Expert: Breeder - 5/11/2005

Question
hi
my male bichon has a very distended tummy and his legs look very skinny, I keep him clipped
short and he is a very fussy eater as well so doesnt eat well at all . my first question is what is the best thing to feed him and also what could be causing his tummy to swell  

Answer
I would ask your vet about this.  He might have parasites.

I feed a natural die.  Commerical dog food is garbage.
I feed the BARF diet (Bones and Raw Food).  Many companies now make the natural diet.   A great book on the subject is called The Ultimate Diet by Kymberly Schultze.  you can find it on www.Amazon.com