brookcove
Posted : 6/6/2006 11:09:22 PM
I agree with checking out some foods that might have a higher energy level per "serving." Compare Kcals on the bags.
For people who are really struggling with this issue - ie, a dog that is a poor doer and refuses to eat an increased allowance - there's something called "Calf Manna" that a lot of working dog people use to perk up their working dogs' appetites. You get it at feed stores or Tractor Supply Company. Just a teaspoon packs a huge amount of energy and nutrients, and it is baited with anise which most dogs find irresistable (black licorice flavor). I don't use it because it would be too easy for my allergic dog to do real injury to himself if he got into it - it's that attractive that I'd be afraid he'd tear something apart to get to it.[8|]
You can also order Calf Manna online, by the way, if you live in a city nowhere near a feed store (you'd be surprised, however).