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I try to feed Bugsy raw meals 1-2x a week which consist of some meat/organs and a bone. The only bones that really work are beef knuckle bones which at times I struggle to find. Lamb bones are fine but expensive and even harder to find. He has barfed up pork bones from time to time so I feed those rarely...

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LAST POST: kpwlee ON: Sat, Aug 7 2010 1:53 PM

Veronica's Mom

Lack of a work ethic - In Action!!

Here's an example of Veronica's "lack of drive". I got some wonderful tips from a member of another forum on building drive through tug and my new tug toy just came in the mail which also corresponds with the healing of my wrenched back...so we will be starting on building the wonderful...

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LAST POST: jennie_c_d ON: Fri, Aug 6 2010 8:09 PM

GoldensAreTheBest

Does anyone feed Acana or Orijen?

I was at a local pet store and asked them about dog foods cause I really want to switch mine from pedigree and don't want to feed royal canin again cause well it really didnt do anything for my dog when I was feeding it. Anyway the clerk there told me the absoulte best kibble for your pets is Orijen...

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LAST POST: huskymom ON: Fri, Aug 6 2010 1:27 PM

CoBuHe

Buddy needs some nutritional advice

As recommended by the vet, I put Buddy (11 years old) on Hills JD rx to help his mobility issues. This, as a result of my telling the vet about his loose footing and rear leg weakness. He's been on it for about a month now, if I remember correctly. This food is corn-based and has about 17% protein...

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LAST POST: NicoleS ON: Fri, Aug 6 2010 1:04 PM

TysonSS

Bone crunching?

I just gave Tyson a raw pork bone. I had frozen it and when he was chewing on it, it sounded like he was actually crunching through the bone to try to get to the marrow and I took it away from him because I suspected that he was actually eating some of the bone. Is this a problem so I know for next time...

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LAST POST: TysonSS ON: Thu, Aug 5 2010 9:43 AM

Moonlight

The Honest Kitchen Question

River and Kya are both doing well with the Honest Kitchen foods. However, Chloe vomits this food. I initially thought that she needed it soaked for longer, but regardless of how long it's been rehydrating, she vomits. Usually within 10 minutes of eating any of the food. I've even tried a teaspoon...

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LAST POST: Moonlight ON: Tue, Aug 3 2010 8:56 PM

jennie_c_d

Wysong DentaTreat

Have you tried it? Did you like it? Why? Just looking for a boost to their dental care. They get teeth brushed, and chewies, but Jewel is still needing a dental after 10 months.

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LAST POST: jessies_mom ON: Mon, Aug 2 2010 6:19 PM

micksmom

I'd like you all to meet...

Our Little Caleb Takoda, CGC, RN !! He finished his title at Lackawanna KC's trial out at Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in royal fashion- 1st place with a score of 100! To say the least, I am so proud of my boy.

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LAST POST: rwbeagles ON: Mon, Aug 2 2010 9:09 AM

oranges81

Gaining weight and Cardiomyopathy

Maze has lost 2lbs since I first noticed the increase in her cough. Granted 2lbs isn't much but for those of you who have seen Maze, she really can't afford to loose any. Her hips and ribs stick out really bad. Is there anything I can add to her food to get some weight on her? She's eating...

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LAST POST: oranges81 ON: Sun, Aug 1 2010 4:54 PM

oranges81

How much heart for Maze?

Maze is 48lbs. She should be 50lbs. Janet suggested added raw heart to her diet. I use beef heart for Sandy so that's what I'd be using for Maze. How much should Maze be getting a week? *edit* DANG IT!! MODS!! Please move this to nutrition.. I coulda sworn I put it there..

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LAST POST: oranges81 ON: Sun, Aug 1 2010 3:52 PM

micksmom

Remember that late trial we had?...

Maybe this photo will give you an idea of how it went. Hint, look real carefully. LOL

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LAST POST: tiffy ON: Sat, Jul 31 2010 6:40 PM

Chuffy

Beef mince - inspiration please?

This is something we always have in the house, but I can make only a few things with it. Spaghetti bolognese, lasagne, chilli and cottage pie. Someone ease inspire me!! I want something different?

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LAST POST: oranges81 ON: Sat, Jul 31 2010 5:16 PM

spiritdogs

(Iams, etc.) Proctor & Gamble Pet Food Recall

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pg-expands-voluntary-limited-recall-of-specialized-dry-pet-foods-due-to-possible-health-risk-99668369.html

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LAST POST: marty_ga ON: Sat, Jul 31 2010 4:39 PM

BlackLabbie

Grandma Lucy's & Homecooking ?'s

Patty, my dear Patty, is my picky eater. She eats whatever I put down (usually, lol), but she never looks happy about it unless it has something (meat, yogurt, veggies, etc) mixed in. This morning I was out on a dog food/coffee run and I saw GL's dehydrated dog food (it's comparable to THK, I...

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LAST POST: tiffy ON: Fri, Jul 30 2010 7:13 PM

shamrockmommy

Echo tummy woes

I wanted to bounce this off you guys to see if I come up with any ideas... I just scooped the dog yard, the bichon girls have lovely nice poo LOL and Echo's is mush, and foul smelling! Echo, as we now know, has a sensitive tummy (sigh). I thought that starting her off "right" with THK...

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LAST POST: oranges81 ON: Thu, Jul 29 2010 5:41 PM

the_gopher

Home Cooking, Advice, Tips, Websites?

Ok, so tomorrow my significant other is picking up Ari from the vets and I know her diet will be discussed again. Long story short, Ari has always had yeasty ears (constant battle with one of them in particular) and skin issue flareups, plus occasional vomiting and diarrhea. We're starting to look...

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LAST POST: calliecritturs ON: Wed, Jul 28 2010 6:26 PM

shamrockmommy

THK rewards

Did you guys know that the honest kitchen has a rewards program? For every box of food you feed, the UPC code is worth so many points. You save these point and can redeem for a t shirt, a 4lb box food or a 10lb box food. http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/community/honest-kitchen-rewards-program/ Here...

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LAST POST: BEVOLASVEGAS ON: Sun, Jul 25 2010 7:33 PM

goatman68

High Protein and Senoirs

I am so confused now. I just got back from the vet, she told me that high protein food is not good for senoir dogs, it can cause kidney and liver failure. Pella is 10 yrs old, she has always had a problem with leaking since very young. (I believe it had to do with when she was spayed.) So she has been...

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LAST POST: goatman68 ON: Sun, Jul 25 2010 2:39 PM

Dawnben

Sweet Potato Treats

Making your own all natural dog treat is an excellent alternative to rawhide. SWEET POTATO CHEWY Ingredients: • 1 Large Sweet Potato, washed & dried Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 275° F 2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 3. Cut off one side of the sweet potato lengthwise...

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LAST POST: Johnny&Tessy ON: Sun, Jul 25 2010 1:03 PM

oranges81

N-R-G Dog Food

Any one try it? It's a Canadian based dehydrated dog food. It's just recently available in the States. I'm liking the ingredients and planning on picking up a box to try on Maze. ETA: How does this look?? http://www.nrgpetproducts.com/maxim.html

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LAST POST: oranges81 ON: Sat, Jul 24 2010 9:35 AM