 17 2010 9:10 PM
OreoCookieMom
Foods that are BAD for dogs
Hi Everyone, I found this article titled, "Toxic Household Items and Human Foods to Keep Away from Your Dog" that I wanted to share. I think it brings up some good points!! I hope this can help at least one person out there! Please see article below: "It's easy to give in...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 14 2010 10:46 PM
Riiseli
Some heelwork by Hiili
Can be seen here: Youtube She was a bit mellow (after effects of false pregnancy) back then, but did ok. It does need quite a bit of work even if we've gotten full marks for heeling at competitions.
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 14 2010 3:51 PM
Mydogs
Too Much Protein, is that possible
I recently had to take Pella in for some eye surgery.(she is 12 yrs old, had a lump removed, she is doing fine) They did blood work before the surgery and her results came back ALT level 125 U/L , ALKP level 1078 U/L, GGT level 7 U/L, TBIL level 0.2 mg/dl The vet mentioned possible cushing disease...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Dec 13 2010 7:15 PM
kpwlee
energy, protein and carbs - some thoughts
When Bugsy was a pup he was on fairly normal/average food of about 24-26% protein. He was completely insane, bouncing off the walls insane. Somewhere along the way I read something about protein and began to add some ground beef (with appropriate calcium) to his meals. He seemed to have a much more even...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Dec 13 2010 12:18 PM
floopy
Great Dane won't eat!
Hi everyone, I'm new here. I've been researching online different foods & such and came across this forum and thought perhaps someone here can help me. I have a female Great Dane...she's now 18 months old. She has always been a picky eater & it has been really hard getting weight...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Dec 13 2010 12:13 PM
shamrockmommy
Appetite in the morning (Echo)
I have noticed Echo's appetite is lessening. She's 11 months old now, so I am assuming about done with the major growing. Seems like she prefers to have just a few bites of something in the morning (she took a couple mouthfuls of THK and half an egg this morning) and walked away, getting her...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Dec 11 2010 9:11 PM
ziggyzoo
how to fatten up your pup
hi there i got two female boxer pups both the same size but one weigh kilo and half less, and was just looking for a natural way to fatten her up, i feed them twice a day. and i watch them now so greedy one does not try and switch bowls. i live in new zealand so dont have access to americia market. so...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Dec 10 2010 12:57 PM
TysonSS
Turkey Necks?
Hi I haven't been on the forums in a really long time. It gets really hectic when classes start. So I'm cooking Thanksgiving for my family and I have a couple of turkey necks. I know I can give it to Tyson raw but is it consumable? I searched for older threads and one of them mentioned it passing...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Dec 10 2010 12:42 PM
shamrockmommy
The amazing disappearing poo
Well I just scooped the yard. You see, I've been tryin to get the rest of the THK used up. Echo poops 4 times a day on it. Big ooky poops. It's been 2 days now since they ate teh last of it, now on just a natural diet I've been making. I found 3 small turds when I scooped this morning...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 9 2010 2:26 AM
AgileGSD
Agility Trial!
This weekend was Whimsy's first AKC agility trial. out of 6 runs, we got 5 Qs, four 1st places and one 2nd place. And we had a lot of fun! Standard Run Saturday: http://www.youtube.com/user/NPuccini#p/a/u/1/Y_a-X3Xf2RA JWW Run Saturday: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10I8Hmt-vhQ
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 7 2010 3:24 PM
janobonano
It's Tahini Time!
Not as exciting as Martini Time... I occasionally make homemade hummus, which calls for about a tablespoon and a half of tahini. Of course the only kind I could find at the store was a huge jar. Anyone know what else I can use it for?
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Dec 6 2010 2:01 PM
shamrockmommy
More Dog Food Guilt- vent
I've been feeding a natural diet now for a week, thinking it wasn't that big of a deal, but it sure has become a big deal. I. Do. Not. Have. Time! I need to be realistic here and stop being so guilty over every little thing! They are not going to turn into mutants if I have to feed them ...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Dec 5 2010 12:27 PM
proofpup
Real hunt work
Hey my fellow I-doggers!!! I was curious if anyone else on here hunts with thier dogs, Terrier work, bird-dog work, sled dog work, herding or anything else dogs were origanlly around for. Anyone out there?! Not the set-up, fake hunting or set-up herding course (they are so easy comapred to real...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 2 2010 4:21 PM
SwifferLips
Diet for high cholesteral
My border/beagle Jake was just diagnosed with high cholesterol. Normal is 270, he's at 338. He gained 4 pounds this year putting him at a whopping 73 pounds! A blood test for suspected thyroid problems came back normal but showed the elevated cholesteral level. I've been feeding him TOTW (2 cups...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 2 2010 12:25 PM
Zachary
Dog Obesity?
http://www.businessweek.com/lifestyle/content/healthday/646262.html ^^ You'll notice that many pets are receiving a calorie overload, and, because I don't want to stop rewarding my pup with treats, was looking for a healthier treat, per say. So, I stumbled on Vet's Best Right Bites Health...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Dec 1 2010 9:33 AM
micksmom
(Update) AKC/Eukanuba Invitational (brag)...
Top Dog's owner and training director Betsy Scapicchio and her Golden OTCH Goldseekers Gamblin Man UDX3 OM5 will be competing. I know Petra Ford is going, too, but I think she's going for moral support (even tho Tyler qualified). Latest news is that there are 5, yes 5 Top Doggers competing...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Dec 1 2010 8:21 AM