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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.

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Questions Answered By Expert Labman
In Category Dog Food (Canine Diet and Nutrition)

Subject	Date Asked

dog's diet	11/19/2009
Q: I have a 6 month old shih tzu named Marley. I had her on Science Diet till she was about 4 months ... A: There is a limit to how much protein a dog can use. The excess of any amino acid beyond what a dog ...
dog's diet	11/19/2009
Q: I have a 6 month old shih tzu named Marley. I had her on Science Diet till she was about 4 months ... A: Much of the advice on dog food is based on lining somebody's pocket. There is absolutely nothing ...
New Puppy	11/19/2009
Q: I had setters and pointers growing up and never gave food a thought. Grandpa surprised us with a ... A: Count on Nature's Logic having a nice mark up. Your situation is typical, an owner wanting to feed ...
how to feed a 4month old lab puppy	11/14/2009
Q: I have a lab puppy & its now nearly 4 months old. Till now am giving food for 3 times a day & in ... A: If it is having loose bowel movements, take it to a vet if you can. Very often the problem is due ...
UTI in dogs	11/8/2009
Q: I have a female Jack Russell Terrier who is 5 yrs old. In the last 9 months she has had 5 or 6 ... A: I have so little experience here maybe I shouldn't have answered. I can say, my one puppy never had ...
Raw Diets	11/4/2009
Q: My new roomate is from Vermont and swears that I REALLY need to get both my dogs on a raw diet of ... A: You can easily find the AAFCO guidelines for dog nutrition if you do a search. However, dogs don't ...
Puppy	10/31/2009
Q: Just got a 2 month old Rottweiler. What is the best food to buy and best toys to buy? Thanks! A: If you know what it was eating before, chances are you would do best by sticking to it if it is ...
feeding dogs	10/28/2009
Q: Is it safe to give pork rib bones to my boxer/lab mix? A: I wouldn't. Some people continue a practice and claim it is safe until their dog has a problem. ...
How much should I feed my dog.	10/24/2009
Q: I have a 1 1/2 years old male springer spaniel. I was wondering how much food I should be feeding ... A: Maybe about 3 cups. Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest. ...
Food and Supplements for a Big Boy!	10/24/2009
Q: I have a 4 year old neutered English Mastiff. Threw the 4 years I have had him he has been switched ... A: There is no end of misinformation around about dog foods. Much of it originating from people ...
dog food	10/23/2009
Q: I have read all kinds of articles on-line and in magazines about picking the right food for your ... A: I hate to second guess a vet, but I think if you look at the ingredients, you will find the Science ...
dog	10/23/2009
Q: what kind of dog food do i feed my 5 month old pittbull? A: Despite much of what you read, most dogs will thrive on most foods. The very best thing may be to ...
doog food	10/18/2009
Q: my name is Anne and i have 6 and a half month old boxer.of late he has reduced his diet so much that ... A: I would go with whichever dog food he seems to like the best. Cut out the egg, milk, and everything ...
dog food brands	10/18/2009
Q: i have a 16 week old female German shepherd and i feed her Purina puppy chow for large breed dogs, ( ... A: I think much of what you read is influenced by those selling more expensive foods. The ratings are ...
dog food	10/12/2009
Q: I have a 4 year old Neutered male Golden Retriever.Max has food allergies to Wheat and Corn. I am ... A: Your vet sells Science right? I trusted them more before they started selling dog food. Nearly ...
Toy Fox Terrier Diet	10/8/2009
Q: I have a 6 year old male Toy Fox Terrier. We are having a big dispute in the household regarding ... A: I think much of the breed specific diet talk comes from those wanting to squeeze out a few more ...
Food for a 5 week old rottweiler female.	10/8/2009
Q: We just brought home a 5 week old rottweiler female home. The breeder had her on optistart from pro ... A: I have seen thousands of dogs doing very well on Pro Plan chicken and rice puppy chow or growth ...
food/allergies	10/7/2009
Q: I have a mix we rescued from humane society when he was 5 weeks old. We have discovered he is ... A: Corn is a very common ingredient. You may be pushed into the more expensive brands to avoid it. ...
Rhodesion Ridgeback / Lab Mix Food	10/6/2009
Q: I just switched her from Science Diet Adult brand dog food back to Kibbles %26 bits which she was on ... A: Unless you see some problems, I would stick to the Kibbles and Bits. There is is a lot of talk ...
chicken and rice	9/29/2009
Q: My dog has always had awful bad breath. She presently has a possible parasite problem for which she ... A: Chicken and rice is commonly used as a temporary diet to settle dogs stomachs. It is not the ...
puppy diarrhea	9/26/2009
Q: i have a 8 week old rottweiler puppy and i am simply AMAZED at how much she can eat! already she can ... A: If a dog is having trouble keeping anything down or continuing diarrhea try this out of the manual I ...
Concern over not eating	9/25/2009
Q: Ok well I just changed her food from Alpo dry to Science Diet Large Adult and she has been only ... A: If you feel good about the Science, likely the vet's advice will work. The worst thing you can do ...
Food for a 5 week old rottweiler female.	9/23/2009
Q: We just brought home a 5 week old rottweiler female home. The breeder had her on optistart from pro ... A: If the Optistart is a regular puppy chow, I would continue it to 4 months. Otherwise I would slowly ...
Feeding Guideline for English Mastiff puppy	9/17/2009
Q: My male English mastiff is 5 months old (77lb), and is scheduled to be neutered at around 6 months. ... A: Calcium is tricky. Growing puppies must have it, but too much or in the wrong ratio to phosphorous ...
Feeding Guideline for English Mastiff puppy	9/17/2009
Q: My male English mastiff is 5 months old (77lb), and is scheduled to be neutered at around 6 months. ... A: I would check the actual percent calcium in the Canidae. Go to their website or customer service ...
best nutrition/diet for 3 month old bluenose pitt	9/7/2009
Q: What is the best nutrition/diet I can give my 3 month old bluenose pittbull? A: All the common brands produce good results. You are nearly always better off keeping a puppy on ...
dog fod	9/5/2009
Q: I live in INDIA and have 2 month old fawn pug puppy.I wanted to ask tat what food items should i ... A: Your puppy should be eating a commercial puppy chow. I don't understand why there is so much ...
Shar-Pei nutrition	8/30/2009
Q: I have been reading alot about how Shar-Pei's require special nutrition guidelines to follow. That ... A: Much of what you hear comes from people selling things. Much of it is disguised as advice. Even ...
Diet Ratios	8/28/2009
Q: Should the percentage of each required element of a dog's diet (carbs, fat, protein, etc.)change ... A: It really doesn't need to. Most dog foods are formulated to have more than enough protein and fat ...
Relocated Pitbull / Food Issues	8/27/2009
Q: We have a 14 month old female Red-Nose Pit. Two weeks ago Zena came to our home because she was ... A: Now she is on the Beniful, I would stick with it. With being rehomed, she may eat better once she ...
should I switch foods	8/24/2009
Q: I have a 5 month old, Female not fixed yet puppy. I was told she was a golden retriver/german ... A: The service dog schools I volunteer for switch atr 4-5 months. Any time now should be OK. Since ...
should I switch foods	8/24/2009
Q: I have a 5 month old, Female not fixed yet puppy. I was told she was a golden retriver/german ... A: In 20 dogs, I have never had to switch foods to clear up a soft stool problem. Iwould work with the ...
Puppy food	8/21/2009
Q: I have a 9 month old dog that prefers regular dog food to her puppy food. She usually won't eat her ... A: Go ahead and feed the adult food. An early switch to adult chow is the best practice for the larger ...
Food for 6 month puppy	8/12/2009
Q: I just adopted a 6 month old male dalmatian/lab mix that is neutered. I have been advised to switch ... A: Some of the stuff the vet needs to do a skin scraping and look at it under a microscope. Since ...
Food for 6 month puppy	8/11/2009
Q: I just adopted a 6 month old male dalmatian/lab mix that is neutered. I have been advised to switch ... A: I would go with the adult food. Switching to an adult chow for the larger breeds at 4 months, slows ...
fibre	8/4/2009
Q: i have 2 rottweilers age 3. i have tryed all types of diet over the last 3 years trying to improve ... A: Many people claim canned pumpkin, not spiced pie filling works. Has the vet checked them for ...
underweight itchy GSD	7/14/2009
Q: My daughter GSD 2 1/2 yo neutered male is extremely thin. He has been checked out by her vet and ... A: If his ribs only show a little, and he didn't itch on the old chow, you might go back to it. It is ...
Dalmatian with Urates and Struvites	7/13/2009
Q: I have a 1 year old neutered dalmatian that had a urinalysis done over the weekend. He has an ... A: I have never seen any evidence Flint River or any other brand is better than Hills. Most of what I ...
My dogs weight and diet	7/10/2009
Q: my name is Skye. I have a miniature poodle. She weighs 14.5 pounds. Is that an okay weight? She also ... A: Your dad is right, dry food is better for their teeth. If the dog never did eat very well, and has ...
Fancy Feet Cat Food - Moist	7/6/2009
Q: I have two dogs and they LOVE the Fancy Feet Canned Cat Food. I have trouble getting them to eat any ... A: While cat food is higher in protein than dogs need, a little may not hurt. What will hurt is using ...
premium dog foods	6/25/2009
Q: My 18 month old german shepherd has been on royal canin (as recommended by the breeder) and has done ... A: I have never seen any evidence that premium foods are any better for dogs. When I have asked for ...
dog food	6/23/2009
Q: im getting a 14 week old male British bulldog on monday 29th June I've had puppies before but all ... A: If the breeder is feeding a commercial dog food, the best thing is to continue it for at least a ...
Dog food	6/22/2009
Q: I am getting a new puppy this week (British Lab). Currenty they feed the dog Nutrisource large ... A: I am not familiar with it. Chances are it is as good as anything. Most dog food rating systems are ...
My new puppy is a picky eater, again	6/21/2009
Q: Oh also, I see you guys have been recommending Sojos, but I'm hoping there is a way I can get her ... A: I can't feel the puppy's ribs, and you lack experience. Your vet doesn't enjoy my confidence. It ...
My new puppy is a picky eater	6/21/2009
Q: I hope you are the person I ask, but I'm having a problem...I bought a very healthy goldendoodle ... A: While I have some limited experience with Poodles, I am not sure what kind of eating habits to ...
My new puppy is a picky eater, again	6/21/2009
Q: Oh also, I see you guys have been recommending Sojos, but I'm hoping there is a way I can get her ... A: I don't recommend Sojos, nor do I feel most dogs need an expensive food. I was highly familiar with ...
My new puppy is a picky eater	6/21/2009
Q: I hope you are the person I ask, but I'm having a problem...I bought a very healthy goldendoodle ... A: I am definitely a part of the ''a healthy dog won't starve itself crowd''. If you haven't had her ...
Mastiff Mix Puppy Food and Supplements	6/20/2009
Q: I have a 3 month old Bullmastiff/English Mastiff mix. I am wondering the best type of food to feed ... A: Most common brands of puppy chow do produce excessive growth, and I wouldn't be surprised if some of ...
Overweight Boston Terrier	6/16/2009
Q: Our 5 yr old, spayed Boston Terrier is overweight. She weighs 26.6 lbs. We have been feeding her Ole ... A: Nobody can say. You need to cut back to where she is slowly losing weight, and then increase it ...
How much and what kind of food is best for a lab puppy?	6/2/2009
Q: I just adopted a 17 week, 31 lb male yellow lab. He is up to date on all shots and not yet ... A: The only real disadvantage of the Purina is the larger, softer stools it produces along with having ...
my great dane isn't as big as most of the growth charts say he should be	5/25/2009
Q: I have an 11 month old male black great dane and he isn't as tall as most of the charts say he ... A: Too much of too rich of a diet is the worst possible thing for a large breed puppy. Fortunately, ...
Pano	5/24/2009
Q: I would like to know your thoughts regarding Panosteitis or "pano." I noticed my 5 month old German ... A: For most large breed puppies, a calcium supplement is the worst possible thing for their joints. ...
Dog throwing up	5/22/2009
Q: We got our dog 2 years ago from the SPCA. They thought is was a Shitzu Terrier cross. Since we got ... A: Have you talked to the the vet about it? Is what he throws up undigested food or just a little ...
dog food reactions.	5/19/2009
Q: i have a four month old lab pup (male. i used o give him Royal Canin Maxi Junior32 diet. it gives a ... A: I would discontinue it. No matter what they are fed, dogs will reach their genetically programmed ...
What dog food to choose?	5/17/2009
Q: I have a 5 week old huskie/malamute and a 12 week old german sheppard/malamute. We have been doing ... A: If they were doing OK on the Iams, go back to it. There isn't a single bit of factual evidence that ...
DOG	5/16/2009
Q: Why is it that my pitbull puppy is 5 months old and is only like 1ft tall and 15lbs. His brothers ... A: Unfortunately no. I don't know why some dogs turn out smaller than their litter mates. You need to ...
Dachshund	5/15/2009
Q: How much food should I feed my 7 year old miniature dachshund dog per day? She weighs from 15-20 ... A: Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest. You should be able to ...
Grains	5/15/2009
Q: Are grains in dog food good or bad and why? And what is a good source of carbohydrate? My dogs are ... A: I think much of the bashing of grains in dog foods comes from those selling grain free foods. The ...
Chihuahua won't eat dog food.	5/12/2009
Q: We just got a chuhuahua puppy and she won't eat any kind of dog food. She is eight months old now ... A: I would have her examined by a vet. Be sure and ask his opinion of her body condition. If you ...
best natural food for my lhasa apso	5/9/2009
Q: hi i have a two year old lhasa apso bitch and i would like what kind of natural diet would be best ... A: You may not like this answer, but if you really want the best for her, feed a dry commercial food. ...
home cooking for chihuahua	5/7/2009
Q: I am home cooking for my chihuahua who is 7 month 4lbs 11oz she is also getting missing link vitamin ... A: You feed whatever it takes to maintain good body condition. Your dog definitely should be narrower ...
how much to feed my puppy	5/3/2009
Q: ! I have a 7 wk old male lab and not sure how much to feed him. My puppy food instructions go on ... A: That may not quite be enough and even if OK for now, will not be for long. You should be feeding a ...
Purina DCO dog food	5/3/2009
Q: I have a yellow lab and a black lab who are both 2 years old and brothers. They have always had ... A: The DCO must be one of their prescription foods, and I am not familiar with it. I am very ...
Reluctancy to Eat	5/3/2009
Q: Golden Retriever; 3 yrs; intact male. We took him as a rescue late December. He's a lovely dog and ... A: It is highly unusual for a healthy dog not to eat all it needs. If his ribs aren't showing, he ...
protein	5/1/2009
Q: I have a 1 yr. old pit bull female. she weighs 53lbs. she has a sensitive stomach and were trying to ... A: It is almost impossible to access enough information about a dog food to tell how good it is. Dog ...
Dog food?	4/19/2009
Q: I have a bullmastiff mix with sherpherd.he is a 1yr old now what is a good dog food to feed him that ... A: Your are putting me in a tough spot. I have extensive experience with Pro Plan chicken and rice and ...
Dog food?	4/19/2009
Q: I have a bullmastiff mix with sherpherd.he is a 1yr old now what is a good dog food to feed him that ... A: If you have been buying what is on sale, it would be better to choose one thing usually at a good ...
pups	4/19/2009
Q: I am getting a puppy in a few weeks and was wondering, What is the best kind of food to feed an ... A: If the breeder is feeding a standard dog food, even an adult version, in most cases, you are better ...
Underweight German Shepherd	4/16/2009
Q: I have recently acquired a 5-month old German Shepherd puppy. My concern is that he looks rather ... A: That is quite common. I have a manual from large dog guide school that breeds several different ...
Redpaw dog food	4/13/2009
Q: I was curious if you have any thought on Redpaw dog food (redpawfeed.com). My 11 week old Golden ... A: Among those answering dog questions on the net, it would be hard to get a consensus the sun came up. ...
natural diet	4/8/2009
Q: I switched my dog (pappillon) from eukanuba to Halo's spots stew. My dog ate fine but I wanted to ... A: I really don't think so. How does he rate at ...
amount of water dogs need	4/7/2009
Q: I have a 20 lb. inside dog, seems he is always peeing. Am I giving hin to much water? How much do ... A: Try letting him drink his fill after ever meal and maybe a few other times a day, at least 4-5 times ...
Overweight Lab	4/6/2009
Q: I have a 9 year old black lab that has been neutered and need to know what the ideal average weight ... A: While I could give you an average, it wouldn't help you determine what your dog should weight. Your ...
spitting up	3/28/2009
Q: 2 year old malamute/husky mix we have had for two weeks that we rescued from a shelter. Three hours ... A: Usually the chicken and rice works fairly well. For now, why don't you try some Old Roy. Perhaps ...
spitting up	3/28/2009
Q: 2 year old malamute/husky mix we have had for two weeks that we rescued from a shelter. Three hours ... A: Not an easy question after all. How much of his history is available? Can you even find out what ...
spitting up	3/27/2009
Q: 2 year old malamute/husky mix we have had for two weeks that we rescued from a shelter. Three hours ... A: Slowing down his eating should help. There are not one, but 2 easy, tested, effective ways to ...
Food Issues	3/24/2009
Q: We have a one year old MALE english bulldog. We stay in Seychelles and had been feeding him with ... A: I am not familiar with the Canaillou. If it is a regular dog food, I would go back to to it if he ...
Bichon diarrhea	3/23/2009
Q: I have a 9 month old Bichon who has been on Blue Buffalo Chicken and Rice puppy formula for the past ... A: Giardia can be tough to find at times. I would have another fecal check done. If she has it or ...
Dof Food	3/21/2009
Q: We have just bought a 4 month old Bassett Hound. We are unsure about what to feed our dog. Some ... A: You have to remember many of the premium foods are distributed by small, part time people. Some of ...
cheap dog food	3/19/2009
Q: we've been feeding our 2 girls a dry kibble mixture of Pedigree, Iams, Eukanuba, and/or Alpo as ... A: I have never been able to find any proof that the premium, holistic, or organic foods are any better ...
Diet	3/12/2009
Q: I have a 5 year old Collie X Labrador who is a little over weight. My vet has suggested that I add ... A: I seldom tell people not to follow their vet's advice, but I question that. If you do, stick to ...
Feeding	3/1/2009
Q: I have an 8 1/2 month old great Dane -Lab mix. (mother was the Dane)to whom I have been feeding ... A: I would start to switch him over as soon as you run low. Switching to an adult chow for the larger ...
Stone Diet	2/19/2009
Q: 6 year old female spayed. Vet tested, found crystals in urine, recommended Hills Science diet for ... A: Yes, I would go with your vet's choice of diet. Those that might criticize it have nothing to back ...
Puppy feeding	2/18/2009
Q: I have a couple questions. I have a 4 month old Female Dacshund puppy, a 14 yr old male ... A: Sorting out play and fighting is tough. Low, rumbly growls, quick snaps, and one running off and ...
Dog food choices?	2/17/2009
Q: I have a 7 month old terrier mixed breed male puppy. He is wonderful and keeps me active, he is ... A: Yes dog food is highly confusing and there is very little proof of anything available to the public. ...
how much should i feed her	2/13/2009
Q: i have a 9 month old choco lab...i currently feed her one cup of food twice fight now it is half and ... A: The charts exist, but aren't much use. Each dog is different. I can give you a link to determining ...
Sunflower Oil	2/12/2009
Q: Do you know if sunflower oil found as an ingredient in California Natural Lamb/Rice dog food is safe ... A: A dog with pancreatitis needs a limited fat diet. They still need some fat. Sunflower falls in ...
Dog lacking something in diet?	2/11/2009
Q: I have an 8 mo. old Eskie who is very, very active, restless, hyper, etc. He tries to grab and eat ... A: The feces eating may be diet related, but he is a big enough breed that a rich diet might cause ...
what food is best for my 5 mnth puppy	2/10/2009
Q: I have a 5 mnth young puppy and she is a mix between a black lab and a golden retriever.From the ... A: I would go to an adult chow now. Switching to an adult chow for the larger breeds early, slows ...
Dog Food	2/9/2009
Q: I have 2 dogs, an 13 yr. old lab-mix and a 6 year old weimaraner, a dominant aggressive one. I have ... A: Likely what you are feeding is as good as anything. Much of what you read about dog food is all ...
dog food made at home	2/7/2009
Q: I have a 6 month old pit bull mix breed neutered male puppy named Eddy. He weights about 30 lbs. I ... A: I don't suggest homemade nor does the AVMA, see http://www.avma.org/onlnews/javma/jan05/050115ww.asp ...
dog food	2/2/2009
Q: is there a dog food out there that does not contain yellow corn meal or yellow corn?? A: Yes, there are any number of higher end chows without it. I think even Diamond or Kirkland from ...
Liver Diet food	1/29/2009
Q: My Yorkie was diagnosed with liver shunt and put on Science Diet l/d. He hates it. I have added ... A: I don't get in to the medical areas. Talk to your vet about alternatives. I know Purina now has ...
feeding	1/26/2009
Q: I have a spayed 8 yr. old Springer spaniel that eats very fast and is 20lbs. overweight. I've been ... A: It is a matter of either feeding less, or more exercise. Getting the weight down should help the ...
Best dry food for Farting Dog ?	1/26/2009
Q: My labradoodle is wonderful in all aspects except he seems to let out some pretty foul smelling ... A: I think it is really a random thing, that some people have solved it by switching to Kirkland. I ...
Feeding 1.5 yrs. female cocker spaniel	1/23/2009
Q: I have always purchased IAMS and Eukanuba to feed her. I bought once Candidae and she was pooping ... A: I have never seen any proof one chow is better than another. all the rating systems are based on ...
dog throwing up	1/23/2009
Q: I have a 3yr old chocolate male, not neutered. He was throwing up every day for about 1 week, 1 week ... A: I haven't heard about any. I spend a lot of time on a site that some there are phobic about food ...
english bulldog and what i can i put over his dry food	1/17/2009
Q: My name is francine and I have a beautiful bulldog named Gotti.he is 2 yrs old.I feed my dog" ... A: It is hardly ever necessary to add anything to get a dog to eat what it needs. If the dog never did ...
Question about pups	1/17/2009
Q: You are going to need a coffee or tea for this e-mail. I have a few questions about German Shepherd ... A: Selecting a good puppy is difficult. Much of the advice is written by people breeding puppies for ...
dog feeding	1/15/2009
Q: My name is Annemarie de Ridder and i'm from south africa, i just bought myself a husky but I'm not ... A: Most dogs will thrive on most dog chows. I have no idea what may be available in South Africa. ...
best food for golden retriever pup	1/6/2009
Q: My pup is female, 5 months old and not yet spayed. She continues to have runny poop. I am feeding ... A: Parasites are a more likely cause of runny stools than food. Have your vet check, and recheck a ...
Feeding puppy boiled chicken	1/5/2009
Q: I have had my Maltipoo for a couple of weeks and have been feeding her Royal Cannin. The breeder ... A: Puppy chows are carefully formulated to give puppies exactly the nutrients they need. Adding things ...
How much food	1/3/2009
Q: I have a 2yr old German Shepard. I want to know how much food, daily that I should be feeding him. ... A: Most larger dogs need 3-4 cups if feeding a meat based chow. Unlike some breeds, many Shepherds ...
Puppy food	12/31/2008
Q: I had asked you some questions a few weeks ago about feeding my puppy. He is a bull terrier mix ... A: Don't believe anybody claiming they really know. I do know many people insist Blue Buffalo is much ...
13 year old Jack Russell Terrier	12/31/2008
Q: I just typed all of this, but don't think it was sent properly, so I'll try again. My 13 year old ... A: More tempting food is seldom the answer. He could well have a problem the vet could easily find and ...
my dog food	12/30/2008
Q: I have a 3 months old shit zuh I want to you know if I can give him a homemade food like white ... A: You only get one chance at proper nutrition for a growing puppy. Home made diets are risky enough ...
German Shepherd	12/29/2008
Q: I am in the process of buying a 8 week old German Shepherd dog from an experienced Schutzhund ... A: I have seen reports of good and bad results from almost every chow there is. The one pattern that ...
German Shepherd	12/29/2008
Q: I am in the process of buying a 8 week old German Shepherd dog from an experienced Schutzhund ... A: When it comes to food, opinions often have little to back them. It is the subject of endless ...
dog nutrition	12/28/2008
Q: We have a 6 month old female lab and we think she is to skinny. What can we feed her to help her ... A: Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest. You should be able to ...
husky puppies	12/27/2008
Q: i got two husky puppies for christmas. there mother got run over so at the moment they are only 4 ... A: At 4 weeks, some milk replacer would be a good idea. Offer them plenty of mush made from puppy chow ...
my puppy wont eat	12/26/2008
Q: I have a 3 month old mini red piebald dachshund who is not neutered yet. He is not eating a smuch i ... A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
royol canin	12/24/2008
Q: hey hows it going...i just have a quick question for you. I have a pitbull and i had him since he ... A: There is more to it than just the percent protein. Proteins are made up of different amino acids. ...
royol canin	12/24/2008
Q: hey hows it going...i just have a quick question for you. I have a pitbull and i had him since he ... A: No matter what you feed your dog, its growth will start leveling off soon. Don't worry about the ...
Puppy with excess gas	12/18/2008
Q: I own a 4 month old male staffordshire Bull Terrier mix puppy. He is current on all of his shots and ... A: As far as I know, the data at http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/ is accurate. The ratings do not ...
Puppy with excess gas	12/18/2008
Q: I own a 4 month old male staffordshire Bull Terrier mix puppy. He is current on all of his shots and ... A: Rereading your original question, yes, I see he does have gas. Sorry. If he had gas before the ...
Puppy with excess gas	12/17/2008
Q: I own a 4 month old male staffordshire Bull Terrier mix puppy. He is current on all of his shots and ... A: Is he really producing gas or is he just uncomfortable? If he is uncomfortable ask the vet abut his ...
my 10 month old lhasa	12/16/2008
Q: my lhasa apso Diego is 10 months old and male. Since i got him he has refused to eat anything apart ... A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
eating	12/12/2008
Q: After a dog eats how long before he has to have a bowel movement? A: That varies. A young puppy, maybe before you can get it out the door. Much of it has to do with ...
chihuahua	12/4/2008
Q: i have a small chihuahua and we have always had trouble getting him to eat dog food so for 4 years ... A: It is very hard to give a dog the complete and balanced diet it needs based on people food. Check ...
Switching Foods!	12/3/2008
Q: I have my Chihuahuas on Canidae All Life Stages!They have been eating it for quite a while and I ... A: I would ask the vet about feeding the other dogs the 8% protein Wellness. That sounds low, but if ...
Boston Terrier's eating habits	12/1/2008
Q: My 5 year old spayed Boston does not eat her food right away. She has always been like this, and I ... A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
rating	11/30/2008
Q: is vets choice highly recommended? A: I am not familiar with it. I have never seen a rating system based on anything except speculation ...
dog's diet?	11/24/2008
Q: My 8 month old lab has been eating Evo dry and can food. Prior to that she ate Wellness. Both ... A: As near as I can tell, premium chows such as EVO and Wellness are no better than the common brands ...
dog food	11/16/2008
Q: i am going to get my fist dog soon and its a Labrador retriever. So i was wondering what is the best ... A: In most cases, if the breeder is feeding anything reasonable in the way of a dry puppy chow, you are ...
food hell-p!	11/14/2008
Q: My 2yr old Olde tyme bulldog has always had a bit of a sensitive stomach and i seem to spend so much ... A: Are you certain that the additives are a problem? Much of what is ''known'' about dog chow isn't ...
bowel movements and diet	11/14/2008
Q: I have a jack russell terrier and he eats very fast and then within minutes he has to go out to have ... A: Puppies are like that, but usually by the time they are a year old it takes longer. At least he is ...
How much my dog should eat?	11/10/2008
Q: I have a full blood German Shepard, He is about 2 yrs old. I would say he weighs about 75 lbs. I ... A: Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest. You should be able to ...
pet food	11/10/2008
Q: I have a great dane mix he is 11 months old and weights 75lbs. I feed him purina puppy chow,which i ... A: Most puppy chows, even the large breed ones, are formulated for maximum growth. Large breed puppies ...
my dogs food	11/8/2008
Q: i have a shih tzu and his skin seems so irritated all the time... hes currently on Beneful and ... A: It is hard to say what might work better than what you are feeding. If you are feeding a chicken ...
puppy won't eat	11/8/2008
Q: I just brought home our new chi-poo rescue puppy yesterday. She's 5months old and will not eather ... A: I would give her a day or two. Everything could be too new for her. Giving her the soft food could ...
Feeding a Plott Hound	11/4/2008
Q: We just adopted a Plott Hound from a rescue group. He's around a year old, weighs 63 lbs. and is ... A: I have my doubts how many Plott Hounds end up in rescues. One rescue tried to tell my son his dog ...
Chihuahua wont eat	11/2/2008
Q: he'll eat people food but not dog food. i have had my chi for almost a week now and i found out from ... A: It can be tough, but you have to wait him out. It won't hurt him to go a day or 2 without eating or ...
Chihuahua wont eat	11/2/2008
Q: he'll eat people food but not dog food. i have had my chi for almost a week now and i found out from ... A: Usually a healthy dog will eat all it needs. Evaluate the dog as illustrated in this link, ...
milk	10/29/2008
Q: DOES MY BABY PITBULL NEED MILK? A: Once puppies are weaned from their mother around 4 weeks they don't need milk. Even before then, ...
dog food	10/29/2008
Q: I have a 2 year old bichon/schitsu cross, with very itchy red dry skin, i recently changed her food ... A: Most dogs will thrive on most dog chows. After a change in chow, especially if done quickly a dog ...
puppy food change	10/27/2008
Q: I am beginning to change from royal canin to wellness, but on the back on the package for royal ... A: You should be feeding a puppy chow now. Switching to an adult chow for the larger breeds at 4 ...
Homemade Diet for my 9 yr old Beagle	10/27/2008
Q: Jennifer. I have recently introduced my beagle, who weighs 26 lbs, to a homemade diet, supplementing ... A: I am not sure why Jenifer didn't answer your question. i would suggest working with your vet to ...
best dogfood for small breed (3-10#) dogs	10/27/2008
Q: I have several small dogs from small puppy to a 10 yr. old 8# yorkie. Except for puppy they are all ... A: You are right to be concerned about an excess protein level. The excess protein is burned as energy ...
Lucky	10/23/2008
Q: My 9 1/2 year old black lab/german shorthair mix was diagnosised with diabetes about 2 months ago. ... A: Try unsalted chicken broth. Many dogs will snarf down more than is good for them and look for ...
my dogs health	10/21/2008
Q: I have 2 chiuhawhas 5/6 years olds. My problem is the female is realy overwieght to where you cant ... A: You are correct, it is very important to control her weight. All you really need to do is feed her ...
which one?	10/20/2008
Q: i have shitzu and she ONLY eats canned food. what do you think is the best brand of food for her? ... A: There is very little good data available on how dogs do on different diets. There is an amazing ...
Canidae dog food / alternatives	10/10/2008
Q: We have a 4 month old cockapoo and are trying to find a good dog food. The pup was fed purina ... A: There is limitless amounts of nonsense around on dog chows. Much of it is marketing hype from those ...
diet for my eight month old lhasa	10/9/2008
Q: diego is 8 months old and i just got him a week ago. i've tried to feed him various foods but he's ... A: If you know what he was eating before, I would stick to it. If the dog never did eat very well, and ...
dry vs wet for weight loss	10/9/2008
Q: I have a 9 yr old spayed border collie/lab. She is about 5-8 pounds overweight and I can't seem to ... A: I don't think it make that much difference. The main thing is to feed less than you have been. If ...
My Dog Doesn't Chew Her Food!	10/6/2008
Q: I have a 4 month old siberian husky puppy who just inhales her food. She is currently being fed ... A: That is a common problem with Labs. Even if she isn't eating rapidly, slowing her down may help. ...
Monkey, my miniture schn	9/23/2008
Q: I spoke to you a while ago about Monkey, my miniature schnauzer. To refresh your memory, Monkey had ... A: There is nothing wrong with Science Diet. There is a lot of marketing hype around on dog chow. ...
Not eating	9/22/2008
Q: I have a 15 month beagle. He has just started (1 week) not eating his food. We feed him Eukanuba in ... A: If a dog that normally has a good appetite suddenly quits eating, it needs to see a vet. Something ...
Monkey, my miniture schn	9/22/2008
Q: I spoke to you a while ago about Monkey, my miniature schnauzer. To refresh your memory, Monkey had ... A: I am sorry, but I am not the one that suggested the EVO. I do agree that it is a bad idea to feed ...
dog doesnt eat food	9/20/2008
Q: i have a 2 year old female lhasa apso. she is spay. she is active and obidient . The only problem ... A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
my standard poodle's diet	9/16/2008
Q: i have been cooking for my 3 year old standard poodle since the chinese pet food scare. she seems ... A: I have hesitated to answer your question because I am afraid what I see as best for your dog will ...
Maltipoo vomits every day, could be related to food?	9/13/2008
Q: I have a 5 month old Maltipoo whom I feed Halo 1 cup/day. I usually split it into 2 feedings (1/2 ... A: f he wasn't vomiting when you were feeding twice a day, I would go back to it. I don't have that ...
Choc lab- 6 yrs old male-not neutered	9/10/2008
Q: My lab is strictly a pet -no hunting! He isn't that active and I'm thinking that his protein intake ... A: I would cut back on his chow slightly until the excess fat is gone. I often mention neutering in ...
Choc lab- 6 yrs old male-not neutered	9/9/2008
Q: My lab is strictly a pet -no hunting! He isn't that active and I'm thinking that his protein intake ... A: Actually he is approaching the age when they recommend a higher protein senior chow. Unless you are ...
Iodine	9/8/2008
Q: In home cooking when using NRC values how do you ensure you are meeting iodine requirements when ... A: While dogs' nutritional needs are well known and widely available, the contents of possible ...
bichon frise that won't eat	9/1/2008
Q: our family pet is an 11mth old female bichon frise which has not been spayed yet and she refuses to ... A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
Help! our new vet says our dog is overweight!	8/26/2008
Q: I am hoping to hear a second opinion from you regarding our dog's weight and diet. We have a 4 year ... A: Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest. You should be able to ...
From puppy to three year old not intrested in food	8/24/2008
Q: Hey, We have had our staffordshire bull terrier since she was a puppy. She has never really showed ... A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
Beagle can't be left alone	8/20/2008
Q: My 4 months old female Beagle does not like to be left alone. She is not spay, but I plan to spay ... A: This can be difficult, especially if she was never left alone before 12 weeks old. Get her a crate. ...
Dog vomiting her food	8/12/2008
Q: I have a 1 year old female french bulldog and when we got her she was eating Nutro Max so we kept ... A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
Puppy eating too fast	8/2/2008
Q: I have a 12 wk old Greater Swiss Mountain Dog. She is a food gobbler. I hand feed her a piece at a ... A: I don't know that you can get them to actually chew their chow. You can avoid some of the problems ...
Dog misses dog?	7/27/2008
Q: We have a 1 1/2 yr old golden doodle. We just had to put our 11 yr old golden retreiver down and ... A: You could be looking at 2 of the times when a healthy dog won't eat what it needs. I would keep an ...
s/d food for bladder stones/crystals	7/26/2008
Q: My dog was recently diagnosed as having bladder stones. I am currently waiting to hear if we are ... A: I would see how things go for the next few days. It is very difficult to watch a dog go without ...
Beagle Pup is having feeding issues	7/18/2008
Q: I just got a beagle puppy a few weeks ago. I was told he had already gotten his 1st set of shots ... A: With modern dog chow, supplements usually do more harm than good. I wouldn't do anything until you ...
Beagle Food Allergies	7/15/2008
Q: I have a 5 and half year old Beagle. The vet has told me that he has food allergies. No matter ... A: This is a case for looking at the ingredients. If he is allergic to chicken, changing brands of ...
small teeth/gaps	7/13/2008
Q: I rescued a puupy a couple of weeks ago. We think he is a some type blue tick/pit mix approximately ... A: He could have some problems from past poor diet. I would put him on a dog chow and little else ...
My 17 week old boxer is a picky eater.	7/8/2008
Q: I have a 30 LB 17 week old male boxer puppy that is very picky. I got him from a breeder in Montreal ... A: Make him miss a few meals. I think Boxers are one of the breeds that often it is hard to get them ...
lab feeding/potty accidents	7/6/2008
Q: My first question is in reference to the amount that should be feed. I first bought Ukanubia(?) & ... A: I am sorry, I think part of my answer got cut off. Package recommendations are notorious for ...
lab feeding/potty accidents	7/5/2008
Q: My first question is in reference to the amount that should be feed. I first bought Ukanubia(?) & ... A: It is only natural that a puppy resists its crate at first. What the puppy wants more than anything ...
Dalmatian Diet	7/1/2008
Q: ..O.k. so I have an 8 week old purebred Dalmatian...what would you recommend as a good diet for her ... A: Unless ease of cleaning up stools is a big issue, I would stick to the Purina Puppy Chow at least ...
My dog won't eat	7/1/2008
Q: My 14 month old Goldendoodle has recently refused to eat her dog food. She is about 50-55 lbs and we ... A: You need to know your dog. If a dog that normally has a good appetite suddenly quits eating, it ...
food for healthy joints	6/29/2008
Q: i have a 10 month old German shepherd i have heard that their joints go after a few years i have ... A: No! I don't think any other aspect of dog care has more nonsense about it on the net than diet and ...
eating problems - very old lab with renal failure	6/28/2008
Q: Our female lab is over 15 years old. She was diagnosed in March with renal failure. Since then she ... A: There is nothing wrong with cooked potatoes in a dog's diet. Potato based diets are a common ...
15 week old husky puppy and its diet	6/28/2008
Q: My family bought a 15 week old male husky and he's not neutered. My concerns were over its diet as ... A: Suppose you knew a breeder that bred hundreds of dogs a year, mostly Labs, Shepherds, and Goldens. ...
Confused about dog food	6/27/2008
Q: I have a 10 week old golden retriever, and I have been surfing the Internet after I read an scary ... A: The source of the info you read was likely somebody selling a chow with ''better ingredients''. ...
diet supplement	6/26/2008
Q: We recently had to board our 7 year old dog for the first time due to our home being flooded. She ... A: I would just feed more of her regular chow if she will eat it. Pay no attention to any chart on the ...
picky eaters	6/25/2008
Q: I have two 6 month old poms. I have a time getting them to eat. I have tried different brands of dry ... A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
picky pup won't eat- Help	6/25/2008
Q: i have a 5 month old saint bernard female puppy that won't eat her kibble. I feed her high quality ... A: Yes, it is tough, and it could be a matter of wills. I doubt her ribs will show if she goes a few ...
Canine UTI	6/24/2008
Q: I own an 18 month old female Coton De Tulear (Spayed). She is the first small dog I've ever owned. ... A: The one time my vet put my puppy on the Science C/D, that was the last of the UTI's. I didn't have ...
appropriate weight for my dog	6/24/2008
Q: I have a 3 yr old male, neutered miniature pinscher and miniature schnauzer mixed breed. He weighs ... A: I can't say how much he should weigh, but I can help you learn how tell yourself. Your dog ...
dog eating	6/21/2008
Q: my boston terrier is 6 months old and doesn't eat dog food. he ends up eating chicken. i mix it ... A: This is a tough amswer, but in his best interest. If the dog never did eat very well, and has ...
llaso apso	6/21/2008
Q: We adopted a young llaso about 1 year ago. We cannot get him to eat any dog food. I have tried all ... A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
dogs and chocolate	6/9/2008
Q: Embarrassing question, bc I should know better. Our boxer, beagle, bull mix - age 14ish who weighs ... A: Usually if a dog gets enough chocolate to harm it, it very quickly starts running at both ends. It ...
dog food	6/5/2008
Q: There is so much information out there, its hard to know who is telling the truth. What really is ... A: I think the problems with the byproducts are one more myth perpetuated by those selling premium ...
MY LHASA WONT EAT	6/4/2008
Q: My 16 month old male Lhasa Apso is very quiet in nature, and has never really eaten very well. I ... A: Most dogs can be trained to eat enough of the dry food that is better for them. Your vet is on the ...
dog food	6/2/2008
Q: There is so much information out there, its hard to know who is telling the truth. What really is ... A: You have to remember, much of what you hear originates from somebody selling something. They are ...
feeding a dog	6/1/2008
Q: We have just adopted a spayed 5 year old lab/staffie cross (a lovely happy friendly girl) My husband ... A: You are correct, too many bones are not good for dogs. In fact, dogs are better off without any ...
Mini Schnauzer stones (again)	5/31/2008
Q: My 8 year old (fixed) female schnauzer apparently has developed stones The vet assumes calcium ... A: I agree with your vet. I know of a large, professionally managed, highly successful, spare no ...
Dry vs. Wet	5/27/2008
Q: What is your opinion on dry food vs. wet food? We have a 4 month old puggle. We originally had her ... A: The dry dog foods are actually better for the dogs. It helps keep the teeth clean, and exercises the ...
Potty training question	5/23/2008
Q: you have given me great advice, so thanks. Well I spoke to you before about potty training my puppy ... A: Try to keep him on a regular schedule. You should be able to see a pattern of only a few bowel ...
Adopted stray Hungry all the time	5/18/2008
Q: 3-11-08 - -i adopted Virginia a Stray Coonhound Mix, she is guesstimated to be about a year old, she ... A: Perhaps you see so many underfed dogs at the shelter that you don't understand that is normal for ...
Food for Sheltie	5/8/2008
Q: I just adopted a 4-year old Sheltie. There are so many brands that say they are "best". He is ... A: Dog food is like any other commercial product. You have many vendors claiming theirs is the best. ...
yellow corn meal	5/8/2008
Q: I keep reading as how yellow corn meal is indigestible for a dog and one of the worst ingredients.I ... A: A table spoon sounds like a lot, likely a teaspoon would be enough. He may not need any. As for ...
yellow corn meal	5/7/2008
Q: I keep reading as how yellow corn meal is indigestible for a dog and one of the worst ingredients.I ... A: Can you get back with any of your sources and ask for references to controlled studies showing dogs ...
German Shepherd pup, general inquiries	5/5/2008
Q: ok first i got this little white german shepherd pup about 4 months ago, and so far things are going ... A: There is very little in the way of facts available to the average person on choosing a dog chow. ...
Doggie problems	5/4/2008
Q: I have a 11 month old cockapoo puppy and she won't sit and eat all her food in one sitting she ... A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
puppy food for lab	5/3/2008
Q: We are going to be brining a male lab puppy home from a breeder at the end of May and are in the ... A: I am actually more comfortable with the common brands. In all the big recall mess last year, none ...
Dog eats tree leaves	5/1/2008
Q: My Cavalier King Charles wants to eat green tree leaves or grass every morning and then vomit. Can ... A: Just why dogs do that is hard to say. Chances are if you are feeding a decent dog chow and little ...
Dog Nutrition	4/30/2008
Q: I feed my dog a lots of treat everyday. Will doing so harm my pet or it really doesn't matter if he ... A: The treats are questionable. Compare the ingredient list of the treats to that of the regular dog ...
10 month old Labrador	4/28/2008
Q: i recently adopted a 10 month, male, un-neutered purebred, pedigree chocolate lab. The previous ... A: I would go to the adult chow now. Usually you have no problem with a Lab eating all it needs to ...
puppy not eating	4/28/2008
Q: I emailed Cindi Bass last week and had a question for her about my 7 month old cocker spaniel who ... A: Cindi Bass and I give very different answers. I just don't get into the differences in brands such ...
bladder infections and food	4/23/2008
Q: I have a question regarding quality pet food and bladder infections / UTIs. I have a 4.5 month old ... A: While I haven't seen any evidence that the premium chows are better, the evidence I have that they ...
bladder infections and food	4/23/2008
Q: I have a question regarding quality pet food and bladder infections / UTIs. I have a 4.5 month old ... A: I don't have the kind of good solid proof to back my opinions on that I would like to have. As far ...
Australin Shepard smells	4/23/2008
Q: I am wounding if it is something we are feeding our dog. She eats Purina one Puppy, and Iams. she ... A: Ear infections can cause a terrible smell that can't be bathed away. I would think the vet or ...
treats for my shi-tzu	4/21/2008
Q: We have a brand new shi-tzu he's almost five months and not trained yet.I want to start that right ... A: Most of your better trainers use treats now. I started out not using them, and only use them ...
Adult dogs won't eat	4/13/2008
Q: I just got a new puppy about a week ago and decided since I would be housebreaking him it would be ... A: Usually that isn't necessary. You could try a little low salt chicker or beef broth. If the dog ...
the best diet for weight gaining and money saving...	4/12/2008
Q: my name is Saodt i'm from philly i have 4 pitbulls 2 girls 7 1/2 mths and 2 boys one 9mths. and the ... A: Pedigree isn't that expensive and likely is as good as anything. If they need to gain weight and ...
What is the best food.	4/11/2008
Q: I have a bull mastiff/pitbull mix female who is a little over a year old. We were feeding her ... A: As far as I know Pedigree is OK. Likely it is about the same as Science or Purina 1. They are OK ...
labrador puppy	4/9/2008
Q: I have a 9 wk old Labrador female. I wanted to know if Nutro puppy food for large breed is a good ... A: In general, most dogs will thrive on most chows. However, I have seen too many questions from those ...
Food for my pit bull	4/7/2008
Q: I have a 6 week old pit bull and I am giving her purine one which is different from what the owner ... A: There is nothing wrong with the Purina 1. I know a large assistance dog school that feeds it to all ...
Dog Food	4/6/2008
Q: I have a 8 week old Female rottweiler and I dont know how much to feed her a day. Right now I feed ... A: If you made a sudden change from what the breeder was feeding, that alone could cause the problem. ...
Grain Free Diet?	4/2/2008
Q: I have an 11 month old Bichon Frise. She's been eating Innova Dry Puppy since she was 10 weeks old. ... A: There is very little objective information on dog chow available to the general public. Most of ...
Shih-Tzu not eating	4/2/2008
Q: My family and I adopted a tiny, 10 lb. Shih-Tzu from our local shelter about a year and a half ago. ... A: Far more dogs are harmed by their owners over feeding them than by their own not eating. You may be ...
Picky,sensitive tummy Labrador	3/31/2008
Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old Lab. She is spayed. She has always had a sensitive stomach but last fall ... A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
Raw Diet	3/31/2008
Q: I recently rescued a year old, female Yorkie mix. She had been dumped at the pound to be euthanized ... A: The BARF diet is built on many fallacies, starting with the idea the chicken from the supermarket is ...
Chihuahua	3/30/2008
Q: I have a 6 month old chihuahua. I feed him on a schedule but at times he doesn't eat. Should I free ... A: Take his plate up. Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest. You ...
food and supplements	3/29/2008
Q: I have heard that too many vitamins and supplements may actually do a dog harm. This is a concern to ... A: Actually I may know a lot less about them than some others here. But then I may know more about ...
ckc reg lab	3/27/2008
Q: she is nearly 2 years old. i got her from a women that had a kennel. the dog was bred back to back ... A: Maybe the first thing you need to do is evaluate her using ...
ckc reg lab	3/27/2008
Q: she is nearly 2 years old. i got her from a women that had a kennel. the dog was bred back to back ... A: Most Labs will happily eat all they need and more if you give it to them. If you are comfortable ...
Wet Food	3/20/2008
Q: My 1 year old Jack Russell Pug X seems to be getting bored with just her dry food. She is on Science ... A: I think the same Science diet is available in canned. If not Iams likely would be a good choice or ...
Wet Food	3/19/2008
Q: My 6 month old chihuahua is not eating his dry food anymore. Is it wise to mix wet can food to his ... A: I rather say seldom than that a dog never will harm itself by not eating. Usually if a dog doesn't ...
Lhasa Apso feeding	3/12/2008
Q: I have a 6 year old neutered male Lhasa Apso, that I adopted last year. This is my first dog. He is ... A: Neither I nor many of the strong advocates of them, have enough personal experience to judge home ...
Food	3/10/2008
Q: I have a 6 month old chihuahua and I've noticed today he is continuously farting.(it's not stink, ... A: Hummm, interesting. Has this been going right along, or is it something you haven't seen before? ...
what to feed my puppy	3/9/2008
Q: I have a 4 month old male rottweiler that is neutered. I am feeding him science diet puppy food for ... A: Up until now, that was likely as good as anything. I would suggest switching to the adult version ...
won't eat	3/8/2008
Q: Recently, by recommendation from the vet, we switched our dog's food to fish and potato. He was ... A: Most of your ideas may be part of the problem. Is he overweight? Your dog definitely should be ...
rottweiler puppy	2/26/2008
Q: I have a 4 month old rottweiler puppy and I'm not sure what to feed her. On alot of the website I ... A: I have a different background and different answers from many on the net. I am not selling ...
Dog stopped eating	2/26/2008
Q: I have a 18 month old shih-tzu/Lhasa Apso mix. I have had to change her food three times. Whenever ... A: Chances are, you are over feeding her. Since it may not be that simple, let me cover some other ...
feeding	2/26/2008
Q: i just got a 11 week old min dachshund and i need to know how much amd how often to feed her A: Half a cup each of 3 times a day would be a good starting point. Your dog definitely should be ...
my puppie's weight	2/25/2008
Q: i ahve a 10 month old rottweiler puppy because of our crazy schedules our dogs only get fed once a ... A: I think 43 pounds would be less than average. No average tells you what your puppy should weigh. ...
Dog feeding	2/24/2008
Q: i have a rottweiler female dog she is about 4 monthes & half...she is healthy and strong ,,, i feed ... A: It is extremely important that a large breed puppy gets a complete and balanced diet, and not too ...
dog food for german shepherd	2/22/2008
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old German Shepherd. I have always fed her Royal Canine Dog food. I am worried ... A: You are paying a premium price for a highly rated chow. I know dogs eating stuff like Pro Plan and ...
dog food for german shepherd	2/22/2008
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old German Shepherd. I have always fed her Royal Canine Dog food. I am worried ... A: Unless you are seeing problems, with the Royal Canin, I would stick to it. If you were going to ...
good food	2/19/2008
Q: i have a 11 months golden retriever i feed her pure meat my problem is before she has a good ... A: One of the most common reasons for a dog not to eat is being over fed. Your dog definitely should ...
Weight	2/18/2008
Q: 5 month old male American bulldog and he weights 68.5 lbs i was just wondering what the average ... A: I can't say. I do have an answer to how you need to modify how much you are feeding him. Your ...
Orphaned puppy	2/13/2008
Q: I recently discovered 8 orphaned puppies at a neighbors who had moved away. The mother had been ... A: This is a difficult project I lack experience in. Check some of the books in your local library. ...
Protein in Dog Food	2/12/2008
Q: I have a 15 month old male Yorkie. He is 3.5 pounds. He came to me at 10 months with terrible ... A: I don't have near the confidence in Royal Canin and other specialty, premium chows many do, but I ...
fuzzy eating	2/8/2008
Q: I have 2 spayed 6 months old Yochon's(Yorkie/Bischon). I have tried all kinds of dog food but they ... A: What does the vet say? In nearly all cases, the dog is either sick, or over fed if it won't eat. ...
which dry food	2/6/2008
Q: we have a 5 year old minature jack russell male. we have recently taken him to the vets about him ... A: Most dogs can be trained to eat dry chow. It isn't always easy doing what is best for our dogs. He ...
Good quality dog food	2/5/2008
Q: We collected our little rescue dog last Friday. He is a gorgeous little boy, but definitely ... A: What was the shelter feeding? There is nothing wrong with most of the common brands of dog chow. ...
suddenly stopped eating	2/5/2008
Q: my 10 yr old miniature schnauzer suddenly stopped eating about 10 days ago. he was regularly eating ... A: Work with your vet. Did he caution you on his diet? You need to be very careful of what you feed a ...
My Chihuahua wont eat !	2/4/2008
Q: So I have a 1 year old chihuahua who won't even touch his dog food ! My mother always brings human ... A: You really need to get him off the human food and eating a dry dog chow. Have your mother read what ...
Dog Food etc.	2/1/2008
Q: for sharing your expertise. I live in Thailand, and cannot find any highly rated brands of dog food ... A: The conflicting claims about dog chow are highly confusing. Much of what you read is written with ...
dog has poor appetite	1/29/2008
Q: My neutered male shepard mix will be 15 in April. His appetite has decreased significantly. His ... A: This is a very tough decision. What I feel is the major factor on when is the dogs quality of life. ...
Dog wont eat	1/28/2008
Q: Could I ask for help as our female Labrador (2 1/2yrs old & spayed) has stopped enjoying her meal. ... A: My dog won't eat. You need to know your dog. If a dog that normally has a good appetite suddenly ...
diet	1/28/2008
Q: Is Royal Canin formula 33 for puppies a good puppy food for miniature schnauzer. If not what should ... A: I have seen no real evidence that dogs do any better on Royal Canin or any other of the premium ...
food	1/28/2008
Q: is it ok to feed raw hamburger a peice of raw steak or to my Maggie with her dry food? A: It isn't a good idea to feed very much of anything like that. Very much raw meat can unbalance a ...
RE: Pomeranian (sp)	1/26/2008
Q: ... my son just got a pomeranian from some folks who had to give it away due to having a baby... it ... A: Some times dogs can be particular about where they have bowel movements. My guess is the change is ...
puppy with heart murmur	1/26/2008
Q: We have a 10 week old boxer puppy with has been diagnosed with a level 3 (on scale of 1 to 6) heart ... A: You should be feeding a puppy chow now and very little else. Switching to an adult chow for the ...
feeding a dog without teeth	1/24/2008
Q: My dog does not have any teeth and I'm looking for some advice as to what to feed her. I used to ... A: Likely both have the same lamb meal and rice base. Try this for a weak and see if she stabilizes. ...
Feeding my dog	1/23/2008
Q: My name is Charity. My Siberian husky is 5 months. Whenever I feed him table food, which is not very ... A: The less table food a dog gets, the better. Any sudden change in diet can cause digestive upset. ...
about treats and dog food	1/21/2008
Q: right now we feed our puppy Innova, we've heard mianly that its good but there were mixed reviews, ... A: I think Innova may be as good as anything. I don't think looking at the ingredients tells you ...
diet/nutrition	1/21/2008
Q: I have 4 dogs(shelter mix breeds) They suffer from dry coat- dandruff and lack of shine. Also the 2 ... A: I am surprised you have 4 dogs that aren't doing well on the Purina. Most dogs will thrive on most ...
Golden Retriever allergies	1/20/2008
Q: my Golden is 9 yrs old, female (she is fixed) she has been itchy for years. Vet put her on Venison ... A: I am glad the ears cleared up. Are any of the basics, chicken, lamb, and beef that you haven't ...
Golden Retriever allergies	1/18/2008
Q: my Golden is 9 yrs old, female (she is fixed) she has been itchy for years. Vet put her on Venison ... A: Did the vet try antibiotics on the ear infections? While ongoing antibiotics aren't the best idea, ...
Prices,+homecooked+food,+commercial+dog+food.	1/18/2008
Q: A+few+weeks+ago,+I+decided+to+put+my+dogs+on+the+Maxximum+nutrition+dog+food.+While+they+were+on+it, ... A: I can't say for sure why so many people talk bad about Maxximum Nutrition Dog Food or for that ...
Puppy doesn't eat	1/15/2008
Q: Sasha, my 3.5 month old female Golden Retriever Puppy has very little appetite. She eats only ... A: What does the vet say? Cut out the milk. Dogs can't digest the lactose in it and it may be keeping ...
Dog Eating Problem	1/15/2008
Q: We recently obtained a purebred, white female Labrador. She's about 7 months right now and lives ... A: With good cause. 2 easy, Lab tested solutions. Spread the food out on something like a cookie ...
Puppy food recommendations	1/14/2008
Q: There are so many different brands, and I'm not sure which is best for a large breed puppy - golden ... A: The whole subject of dog chow is a big mess full of conflicting stories from those selling a wide ...
My dog won't eat	1/14/2008
Q: I just adopted a 1yr old spaniel mix, and he is not eating. I mixed his dog food with Iams and the ... A: Leaving food out works for some dogs, but is a disaster for others. I am reading Merle's Door by ...
My dog won't eat	1/14/2008
Q: I just adopted a 1yr old spaniel mix, and he is not eating. I mixed his dog food with Iams and the ... A: He may mostly just need more time. Give him plenty of attention. You have the right idea, getting ...
obese golden retriever	1/14/2008
Q: i have a 2 year old golden retriever. According to the standard weight charts, he is obese.(you cant ... A: You are correct, cutting out the human food is very important. In addition to contributing to the ...
Question	1/10/2008
Q: We have a belgian shepherd (malinois) dog. After having a painful spine the doctor diagnosed him ... A: It could be he is choosing to keep himself leaner than you expect. It is quite common in the ...
Molly	1/8/2008
Q: how can i get her to loose weight? and what should i feed her? ANSWER: Any of the common brands of ... A: You could try it. Many of my puppies steal grapefruit rinds out of the trash. I would put a ...
Feeding My Dog Raw Meat	1/8/2008
Q: I have a 5 month old American bulldog named Buster. My husband and I have been researching the raw ... A: Has your research turned up any real studies comparing how dogs do in different diets? I am not ...
puppy nutrition	12/30/2007
Q: I have 2 Rottweiler puppies that are 10 weeks old, the male however, started exhibiting front leg ... A: I know most puppies will do fine on either chow. I see no reason for his problems. I think he ...
Rough Collie diet	12/28/2007
Q: I will be getting an 8 week old female rough Collie soon and I would like to know the best food to ... A: I think there is more complete nonsense around on dog chow than any other aspect of dog care. I ...
Sick Dog Won't Eat	12/27/2007
Q: I took my dog to the vet 8 days ago. Was given 3 days of liquid medicine for worms & medicine for ... A: Get back with the vet. He may have reacted poorly to the medicine. Tempting the dog with rich food ...
dog food	12/27/2007
Q: I have min schnauzers. One was diagnosed with struvite crystals and put on science diet c/d. She ... A: I would continue to work with your vet. What keeps you from cutting back on the Science C/D? Go to ...
dog food	12/24/2007
Q: My bitch Siberian Husky is 2 1/2 yrs. Have had her 2 of those. I also have 2 other older female ... A: It is well accepted that dry chow is better for dogs teeth and jaws than canned. It also helps with ...
TYPE OF DOG FOOD	12/21/2007
Q: I just adopted a 5 month old Lhasa Aspo. I would like to know what brand and type of food is best ... A: Well, I hope you have been feeding her something while waiting for an answer. Chances are if you ...
How much to feed a 5mo old Siberian puppy?	12/21/2007
Q: Hey! I have a 5mo old siberian husky pup. 2 weeks ago I started phasing out the hamburger meat I ... A: What he is eating sounds a little on the light side to me, and perhaps the bag is on the high side. ...
dog food	12/16/2007
Q: One of the experts told me that my 13 month old yorkies may be losing his hair due to a food ... A: Possible, yes. 13 months seems awful young to be developing allergies. They are not nearly as ...
dog food	12/16/2007
Q: but when I went to the petstore they said there are better foods even though science diet is good. ... A: The help at most retail stores are not a good source of information. I see no good reason to, but ...
dog food	12/14/2007
Q: My 3yr old lab/golden is on Science Diet and I want a better food but not to expensive. Any ... A: Unless your dog has a problem the vet says is due to his diet, I would stick to the Science. Much ...
Puppy Food	12/11/2007
Q: I guess I've been buying the wrong food for my 2 months Beagle puppy, I was told that Science diet ... A: If you are feeding Science, and the puppy is having problems, I would talk to the vet before ...
my pug won't eat dog food...	12/8/2007
Q: My dog chooses not to eat any of his dog food. We have tried soft, hard, and even treats. He ... A: My dog won't eat. You need to know your dog. If a dog that normally has a good appetite suddenly ...
RE: lost appetite and refusal to eat	12/5/2007
Q: My Pug puppy (seven months old) has always had a HUGE appetite until about 3 weeks ago which is when ... A: My dog won't eat. You need to know your dog. If a dog that normally has a good appetite suddenly ...
Puppy Hungry is it normal?	12/2/2007
Q: I have a 5 months retriever, I feed him twice a day 1 2/3 cup of ProPlan ( puppy), and he is always ... A: I don't think I completely understood Labs until I took one to the zoo. I quickly retreated when ...
maltepoo diet and digestive system	11/30/2007
Q: What is the best diet for a maltepoo? Our 3-year-old pet tends to get more than his share of ... A: I never heard anything like that. I do hear some outlandish things even from vets. I do agree that ...
Diet Change	11/29/2007
Q: I have a three year old dog that I'm going to be switching her food from Pedigree to a different ... A: As far as I know, there aren't any studies available to the public showing how dogs do on different ...
maltepoo diet and digestive system	11/28/2007
Q: What is the best diet for a maltepoo? Our 3-year-old pet tends to get more than his share of ... A: If you are feeding one of the common brands of dry dog chow, likely the best thing for your dog is ...
dog eating strange things	11/27/2007
Q: I have an eight year old mix breed (terrier I think) that was placed on a diet about two years ago. ... A: This is a common problem, more so with some breeds than others. I have little to help. Can you ...
Diet Change	11/26/2007
Q: I have a three year old dog that I'm going to be switching her food from Pedigree to a different ... A: I strongly urge you to stick to the Pedigree. Remember, much of what you hear about dog diets come ...
Dog foods PH	11/25/2007
Q: I took my 6 year old Chihuahua to the vet because I suspected she might have a bladder infection. ... A: Most vets would go with Hills Science Diet C/D. My vet put one of my puppies on it, and that was ...
Flea / tick products for dogs	11/24/2007
Q: There are a few of these products on the market, some only available through vets, that are a liquid ... A: I tried the Hartz stuff once and didn't have good luck. Our home is poor flea habitat. As long as ...
Cockapoo dog food	11/23/2007
Q: i currently own a 8 month old cockapoo. He does have a girdia parasite that we have been trying to ... A: You would do better to pick a variety and stick with it. Changing a dog's diet can upset its ...
Dry vs. Wet dog food	11/23/2007
Q: I have been feeding my "Shid Zu" wet and dry dogfood, mostly wet. I have decided to go with an ... A: I agree with the switch to dry food. Any sudden switch in diet can lead to digestive upsets. I ...
Feed	11/21/2007
Q: Howdy, I own a 10 month old boxer. I have experimented with different brands of kibble including ... A: I copied this from an answer I gave on another site: There are many more opinions on dog chows than ...
Basset hound kibble reccomendations?	11/20/2007
Q: Hi I wanted to get some opions on what brand(s) of kibble would be best for a bassethound? is ... A: Although there are breed specific chows out there, perhaps not for Bassets, I suspect they are ...
house breaking a 7mo. boarder collie	11/20/2007
Q: I just got a 7mo. old boarder collie and he is not house broken. the previos owner had a 10sqare ... A: This can be applied to older dogs too. Biggest difference is the longer time after eating or ...
puppy constipation	11/19/2007
Q: I just brought my 6 week puppy home yesterday. I'm feeing her the same puppy food the breeder gave ... A: I don't know if lambs' milk has the same lactose as cows' milk or not. Either way, if you are ...
Kidney Disease in dogs	11/19/2007
Q: My dog is a standard poodle that was diagnosed with kidney disease in July of 07. My dog lies ... A: The chicken and rice is a common temporary bland diet, but should not be fed indefinitely. It ...
dog	11/18/2007
Q: I have two golden retriver and want to know how much dog food should they eat in a day A: Likely around the 3-4 cups a day of Pro Plan I give most of my Labs. Your dog definitely should be ...
Bones	11/18/2007
Q: If you are in favour of giving a dog a large pre prepared bone from the pet shop, how long should ... A: I don't know that limiting how long the dog has the bone is important other than taking it away if ...
my dog	11/17/2007
Q: i have a 3 month old blue nose pit puppy i just wanted to know on average how much is he supposed to ... A: I can't tell you what the average should be. Even if I could, it might not help you decide how much ...
housebreaking using pee pads	11/16/2007
Q: My husband and I just got 2 female Yochon puppies,(Yorkie/Bichon) that are 3 months old(we bought ... A: I have never used pads, and feel pads and papers usually cause more problems than they solve. ...
Getting our 15 year old dog to eat	11/13/2007
Q: I have a 15 year old golden retriever mix and she is very picky with her eating. She has lost at ... A: What kind of shape is she in? Evaluate her using ...
Allergys	11/13/2007
Q: What is the best food I can buy if my dog has allergys? All she does is itch. A: It all depends on what your dog is allergic to. If you dog is allergic to chicken, then no matter ...
how many times do I have to feed my 10 weeks old puppy?	11/12/2007
Q: I have an 10 weeks old puppy and would like to know how many times do I have to feed her and what ... A: You should feed a puppy 3 times a day until 3 months, then twice a day until 6 months cutting back ...
Roast beef	11/8/2007
Q: I have a 2 year Bichon.We have tried to slowly ween him off real food mix with his dog food.Have not ... A: If you are having to tempt your dog with rich food, chances are you are over feeding him. Being ...
Feeding	11/8/2007
Q: my name is Jenna and i have just brought a purebred male border collie puppy, and i was wondering ... A: He should do just fine on any number of dry, commercial, puppy chows for now. Much of what you may ...
Puppy Diet	11/8/2007
Q: Because I have a difficult time keeping the large adult dogs out of the puppy chow and the 10 week ... A: You didn't say what breed. An early switch to adult chow is a common good practice with large ...
Underweight dog with heart murmur	11/6/2007
Q: My friends have a dog that I am getting concerned about. She's part Bichon Frise part Shih Tzu. She ... A: Are you sure she is under weight, and not just thinner than the commonly overweight dogs? Evaluate ...
Diet for Lhasa Apso	11/6/2007
Q: I just adopted a male about 6 years old and what kind of diet would be best for him they fed Science ... A: Unless he has some physical problem a vet links to his diet, I would stick to the Science, the same ...
feeding my puppy!	11/5/2007
Q: i just recently got a Maltese schitzu puppy at 9 weeks. I'm just wondering how much am i supposed to ... A: Stick with the 45 grams for now, and see how he does. Evaluate the dog as illustrated in this link, ...
won't eat	11/2/2007
Q: My dog, a 1 1/2 year old lab, was hit by a car on a Saturday. She had no broken bones, but some ... A: You really should have gotten with the the vet before the weekend. I guess keep offering her ...
Husky food	10/29/2007
Q: We have a two year old Siberian Husky and were wondering which food is best for him? We were advised ... A: Suppose you knew a breeder that bred hundreds of dogs a year, mostly Labs, Shepherds, and Goldens. ...
amount to feed	10/29/2007
Q: We have a 6 month old Havanese who weighs 9 pounds. We feed him science diet dry puppy food, ... A: It is quite common for dogs to wolf down more than they need and look for more. Your dog definitely ...
diet, mixing 2 formulas	10/29/2007
Q: I have a 12month old GSP. He is an extremely fussy eater. ALso has never had very consistant solid ... A: I am sorry, I have been behind recently and very likely I was rushing and saw GSP as GSD. The only ...
appetite	10/28/2007
Q: I have a three year old Greater Swiss who is the pickiest eater. Do you have any suggestions on a ... A: My dog won't eat. You need to know your dog. If a dog that normally has a good appetite suddenly ...
Loose Stools	10/27/2007
Q: My lab is 1 year 6 months. She is maintaining her weight and has the normal Lab appetite. I am ... A: Has the vet thoroughly checked her? Colitis is tough to diagnose. Cut out the pumpkin. I doubt ...
diet, mixing 2 formulas	10/26/2007
Q: I have a 12month old GSP. He is an extremely fussy eater. ALso has never had very consistant solid ... A: I think your distrust of the dog food companies is well placed. I trust the people selling what you ...
English bulldog diet	10/23/2007
Q: My bulldog puppy is 3 and a half months old. We have carried on feeding him the diet which the ... A: I would start cutting back on everything but the puppy chow. Sudden changes will upset the ...
dog diarrhea	10/20/2007
Q: I have a 1.5 yr old lab. mainly an outdoor dog during summer. he is housebroke but it seems like ... A: I am sure it is stress. I don't have much for that in my bag of tricks. You could try a Kong ...
canine digestion and diet	10/19/2007
Q: I have a mutt that looks like a dingo and she's truly omnivorous. I haven't found a fruit or ... A: I don't think you have any chance of firming up her stools as long as she is foraging this, that, ...
Feeding dogs bones	10/19/2007
Q: people are always telling that is it bad to give dogs bones. But I recently bought a dog training ... A: As you have noted, opinions vary on bones. One thing I can assure you of is that dogs can do fine ...
dogfood	10/18/2007
Q: I have a 10 year old German Shepherd, this past year she had one of her kidney's removed due to a ... A: When it comes to dog chow, it seems no 2 sources agree. In general, I have seen sticking to one ...
Food	10/18/2007
Q: I feed my dog people's food everyday. Will that harm his health in any way? A: A small amount added to a good diet won't hurt. All human food? Although it is possible to give a ...
dog food	10/16/2007
Q: We switched our dog food and we had done it gradually over 7 to 10 days. Our dog has loose stool, I ... A: Give him another week or 2. I switched one of my dogs not long ago and was very disappointed at ...
17 week old Westie	10/15/2007
Q: My 17 week old, 10 lb. Westie has food allergies. We tried Benadryl-25 mg. twice a day, but it may ... A: I can't suggest any recipes. It is just too difficult to do your own dog's diet. Why is the vet ...
Dog Shedding	10/15/2007
Q: I have a Staffordshire Terrier (Pit)/Lab mix. The dog's coat is black like a Lab's, and she has the ... A: Dogs outfit themselves with a new wardrobe for each season. At that time, hair falls out in ...
not eating regular	10/15/2007
Q: My Lhasa Apso doesn't eat very regular. I have tried everything from changing the food to adding ... A: Most dogs will thrive on most chows. Much of the advice on avoiding this or that comes from ...
Lasa Apso	10/15/2007
Q: We just bought a 4 month old male Lasa Apso tonight and he seems to be slightly overweight. How much ... A: If he was eating a common brand of dry dog chow, likely sticking to it and very little else would be ...
Can dogs eat cat food?	10/14/2007
Q: I have a question! We give my 3yr old Newfoundland/Saint Bernard mix, Pepper, a can of soft cat ... A: Dogs and cats nutritional needs are different. Cat food is much richer, enough so as to create ...
Underweight Dog	10/12/2007
Q: My dog is underweight. She is a Lasa Apso and weights 5 Kgs. She does not have worms. She won't eat. ... A: Perhaps you have seen this in another answer: ''The worst thing you can do is to bribe a dog with ...
feeding my dog	10/11/2007
Q: we have a weimaraner dog who is 2 years old and has not been neutered and we would like to know what ... A: A figure of how much protein tells you very little. Pro Plan 26 Iams 22 Science C/D 19 ...
Underweight Dog	10/11/2007
Q: My dog is underweight. She is a Lasa Apso and weights 5 Kgs. She does not have worms. She won't eat. ... A: Your vet has seen the dog and ran all kinds of tests on it. If he has had much experience at all, ...
Underweight Dog	10/11/2007
Q: My dog is underweight. She is a Lasa Apso and weights 5 Kgs. She does not have worms. She won't eat. ... A: As I have said, it is very rare for a healthy dog not to eat what it needs. I would hope no vet ...
struvite diet for my pug	10/8/2007
Q: I am trying to find something other than Hills Prescription c/d to feed my pug. She just turned 6 ... A: A proper home made diet is difficult to do. And they certainly aren't cheap. I really don't get ...
picky dog	10/7/2007
Q: My sister has a 1 year old Great Pyanese(not sure how to spell that) named Sidney. She got her about ... A: Chances are you are right and the best thing for Sidney is going a few days until he eats his dry ...
dog wont eat	10/7/2007
Q: I have a 8 month old Cavalier, who has suddenly decided he wont eat anything. My other dog ran away ... A: It is so rare for a dog to harm itself by not eating that it, not only falls outside my experience, ...
frustrated	10/7/2007
Q: My dog is a 8 1/2 month old Doberman Pinscher who has had ( in my opinion) Chronic diareah. I did ... A: You don't mention the vet. He has been thoroughly checked out? Often they pick up parasites, such ...
School Assignment	10/3/2007
Q: he is 26kg and is 10months old now to me he seems very over weight for his age am I right? Could you ... A: You might get a better grade if you dug the answer out of your text book. Not all of what the dog ...
Rough Collie feeding plan	10/2/2007
Q: Good Afternoon, We have a female collie puppy. She is four months and weighs 30lbs! We have been ... A: Yes, doing so will slow growth. That, along with keeping her lean is the best thing you can do not ...
Feeding Cockapoos	10/2/2007
Q: I have a 9 month old female cockapoo. She is fed 3/4 cup of dry dog food twice a day, for a total of ... A: Neither I nor anyone else can say without examining her. I can give your a link explaining how to ...
Maltese	10/1/2007
Q: My puppy is 3 mos old and has started to eat his own poop. It's only when i walk away from him, and ... A: The best thing is to clean it up before he can. Work on making him have bowel movements on leash. ...
Diet for an old pet	10/1/2007
Q: I have a beautiful white and gold Llasa Apso bitch. She is 12 years old and has 2 teeth that are ... A: I am no doctor, just somebody that knows and loves dogs. I am not sure about the tooth. If you are ...
Dog food	9/29/2007
Q: We have a 6 month old German shepherd who is on puppy food for large breed, we are thinking of ... A: The bigger he is going to be, the more important to make the switch. As you may know, it slows ...
Dog food	9/28/2007
Q: I have a 6 month old purebred GSD,I am feeding him Science Diet puppy for large breed. When would it ... A: I would buy a bag of the adult version of the Science you are feeding now, and work it in over a ...
Anemic puppies	9/28/2007
Q: We have lost four litters of terrier pups over a years time and a 2 yr old coonhound due to a ... A: Well I think the next thing is to find the confined dogs a different source of water, even dip it ...
Bullmastiff	9/27/2007
Q: Hi my Dog (Stella) a pure bred Bullmastiff has started to grow more hungry how much should i be ... A: I can't tell you how much you should be feeding. I can give you a link to a guide to determining if ...
food for my dog	9/27/2007
Q: i have a 3 yr. old english bulldog, and i would like to know what the best kind of food to feed her? A: As far as I know, most of the common brands are fine. I see thousands of dogs in a dog guide ...
Overweight dog	9/27/2007
Q: I have an overweight beagle and need to know the best food to put her on to help in this problem. ... A: Do you think those selling meat based dog chows are any more to be trusted than what your vet tells ...
dog won't eat	9/27/2007
Q: We have a 12 year old registered female border collie who has always been a happy, healthy dog, ... A: The complete vet check up was a very important step. Having done so, I see the cat's loss as likely ...
Overweight dog	9/26/2007
Q: I have an overweight beagle and need to know the best food to put her on to help in this problem. ... A: One of the objections to high corn content chows is their greater bulk. It is not that there is any ...
Switching over to a schedule	9/26/2007
Q: I have a 6 month old Pomeranian girl. I got her from a pet store (I know, very bad to buy animals ... A: Try to figure out how much she is eating a day. Evaluate her using ...
Large Breed vs. regular Puppy food	9/26/2007
Q: We were feeding our 6 month Lab Blue Buffalo Large Breed puppy food since he was about 4 months old. ... A: I am not sure what all the differences are besides the large breed being less calorie dense. Maybe ...
poisonous foods	9/26/2007
Q: what type of human food are dogs allowed to eat? what are human food that dogs aren't allowed to ... A: One of the worst things is grapes and raisins. Only a few are enough to kill some dogs. Xylitol, ...
Liver / Thyroid Health in Shitzu	9/25/2007
Q: My aunts baby girl Grace, a 2 yr old pure shitzu, has recently had a 1am seizure and has been ... A: I would go with any of the major brands of dry dog chow. Most dogs do just fine on them. None, ...
Golden Ret. female will not eat.	9/25/2007
Q: We have a 2 year old Golden bitch. She will not eat any food we have tried. Vet says she is ok but ... A: Lean is healthy. Evaluate her as at http://www.longliveyourdog.com/twoplus/RateYourDog.aspx Most ...
getting puppy to eat his food again	9/24/2007
Q: I'm an owner of a 7 month old Collie who recently decided he wasn't going to eat his dry dog food. ... A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
diarrhea in pup	9/23/2007
Q: i have a 14 week old labrador. when i first got her from the breeder she was on a complete dry ... A: Most dogs will do fine on most dog chows. Much of the loose bowel problems with puppies is not due ...
Barf Diet	9/23/2007
Q: I have a six month old rottweiler and I want to switch him to the barf diet but I dont know the ... A: My suggestion is that as long as he will eat it, just feed him more of the dry chow you are feeding. ...
Feeding different dog breeds	9/23/2007
Q: I have in my care a German Shepherd, 2 St Bernard's, And 3 Cross breeds basically called Boar Bulls ... A: The safest thing for the average dog owner is to feed a dry, commercial dog chow. The Pedigree ...
diarrhea in pup	9/23/2007
Q: i have a 14 week old labrador. when i first got her from the breeder she was on a complete dry ... A: I frequently see questions here like yours, from people feeding ''high quality'' chows. I seldom ...
Diet problems for German Shepherd rescue boy	9/23/2007
Q: I have had my german shepherd for just over two months now and he arrived to me very thin but had ... A: I would put him on a bland diet for a week and see if his stools firm up. If a dog is having ...
Eating & bowel movements	9/22/2007
Q: I recently took over the care of a friends German Shepard/Retriever mix. She is 17 months old. I ... A: Shepherds can be a bit picky about where they have their bowel movements. They like to use the same ...
nutrition for cancer	9/21/2007
Q: My seven-year old, spayed, 35 pound, mixed breed dog just had a melanoma removed from her eyelid. ... A: All you can do is feed a decent commercial dog chow that provides the complete and balanced diet ...
How much food	9/19/2007
Q: I have a 14 month old Irish Setter and he's a little on the slim side as he weighs 24.5kg. My vet ... A: Nobody can say without knowing how much you are feeding. If you are feeding 500 grams a day now, go ...
overweight husky	9/19/2007
Q: I have a 6 year old spayed husky-mix (think she has german shep also) Her thyroid is normal but is ... A: I am skeptical about the claims of special dog chows. I see too many dogs doing fine on regular ...
worms in dogfoods	9/19/2007
Q: please help me... there's a store in our area that sells dogfood repacked for kilo.. as much as i ... A: My guess is that the food is being contaminated when it is repackaged, perhaps by eggs that then ...
My 2 dogs	9/19/2007
Q: We have just realized that our dogs treats have little white worms in them. we could not figure out ... A: I agree, call the vet in the morning. It may be nothing, or if it is a problem, the sooner the vet ...
dogs food diet	9/18/2007
Q: i have heard that oatmeal(cooked of course)is alright for a dog to eat.is this true? A: While oatmeal itself won't hurt a dog, it is not the complete and balanced diet dogs need. The best ...
overweight husky	9/18/2007
Q: I have a 6 year old spayed husky-mix (think she has german shep also) Her thyroid is normal but is ... A: I know my friends had to cut their Lab back to 1 cup of food a day to lose weight. I assume since ...
Food Amount	9/16/2007
Q: please advice I am feeding my two dogs pets at home complete food,and they give calulations on the ... A: Unless they are very small dogs, that sounds way too low. However what is on the package is just a ...
my chihuahua	9/13/2007
Q: Why does my dog doesn't want to eat? A: You need to know your dog. If a dog that normally has a good appetite suddenly quits eating, it ...
dog not eating	9/5/2007
Q: My girl is a 5 year old pit bull who is not eating normally. I went on vacation for 10 days and left ... A: You need to know your dog. If a dog that normally has a good appetite suddenly quits eating, it ...
hair loss in my chihuahua	8/30/2007
Q: My 4 pound, long hair, 5 year old female Chihuahua is having a hair loss problem. She original lost ... A: Have you checked with the vet? My usually prescription for skin and coat problems is feed a decent, ...
overweight pom	8/30/2007
Q: I rescued a extremely overwight pomeranian mix and if she dont loose weight soon I might have to put ... A: If you know what she was eating in the past, I would select a dry weight loss formula as close to it ...
Foods safe for yorkies	8/28/2007
Q: what foods do you suggest that are the safest for yorkies with sensitive stomachs. Are raw and ... A: Canned green beans are often used to fill up dieting dogs. They pass through largely undigested. I ...
Bad breath	8/27/2007
Q: I recently switched my chihuahua over to a home cooked, grain-free diet and he's developed awful ... A: Home diets are difficult to get right. Feeding one to your dog converts it to a lab animal. I ...
maltese	8/27/2007
Q: i have a maltese. she is 2 1/2 years old. i cannot find anything she likes to eat .i have tried ... A: You may need to feed her less. You could be loving her to death. What does your vet say? My dog ...
She doesnt like eating!	8/25/2007
Q: I have adopted a 3-month years old toy poodle girl, she is from my friend's friend. I took her to ... A: This is an unusual problem, not one I have experience, training, or my reading has given me a ...
open sores inbetween all toes	8/24/2007
Q: My friend has a Weimaraner that has been raised on raw food. He gets many varieties, chicken, beef ... A: Raw diets are very difficult to get right. I would put him on any decent kibble, Pro Plan, Iams, ...
Puppy loves regular dog food	8/22/2007
Q: I have an 8 wk old MaltiPom - she weighs 2lbs 3 oz. I have had her for 2 days. She's doing great. ... A: The adult food shouldn't hurt her. It is common in the larger breeds to make an early switch or ...
puppy food amount	8/19/2007
Q: I recently purchased a 3-month-old Miniature Dachshund and I am not sure how much puppy or dog food ... A: At 3 months, you should be able to go to 2 meals a day, and then one at 6 months. The first thing ...
Large Breed Puppy Food	8/13/2007
Q: I have a female French Mastiff who is 8 months old. We feed her on Pro Plan large breed puppy food ... A: I would switch as soon as you run low. Keep mixing in more of the new until after a week it is all ...
upset stomach	8/12/2007
Q: My puppy has an upset stomach and I was wondering what I can do or give him to make it better. Also, ... A: Often the best thing is to with hold food for a day and go back to the regular chow. If it doesn't ...
RAW or BARF	8/9/2007
Q: Can you recommend some good books for preparing RAW dog food? ANSWER: No. I don't recommend BARF ... A: Links to what? Lies, half truths, distortions, junk science? I am far more qualified to give ...
Bladder Stone Diet	8/8/2007
Q: Our 9 year old Rottweiler/Sheppard mix recently had emergency surgery for removal of bladder stones. ... A: What does the vet say about her not eating? Check her as illustrated at ...
RAW or BARF	8/8/2007
Q: Can you recommend some good books for preparing RAW dog food? ANSWER: No. I don't recommend BARF ... A: I think that I know of thousands of dogs thriving on a chow that many people claim has poor ...
RAW or BARF	8/8/2007
Q: Can you recommend some good books for preparing RAW dog food? ANSWER: No. I don't recommend BARF ... A: No, most of the people I discuss dog chow with have the same mentoring from a dog guide school to. ...
RAW or BARF	8/7/2007
Q: Can you recommend some good books for preparing RAW dog food? A: No. I don't recommend BARF or other raw diets. Neither does the AVMA, the FDA, the CDC, and the ...
adult food bad for puppies?	8/7/2007
Q: i have a 1 1/2 year old cocker spaniel mix and a 2 year old great dane. we feed the great dane adult ... A: No problem with the adult chow. In fact, it is the best practice to switch larger breed puppies to ...
4 week old puppies	7/30/2007
Q: My Yorkie Recently gave birth to 2 healthy puppies. I heard that at 4 weeks old you start to feed ... A: Almost any dry puppy chow should do. Wet it with water at first. You may even have to make a paste ...
Dog Food	7/27/2007
Q: We have a 3 year old female Vizsla. She is somewhat of a finicky eater, so we mix in a couple ... A: Most dogs will thrive on most dog chows, but there isn't any chow that all dogs will do well on. It ...
Kodiak and Tatiana	7/25/2007
Q: My first question is about kodiak i got him from a shelter in San Diego he is a husky but he has ... A: For Kodiak, I would suggest just less of what you have been feeding him, possibly a light version of ...
Good Dog foods	7/23/2007
Q: Can you recommend good dry dog food that I can feed to my Labrador? With the recalls I'm a little ... A: As scary as the recalls were, as far as I know, none of the major brands of dry dog chow were ...
Fresh/refrigerated Dog food	7/22/2007
Q: My Krogers just started carrying these new dog food products thats sold from a refrigerator. Whats ... A: Mostly it is a marketing ploy to extract more dollars from consumers. There has never been a ...
Golden Retriever with IBDý	7/21/2007
Q: I have a four year old Golden Retriever who has been diagnosed with IBD(99% certain). Last summer ... A: If his bowels are still loose, you might try this bland diet: Bland recovery diet for dogs. 3 ...
Maltipoo dog food	7/15/2007
Q: I just got an 8 week old maltipoo and wanted to know what is the best dog food for her A: She should be eating a dry, commercial puppy chow. An adult chow at the worst would slow her ...
Boxer puppy food	7/14/2007
Q: I just got an 8 week old Boxer puppy, he's adorable! He isn't eating though, I wondered if it might ... A: Some of what I think I should say is already in this list: What does a puppy need? A crate. It is ...
Feeding	7/11/2007
Q: How much dry Eukanuba should I feed daily to my 8 month old, 40 lb. German Shepherd mix ... A: I would think 2-3 cups would be about right. Many young shepherds refuse to eat enough to ...
holistic food	7/10/2007
Q: I would like to talk to a live person and possibly order book on recepies for dogs. Can you e mail ... A: I am sorry, not only do I not have the info you want, I am against holistic diets and home made ...
poison	7/4/2007
Q: About 30 minutes ago, my golden ret. ate a starfish out of a table centerpiece. I know there are ... A: Any answer now is too late to help you. I hadn't been accepted in this category yet when you asked. ...

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