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Maisey Member  Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 11:00 AM
 
So often on this board people ask about food, what to feed, what others feed, whats best, whats not. I thought it would be helpful if all the information is located in one thread. I am going to cut and paste posts from other threads to this one, all that pertain to food and nutrition. Please feel free to do the same. Lets try not to repeat posts. Remember,this is meant to be an informative based thread only, everyone should do their own research. It's difficult to give "facts" pertaining to foods, feeding, and recommendations because a lot of what is out there is anecdotal info, as well what works for one might not work for another. Anyone can put anything on a website, that too should not be taken as fact. Its great to recommend reading/sites/and offer input but the opinions of others are not necessarily going to be right for everyone nor should they take the place of vet care. Lets keep it an informative thread and keep discussions in other threads. Also remember, no advertising, it is a site rule and should be respected. Post links for informational purposes only. *** SOURCES and REFERENCES should be cited when copying and pasting information written by others. Please do so. IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 12:05 PM
This is the link for Innova/California Naturals web site. (Natura Co.)These are also excellent foods, but I like to use their "Ingredient Wizard". Grab your bag of dog food and go through the list, looking up each one. They have ingredients listed with explanations that they don't even use in their foods. They also have a feature where you can compare different brands ingredient lists, once you learn what you are looking for in a dog food this will be really helpful. http://www.naturapet.com/display.php?d=home-tab IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 12:14 PM
The Whole Dog Journal is where I started my education, it was eye opening to say the leaste. My Flyball Captain gave me a copy to read once. I now have a subscription and look forward to it each month. It covers many issues and topics having to do with dogs, but their Top Dog Foods List is something every dog food manufacturer wants to be on, they explain very well what to look for in a good food. http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/index.html [This message has been edited by Maisey (edited 10-18-2003).] IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 04:18 PM
Here is a site with several BARF/Raw links that you might find helpful: http://www.livejournal.com/userinfo.bml?user=rawdogs
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 04:28 PM
This thread was filled with a good discussion on feeding senior and overweight dogs. http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/001212.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 04:38 PM
Cheese...to treat or not to treat. http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/001195.html http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/001012.html [This message has been edited by Maisey (edited 10-18-2003).] IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 04:48 PM
These threads contain lots of discussion about ingredients in different brands of foods and lots of opinions. http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/001080.html http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/001291.html [This message has been edited by Maisey (edited 10-18-2003).] IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 04:58 PM
A couple interesting ideas for slowing your dog down when eating. http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/001089.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 05:07 PM
This thread contains discussion on how often to feed your dog and feeding vegetables to your dogs. ***Tip: The term "Free Feed" means to leave food available to your dog att all times. IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 05:11 PM
Discussion on when to stop feeding puppy food and rotation of brands(changing your dogs food for variety). http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/001047.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 05:19 PM
Picky eaters.... http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/001020.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 05:27 PM
A thread about bad breath and eating too much. http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/001016.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 05:35 PM
This thread has some good debate and discussion about foods....of course you will have to sift through the pictures of my dogs and some discussion about what my puppy may be crossed with. Sorry, lol. http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/001004.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 06:01 PM
De-worming using pumpkin or carrots...links to more information included. http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000995.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 06:10 PM
Lawn burn...discussion on feeding tomato juice to prevent it and a warning http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000969.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 06:31 PM
Thread topic: Raw food http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000800.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 06:37 PM
A thread with links for food choices: http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000780.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 06:41 PM
Thread concerning garlic, onions and potatoes: http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000769.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-18-2003 06:46 PM
Yogurt! http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000729.html IP: Logged |
nern Moderator Posts: 1591 |
posted 10-18-2003 09:12 PM
Here are some links containing the AAFCO pet food ingredient definitions: http://www.mihog.org/diet/foodingred.phtml This link is similar to the one above but also states the purpose of each ingredient (ex.- protein, fat, carbohydrate, fiber, flavor enhancer,ect.): http://www.bulldogbytes.com/recipes/foodguide.htm IP: Logged |
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nern Moderator Posts: 1591 |
posted 10-18-2003 09:21 PM
This site is loaded with all kinds of info. about dog diets..it includes links regarding the BARF diet, homecooked diets, commercial diets, special diets for disease, supplements, treats and more: http://www.simplyschnauzer.net/sshnnutrition.html IP: Logged |
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nern Moderator Posts: 1591 |
posted 10-18-2003 09:29 PM
Information from a canine nutritional consultant and breeder of great danes regarding "large breed" puppy nutrition, common pet food myths and other useful info. pertaining to dog diets: http://www.greatdanelady.com/ IP: Logged |
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nern Moderator Posts: 1591 |
posted 10-18-2003 09:38 PM
Selecting a Commercial Pet Food from the Animal Protection Institute: http://www.api4animals.org/doc.asp?ID=689 This link includes info. on commercial and raw diets and also contains the WDJ's top dry and canned foods lists for 2002: http://home.comcast.net/~mstraus/dogfeeding.html IP: Logged |
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nern Moderator Posts: 1591 |
posted 10-18-2003 09:44 PM
Dog Food Reveiws - this link includes the ingredients lists, guaranteed analysis and calories per cup of a large vareity of commercial dog foods: http://www.greatgoldens.com/dogcomp.htm IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-19-2003 12:59 AM
This one is for fun...how to stuff your dogs KONG and recipes! http://www.kongcompany.com/how2use.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-19-2003 01:12 AM
An article on brands of dog food that were tested and found to contain phenobarbitol, the same things vets use to euthanize animals. http://www.wkyc.com/news/national/020513dogfood.asp IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-19-2003 01:16 AM
A site that offers alot of nutritional information, tips, news and recipes, including the use of herbs and a holistic approach. http://www.doglinks.co.nz/health/healthcare.htm IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-20-2003 12:14 AM
This article on commercial dog foods was very interesting and surprising. It is on the Animal Protection Institutes site. "Whats Really In Pet Food" http://www.api4animals.org/doc.asp?ID=79 IP: Logged |
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nern Moderator Posts: 1591 |
posted 10-20-2003 04:18 PM
egroups for discussion of canine nutrition, feeding and food comparison: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Commercial_Dog_Food_Comparison http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Dog_Nutrition http://groups.yahoo.com/group/commonsensedogfeeding/ [This message has been edited by nern (edited 10-20-2003).] IP: Logged |
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nern Moderator Posts: 1591 |
posted 10-20-2003 04:26 PM
Dog Food Comparison Charts: http://www.doberdogs.com/menu.html IP: Logged |
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RottyMommy Moderator Posts: 480 |
posted 10-20-2003 06:07 PM
This is a site a little about Solid Gold foods and treats. http://solidgoldhealth.com/about/ Here are the ingredients in the Solid Gold Hund-n-Flocken lamb and rice formula Lamb meal, ground millet, ground brown rice, ground barley, Menhaden Fish Meal, Canola Oil, flaxseed oil, rice bran, garlic, amaranth, blueberries, yucca schidgera extract, taurine, carotene, choline chloride, calcium carbonate, vitamin E supplement, Irond protenate, Vitamin A supplement, Zinc proteinate, Niacin supplement, folic acid, Thiamine, pyrodoxine Hydrochloride, maganese proteinate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, copper proteinate, ethylendiamine dihydriodide Solid Gold contains IP: Logged |
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RottyMommy Moderator Posts: 480 |
posted 10-20-2003 06:11 PM
Just some other info I posted a while back http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000851.html IP: Logged |
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RottyMommy Moderator Posts: 480 |
posted 10-20-2003 06:12 PM
Here's a post I made awhile ago with tons of doggie treat recipes on it http://www.auspet.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000852.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-22-2003 11:54 AM
Another resource for finding information: http://www.eskie.net/dog/food/ IP: Logged |
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honeybear Member Posts: 926 |
posted 10-23-2003 10:37 AM
here is another good website http://www.perfectfeeds.com/nutrition_requirements_in_dogs.htm IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-26-2003 10:06 AM
I found this article on preparing fresh fruits and vegetables for your dogs and thought I would share. There were a couple things I had questions on in it, like under "salad vegetables" it says that onions are hard for dogs to digest but doesn't say they are toxic to dogs. (It is my understanding they are)I was also told by my vet not to feed grapes or raisins to my dogs. I have heard and read lots of differing opinions when it comes to dog and cat foods, be careful and do your own homework, not everything on the internet is fact. There are also links to recipes for dogs on this page. http://www.geocities.com/blueaspenoriginals/petfood/Vege_and_fruit_guide.html IP: Logged |
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GoodboysBaddogs Member Posts: 409 |
posted 10-26-2003 12:54 PM
Boy did i come across a great "raw" food source page  !!You should check this place out, it has ALOTTA good stuff, especially for all those feeding raw or are planning to. And, for all those hard-working dogs out there... Hope this helps ya  www.sleddogcentral.com/dogfood.htm [This message has been edited by GoodboysBaddogs (edited 10-26-2003).] IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 10-28-2003 09:26 PM
I believe this after trying to ask my vet about Foods and nutrition for my dogs. An interesting bit on commercial foods. http://www.groomcrafters.com/id19.htm IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 11-05-2003 11:49 PM
Herbs for animals, a holistic approach. I liked the descriptions of what each herb can be used for. http://www.wholisticanimal.com/Herbs.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 11-08-2003 01:35 PM
I've been exploring and researching feeding a raw diet to my dogs and cats. I personally have come to the conclusion that feeding a biologically appropriate diet to my animals is important to their health and longevity. However I have had reservations about some of the debated issues that go along with feeding them a raw diet. Feeding whole raw bones has been one of them, I am nervous about the possibility of impaction, perforation or choking. I have chosen to feed a purchased raw food that is already mixed up to be balanced and the bones are finely ground and I am happy with it. I found this web site and some articles there that I thought I would pass on to anyone who is interested no matter what side of the debate you are on, it's good to be open to learning about both views. I found that this site has offered some research to back up their point of view, not only that but they sort of took a middle road instead of being black or white on the issue. It answered some of my questions, maybe some of yours will be answered too. http://www.thepetcenter.com/imtop/bones.html This was the page I found very interesting. http://www.thepetcenter.com/xra/bonecomp.html I am interested in any aspect of this topic, if you have a link or article that would dispute this one or add to it please feel free to post it in this thread. IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 11-12-2003 01:05 AM
Recipes for KONG! The ones on the KONG site...
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nern Moderator Posts: 1591 |
posted 11-18-2003 09:02 PM
This site contains guidelines for choosing a quality dog food: http://home.comcast.net/~Mordanna/dog IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 01-11-2004 10:22 AM
About feeding a raw diet. http://www.living-foods.com/articles/rawpetfood.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 01-31-2004 11:14 AM
Here is an interesting article on Nutrition, especially for those wondering about feeding Large Breed puppy foods. http://www.thepetcenter.com/imtop/nutritioncomments.html IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 01-31-2004 01:54 PM
Your dog overweight? not sure? not a doubt in your mind? Check this out.... http://www.zubrinus.com/default.aspx?pageid=178 IP: Logged |
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Maisey Member Posts: 1387 |
posted 02-08-2004 10:05 AM
I originally read the information in the first link found at the Chicken Soup For The Dog Lovers Soul web site, http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssoul.com/Petsinpetfood.html it was in answer to a question about euthanized pets being found in dog foods...it sent you to the FDA website for proof substantiating the information they were providing. Once there I found alot of interesting reading. I'm not sure I believe that euthanized animals have not been used in dog food, it makes more sense for them to deny it (in my mind) than it does for them to substantiate it, but the information is there for all to decide for themselves. There is information on recalls and the mad cow scare and other issues as well. http://www.fda.gov/cvm/index/animalfeed/petfoods.htm IP: Logged |
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susan_cude@hotmail.com Member Posts: 813 |
posted 02-29-2004 01:06 AM
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BlueTrain Member Posts: 29 |
posted 02-29-2004 11:47 AM
does anyone here have any experience with solid gold foods?? the reason im asking is that i got a sample of their wolfcub food for nico and she seemed to really like it. She's currently on Innova puppy and likes that as well, but have been concerned that Innova may be too rich in ingredients. The kitchen sink approach if you will. i have the solid gold catalog sitting here, and i get a weird vibe from it. It just seems that they REALLY push their additional supplements. They tell you that you must add their Sea Meal to all their foods, and if you do that you should also add the yucca supplement, and also the vitamin c. Just seems kind of shady i guess. They also recommend feeding the dog fruits, which i agree with, but one of the fruits they suggest is grapes. which ive heard can be very bad for a dog. So, anyones oppinion of the solid gold line. The vet where i took nico thursday (new vet) to get spayed displays Canidae foods, but i didnt have a chance to chat with them about it. I may have to, just to get their opinion. So many foods, and they all say they're the best. choices..choices... IP: Logged |
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