AboutLabman Expertise What kind of food is best, dogs that won't eat, dogs that eat too fast, judging your dogs weight, preventing joint problems in large breeds, feeding puppies, supplements, avoiding health problems, healthy skin and coat, etc.
Experience Much of what I know about dog diets comes from my years of experience and training with dog guides and other service dogs. I can share their proven methods with you. They can't afford anything but the best to give a dog the same long, active life you want for your pet.
They breed most of their dogs, and have pedigrees, X-rays, other
medical records, and complete life histories on thousands of dogs. Their staff veterinarians are in touch with each other, top nutritionists, academic researchers, etc. They have investigated and tested many different diets. Nobody knows more about producing and maintaining healthy dogs, has more incentive to do so, and to share what they know with those such as me caring for the dogs. Unlike many others giving diet advice, they aren't selling anything. They are giving away dogs after very expensive training. It costs them the price of a new car to replace ones no longer able to work. They don't skimp on food.
I have also done extensive reading in this area.
Education/Credentials My degree in chemistry allows me to understand how real research is done and evaluate the proof behind diet claims. I am not taken in by the junk science behind many diets.
Question im getting a 14 week old male British bulldog on monday 29th June I've had puppies before but all breeds are different i don't want to make him to fat or to slim so I'm just wondering what will be the best thing to feed him on I've heard that complete biscuits for puppies is the best thing but i don't know please help
Answer If the breeder is feeding a commercial dog food, the best thing is to continue it for at least a couple of months. If it is hard to find or outrageously expensive, one large bag will be enough. Most of your dog foods are fine except maybe Bakers. You should be feeding a puppy chow now. Switching to an adult chow for the larger breeds at 4 months, slows growth and helps it to develop sturdier joints. Your dog may not be big enough to need the early switch to adult food. Anytime you switch foods, do so over about a week.
Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest. You should be able to easily feel the ribs, but not see them. Each dog is different. Standard recommendations are a good place to start, but each dog must have its food and exercise adjusted to its individual needs. Here is a link to a good illustrated guide, http://www.longliveyourdog.com/twoplus/RateYourDog.aspx
I am a little leery of a 14 week old. Past 12 weeks, many puppies are much slower to accept new things. Have you seen the puppies? If they didn't seem eager to see you, you may wnat to reconsider. Undoing a lack of early socialization is difficult.
