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| Soluble fiber dose in grams for dogs | 10/6/2009 |
Q: Heather
A: There is no soluble fiber requirement or suggested level for the canine. Dogs have no known ...
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| adding homemade food to current diet | 10/5/2009 |
Q: There are currently three dogs in our home, a 5 year old female boxer lab mix, a 14 month old female ...
A: A number of issues here I see all the time with people starting out making home made food. First - ...
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| home made dog treats | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I have been makeing home made treats and I have started a small business, and I was told that I need ...
A: I'm sorry, but that's not in my line of work, really. you can sort out the nutrient levels at ...
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| Struvite Bladder stones | 10/3/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old, female ShihTzu just had a decent sized Struvite bladder stone removed. My vet ...
A: Unfortunately I can't recommend a home made recipe, although I offer that service professionally, ...
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| A German Shepherds Diet? | 10/3/2009 |
Q: I will be getting a German Shepherd soon and the only problem I have is that I am worried if I feed ...
A: I strongly advise against attempting a home made diet for a growing dog, unless it has been ...
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| Boston Terrier Loose Stool | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Boston Terrier and he has had loose stool pretty much since I got him. I ...
A: To be honest Hong-An, with all these questions I can only repeat that dogs are individuals and what ...
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| Dog food | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have previously asked you some questions aboout feeding my dog solid gold hund n flocken and wolf ...
A: The Breeder's Choice food (Pinnacle) has been featured for many years on the Whole Dog Journal's Top ...
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| Boston Terrier Loose Stool | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Boston Terrier and he has had loose stool pretty much since I got him. I ...
A: Bostons can be sensitive, and yes,a home made diet is a great idea, but it has to be formulated and ...
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| 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: Susan, Chicken and rice is a wholly deficient diet for a dog. It lacks calcium, iodine, Vitamins A ...
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| Dog food | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I have previously asked you some questions aboout feeding my dog solid gold hund n flocken and wolf ...
A: Rachel, in my experience a dog like Eddy will do by far the best on a balanced home made diet. Is ...
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| amount of food for 6 year old cairn/schnauzer mix | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I am currently feeding my 6 yr old cairn/schnauzer mix raw food (Brand: Raw Health) and also ...
A: Sorry this reply is late. I've been far too busy, but when I receive a whole bunch of urgent cases ...
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| Canine autoimmune vasculitis and diet | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Jack, my 6-year old Harrier has recently been diagnosed with autoimmune vasculitis. We know this was ...
A: My apologies for taking so long to reply. I have been overwhelmingly busy of late with both clients, ...
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| Canine autoimmune vasculitis and diet | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Jack, my 6-year old Harrier has recently been diagnosed with autoimmune vasculitis. We know this was ...
A: First of all, I'm sorry your dog has this condition. Ideally I'd like to see this dog on a home ...
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| Good transitional food after diarrhea | 9/17/2009 |
Q: "I have a 1 year Belgian Tervuren. She was eating Purina at the breeders and I switched her to ...
A: Was a cause for the diarrhea ever ascertained? Are you looking fr a longterm, balanced diet for her ...
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| Canine UTI | 9/17/2009 |
Q: One of my sharpeis, a spayed 5 year old died of kidney failure very recently. Now 2 of her ...
A: First of all, let me say how sorry I am to hear about your dog's untimely death. Five is far too ...
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| fish potato allergy diet | 9/12/2009 |
Q: we've been told by our vet that our dog's recurring ear infections may be due to food allergy. she ...
A: My suggestion would be to have someone like myself, a trained professional, formulate the diet for ...
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| Dog with diarhea | 9/10/2009 |
Q: Recently we switched our dogs to Nutro Natural Choice Dry Dog Food to help the younger one lose ...
A: I apologize for the late reply here, I've been swamped with work lately and unfortunately I have to ...
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| Calcium Oxalate Stones | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have a Mini Schaunzer who recently (5 months ago) had surgury to remove stones in his bladder and ...
A: Robin, in all fairness after reading this over? I feel you need a professional consultation to help ...
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| Veteables? | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old Great Dane. He's already on the Eagle Pack Holistic dog food. I feed him ...
A: Buddy is just gorgeous and looks a nice weight to me, from what I can see. There's no ME (calorie ...
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| Solid Gold | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I am having trouble finding a good reputable dog food for my two dogs. I have one 6 year old male ...
A: A super busy week so my apologies for the late reply. Let me address your questions here in order. ...
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| Rescue Norwegian Elkhound | 9/8/2009 |
Q: My husband and I just rescued an 8 yr old Female Norwegian Elkhound that was a breeder dog at a ...
A: The NB Duck formula is usually sued for so-called sensitive dogs, who may be intolerant or perhaps ...
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| Veteables? | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old Great Dane. He's already on the Eagle Pack Holistic dog food. I feed him ...
A: If your pup is growing at a good rate you don't want to upset the applecart by adding a lot more ...
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| min.schnauzer /8 yr old/ 3 mon King Charles spaniel | 9/7/2009 |
Q: Have had the schnauzer for 8 yrs..just got puppy from Ireland. puppy is fine on Wellness food (dry) ...
A: Ok, some of this is probably a behavioural question - I'll throw in my two cents here (I am also a ...
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| Solid Gold | 9/7/2009 |
Q: I am having trouble finding a good reputable dog food for my two dogs. I have one 6 year old male ...
A: First, let me say I applaud your decision to thoroughly investigate the claims made by premium dog ...
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| Preventative diet | 9/5/2009 |
Q: We have 2 Japanese Chin dogs 4 and 5 years old. The youngest pup has developed bladder stones. We ...
A: What kind of stones does your dog have? I recommend a home made diet if you are able to have it ...
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| dog bladder stones | 9/5/2009 |
Q: what home made food may i use to prevent reoccurance of stones?
A: That would depend on the type of stone, I formulate the diets according to the full veterinary ...
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| Weimaraner IBS | 9/2/2009 |
Q: My Weimaraner suffers from skin/food allergies and IBS. We have spent a ton of money on vet bills, ...
A: I can help you a great deal, as I do this for a living and have handled countless cases just like ...
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| Chihuahua with a liver shunt | 9/2/2009 |
Q: My 6 month old Chihuahua Fletcher,has a liver shunt and is on Hill's Prescription Diet L/D. My vet ...
A: With liver shunt you really need to stay on a careful diet. I would be happy to hep you develop ...
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| Giardia Meds and Nutrition! | 9/2/2009 |
Q: My 6 1/2 month old Shih Tzu rescue was just diagnosed with Gastric Ulcers and tested positive for ...
A: First of all, although I have worked for a vet in past and have seen many cases of Giardia both in ...
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| Dog Boils? | 9/2/2009 |
Q: I just want to confirm the true illness of my puppy.Im really confuse bout it. One day, I noticed ...
A: You need to take your dog t a veterinarian RIGHT AWAY. This is not a nutritional question. Your dog ...
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| Canine stuvite bladder stone food | 8/31/2009 |
Q: My female Yorkie has been successfully treated for stuvite stones with antibiotic for infection, and ...
A: Yes indeed you can home prepare her food, but it is imperative you do so under the guidance of a ...
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| What and how much to feed my yorkies | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I have struggled to feed my 4 yorkies. They are between the ages of 1 and 3 and weigh from 3.5 lbs ...
A: I do think it's worth a try. What you would be getting here is higher levels and quality of protein ...
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| What and how much to feed my yorkies | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have struggled to feed my 4 yorkies. They are between the ages of 1 and 3 and weigh from 3.5 lbs ...
A: Sorry I missed this one, it appears to have gone unanswered. calorie requirements for toy dogs can ...
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| itchy dog | 8/27/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi Mandy, What food are you using? Catherine ---------- FOLLOW-UP ----------i am using ...
A: I looked for the ingredient list on google but couldn't find it. Are you in the UK? I'd like to see ...
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| puppy food | 8/27/2009 |
Q: What can you recommend for a commercial puppy food for a standard poo pup (petco etc...)? Thanx
A: There are many good options for growth diets now available. Some I like include: ...
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| can't find right dog food | 8/26/2009 |
Q: My dog is a 2 year old pit bull coon hound mix and I am having a hard time finding a dog food that ...
A: You are most welcome! A GOOD vet (you know they range from the sublime to the ridiculous) will know ...
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| Chesapeake Bay Retriever skin rash | 8/26/2009 |
Q: We have a 7 month old Cheesie male, weighs 65lbs well behaved, active. We live in middle Ga. and ...
A: I'm sorry you've been going through all of this, when a simple change to a high quality dog food ...
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| can't find right dog food | 8/25/2009 |
Q: My dog is a 2 year old pit bull coon hound mix and I am having a hard time finding a dog food that ...
A: Well, first of all, this does sound like food allergy/intolerance, but honestly I wouldnt trust an ...
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| fish oil and aple cider vinegar supplements | 8/24/2009 |
Q: I have been adding fish oil to my dogs' dry food (Origen) and a bit of Apple cider vinegar to their ...
A: That's cod liver oil, not fish oil! And you should not be adding it to kibble at all. Vitamins A and ...
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| my dog keeps biting himself | 8/24/2009 |
Q: over the past few months my yorkie has been chewing his back and legs vigorously. i can see this is ...
A: Kirstie, your dog likely has an allergy to fleabites and needs to be seen by a vet and cleared up. ...
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| beagle with EPI & Diabetes | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I hope you can help !! I am fostering a 2 year old beagle that has been diagnosed with EPI and ...
A: I strongly urge you to make SURE the home made diet is properly balanced in term of all vitamins, ...
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| Chicken | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me why my dog throws up after eating boneless skinless boiled ...
A: I have one important suggestion for you here; instead of feeding a lower quality food and adding ...
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| Chicken | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me why my dog throws up after eating boneless skinless boiled ...
A: Can you tell me, what breed of dog you have, what age, and are there any other unusual symptoms, ...
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| Liver Disease and Diet | 8/15/2009 |
Q: One of my dogs ate toxic mushrooms in Oct. 09 (clitocybe dealbata). He went into shock, was in ...
A: Sorry this reply is a little late, I have had several urgent cases this past week and I can't always ...
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| Substitution for canned U/D | 8/13/2009 |
Q: 12 Y.O. male Schnauzer with hx of bladder stones, had surgery twice to remove stones and was told he ...
A: A dog like yours requires a consultation, a home made diet developed specifically for his unique ...
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| Dogs eat dirt | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I have 6 dogs, a mother,father, and 4 pups from the same litter. Mom, dad and 2 of the pups are in ...
A: Pica refers to the habit of eating non edible objects such as dirt, paper, wood etc. Some experts ...
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| Frequent UTI's | 8/12/2009 |
Q: my 6 month old lab was diagnosed twice with struvite crystals. Each time she was given antibiotics ...
A: Sorry, Rachael, but I'm not comfortable with commercial diet for a puppy with this issue. I'd ...
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| Best diet for pregnant dogs | 8/11/2009 |
Q: My 4 year old 62 lb Ridgeback is 6 weeks pregnant. She normally ate 2 cups per day. When she was ...
A: Congratulations on your girl's pregnancy - in general, what you need to do is feed more food ...
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| butter | 8/11/2009 |
Q: Hey catherine, My dog is a beagle basset 6 months, he dont wanna eat dog food, so i try mixing it up ...
A: A six month old dog needs specific nutrition and should be fed adequate amounts of a high quality ...
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| Dogs eat dirt | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have 6 dogs, a mother,father, and 4 pups from the same litter. Mom, dad and 2 of the pups are in ...
A: Could you tell me what kind of dogs they are and what food you're using? While there is no ...
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| chronic loose stools in young dog | 8/9/2009 |
Q: My 7 month old springer spaniel was eating medi cal puppy food with no problems. I switched her ...
A: Generally with a dog like yours, we would start with a limited ingredient and possibly novel protein ...
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| chronic loose stools in young dog | 8/9/2009 |
Q: My 7 month old springer spaniel was eating medi cal puppy food with no problems. I switched her ...
A: For me, the very best next step for you would be to move to a personalized dietary plan of home made ...
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| Senior Dogfood vs. Adult Maintenance | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I recently started feeding my 10 yr. old toy poodle Wellness. To date, I feel it is by far the BEST ...
A: Personally I do not support the Wellness Senior food at all. If the regular maintenance is working, ...
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| Yogurt for dog with soft stools | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I have been reading about the wonders of yogurt for dogs with digestive problems and/or yeast ...
A: My personal opinion on this is, if you wish to add supplements for immune support/reduced ...
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| Switching foods | 8/6/2009 |
Q: A couple weeks ago I was given a 10-year-old Husky mix by a friend who couldn't care for her ...
A: I would totally support your move to a higher qaulity food, there is no reason the Innova should ...
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| Allergies | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I have a golden retriever that gets pink and itchy in the spring and summer (also her paws get ...
A: Don't worry, you are not alone in this frustrating problem, but there is a lot you can do and I'm ...
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| new dogs, runny poop | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I have recently adopted two APBT's. They have been with me for aprox 4 months. Both at aprox 100 ...
A: I'm not sure what happened to my original reply, I sent it a couple of days ago and it appears to ...
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| 13 week-old Labradoodle puppy w/ crystals and high ph in urine | 8/3/2009 |
Q: My labradoodle puppy showed a high pH in her urine with crystals present. She also had some white ...
A: I am not a vet, I have a diploma in nutrition but not a DVM) With all foods, there are pros and ...
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| How do I choose natural dry food for my dog? | 7/31/2009 |
Q: Catherine, I have a 2 yr old mini poodle and I would like to know if I need to search for food with ...
A: Personally, I like a range of 25 - 30%, or a little higher, but not 40% and not 20. I like the ...
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| My dog ate a large raw breast! | 7/31/2009 |
Q: My dog, Jada, an American pit bull terrier weighs about 50 pounds. She is in general good health ...
A: If your girl has an allergy to chicken or beef, she may experience a flare up of symptoms such as ...
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| 13 week-old Labradoodle puppy w/ crystals and high ph in urine | 7/28/2009 |
Q: My labradoodle puppy showed a high pH in her urine with crystals present. She also had some white ...
A: My apologies, this question seems to have got lost in cyberspace, I only just saw it! Let`s see what ...
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| Diet for My Dog | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My 2 yr old female Rottie mix was recently found to have crystals forming in her urine (calcium, ...
A: Boy do I hear you about the poor quality ingredients in the Hill`s foods. It`s really a shame they ...
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| How many calories for an over-weight beagle? | 7/26/2009 |
Q: After reading your excellent answer to another post about an over-weight beagle, I would like to ask ...
A: Wow, a lot to cover here but i will give it a whirl. The Hill's R/D is 242 calories a cup so you are ...
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| uti and foods? | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I am spending a fortune on canine Science Diet C/D, and was wondering if there is any non ...
A: What about trying a home made diet? I would think if the UTI has cleared up and you are not seeing ...
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| Dog Food | 7/24/2009 |
Q: They kept her in the hospital for 5 days until I could not afford to pay no more. On the last day ...
A: .. for a 3 month old tiny breed with these issues I highly recommend a home made carefully ...
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| dogfood | 7/23/2009 |
Q: can you give me what kind of dog food should i give to my beagle pup. and what is the most healthy ...
A: There are many, many high quality premium foods on the market now if you want to use a commercial ...
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| Giant breed feeding | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 11 week old male Newfoundland puppy. My question is what dry food would you recommend ...
A: I checked into the levels of Ca:P in the Acana and they are perfectly ok for a large or giant ...
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| What should i feed my pregnant miniature schnauzer? | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have a one year old miniature schnauzer, and she is pregnant. I wanted to know what kind of food ...
A: What are you feeding now? start with that and I can help more. If it's a decent food she will simply ...
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| Soft stools? | 6/17/2009 |
Q: What does it mean when a dog stool is soft, but not diarrhea, rather than firm? My Golden puppy (8 ...
A: It's fine to add extras to the diet, and meat is of course great, as long as you aren't giving SO ...
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| Food for pug with allergies | 6/17/2009 |
Q: We have an almost 8 year old pug that has suffered from food and environmental allergies all of her ...
A: My first reply is a question; would you be willing to prepare her food yourself? I see the best ...
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| Dog ate a rabbit! | 6/17/2009 |
Q: Today I let out my German Shepherd, who ran under our deck. I went around to see what she was doing ...
A: I've been delayed here with computer problems so I assume by now you know how the rabit affected our ...
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| Soft stools? | 6/17/2009 |
Q: What does it mean when a dog stool is soft, but not diarrhea, rather than firm? My Golden puppy (8 ...
A: I'd suggest trying about a 1/4 cup of well cooked brown rice to his meals, I had a similar problem ...
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| FOOOD ALLERGY? | 6/16/2009 |
Q: My Pomeranian puppy has recently started licking her paw and scratches her face alot, She has never ...
A: I would start off by switching your pup to a premium quality food, preferably one with a novel ...
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| Recently rescued puppy | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I just adopted a Neapolitan Mastiff puppy, today in fact, and I want to know what the best diet ...
A: Well, Premium Edge is not a bad food, I like a few others more, but this is not a standard Purina or ...
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| Dog food for bladder stones | 6/14/2009 |
Q: My mini schnauzer just had surgery for bladder stones and the vet told me that he needed expensive ...
A: My personal feeling with stones is either to have a home made diet formulated for you by a ...
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| senior(16) dog is ALWAYS hungry | 6/14/2009 |
Q: ok so i have a 16 year old american eskimo and i know he doesnt have any kind of worm or other ...
A: Alyssa, you need to go to a premium food. Pedigree is very poor nutritionally, I believe he will ...
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| Right food for the breed | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I am a new owner of a pitbull pup. Right now i am feeding Purina puppy food...Is there a certain ...
A: Glad to hear you're interested in upgrading the food! There is no Purina product I can endorse, ...
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| Recently rescued puppy | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I just adopted a Neapolitan Mastiff puppy, today in fact, and I want to know what the best diet ...
A: Oh, I understand the dilemma about information! It boggles my mind the things I read about canine ...
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| feeding puppy fresh food diet. | 6/11/2009 |
Q: MY QUESTION IS, I ACQUIRED A MINIATURE POODLE PUPPY AT 8 WEEKS, SINCE THEN I HAVE FED HIM A FRESH ...
A: This diet is not only extremely low in calcium, it's dangerously low in multiple essential ...
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| My dog w/kidney stone issues doesn't like Hills U/D | 6/10/2009 |
Q: 2 years ago our Lhasa Apso had kidney stones. One was so severe, she became very ill, was ...
A: Sorry I have to keep doing this, but a dog like yours should either be on a prescription diet or a ...
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| Allergies in Golden Oldie | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I just adopted an old (8-10 yrs, not known)Golden, she's wonderful! HOWEVER, she is tearing herself ...
A: Blessings to you for adopting a senior! I rescued an 8 year old female Ridgeback last summer and she ...
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| senior(16) dog is ALWAYS hungry | 6/7/2009 |
Q: ok so i have a 16 year old american eskimo and i know he doesnt have any kind of worm or other ...
A: A senior dog has very specific nutrient requirements and it may simply be he needs a food change. ...
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| my puppy and his eating habbits | 6/7/2009 |
Q: my newly adopted puppy, woobie, is refusing to eat any food that is given except for lunch meats ...
A: What do you mean "all he had to eat was bugs"? A growing pup has important nutritional needs which ...
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| RE: Home Cooked elimination diet for Border Collie | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old BC who was a rescue dog and we have had for a year now. We have spent the last ...
A: I totally support your decision to use a home made eliomination diet. Have you started? How is it ...
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| Diet for dog with striuvate crystals | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 1/2 year old neutered male mixed breed (lab/pit/pointer) with striuvate crystals. The ...
A: I would have your vet run another screen and treat the infection if it has recurred. Meantime, stay ...
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| Feeding Eggs | 6/4/2009 |
Q: Since my Lab loves eggs, I wanted to know how many I can feed per week without being excessive and ...
A: Eggs are one of the most perfect proteins you can feed. As long as your dog can handle some extra ...
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| Should I add Zinc and Magnesium? | 6/3/2009 |
Q: My 12-year old Brittany is on a mostly homemade diet. He had a complete blood panel done which ...
A: The way in which a nutritionist ascertains what to add to a diet, starts off with assessing your ...
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| High protein diet and stiffness in young Cattle Dog | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I am an AHT and have been feeding my 1 year old Austrailian Cattle Dog a pre made raw diet. I've ...
A: First, a question for you: have you fed your girl like this since early puppyhood? Can I ask which ...
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| Canidae, baked knuckle bones and probiotics. | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I read your past posts and I like what you have to say. I am currently feeding my golden retriever, ...
A: I had this answer almost done twice yesterday and my computer crashed both times! I've had ongoing ...
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| Doberman is too skinny!! | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I am in trying to help my friend and co-owner with our dobe female puppy who is too skinny. She is ...
A: At this point, the only suggestion I can make is - barring any veternary issues - this dog needs ...
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| home-made food | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I own a 2 year old King Charles Cavalier Spaniel, Simon, who weighs about 6kg. Since shortly after ...
A: Cavaliers are amazing little dogs, but as you likely know, prone to a number of health issues. The ...
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| Doberman Struvite Bladder stones | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old female Doberman with bladder stones. She has been on SD for 2.5 months, which ...
A: My apologies for the late reply - my computer has been malfunctioning lately and I've had to limit ...
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| Recently rescued puppy | 5/31/2009 |
Q: I just adopted a Neapolitan Mastiff puppy, today in fact, and I want to know what the best diet ...
A: Due to computer problems I have been delayed in answering this. I'm just checking on here - have you ...
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| Doberman is too skinny!! | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I am in trying to help my friend and co-owner with our dobe female puppy who is too skinny. She is ...
A: Miriam - assuming there is not veterinary problem - can you tell me how much this dog weighs, how ...
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| Crystals in Urine & Diet | 5/29/2009 |
Q: My belgian sheepdog is 5yrs old & hypothyroid (diagnosed at 2yrs old). This week he was diagnosed ...
A: A number of dogs with struvite crystals can go back to a better food once the infection has been ...
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| Calcium Oxalate Uroliths | 5/28/2009 |
Q: Our 5 yr old Shitzu/poodle cross is 20 days post surgery for a stone removal from her bladder. She ...
A: I commend your decision to home prepare your dog's food. With any dog, but especially one who has a ...
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| switching dog food | 5/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old Lhasha-poo, she's on Merrick dry dog food. She finished "Gramma's Pot Pie" & now ...
A: My advice to you would be to keep your dog on the same food, if she's gastrically sensitive. How ...
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| Our Puppy What to feed him | 5/27/2009 |
Q: WE have a Jack Russell Terrier that is 4 months old. We started him on Eukanuba Puppy formula Growth ...
A: Yes, I agree that the Eukanuba is not the best quality food out there. There are however many higher ...
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| Homemade dog food | 5/25/2009 |
Q: I have a bichon poodle and am feeding her a homemade diet. Is there anything special that I should ...
A: Eagle Pack has several lines, some of which I do NOT like - but the Holistic Select is pretty good. ...
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| Pano | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I would like to know your thoughts regarding Panosteitis or "pano." I noticed my 5 month old German ...
A: First of all I would not give any additional calcium, nor would I be using a home made diet that has ...
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| Grains and dogs. | 5/24/2009 |
Q: Is there any truth to the statement that dogs can not digest grains properly? Any scienfic evidence? ...
A: You have opened a complex and often controversial topic here. The use of grains in the canine diet ...
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| Crystals in Urine & Diet | 5/22/2009 |
Q: My belgian sheepdog is 5yrs old & hypothyroid (diagnosed at 2yrs old). This week he was diagnosed ...
A: What type of crystals does he have? What has your vet recommended? My own suggestions would be based ...
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| Homemade dog food | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have a bichon poodle and am feeding her a homemade diet. Is there anything special that I should ...
A: Fist of all, I'm wondering about a few key elements of your home made diet. While a multi can help ...
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| Digestive Enzyme and Probiotic Recommendations | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Which brand of digestive enzymes and probiotics do you recommend? There's so many out there! Are ...
A: This is a fullspecrum enzyme that could work well for your dog. My suggestion is to give it a try, ...
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| Boxer Puppy | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Tomorrow I will be taking home a boxer puppy--he is about 8 weeks, and i'm unsure which kind of food ...
A: Science Diet uses good research but very low quality ingredients. Here's the Puppy Formula: "Lamb ...
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| Pitbull | 5/5/2009 |
Q: they told me it is alright to add raw egg to her dry puppy food I wanted to know is this true and if ...
A: I wouldn't do this with such a young puppy, I would cook the egg. But a lot of people feed raw from ...
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| Digestive Enzyme and Probiotic Recommendations | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Which brand of digestive enzymes and probiotics do you recommend? There's so many out there! Are ...
A: I really like to see seniors on a good probiotic. My favourites include HMF powder by Genestra, and ...
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| Boxer Puppy | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Tomorrow I will be taking home a boxer puppy--he is about 8 weeks, and i'm unsure which kind of food ...
A: Well, I work wth dogs using the Positive Reinforcement method, which relies more on rewarding the ...
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| Heart worm pills | 5/1/2009 |
Q: With all of the different heart worm medication on the market it is difficult at make a decision. ...
A: This is really a veterinary question. I appreciate that in your part of the world, HW meds may be ...
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| origen adult dog food | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 53lb. pit bull and want to switch her to an all natural grain free diet because she seems ...
A: This is an excellent question and one I am asked on a daily basis. I have to say I do not agree with ...
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| Yogurth | 4/27/2009 |
Q: my puppy is crazy about vanilla yoghurt. I feed her a small Vitamin C enriched cup a day. Is this ...
A: Your puppy is adorable! I would limit the yogurt to say 1/4 of a cup daily and not vanilla as that ...
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| Dog Food | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I am looking into switching my 4 dogs to a raw diet but I was looking into the patties, or the ...
A: If you want to do a raw dehydrated or premix I can think of no better product than The Honest ...
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| Diet for a dog that has heart worms and doesn't eat. | 4/24/2009 |
Q: My dog got diagnosed with heartworms yesterday after he collapsed when my mom gave him a bath. ...
A: Evonee, your dog is very ill and requires a consultation ifwe are to work on a diet. Please see my ...
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| Dalmatian pup diarrhea, dandruff and farts | 4/23/2009 |
Q: As you can tell by the title, our house hold is a bit crazy at the moment. In our home we have a 3 ...
A: Wow, you do have a lot going on there. Of course you want the best for your puppy, and it's often ...
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| Dog food and feeding | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I am frustrated with feed my 10 month old Chi/Pug puppy. I am probably to blame because I have ...
A: It's certainly true that small dogs can be finicky, and also that offering real food (I never think ...
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| Boxer Puppy | 4/22/2009 |
Q: Tomorrow I will be taking home a boxer puppy--he is about 8 weeks, and i'm unsure which kind of food ...
A: First of all, I am sorry I was unable to get to this question earlier. Have you started the pup on ...
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| puppy nutrition | 4/20/2009 |
Q: i want to know at how many weeks or months can i start giving my 3 weeks old chihuahuas puppy food ...
A: At about four weeks you can start mixing in some high quality canned or dry puppy food. I recommend ...
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| weight loss in diabetic dogtest | 4/18/2009 |
Q: My ten year old dog has been diagnoses with diabetes. It has been a month since she has been taken ...
A: I would strongly recommend a home made diet developed specifically for your dog. I am not ...
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| Dog Hotspots | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Rufus my 5 year old golden retriever has suffered from hotspots, increased scratching and licking of ...
A: In all fairness, this is not enough information for me to help you very much. Are you adding ...
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| Teacup yorkie | 4/17/2009 |
Q: Holly is 1yr, 4 months old & has hypoglycemia, she will not eat any type of dog food, wet or dry, ...
A: I would be happy to formulate a nutritionally excellent home made diet for her I am sure she would ...
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| Homemade Food to prevent Struvite crystals | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 9lb, 7 year old Pomeranian who recently had surgery to remove several large stones from her ...
A: Because I have seen too many problems with generic diets, because each dog is a unique being with ...
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| Stones | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I am an owner of a Chihuahua and she is four years old. I had surgery done to remove the stones ...
A: Sorry to repeat myself all the time on this, but for a dog with bladder stones I can only recommend ...
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| boxer with heart condition | 4/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 year old boxer with enlarged heart. He is still eating but doesn't eat much and I want ...
A: Aww, I'm so sorry to hear about this. Would you be interested in a home made diet? I can help if you ...
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| Dog Hotspots | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Rufus my 5 year old golden retriever has suffered from hotspots, increased scratching and licking of ...
A: I can't help you with this Susan, as I am a nutritionist and I have no training in homeopathy ...
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| Diet | 4/14/2009 |
Q: My Bull Dog is a 15 month old male. He weighs 63lbs. His older brother is a Shitz-ue. These two ...
A: the diet I'm seeing here is going to be low in (just eyeballing it) VitaminD, calcium, iodine, ...
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| cross breed puppy and raw food | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua shitzu puppy (Bear) who is 4 months old. He has been diagnosed since very young ...
A: There is a lot of controversy about many areas of dog nutrition and indeed, raw diets are one major ...
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| Chow Chow's Skin | 4/13/2009 |
Q: After she was spayed, she filled out and her skin produces "beads of moisture" when you brush her ...
A: Chows are known to have a number of health issues and several centre around coat. Have a look here ...
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| Supplements for Homemade Diet | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I feed Wellness Core kibble/canned in the morning to my 12-year old Brittany and a homemade meal for ...
A: Your dog needs a minimum of 1250 mgs of calcium per day, and often a little more to ensure ...
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| low fat dog food | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature yorkie that has had pancreitis. She needs to be on a low fat diet and the canned ...
A: but I can promise you the Innova has both quality ingredients (unlike the Euk) and is at an ...
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| low fat dog food | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature yorkie that has had pancreitis. She needs to be on a low fat diet and the canned ...
A: If a home made low fat and moderate protien diet is out of the question, I would suggest you look ...
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| Supplements for Homemade Diet | 4/10/2009 |
Q: I feed Wellness Core kibble/canned in the morning to my 12-year old Brittany and a homemade meal for ...
A: The amount you add to the dinner will depend on your dogs requirements and how much the morning meal ...
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| Jack Russell with past kidney stones | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 12yr old JRT that had kidney stones last year. He had 12 removed, and has been on Hill's ...
A: You are facing a very common dilemma here. your dog has a nutritionally responsive conidtion and ...
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| natural food | 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 was sure I answered this, I must be getting confused here. First, the Spot's Stew is a lot more ...
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| Storage Mite, ragweed, and corn allergy in Dog | 4/6/2009 |
Q: My dog has allergies to storage mites(over 1,000), house mites, ragweed (1,200) and Corn. My Vet ...
A: In a case like this I fully agree a home made diet, properly balanced,is optimal. If you wish to ...
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| hello | 4/5/2009 |
Q: hv been suffering for years :D , my dog is german shepherd he is gettin very slim he is 8 years ...
A: My best advice to you is to look into a consultation with me, and I can calculate all his ...
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| hello | 4/5/2009 |
Q: hv been suffering for years :D , my dog is german shepherd he is gettin very slim he is 8 years ...
A: I'd like to be able to help here but I do need some moe information. What type of food are you ...
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| i think my dog will become dangerously overweight | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I own a 2 year old beagle and she is about 30 pounds or so. Everyone tells us she is fat. She eats ...
A: Well first of all, at 30 pounds an "average" caloric requirement for an adult, moderately active dog ...
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| dog nutrition after trauma | 4/4/2009 |
Q: My dog was hit by a car a week ago. He is a healthy (before) 5-y.o. ridgeback cross, 35 kg, desexed. ...
A: Good to hear he's home now. There are two school of thought on the probiotic use; one suggests that ...
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| dog dite | 4/2/2009 |
Q: i am having a doberman bitch. i want to know that what suppliment i can give her to increase her ...
A: I'm not sure I understand the question here. You have a puppy and you want to achieve maximum ...
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| Teacup yorkie | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Holly is 1yr, 4 months old & has hypoglycemia, she will not eat any type of dog food, wet or dry, ...
A: These unnaturally small and fragile dogs really require specialized dietary care. What dog food ...
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| dog nutrition after trauma | 3/31/2009 |
Q: My dog was hit by a car a week ago. He is a healthy (before) 5-y.o. ridgeback cross, 35 kg, desexed. ...
A: What a scary incident for you and your poor baby! I'm very sorry to hear about the accident. I have ...
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| my yorkie's diet | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I have been putting my yorkie on several diet and low fat foods. The vet put him on Science diet w/d ...
A: Sonia, your best bet is a properly formulated home made diet developed in conjunction with you vet. ...
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| Bulldog Diet | 3/27/2009 |
Q: We have a 15 month old English Bulldog that is overweight (67 pounds) even though we have been VERY ...
A: I agree, if she's showing signs of hip problems at 15 months you want to get right on this asap. I ...
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| Bichon digestive problems | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I have been feeding my 9 month old Bichon Blue Buffalo Chicken and Rice puppy food for several ...
A: I'm sorry to hear you are having these problems with your Bichon. My sense of this is that you will ...
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| Too Thin 4 year old Male German Shepherd | 3/24/2009 |
Q: Great caring answers, thanks. Our Xavier is fed Fromm large breed gold and over that last 6 months ...
A: I've been having a couple of frustrating computer issues and subsequently am set back here a lot. My ...
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| dog food for large puppy | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 9 month old 60lb. lab mix named Duke. He was found at about 8wks. old abandon and tied to ...
A: You know, reading this over I think I really would try the Wellness. I'm not a great fan of Blue and ...
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| Diet for dog with Heart Disease and Early Kidney Disease | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I am very confused as to what to feed my dog. He is an 11 year old ShihPoo with Mitral Valve ...
A: I'm very sorry to hear about your dog's conditions, but with something this serious I would need to ...
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| IBD | 3/22/2009 |
Q: your responses online that refer to IBD. I have a female cocker spaniel that has been recently ...
A: To start with, I do not recomend anyone attempt a home made diet for any dog, much less one with a ...
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| Dog ate small lead ball | 3/21/2009 |
Q: Our son made a small lead ball at a boy scout activity. About the size of a jelly bean. The dog ...
A: I am sorry for the late reply; I have been basically offline for a few days with computer problems. ...
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| Canine Bladder Stone diet | 3/21/2009 |
Q: My 13 year old female miniature schnauzer was found last moth to have bladder stones (initially ...
A: First of all, my apologies for the delayed reply. I had some serious computer issues last week, ...
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| Honest Kitchen | 3/11/2009 |
Q: I was curious about what your take on The Honest Kitchen food is. I have been between a rock and a ...
A: A quicker-than-usual answer here today as I am running way behind with work at the moment. The short ...
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| ROTTI'S KIDNEY'S | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I WAS HOPING YOU COULD HELP US ON OUR ROTTI, BRUNO WILL BE THIRTEEN IN JUNE. HE HAS SEVERE HIP ...
A: Ok, first of all, I understand that you are doing everything you can naturally to give your dog a ...
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| my mini schnauzer's diet | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I have recently purchased a mini schnauzer. I would like to know the best food to feed him to keep ...
A: My apologies for not replying sooner - somehow this question got lost in my Inbox (I have no idea ...
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| dog nutrition and oxalate | 3/4/2009 |
Q: My mini schnauzer (12 yrs old) had oxalate bladder stones a couple years ago and since has been on ...
A: I can certainly sympathize with your concern about this situation. It's a familiar scenario; the ...
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| urinary tract health for dogs (yorkies) | 2/26/2009 |
Q: what can i put my dog on that will promote good urinary tract health? she's been on hills u/d brand ...
A: That makes it hard to give useful information. The dietary management of stones varies according to ...
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| urinary tract health for dogs (yorkies) | 2/26/2009 |
Q: what can i put my dog on that will promote good urinary tract health? she's been on hills u/d brand ...
A: Could you expand this a bit for me? Has your dog had stones or crystals in past? Are you looking to ...
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| feeding | 2/26/2009 |
Q: how many times a day should i feed my dog?
A: Assuming you mean an adult dog, twice a day is usually fine. I prefer three times for some, but ...
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| Home receipe for a low mineral diet | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I have a Mini Schnauzer who had surgery to remove a bladder stone 9 months ago, she was then put on ...
A: I am getting so many questins here about uroliths I think I will put an article up on my site tohis ...
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| Pitbulls | 2/25/2009 |
Q: " Hi When I first got my puppies I was feeding them puppy chow, I wanted to feed them something ...
A: Can you help me understand some more what the problem is? They don't like any of these foods? When ...
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| our daschund | 2/25/2009 |
Q: our mini daschund has a terrible time digesting his food, he vomits daily. We are currently feeding ...
A: Well, I'm going to suggest a specialty food, a few supplements, something called Tellington Touch ...
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| struvite blatter stones | 2/24/2009 |
Q: westie is female. 7 yrs old, 22 lbs. had the surgery. vet advised feeding rx food containing ...
A: If you had an actual stone removed (as opposed to crystals in the urine) you need to be cautious. ...
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| Kidney failure diet | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 14yr old staffy bitch who was diagnosed 4 months ago with kidney failure. She was put on ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your girl, but the good news is that a home made diet can indeed be ...
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| misty | 2/23/2009 |
Q: i have a lab that is almost 3 yrs old. just to give you a little back ground i got her from someone ...
A: Ok - I still don't have an idea how much she is eating (eg, calories) because I would need a rough ...
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| misty | 2/23/2009 |
Q: i have a lab that is almost 3 yrs old. just to give you a little back ground i got her from someone ...
A: Two things. I recommend switching carefully to a premium grade food - Beneful is one of the worst ...
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| Too much protein? | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have recently been looking into dog food and what nutrients are better for dogs. I am trying to ...
A: You wrote: "I have recently been looking into dog food and what nutrients are better for dogs. I am ...
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| Dog with Struvite Crystals | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My dog was just diagnosed with struvite crystals in his urine. My vet said to feed him Royal Canin ...
A: In my experience, we don't always need to take drastic dietary measures in response to the presence ...
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| DIET FOR CANAINE CALCIUMOXILATE | 2/20/2009 |
Q: MY DOG HAD CALCIUM OXILATE STONE SURGERY.DR.WANTS ME TO USE HILLS PRESCRIP. UD CANNED FOOD. NO ...
A: I thought I had answered this one but I guess I somehow didn't send it. Please in future I'd ask ...
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| our daschund | 2/20/2009 |
Q: our mini daschund has a terrible time digesting his food, he vomits daily. We are currently feeding ...
A: Well, this sounds to me like it could be unrelated to diet. Is he getting any treats or extras? I ...
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| My dog forgot how to eat | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature Daschund that recently had 10 incisors removed - all 6 on the bottom and 4 on the ...
A: I would use highly palatable foods, use variety, and puree everything. Use the syringe until she ...
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| Dogs and Cat Food | 2/19/2009 |
Q: My dad's dogs have become so fond of cat food that they barely eat dog food anymore, so my father ...
A: I strongly advise you to persuade your dad that his dog's do in fact need dog food. There are ...
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| treats/dogs | 2/18/2009 |
Q: i would like to know if chocolate is OK for dogs?
A: Sorry, no it is actually toxic: http://www.talktothevet.com/ARTICLES/DOGS/chocolatetoxic.HTM If you ...
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| Dog food choices? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old terrier mixed breed male puppy. He is wonderful and keeps me active, he is ...
A: You better get a cup of coffee before starting on this answer. :) First; sometimes people are ...
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| My dog forgot how to eat | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature Daschund that recently had 10 incisors removed - all 6 on the bottom and 4 on the ...
A: I'm sorry to hear your dog experienced bone loss and dental problems on Purina One, but honestly it ...
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| 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: The short answer here is that yes, Wellness is indeed a superior food to Science Diet. A quick look ...
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| My dog forgot how to eat | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have a miniature Daschund that recently had 10 incisors removed - all 6 on the bottom and 4 on the ...
A: May I ask why this dog had so many teeth removed? How old is she? Any other health condititions? ...
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| Canine Diarrhea | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have a question ... we adopted who is now approx. 4 months old. She has had diarrhea for at least ...
A: Lisa, I need a bit more information befor I can comment accurately. First, have you seen a vet? What ...
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| Struvite Stones | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have just read your answer to another lady's question that I found very helpful thank you however ...
A: With this diagnosis, you will need a professional diet developed for you, or else please stick with ...
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| my puppy has good poos then a day of loose poos | 1/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 month old golder retreiver who last week had a bout of diahrea for less than a day 6 bms ...
A: Sorry for the delay, I have been ill and will be on vacation for a bit now. Rabbit deer and other ...
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| chihuahua food | 1/25/2009 |
Q: 4 month old chi eats dry royal canine puppy kibble Seemed to have the smallest kibble (left out at ...
A: I apologize for the delayed reply, I have had bronchitis and was trying to stay offline for a couple ...
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| Supplement? | 1/24/2009 |
Q: We have a 6 month old Dogo Argentino. He weighs about 68 lbs currently. We feed him Diamond Large ...
A: I would support the fish oil with some extra Vitamin E (100 IU a day from a natural source, not ...
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| Puppy food and smelly breath | 1/23/2009 |
Q: Last year our 7 year old dog got sick and we started to read about dog food and we decided to ...
A: Rossy and Lucy - I am so glad you've enjoyed the discussions here at AllExperts. I am often stressed ...
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| canine struvite stones | 1/23/2009 |
Q: My yorkie had surgery to remove struvite stones. I am confused about the diet needed to prevent ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your Yorkie, but as you no doubt are aware, uroliths of this type are common ...
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| supplements | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I feed my dogs Nutrisource. Ingredients seem very good and my dogs love it. Some say I should be ...
A: You know, it can be really tricky making general suggestions about diet. I have seen websites ...
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| supplements | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I feed my dogs Nutrisource. Ingredients seem very good and my dogs love it. Some say I should be ...
A: I looked at Nutrisource and while it wouldn't be my top choice, it's not a bad food either. A little ...
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| allergy? | 1/22/2009 |
Q: 8 yr old boston terrier / pug mix. gets severe red rashes on belly to private area..vet changes food ...
A: I do think this is a nutritional issue and would love to work with you professionally - if you ...
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| allergy? | 1/22/2009 |
Q: 8 yr old boston terrier / pug mix. gets severe red rashes on belly to private area..vet changes food ...
A: It sounds like the skin inflammation started around the time you switched to IAMs. Let's have a look ...
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| Chloe' or 10 yr. old Silky | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Chloe' had a bad spell of retaining fluid in her tummy due to her enlarged heart.After taking water ...
A: I am going to suggest you join my discussion group ThePossibleCanine-Nutrition, for starters. We ...
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| Chloe' or 10 yr. old Silky | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Chloe' had a bad spell of retaining fluid in her tummy due to her enlarged heart.After taking water ...
A: I'm concerned about this as weight loss can be a sign the disease is progressing, or it could be an ...
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| food | 1/21/2009 |
Q: I would like to know the best or at least the most palatable dog food for a shih tzu that will not ...
A: If your dog is having greenish coloured stool it may well be a sign of a condition that requires ...
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| can you help | 1/20/2009 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi Benjamin, Sorry I missed you last night, I have a maximum of five questions a day and I ...
A: I would suggest for prices that you contact a local petfood store or better yet, several - and do ...
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| ITCHY DOG WITH ALLERGIES | 1/20/2009 |
Q: One of my Shi-Poos, named Turbo, age 4, developed environmental allergies (pollen, etc.) 2 years ...
A: I would consider the CORE formula much too high in protein for a dog with pancreatitis. Since ...
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| sorry | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Hello its Benjamin again i am so sorry i accidentily deleted the message that you sent to me with ...
A: Sorry I missed you last night, I have a maximum of five questions a day and I was maxxed out. The ...
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| allergy? | 1/20/2009 |
Q: 8 yr old boston terrier / pug mix. gets severe red rashes on belly to private area..vet changes food ...
A: Well hold on, I do see a lot of these situations professionally and there is almost always something ...
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| dry coat | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I have tried Merricks, and Wellness and her stools were like mush. I also give her plain organic ...
A: Given the current craze for Omega3 fatty acids, a lot of people rush to add extra to the diet when ...
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| dog nutrition | 1/19/2009 |
Q: i don't know if my dog is getting proper nutritional value can you give me any tips or suggestions? ...
A: Yes, you can and should upgrade from Alpo to a higher quality food. Older dogs in particular require ...
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| dog nutrition | 1/19/2009 |
Q: i don't know if my dog is getting proper nutritional value can you give me any tips or suggestions?
A: I can give you lots of tips and suggestions, but first I need to know what your dog is eating. Dogs ...
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| Properly Treating My Dogs | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Catherine, I am so relieved to find you! My questions have to do with treats and chews more than ...
A: It's nice to meet someone with Shibas - a breed I am especially fond of, as my brother 's dog is a ...
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| Alaskan Malamute Stools and Diet | 1/19/2009 |
Q: Own 8 month old Malamute with pretty much consistent soft stools, not frequent, just mushy piles. ...
A: I see a lot of this in many young dogs; it may be diet-related or it may not be. My own pup had soft ...
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| non-allergic reactions to dog foods | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I have a Norwegian Elkhound female (15 mos now) that has been having problems with dog food. She ...
A: Well first of all, congratulations on doing your homework and keeping an open mind about diet. All ...
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| Puppy food | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old staffordhsire x collie an recently she's has extremely runny stools I've been ...
A: I had to google this food as it's not available in North America, where most of my clients reside. I ...
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| Shihtzu nutrition | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Still searching for the right diet... two of our four dogs are itching to the point where we are ...
A: It seems to me you are using a lot of high quality products, but the sheer amount of ingredients in ...
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| Beniful a Bad Dog food?? | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have been informed recently that Purinas' Beniful dog chow is a bad choice for providing good ...
A: Beneful is one terrible product. I am very glad you're looking to make a switch! I am no fan of ...
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| ITCHY DOG WITH ALLERGIES | 1/15/2009 |
Q: One of my Shi-Poos, named Turbo, age 4, developed environmental allergies (pollen, etc.) 2 years ...
A: I am here to offer as much support as possible on a volunteer basis, but there are lines that I ...
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| chronic loose stools | 1/14/2009 |
Q: Do you have any recommendations for solving loose stools in a 4yr.old Bichon. He is fed ...
A: I can't tell you how many cases like this I handle professionally. It can be frustrating, you have ...
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| chronic loose stools | 1/14/2009 |
Q: Do you have any recommendations for solving loose stools in a 4yr.old Bichon. He is fed ...
A: A few questions before I answer here. First, what was he eating before the Hill's? How long has he ...
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| How much to feed? | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old cockapoo, at last vet weigh in in early Dec she was 14 lbs. I am feeding her ...
A: At 6.35 kilograms, a six month old puppy needs about 1000 calories day, give or take a little ...
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| ITCHY DOG WITH ALLERGIES | 1/10/2009 |
Q: One of my Shi-Poos, named Turbo, age 4, developed environmental allergies (pollen, etc.) 2 years ...
A: It's not very often I come out and say this, but given the complexity of Turbo's issue I feel you ...
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| Struvite Stones | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I have just read your answer to another lady's question that I found very helpful thank you however ...
A: I'm glad you found some information here helpful. You will need to know for certain what type of ...
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| Loose Stools - 2 GSD Puppies | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I had to start a new thread because of too many follow ups. Anyway, I can get the Wellness, Natural ...
A: I would tend to prefer you start out with a more moderate diet, so I'm doing to say the Natural ...
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| Loose Stools - 2 GSD Puppies | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have 2 German Shepherd puppies. One is 17 weeks and one is 24 weeks. When I got them from the ...
A: Since I am so time pressured, maybe what would help is if I list off some foods in general and you ...
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| Loose Stools - 2 GSD Puppies | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have 2 German Shepherd puppies. One is 17 weeks and one is 24 weeks. When I got them from the ...
A: My apologies for the late response - when work comes in here it is often urgent and usually in ...
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| Loose Stools - 2 GSD Puppies | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have 2 German Shepherd puppies. One is 17 weeks and one is 24 weeks. When I got them from the ...
A: Since both pups have the problem and they have it on two different foods, I'm wondering about other ...
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| dog has diarrhea | 12/24/2008 |
Q: Both my Australian Shepherd and my Siberian Husky/Border Collie Mix were scratching. No fleas. ...
A: I like Taste of the Wild for some dogs, overall far superior to Pedigree. I would encourage you to ...
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| Diet/Nutrition | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have just become a owner of a 2yr old Bullmastiff,she is suffering from a bad stomach and she is ...
A: Ok, well I'm still not sure what brands she's been eating..a bland diet of white rice and boiled ...
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| Diet/Nutrition | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I have just become a owner of a 2yr old Bullmastiff,she is suffering from a bad stomach and she is ...
A: Glad to help if I can, but first I need to ask a few more questions. First, her symptoms; when you ...
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| vitamin e for dry skin? | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 yr old min schnauzer. Recently changed her food to Science Diet Dry Light Maintenance. ...
A: gotcha! I would put the one with no medical issues on a better quality food right away. In my view, ...
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| vitamin e for dry skin? | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 yr old min schnauzer. Recently changed her food to Science Diet Dry Light Maintenance. ...
A: Ok, this changes things considerably. Dry skin is one issue, pancreatitis and oxalates are another! ...
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| itchy dog | 12/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 months old long haired daschund. He always has been an itchy pup, ever since I brought ...
A: Happy Holidays to you too! I admit some bias when I say, I think my own yahoogroup is at the top of ...
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| vitamin e for dry skin? | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 yr old min schnauzer. Recently changed her food to Science Diet Dry Light Maintenance. ...
A: My advice for both these dogs is get them off Science Diet asap and onto a premium grade quality ...
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| puppy nutrition | 12/21/2008 |
Q: I have a new 9 week old puppy that I have had for 4 days now, she eats very little amounts of her ...
A: Please don't let your little girl eat catfood! The nutrient composition is very different from what ...
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| dog has diarrhea | 12/20/2008 |
Q: Both my Australian Shepherd and my Siberian Husky/Border Collie Mix were scratching. No fleas. ...
A: If the food you've switched to has proved helpful to one dog - great, keep him on it. Your other dog ...
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| Prey-model diet | 12/19/2008 |
Q: I have a pug and a chihuahua, both of whom I'm striving to feed prey-model diets. They get a variety ...
A: Since I don't work with this model - I use caloric requirements rather than percentage of body ...
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| hypoallergenic diet | 12/18/2008 |
Q: You answered a question from Mary about Hypoallergenic Diet...My Dog, is a 16 year old Spaniel X. ...
A: This is a complex case for which I would have to recommend my own or someone with equivalent ...
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| Dog peeing on our couch | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure why but our dog has never peed on the couch and I'm questioning if she might have ...
A: Very funny, this issue, since I am personally addicted to ginger and I have found that all my dogs ...
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| Which dog food is best? | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I have a pure breed white boxer and a little mutt [they say she is part Cocker, part JRTerrier but ...
A: Without more information I can't really assess/compare the foods. Apex may work for a while and then ...
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| Puppy 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: , I would first of all have another thorough veterinary exam to look at things like parasites and ...
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| CalciumOxalate Stones | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My English Mastiff Male recently went through surgery removing hundreds of these stones, and I am ...
A: For the hours I put in I consider all my contracts to be very reasonable. For information on cost of ...
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| CalciumOxalate Stones | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My English Mastiff Male recently went through surgery removing hundreds of these stones, and I am ...
A: If you have had a chance to look over my Services page, you can select which one will work best - ...
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| dehydrated verse dry food | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I take feeding my dogs very seriously and trawl the internet on the subject all of the time.I want ...
A: I do find it a wee bit lower in protein and fat than I like to see, and I could have used a more ...
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| CalciumOxalate Stones | 12/16/2008 |
Q: My English Mastiff Male recently went through surgery removing hundreds of these stones, and I am ...
A: So sorry to hear your boy went through this, but the good news is there is much you can do to help ...
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| dehydrated verse dry food | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I take feeding my dogs very seriously and trawl the internet on the subject all of the time.I want ...
A: Very often a dehydrated food can be an excellent choice. However, not all premium dry foods are ...
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| Which dog food is best? | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I have a pure breed white boxer and a little mutt [they say she is part Cocker, part JRTerrier but ...
A: Something I always mention to people on my radio show or at seminars is, that the cost of keeping a ...
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| Won't eat without treats mixed in to food | 12/12/2008 |
Q: We have a 5 month old female Boxer. Vet says she healthy no issues. We feed her Royal Canine(puppy) ...
A: As you no doubt are aware, Boxers can have a variety of health issues, so puppy nutrition really ...
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| Dogs & almonds | 12/11/2008 |
Q: My 16# Pom is 99 perfect but feeding him is very difficult. I have a habit of eating natural ...
A: Personally I would avoid almonds, even though your little guy likes them.Mine likes pizza, but that ...
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| Irish Setter w/ bowel problem | 12/10/2008 |
Q: We rescued our 12 month old Irish Remi 2 1/2 mos ago weighing in at only 45 lbs when he should be ...
A: First, let me say how sorry I am that you and Remi are dealing with this difficult problem. I have ...
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| Dalmatian | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I have a Dalmatian that is about eight years old. I was wondering what kind of dog food do you ...
A: Yes, you can definitely upgrade your dog's overall wellbeing by switching to a high quality food. ...
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| Rice based dog's food vs corn based food | 12/10/2008 |
Q: We live in Belize with our 2 bullmastiffs. Age 2.5 years. I was adviced not to feed the dogs with ...
A: I agree that a corn based food is usually very problematic and I don't recommend using one. Your ...
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| Best food for daschund | 12/9/2008 |
Q: Our "tweeny" daschund is 15 lbs.--a weight which he maintains. He has occasional loose stools--about ...
A: Let's see if we can chunk this down a little and I'll tackle your questions one at a time. First, ...
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| Diet for Nursing Shih Tzu Female | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I am taking care of three registered Shih Tzu, one male, two females. One female gave birth to 5 ...
A: Most important for a lacatating bitch is to provide enough energy for her , and this means a ...
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| Dalmatian | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I have a Dalmatian that is about eight years old. I was wondering what kind of dog food do you ...
A: First of all, I'd be better able to provide recommendations if you could expand a bit on the dogs. ...
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| frequent, pastey to loose BM's | 12/5/2008 |
Q: We rescued a lab mix in August. Initially we were feeding her Eagle Pack Holistic Select lamb & ...
A: I have been down with a cold for a few days, so I apologize for the lateness of this reply. My ...
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| canine anorexia | 12/3/2008 |
Q: Our 8 year old male Husky/Shepherd mix has stopped eating (and drinking, for the most part) and was ...
A: Reading over your account of your dog's issues I again feel much sympathy for the frstration of a ...
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| Daschund's possible allergies | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I just read your answer to Haley and it sent up some red flags for me. I am taking care of two ...
A: Oh dear, Sandra- TWO parents with ! I feel for you, that really is a lot to deal with. On top of ...
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| canine anorexia | 12/2/2008 |
Q: Our 8 year old male Husky/Shepherd mix has stopped eating (and drinking, for the most part) and was ...
A: First of all let me say how sorry I am that your dog is going through all of this. It's bad enough ...
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| Indoor Diarrhea | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 yr. old Irish Setter/Black Lab mix who has suddenly developed a chronic diarrhea problem: ...
A: You're most welcome Christa. Metronidazole often clears up symptoms but as soon as it is stopped, ...
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| Indoor Diarrhea | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 yr. old Irish Setter/Black Lab mix who has suddenly developed a chronic diarrhea problem: ...
A: I'm suspecting a bowel issue, have you discussed this with your vet? It amazes me a company can ...
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| Food for my Shi Tzu | 11/29/2008 |
Q: .. Percy has been the love of my life since I rescued him 8 years ago (I think he is about 9 years ...
A: I would agree that Royal Canin is not a top quality food. "Chicken meal, brown rice, rice, chicken ...
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| Dogs food digestion time | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I have a malamute dog that gets me up at 5:00 AM to go outside to defecate. I feed him twice a day, ...
A: well first of all, I don't think the exercise is too much, if your dog is in good condition. I'm ...
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| Dogs food digestion time | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I have a malamute dog that gets me up at 5:00 AM to go outside to defecate. I feed him twice a day, ...
A: Four cups of food seems reasonable, but then it depends on what type of food, how much your dog ...
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| puppy food | 11/27/2008 |
Q: Can I feed my lab puppy(7 weeks) an all stage food. she likes the flavor and eats it well but ...
A: Some all life stage foods are better than others. Which brand are you using? I can make some ...
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| my over weight dog | 11/27/2008 |
Q: okay i have an eight year old shitzu poodle mix and I am not exactly sure what his proper weight is ...
A: If you would like some precise help, please send me the information I asked for (type of IAMs, dog's ...
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| Dogs food digestion time | 11/27/2008 |
Q: I have a malamute dog that gets me up at 5:00 AM to go outside to defecate. I feed him twice a day, ...
A: How late in the evening do you feed him? I might look at offering the supper meal earlier and then ...
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| feeding | 11/26/2008 |
Q: she is active but the problem with her is that she is too fussy and choosey about her food i have ...
A: Oh dear, if Pedigree is your only option I would strongly suggest a home made diet. However, it's ...
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| my over weight dog | 11/26/2008 |
Q: okay i have an eight year old shitzu poodle mix and I am not exactly sure what his proper weight is ...
A: Ok, well you haven't told me what type of IAMS (there are many different formulas with various ...
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| Do I feed my two dogs the same food?? | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 year old 100 pound German Shepard, and a one year old 40 pound beagle/lab mix. I was ...
A: What I would recommend for these two dogs is to switch both to a premium food. You can use the same ...
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| my over weight dog | 11/23/2008 |
Q: okay i have an eight year old shitzu poodle mix and I am not exactly sure what his proper weight is ...
A: Before I can answer with anything useful; which type of IAMs is he on, and how much, exactly? How ...
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| puppy food | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I'm a chihuahua breeder and I want to change my dogs over to a natural food...only problem is all I ...
A: Yes, it makes a difference whether you use large breed puppy food or not. Here are a few suggestions ...
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| food | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I feed my Papillon Eukanuba... a half a cup a day. I have heard organic foods are better for dogs ...
A: A shorter than usual answer here today as I am working to a deadline and very rushed. I am not a fan ...
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| Renal Failure in Dog | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My miniature schnauzer was recently diagnosed with the beginning stage of renal failure, and my vet ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your schnauzer, but the fact you have caught this condition in an early ...
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| Can cucumbers cause bloat? | 11/13/2008 |
Q: My dog is 2 years old, and she keeps gaining weight even though she is only fed half a cup of EVO a ...
A: Fisrt of all most allergies are to beef and chicken, so I'm glad the EVO is helping, but I am also ...
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| Can cucumbers cause bloat? | 11/12/2008 |
Q: My dog is 2 years old, and she keeps gaining weight even though she is only fed half a cup of EVO a ...
A: While I can't say definitively that any one food "causes bloat" I will say that there are many I ...
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| Gluten and barley | 11/10/2008 |
Q: Reading over some of the answers you have written to others, I see that you do not like gluten in a ...
A: Sorry for the delayed reply, very busy time right now and I will probably have to go on "vacation" ...
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| feeding my 11 month female lab | 11/10/2008 |
Q: My female yellow lab turned 11 months on Nov. 5th. I just took her to be weighed & she weighs 77 ...
A: At 77 pounds, 11 months I would suggest *about* 1700 calories per day, if she is moderately active. ...
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| MAKING MY OWN DOG FOOD | 10/8/2008 |
Q: OAM CURRENTLY FEEDING MY PIT BULL NATURES VARIETY CHICKEN AND RICE WITH THE RAW FROZEN ORGANIC ...
A: I am unaware of any findings that support the pitbull does better with chicken. I've used diets ...
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| dog foodl | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A POINTER (6)YRS OLD. THE VET PUT HER ON C/D DIET WHEN SHE HAD A BLADDER/KIDNEY INFECTION ...
A: Yes, I can formulate a diet for you if you check my services page at www.thepossiblecanine.com. ...
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| Canine Dry Food | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I have an eight year old dog. She has Diabetes and requires insulin shots daily. Now she has bouts ...
A: I would really very much prefer to see this dog on a supervised home made diet - diabetes is an ...
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| switching to wellness? | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I'm planning on switching to Wellness dog food after I finish my bag of Royal Canin... I have a 5 ...
A: I'd use the puppy food here; with it's higher protein and fat, it has an advatage for the growing ...
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| Dog Food | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have 3 Rottweiler puppies and 3 German Shepherds. I'm feeding the puppies Wellness large breed ...
A: I'm not sure I understand what you mean by "anything I'd suggest" - you mean as in a food change? ...
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| wheaten colored scottie with sensitive GI | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have two black Scottie who eat and tolerate most things well. The wheaten colored is from a ...
A: Can you contact me at catlane@thepossiblecanine.com - I generally do one dog at a time, each one ...
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| wheaten colored scottie with sensitive GI | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have two black Scottie who eat and tolerate most things well. The wheaten colored is from a ...
A: Good morning Kenn, If you go to my website, look under Services, I offer a range of options which ...
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| puppy food | 9/25/2008 |
Q: bakers puppy food does not seem to agree with my 8 wk german shephard the vet has put her on ...
A: So sorry this follow-up seems to have gotten lost in my email pile-up - I was away for the weekend ...
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| puppy food | 9/22/2008 |
Q: bakers puppy food does not seem to agree with my 8 wk german shephard the vet has put her on ...
A: I am not comfortable with the ingredient quality of this food at all! Can you perhaps transition ...
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| PROTIEN AND VITAMINES FOR MY DOG | 9/22/2008 |
Q: MY BORDER COLLIE CAN ONLY EAT BOILED CHICKEN OR TURKEY AND RICE, HOW CAN I GET MORE PROTIEN AND ...
A: First of all, what condition does your dog have that she needs a restricted diet? Have you had a ...
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| Canidae Lamb & Rice | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have two 7 pound Pomeranians and a 50 pound Collie mix. They are presently on Canidae Lamb & Rice, ...
A: Well, the bad news is, I don't believe in generic "recipes" as each dog is an individual and should ...
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| Pekingese appetite | 9/18/2008 |
Q: my peke suffers from pancreatitus. she has been hospitalised several times and always comes out on ...
A: With the multiple issues your dog has I wouldn't feel comfortable issuing a generic diet. A low fat ...
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| Canidae Lamb & Rice | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I have two 7 pound Pomeranians and a 50 pound Collie mix. They are presently on Canidae Lamb & Rice, ...
A: Many things can cause the sort of coat problem you're describing here - low zinc (or malabsorption), ...
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| Pekingese appetite | 9/18/2008 |
Q: my peke suffers from pancreatitus. she has been hospitalised several times and always comes out on ...
A: Sorry to hear about your little dog! Pancreatitis can be a serious condition and does indeed require ...
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| protein levels | 9/17/2008 |
Q: what amount of cooked chicken (protein source) is good for an adult dog of 13. with no kidneys ...
A: My bottomline recommendation for this dog would be a premium dry food with a little top quality ...
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| Canidae Lamb & Rice | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I have two 7 pound Pomeranians and a 50 pound Collie mix. They are presently on Canidae Lamb & Rice, ...
A: Sorry about the delayed reply, I get very busy from time to time and it's not always easy for me to ...
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| protein levels | 9/16/2008 |
Q: what amount of cooked chicken (protein source) is good for an adult dog of 13. with no kidneys ...
A: My suggestion would be to move to a quality brand asap. Seniors do indeed benefit from higher ...
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| itchy dog | 9/13/2008 |
Q: it's me again with the quinoa (now I'm told it's pronounced KEY-nwah.) and Truman. Do these ...
A: That's fairly close to what I get using my own software: FOODS INCLUDED IN THE ANALYSIS 1. ...
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| Food | 9/10/2008 |
Q: What is the best food to feed my dog? there are so many different brands, i want the best of the ...
A: Well now that's a big question isn't it...<g> The best of the best? I have strong opinions about all ...
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| itchy dog | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 60 lb mixed breed (probably retriever-terrier) who is always itching. He's taken most of ...
A: One pound fish to 4 cups cooked buckwheat groats sounds better. This recipe breaks down to: ...
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| itchy dog | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 60 lb mixed breed (probably retriever-terrier) who is always itching. He's taken most of ...
A: You know, I don't think turkey and brown rice is your best choice here. The idea is to use two foods ...
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| Vitamin Supplements for dogs | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have just finished ready an excellent response from you to a lady that has a similar probem as I ...
A: Nice to meet another Maritimer here! My mother's family is from Parrsboro and I am planning to move ...
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| itchy dog | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 60 lb mixed breed (probably retriever-terrier) who is always itching. He's taken most of ...
A: Cute picture! And I see so much allergy, I can only say at least you aren't alone. I wanted to ask a ...
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| Feeding mature labs | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Lane, we have (2) 7 year old male chocolate labs. Both are lean (67 lbs for one and the other is ...
A: Well first of all I always feed 2 - 3 times a day and believe strongly that twice a day is minimal. ...
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| Diabetes | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 12yr. old 8lbs. spayed female yorkie("Cricket"). She has recently been dx. with Diabetes. ...
A: Well, you definitely have a lot going on here. I will try to chunk this series of questions down ...
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| husky diet | 9/5/2008 |
Q: what is the best food i can feed my husky, hes 7 months old , wont really eat anything,
A: Sorry for the delayed reply, I have been ill this week but am getting back to normal here again. If ...
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| doggie diet | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I would like to spruce up my dog's meals. My yellow Lab is six months old and healthy. We feed him ...
A: Well, at six months old and a large breed, your dog has very specific nutritional needs, which are ...
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| diet for pug with bladder crystals | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I am adopting a 7 y/0 male pug who has just had surgery for bladder crystal (?). Being told he needs ...
A: My first reaction to your post is, wow, that poor little guy! It's great that he will have a loving ...
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| vegetables for dogs | 9/1/2008 |
Q: Whilst I have no objection to my dogs eating vegetables, I do feel that they need to be nearly ...
A: You are very right that vegetables need to be cooked, or at the very least, well "pulped" to help ...
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| Kidney Disease | 8/31/2008 |
Q: My 10 yo American Stafforeshire Terrier was recently diagnosed with early stage renal failure. He's ...
A: First of all, congratulations on getting your Staffie's renal issues under control. Home made diet ...
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| hills i/d dog food | 8/28/2008 |
Q: Our vet has our dog on hills i/d canned for sensitive stomach. She is allergic to beef ...
A: I'm not sure what the Blue food is? Is this the Blue Buffalo? http://www.bluebuff.com/ Some of the ...
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| hills i/d dog food | 8/28/2008 |
Q: Our vet has our dog on hills i/d canned for sensitive stomach. She is allergic to beef ...
A: Not sure what you mean by sensitive stomach - was there a specific diagnosis? Does she have ...
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| homemade diet for UTI | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Lane, I read a recent letter that asked about a homemade diet for a dog with frequent urinary tract ...
A: Not only is W/D costly, it has notoriously low quality ingredients: "Ground Whole Grain Corn, ...
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| small dog gaining on low-cal kibble?! | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I am living in Costa Rica and do not have access to much variety in commercial foods or super-savvy ...
A: Well many blessings to you for taking in these dogs! I can help you most with a home made diet - ...
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| My beagle ate a chipmunk | 8/21/2008 |
Q: We have a nine year old beagle, four month old twin sons and a 2 1/2 year old son. We also recently ...
A: Your 9 year old dog is living in the garage?? If you're that concerned about the possibility of ...
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| My mini schnauzers calcium oxalate stones | 8/20/2008 |
Q: My dog has calcium oxalate stones, which has been removed surgically. Now, I would like to inquire ...
A: What breed of dog do you have? Are you looking for a balanced home made diet for oxalates, or for a ...
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| dog | 8/13/2008 |
Q: okay i have not got a clue as 2 if u will b able 2 help me but my dog is really fat and is a golden ...
A: This is really not enough information for me to go on. I would say to cut the total caloric intake ...
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| dog throwing up 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: What it sounds like to me is a veterinary issue. Please contact your vet and have a thorough ...
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| Which is right dog for me?? | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I am planning to get a dog for me as a friend and for safety. The main thing is my family is pure ...
A: Well, as much as I admire your intention - I am personally making a transition to vegetarianism - I ...
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| raw diet | 8/8/2008 |
Q: i have a healthy 1 year old miniature dachshund and am wondering if a raw diet would be advantageous ...
A: , A great question and one that deservecs more attention than I could give here - but, I will ...
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| puppies and protein | 8/7/2008 |
Q: It's me again. First, thank you for the group. I have got a lot of useful information. I need ...
A: Tim, I have no confirmed evidence that any governmental agency ok'd the use of moldy grains, however ...
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| Canidae changes | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I wrote to you a few months ago and you gave me a lot of good information. I trust your judgement. ...
A: I'm not sure what the question is here TIm but I hope you are finding the discussion at the group to ...
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| homemade dog food ratio | 8/1/2008 |
Q: This may see mlike a bit of an idiotic question, but my mother is trying to educate herself in order ...
A: Not an idiotic question at all, the very foundation of a properly formulated home mwde diet is the ...
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| Canidae changes | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I wrote to you a few months ago and you gave me a lot of good information. I trust your judgement. ...
A: Honestly, if I personally had three dogs with that sort of reaction I would stop the food and do ...
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| Canidae changes | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I wrote to you a few months ago and you gave me a lot of good information. I trust your judgement. ...
A: The short answer is that Canidae is still a better-than-average food, but it won't be as good as it ...
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| How much to feed our bull mastiff | 8/1/2008 |
Q: We adopted a 7ish year old bull mastiff from the shelter. We had been following the feeding amount ...
A: Oh dear Wendi - I'm sorry to say this, but Ol'Roy is one of THE most notoriously bad dog foods in ...
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| How much to feed our bull mastiff | 7/31/2008 |
Q: We adopted a 7ish year old bull mastiff from the shelter. We had been following the feeding amount ...
A: A few variables here, starting with - what type of food are you feeding? Various kibbles contain ...
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| 9 year old Lab with crystals in her urine.... | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I have just picked up $60 of prescription food (s/d)for my 9 year old lab who was diagnosed with ...
A: Well, to be fair to everyone else, if I design a tailor made diet for you - which is often what is ...
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| No eting | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Recently we rescue a border collie from a shelter, she is 6 months old, and weights 25 lbs. She ...
A: Ok - you DO need to try a premium food. <g> Let me make some suggestions for this girl. 1) Canidae ...
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| No eting | 7/30/2008 |
Q: Recently we rescue a border collie from a shelter, she is 6 months old, and weights 25 lbs. She ...
A: First of all, have you had a thorough veterinary checkup to make sure there is no health issue ...
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| Pepsid | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Our older Shepard (9yrs) had surgery for Bloat and the Vet said we can give him Pepsid for gas. he ...
A: I'd love to advise you on this but it is defintely a veterinary question. Please call her and ask ...
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| best food options for puppy with crystals in urine | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I am interested in options for feeding a puppy with crystals in her urine. We are using Nutro ...
A: Ok, with oxalate I would recommend a specially formulated home made diet. I would not want to ...
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| my dogs diet | 7/27/2008 |
Q: is ROYAL CANIN better for my shih-tzu + lhasa-apso dog rather than EUKANUBA?
A: Well, I just composed a detailed reply and it got wiped out, the Eukanuba site crashed my computer ...
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| home cooked ingredient compatability | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I have been dealing with some overwhelming medical problems with my poodle Lucky. A recent dx. of ...
A: well first of all there was no lack of etiquette at all, so no worries there. ;) I would just like ...
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| Canine Food | 7/25/2008 |
Q: just wondering about a newer type of food I came across, both my Bichon and Chihuahua liked it very ...
A: Well first of all, there is no suhc thing as "one best food". All commercial foods pose problems ...
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| Homemade diet for dog with chronic UTIs and Degenerative Myelopathy | 7/24/2008 |
Q: My dog is an 11-year-old 60-pound mixed breed who looks like a pointer but with a brindled coat. She ...
A: The first thing I want to say is how utterly touching and wonderful it is to see the loving care you ...
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| what to feed my dog | 7/21/2008 |
Q: My 13 yr. old ShihTzu has become very picky. She will no longer eat kibble of any sort, and turns ...
A: too)... First, I would suggest trying any or all of the follwoing: 1) the canned Merricks, ...
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| what to feed my dog | 7/21/2008 |
Q: My 13 yr. old ShihTzu has become very picky. She will no longer eat kibble of any sort, and turns ...
A: If your girl has had a veterinary check up and everything is fine, it could simply be that she ...
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| Home-cooked diet for my ridgeback--is it balanced? | 7/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year-old male ridgeback. He's a big boy, about 110, but he's lean. We've had recurring ...
A: First of all, hello to another RR enthusiast! My Danny is also 2, weighs about 75 pounds and is ...
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| weight gain | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I addopted a dog today from a rescue center and it needs to gain weight bad. They foun d it a few ...
A: Yes, sure you can make batches and freeze them - I don't know how I'd manage if I couldn't do that! ...
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| weight gain | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I addopted a dog today from a rescue center and it needs to gain weight bad. They foun d it a few ...
A: Well first of all - congratulations on rescuing this girl! It sounds like she really needs some TLC. ...
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| Food allergies!! | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 2yr old yorkie-min pin mix with severe alergies (wheat barley rye soy chicken duck turkey ...
A: Well, it's not an easy situation, and what I would suggest as the gold standard for this dog is a ...
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| Using Walthams SO longterm | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I was hoping you could give me some info regarding the use of Walthams SO dog food long term for ...
A: Well honestly, protein level is not usually a factor in the development of struvites, many of my ...
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| New Puppy next week! | 7/13/2008 |
Q: Hey, My Boxer puppy comes home next weekend! Is there a safe and healthy kibble I can buy at ...
A: First of all, congratulations on your new baby! Nutrition as you know, is key to a dog's good health ...
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| Using Walthams SO longterm | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I was hoping you could give me some info regarding the use of Walthams SO dog food long term for ...
A: My apologies for the delayed reply. The best answer I can give you is simple; either continue with ...
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| maximizing growth for lab | 7/9/2008 |
Q: i have a 15 week old yellow lab. i feed him dog food (science diet for puppy large breed) and milk ...
A: Ricky, I felt an urgency to reply here because some of the things you are doing here are not just ...
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| homemade diet in prevention of struvite crystal reccurance | 7/8/2008 |
Q: Our 3y.o. shitzu was recently diagnosed and underwent surgery for struvite crystals. We are ...
A: While I support your decision to investigate homefeeding, I also do not think it's a decision to ...
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| dry dog food | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I have been running across alot of websites about commercial dry dog food that are killing peoples ...
A: You are wise to consider the importance of education when making a commercial dogfood choice. While ...
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| diet | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I have an eight month old rottie, she is being very fussy with her food at the minute. I am trying ...
A: Kynsyey, You should not feed a home made diet to a large breed puppy unless you have had a ...
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| diet | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I have an eight month old rottie, she is being very fussy with her food at the minute. I am trying ...
A: I am going offline for a week or so, but before I do, I want to see if I can help. What's your girl ...
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| dog digestion | 6/14/2008 |
Q: If you take 100g say,as we are missing the poop time for our dog and having a few accidents. It ...
A: Transit time varies from dog to dog, but I would suggest he needs to go out three times a day to ...
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| is my friend feeding enough? | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I have 2 questions... 1)My boyfriend and I have a little lab mix,(Hunter- hes a year old and under ...
A: In answer to your questions: 1) I don't agree that ANY of these foods are particularly good. I ...
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| Home Diet / Bladder Stones | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 ½ year old Bichon/Shitzu that has developed stones in her bladder. The first Vet was very ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your dog's condition - I'm assuming these are oxalate stones? I know if it ...
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| What Salmon Oil can Yorkshire terriers have | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My understanding is they can't have red Salmon, just like they can't have anything with tomatoes in ...
A: My suspicion here is the mucusy stool comes from an excess of fat, not the salmon oil itself. I have ...
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| senior performance dog food | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 year old whippet who continues to do flyball. For the most part she has always eaten ...
A: Well, yes, this is a valid concern, and one reason many nutrition-savvy owners as well as ...
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| HOW MUCH TO FEED | 6/11/2008 |
Q: we have just got a rescue chocolate lab who weighs about 7 stone!! How much should we be feeding him ...
A: 7 stone = 98 pounds, which is a great deal of weight for an average size Lab. Depending on what your ...
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| Over Weight | 6/2/2008 |
Q: My name is Peter and I have a choc.labrador. He, as all labs do, loves food and is overweight. We ...
A: In order to comment fully I would need to know 1) how much your dog weighs 2) how much he should ...
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| Strange gurgling coming from my Chi's tummy!! | 6/1/2008 |
Q: I am really worried because I woke up this morning to a very LOUD gurgling coming from my 1 year old ...
A: A little stomach gurgling, especially in the morning, and in the absence of other symptoms, is not ...
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| stealing food off of the table | 5/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 4yr. old yellow lab, he has just started taking food from our dinning room table when no ...
A: well first off, 100 pounds is really very big for a lab: ...
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| Organic Supplements | 5/22/2008 |
Q: First a statement: I am new Rep for a wonderful Supplement Company out in Washington State and am ...
A: I am notorious for asking more stuff than I answer - at least in the inital discussion. <g> There is ...
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| puppy ate adult dog chow | 5/7/2008 |
Q: My 10 week old puppy ate my big dog's food. About 2 cups of it. It was Beneful mixed with some ...
A: Unlikely to cause serious issues other than the sleepiness you'r describing and possible loose ...
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| Overweight Lab | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old lab that has become overweight since switching her food a year and a half ...
A: The levels of glucosamine and chondroitin in these foods is not significant enough to be preventive ...
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| Overweight Lab | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old lab that has become overweight since switching her food a year and a half ...
A: It's difficult to say what the ideal balance is for an individual dog - protein requirement depends ...
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| Overweight Lab | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old lab that has become overweight since switching her food a year and a half ...
A: Ok a few things here... 1. You do need a full panel thyroid to ascertain function. My father is a ...
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| Overweight Lab | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 year old lab that has become overweight since switching her food a year and a half ...
A: Ok - so my first question is - aside from the Blue Buffalo food, what else is she getting? In terms ...
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| puppy food | 5/1/2008 |
Q: we recenlty rescued a puppy. 4 months old. our vet said he should be on puppy food. we feed our ...
A: it's always a pleasure to help). The topic of breed-based feeidng has been around a while and is ...
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| changing dog foods every few months | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I already posted a question but have a few others. I hope this is ok. I understand the concept for ...
A: I've been ill the past few days and had forgotten to set myself On Vacation, I am still relatively ...
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| puppy food | 5/1/2008 |
Q: we recenlty rescued a puppy. 4 months old. our vet said he should be on puppy food. we feed our ...
A: Congratulations on a great food choice! When my own dog was a puppy, I used a combination of Canidae ...
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| 3 week old shitzu | 5/1/2008 |
Q: what is the proper food they should be eating the mom is a good mom but she seems to be needing help ...
A: At peak lactation - four weeks - many bitches require 3 times their regular nutrient requirements ...
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| raw diet | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have a Bichon Frise who was recently diagnosed with a bladder infection and a struvite stone. My ...
A: Well, I'm delighted your vet is open to home made diet, but I also hope he or she is knowledgable ...
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| A 6 month akita with pelvic bladder and frequent UTI'S. | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I just acquired a 6 month old pure bred akita that has a pelvic bladder and frequent UTI's. I want ...
A: The most important thing you need to know is that puppy requirements, especially large breed ...
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| 3 week old shitzu | 4/28/2008 |
Q: what is the proper food they should be eating the mom is a good mom but she seems to be needing help ...
A: My question here is, why isn't the bitch supplying enough milk? Is she on a proper lactation diet? ...
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| dog biscuits | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I make and sell my own homemade dog biscuits. I did it all natural and you could freeze them or keep ...
A: I wish I had a nickel for everytime I am asked something about commercial baking - in truth I don't ...
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| alergy | 4/20/2008 |
Q: my vet says my dog has an allergy, I have switched from Wal Mart food to Eagle brand food in hope of ...
A: What your dog may actually have is not a true allergy, which involves a measurable immune response, ...
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| Chihuahua ate bubble gum! | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I dont know if youre the correct person to ask...but my 3 pound chihuahua somehow ate a piece of ...
A: Stephanie, yes it can hurt her. If the gum forms a blockage intestinally she can be in serious ...
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| Pug, Struvite bladder stones | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have a four year old male pug (I also have a four year old male Chihuahua)who I am currently ...
A: Well, this is interesting, since struvite stones are not wellknown to dissolve through diet alone ...
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| dog won't eat | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I have a RottiXGreat Dane and her diet has always been Nutro for large breeds. About 4-5 weeks ago, ...
A: In general, a diabetic dog needs close nutritional monitoring if a home made diet is to be ...
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| food | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old chihuahua and I've noticed today he is continuously farting.(it's not stink, ...
A: I think you have your answer! Please do be careful with greenies; there have been a number of ...
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| 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: My apologies for the delayed reply. Is your puppy still flatulent? Did this come out of nowhere - no ...
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| Hypoallregenic dog food?? | 3/6/2008 |
Q: my dog is currently on SD Ultra Z/d hypoallergenic dog fod. But it is getting way to expensive. ...
A: Unfortunately, I can't. The sad truth is, that I can't recommend those foods at all, much less to a ...
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| Urinary Tract Problems - Calcium Crystals in Bladder - won't each commercial food | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 year old rottweiler bitch. She has been having problems since May2007. Started with ...
A: I'm sorry to hear your girl is having these problems. I have a senior dog too, with multiple issues, ...
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| home prepared food | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 month old Labrador retriever called Joy. I feed him thrice a day homemade wheat ...
A: I would prefer to see the curd, since many dogs have trouble digetsing plain milk, but can handle ...
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| home prepared food | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 12 month old Labrador retriever called Joy. I feed him thrice a day homemade wheat ...
A: Your boy is likely slim, because it seems to me he requires more food - he needs a higher caloric ...
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| Home made diet for GSD | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Please Help! My 3.5yr. old German/Dutch has two (typical with GSD) genetic problems. First is a GI ...
A: that I think might be contributing to the problem. Here is the ingredient list: "Ingredients: ...
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| Home made diet for GSD | 3/1/2008 |
Q: Please Help! My 3.5yr. old German/Dutch has two (typical with GSD) genetic problems. First is a GI ...
A: I'm sorry to hear about your problems with Gator! The GSD is a magnificent dog and I have to admit, ...
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| daschund stink | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old male dascchund. He has a very bad "dogggy" odor. It seems to be coming from ...
A: Haley, I would definitely change the food and see if you notice improvement. I think I posted this ...
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| Dog Food | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have two rescued dogs. I found them when they were 3 months and very sick. They are now 1 1/2 ...
A: congratulations to you for rescuing these dogs! It's wonderful that they are doing well, and even ...
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| canine nutrition addressing prevention of kidney/bladder stones | 2/28/2008 |
Q: My dog Jack was DX w/bladder and kidney stones 2 years ago...given antibiotic and Hill's CD canned ...
A: Melissa - I just need to be clear, your dog had struvite crystals? The short answer is, if it's ...
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| home cooked dog food | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 yr old basset hound and a yr and a half old beagle mix. I have always fed them store ...
A: It's wise to put in the research, and not just follow some Internet diet or popular book. I've been ...
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| Home Cooked Meals | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I adopted a 5-yr old Golden Retriever last year. She is very active - very solid muscle tone in rear ...
A: Congratulations on making an important start toward better health for your girl. Home made food is ...
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| large puppy and large adult | 2/24/2008 |
Q: This is a two dog inquiry. I have a large mixed 5yo male dog. He is half irish wolfhound and half ...
A: Congratulations on the new baby! Puppies are so precious, and the special time passes so quickly. Of ...
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| dog's diet | 2/21/2008 |
Q: We have a 9 month old Irish Setter called Flynn. He is a very lively dog!! His diet consists of 2 ...
A: I'm sure that diet is a playing a role here (but I am not a vet so please follow through with ...
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| home cooked dog food | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 yr old basset hound and a yr and a half old beagle mix. I have always fed them store ...
A: First of all, it's great that you are asking questions and not just jumping on on the assumption ...
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| poor eating habits! | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I know this is gross my my german shepard has been eating her own poop! I know that dogs do this, ...
A: First of all Deborah, my apologies for the delayed reply. I had surgery on Thursday and had ...
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| overweight beagle | 2/13/2008 |
Q: my beagle is a 3 yr old female that is addicted to food and is weighing 45lbs. I need a diet to help ...
A: Beagles are well known for liking their food, but it's clear to me you aren't overfeeding. In fact, ...
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| feeding raw vegetables to 8 month old havanese | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Is it good to feed our havanese raw veggies? If so how much and how often? Also how short should his ...
A: Well, first of all I would say that raw veggies *can* be used as treats, as long as you understand ...
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| canine health, reply to your info | 2/12/2008 |
Q: As for the dog food, Tammi gets Nutro aNatural Choice lamb/rice LITE for the older/inactive dog ...
A: and I'm very glad to have been of some help. I'm pretty sure this is the correct food: ...
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| amount to feed large yorkie | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have a very large yorkie. 13 or 14 lbs. he is 2 yrs. old. we always feed him 1/2 cup of dry dog ...
A: I also found it difficult to locate the calorie content of this food. But when I was on the website ...
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| canine health | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 4y.o. boxer/retriever (we think)mix in 'rehab' trying to mend a partially torn knee ...
A: Congratulations on helping this girl back to good health - weight reduction is of course crucial for ...
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| amount to feed large yorkie | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I have a very large yorkie. 13 or 14 lbs. he is 2 yrs. old. we always feed him 1/2 cup of dry dog ...
A: If your dog weighs 13 lbs, the recommended daily caloric amount is between 450 and 500 calories. I ...
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| overweight beagle | 2/7/2008 |
Q: my beagle is a 3 yr old female that is addicted to food and is weighing 45lbs. I need a diet to help ...
A: Before I go into this in more depth, a little more information will help me to pinpoint the best ...
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| Pre Packaged Raw Diets | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I've got a couple of questions. I have a new puppy at home (Pit Bull/Great Pyrenees, five months ...
A: and you're most welcome for the reply, I hope my input will prove useful and positive for you and ...
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| Pre Packaged Raw Diets | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I've got a couple of questions. I have a new puppy at home (Pit Bull/Great Pyrenees, five months ...
A: Good questions; it's obvious you've been doing some homework in the raw diet area. Many people ...
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