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Dog Food (Canine Diet and Nutrition)/Questions Answered by Expert Catherine Lane, Dip. CFN
| Subject | Date Asked |
| dog food and supplements | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: What food would you recommend for a dog who over stimulates and has erratic behavior when stressed - ... A: There are so many factors to consider here and food is but one of them. What breed is he? how much ... | |
| German Shepherd IBD | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I have come across your website offering advice on IBD. My german shepherd has not been diagnosed ... A: This page offers a summary of IBD, how it is diagnosed and (conventionally) teaeted. ... | |
| Raw Food | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I am ready to embrace the RAW diet for my dogs but my husband is having a hard time with it. He is ... A: While I do occasionally use a raw diet myself (I prefer home made cooked diets) I think the ... | |
| puppy food | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I live in Toronto Canada and i just got my new puppy a 9 week old cane corso.I have had large dogs ... A: While Performatrim has the absence of corn to commend it, I really prefer one of these three: ... | |
| Canned and dry dog food | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: Should you mix complete dry dog food with canned dog food? Our lab (8mths) Doesn't like dry or wet ... A: No reason at all not to add a little wet food in with the canned, as long as they are both premium ... | |
| Crystals and stones in 4yr shi-tzu | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: She had 3 large stuvite rocks removed from bladder 5 monthes ago. They were formed because of a low ... A: I can help you greatly with this, I'm a professional and I formulate diets for stone formers all the ... | |
| Old dog not eating | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: My dog is approaching 15 years of age. His normal weight has always been 65 pounds. I recently ... A: The cat food is a bit rich for him but as long as he isn't getting diarrhea, I'd say a little now ... | |
| food/water | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I also have a mastiff puppy named Nicodemus he is 15 weeks and 50 pounds when we bought him he was ... A: I think you're fine actually. One method of ascertaining water requirements suggest that mls of ... | |
| High protein diet? Should I switch my dog's food? | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old female border collie/terrier mix who is still a very active dog! No one ... A: First of all let me congratulate you on your dog's vibrant good health. It is commonly believed that ... | |
| food/water | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I also have a mastiff puppy named Nicodemus he is 15 weeks and 50 pounds when we bought him he was ... A: First questions: has this puppy been checked for parasites? And, how much of the Wellness are you ... | |
| Newfoumdland/husky | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old Newi/husky puppy. He currently weighs 35lbs. I have been told to feed low ... A: Well first of all I don't support the idea of "low protein" for a puppy, not for any breed. The real ... | |
| The right food for my 10 month old puppy | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: My 10 month old Doberman puppy is almost 28 inches and weighs about 72 pounds. He ate Acana Large ... A: At 66 pounds your dog's energy requirements would range from 1650 - 3000 calories daily (at ten ... | |
| 11 month old dog diagonesed with Lower Uninary Tract infection | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: My dog,Shadow was diagnosed with a UTI today.Not sure how or where he picked this up,,but I was told ... A: Oh Sharon, if there's not even any crystals I wouldn't do even the RC, stick with your regular ... | |
| Chronic Loose Stool | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: a year and a half to two years old. Before the rescue he was being fed chicken feed (and was ... A: I formulate diets for a living, and usually need to add calcium, kelp, zinc, taurine, and assorted ... | |
| Cooked bones | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Is it safe to feed my large breed dog cooked pork bones or any cooked bones? If not, what kind of ... A: It's not a wise idea to use cooked bones, as they can splinter much more easily than raw. I like to ... | |
| Orijen food | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: Just a quick question about Orijen dog and cat food. I was told by a vet that orijen steamed cooked ... A: I will contact Orijen for you and see what they say, but this strikes me as nonsense. you can always ... | |
| Chronic Loose Stool | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: a year and a half to two years old. Before the rescue he was being fed chicken feed (and was ... A: CHICKEN FEED? that poor baby. So glad you got him! how are you supplementing this home made diet - ... | |
| 11 month old dog diagonesed with Lower Uninary Tract infection | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: My dog,Shadow was diagnosed with a UTI today.Not sure how or where he picked this up,,but I was told ... A: Usually, if there are struvite crystals present in the urine, the food and antibiotics will clear it ... | |
| The right food for my 10 month old puppy | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: My 10 month old Doberman puppy is almost 28 inches and weighs about 72 pounds. He ate Acana Large ... A: Quick question before I launch into suggestions - have you had a thorough evaluation done on this ... | |
| Best food for Toy Fox Terrier | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a Toy Fox Terrier puppy, her breeder was feeding her Eukanuba Puppy Food and I continued to ... A: Good job with your puppy so far - Orijen is a great food and now she has adjusted to the change it ... | |
| Alternative to rawhide | 3/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a miniature schnauzer (13 lbs) and a Boston terrier (15 lbs) who love to chew. I work from ... A: First let me say, I recently experienced a serious health crisis which culminated in surgery a week ... | |
| Execessive Stools | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old chihuaha/terrier mix. I have had him for 2 months already and everything seems ... A: If all causes such as parasites have been ruled out, and you are not simply feeding too much ... | |
| Homemade Food | 3/1/2010 |
| Q: I have two dogs. A Yorkie and a Pomeranian. I have just recently started making them their own ... A: Yes, there is a lot I would ask you, but this is a professional service, as follows: 1. Basic ... | |
| Homemade Food | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have two dogs. A Yorkie and a Pomeranian. I have just recently started making them their own ... A: Frankly unless you know a good deal about how to balance a canine diet I would not be attempting it, ... | |
| down pasterns | 2/24/2010 |
| Q: Now 16 week old Caucasian Ovcharka, been completely down on pasterns, for last 2 weeks. Was Feeding ... A: Feeding plain raw meat/adult food to a growing large breed dog is asking for serious problems. ... | |
| high protein dog food | 2/23/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to give a dog too much protein? I have a 10 year old 65lbs dog who was pretty much ... A: Several things to address here, so let's chunk it down into indivdual questions and I'll do my best ... | |
| raw chicken necks and backs for a Westie | 2/20/2010 |
| Q: i have an almost 5 year old westie and have heard that a good source of calcium is a raw chicken ... A: I'd stick with the larger bones and also consider using a toothbrush if at all possible, and/or ... | |
| raw chicken necks and backs for a Westie | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: i have an almost 5 year old westie and have heard that a good source of calcium is a raw chicken ... A: When you say "a good source of calcium" - I'm not sure why you are looking to add calcium at all. ... | |
| SD Food | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: My 11 year old Lhaso was recently diagnosed with crystals. She was put on two rounds of antibiotics ... A: The presence of struvite crystals in tandem with a bacterial infection need not impose a longterm ... | |
| my 15 year old dog | 2/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 15 year old Schipperke. She is a very happy active dog who has led a very happy life. She ... A: You are doing really well! The dietary needs of an older dog are indeed different and without teeth, ... | |
| UTI - 6 month old Cocker | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: My Cocker "Belle" has had two UTI's in the last 2 1/2 mo's. Vet gave Antibiotics. Her urine smells ... A: At six months your puppy has unique nutritional needs that you must cover with diet; can you tell me ... | |
| Shunt | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: my chihuhua has a shunt he is about 3yrs old and getting grey hair. He is currently on Hills-KD and ... A: I would have to recommend with this condition you either say on the diet your vet has prescribed or ... | |
| Struvite diet question-more details | 2/9/2010 |
| Q: I have been reading some of your recipes for home-cooked dog food. I too have a dog with this ... A: yes,it helps. Struvite stones that have had to be surgically removed are far more a concern than the ... | |
| Struvite diet question | 2/7/2010 |
| Q: I have been reading some of your recipes for home-cooked dog food. I too have a dog with this ... A: For starters, PLEASE do not use baker's yeast, it can be actually dangerous to dogs. While some ... | |
| Follow-up | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: ...apparently, I have submitted too many follow up questions? AllExperts.com has suggested I ask a ... A: Well since you joined the yahoogroup you can ask there and no one will tell you it's too many ... | |
| Confused | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Your credentials are really why I have decided to drop you a line. I have two Boxers 1 female 8yrs ... A: Great news! I'm pleased to hear there's been improvement already. I'd be fine with you adding a Tbsp ... | |
| Confused | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Your credentials are really why I have decided to drop you a line. I have two Boxers 1 female 8yrs ... A: Sorry to be confusing. I mean to say that increased fiber may be helpful, and that a grainfree food ... | |
| Ammonium Urate found is Westie's urine - ? | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: Our little dog Piper (8 years old) has not been feeling well. A few weeks ago he had some bladder ... A: There are some liver conditions that can lead to the development of ammonia urate stones: ... | |
| Confused | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: Your credentials are really why I have decided to drop you a line. I have two Boxers 1 female 8yrs ... A: I looked over your questions here today, and what I'd like to see you try is the Fromm Duck and ... | |
| 10 month old Newf with constant diarrhea | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My 10 month old new has had diarrhea since arrival at 2 months. Back then she was on the raw food ... A: Well first of all, I feel you can trust ME, I've studied and worked in this field for many years ... | |
| Performatrin Ultra Food: Puppy Food | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old Shih Tzu x Lhasa Apso and I have been feeding him Purina Puppy Chow ever since ... A: Ok - keep up the good word, and if you want a lot of solid info, join the yahoogroup or join ... | |
| Performatrin Ultra Food: Puppy Food | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 month old Shih Tzu x Lhasa Apso and I have been feeding him Purina Puppy Chow ever since ... A: First off, I want to say that I never like to lecture people about their choices. However, when you ... | |
| Smelly Dog | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I have an 8 year old mix breed. 2 days after his bath he is smelly. He also has small bumps on his ... A: If you are using grocery store brands such as Purina and IAMs, it is a great idea now to switch to a ... | |
| Triple Pet Plaque Off | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: what is your opinion on "Triple Pet Plaque Off" tarter remover that is added to puppy's water. I ... A: My own preference is to help dogs to good oral hygiene by feeding a home prepared diet and using raw ... | |
| pH strip tests | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: I have read multiple responses you've posted regarding struvite crystals, and you have suggested ... A: In a dog who has had struvites, if the antibiotics have cleared up the infection and the crystals ... | |
| Finding good food for my shih tzu | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old Shih Tzu, she like most has skin issues, I am all the time trying to find a good ... A: It's very difficult to recommend a food for a condition without knowing what is behind it. Many ... | |
| Underweight Japanese Chins | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: Of my 4 Chins, three of them have always had some sort of digestive issues. The dad has typically ... A: First of all, I can't really recommend one food for all the dogs, because they are unique ... | |
| ethoxyquin | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: Do you think ethoxyquin is harmful to dogs? I know it is used in all foods made by Diamond and many ... A: I believe ethoxyquin to be an undesirable ingredient and exclusion of it indicative of the ... | |
| labman | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: In Labmans profile he talks about his credentials and he says that a lot of his expertise comes from ... A: In my opinion, an expert in this field is someone with specific training in canine nutrition; ... | |
| Andy Lewis | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: What is your opinion on Andy Lewis and his book The Dog Food Conspiracy,where he says there are no ... A: Honestly - these are both great foods and I applaud your research. I feed FrommFourstar to my ... | |
| Andy Lewis | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: What is your opinion on Andy Lewis and his book The Dog Food Conspiracy,where he says there are no ... A: I haven't read the book, but it has a ring of hysteria about it from what you've said here. I always ... | |
| Bernese Puppy Down in the Pasterns | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 week old puppy that was very slow to grow, 10 ounces at birth and tracked about 1/2 the ... A: Ok, rather a bit of math here, but I have a quiet day so lets' look and see. 1) your pups weight in ... | |
| Chronic Renal Failure | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1½ year old German Shepherd dog that has been diagnosed with chronic renal failure. My ... A: Oh, I am so sorry to hear about your dog. I do work with dogs in renal failure all the time; this is ... | |
| 8yr old chocolate lab with allergies | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 year old and a 12 year old chocolate lab. they are both in great shape, walked at least 1 ... A: well, there's a lot more to a home made longterm diet than the Ca:P, but that's a good start. :) ... | |
| 8yr old chocolate lab with allergies | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 year old and a 12 year old chocolate lab. they are both in great shape, walked at least 1 ... A: I think you mean elimination diet, and I have to say, I would tend to agree that at least, a limited ... | |
| Bernese Puppy Down in the Pasterns | 12/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 12 week old puppy that was very slow to grow, 10 ounces at birth and tracked about 1/2 the ... A: I am really sorry to hear about your puppy. What are the brands of food you`re using, how much does ... | |
| Loose stools | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: my rhodesian ridgeback mix is 12 mos & close to 90 lbs. he has a great appetite, full of energy, & ... A: My sense of this is you have either an undiagnosed issue like coccidia, perhaps - OR, the ... | |
| Shifting food | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: My lab pup is now 2 months old.Last two months i had been feeding her babyfood(lactogen 1+cerelac ... A: your growing pup needs a properly formulated diet with much more nutrient than an adult requires. ... | |
| Homemade dog food/Supplementing | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: So I have been feeding my dog homemade food (cooked) for about a year and a half now. She is a ... A: If she's getting Eagle Pack, that changes the whole scenario. The small amount of chicken and ... | |
| Homemade dog food/Supplementing | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: So I have been feeding my dog homemade food (cooked) for about a year and a half now. She is a ... A: First of all, you are dividing the food up by volume, and a nutritionist would use calories. So when ... | |
| Grain Free diet for pregnant dog? | 11/29/2009 |
| Q: I have bred my 2 1/2yr. old golden retriever. She is 4wks pregnant now and I have been to to switch ... A: The mineral levels in puppy food are not ok for your bitch. Stay on the Pacific Stream. It isn't so ... | |
| Cronic soft stools | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old Catahoula/Pit mix pup who struggles with cronic soft stool. Thought she had ... A: The high protein can be ok as long as the calcium:phosphorus balance is correct for puppies. It`s ... | |
| Home Made RAW Dog Food | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: My roommate has been feeding this recipe to my dogs and I wanted to run it by you and see what you ... A: I do indeed have a better recipe, but it's one that would be personally formulated to meet the ... | |
| Cronic soft stools | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old Catahoula/Pit mix pup who struggles with cronic soft stool. Thought she had ... A: You could definitely stay on the current food for a couple of more weeks, but I don't like to see ... | |
| Cronic soft stools | 11/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old Catahoula/Pit mix pup who struggles with cronic soft stool. Thought she had ... A: Ok, first of all, additional fat often softens stool, so I'm thinking it may be wise not to add ... | |
| dog breath | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: My dog is elderly and has terrible breath. What can I do about it? A: There are many things that can cause bad breath in a dog, senior or otherwise, and diet is only one ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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! ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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" ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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), ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 - ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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! ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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? ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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: ... | |
| 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, ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| overweight beagle | 2/13/2008 |
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| amount to feed large yorkie | 2/12/2008 |
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| Pre Packaged Raw Diets | 2/7/2008 |
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| Pre Packaged Raw Diets | 2/6/2008 |
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Dog Food (Canine Diet and Nutrition)
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Catherine Lane, Dip. CFN
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Expertise
I offer qualified and comprehensive expertise, based on both extensive experience as a professional canine nutrition consultant to local veterinary clinics, breeders, natural food stores and individual dog lovers, as well as formal training (I currently hold a diploma in canine nutrition and am pursuing a Master's degree at this time). My background in dogs spans fifty years and my approach to nutrition emphasizes a reasonable balance between cutting-edge, holistic science, and conventional research and wisdom. I'm happy to discuss anything related to canine nutrition, including commercial diet, formulating a home prepared raw or cooked diet, diet for health conditions and life stages, pros and cons of raw feeding, performance nutrition, behaviour, supplementation,using herbs safely/ effectively, nutrient requirements, food sources and safety. Please check my website www.thepossiblecanine.com for a full biography and much more information on my training, experience, and results.
Experience
I've worked with dogs in various capacities since the 1970's, when I was a veterinary assistant for my father's practise and involved in conformation with various breeds. Since then I have studied nutrition informally and formally with an emphasis on canine studies.I have been working as a canine nutrition consultant for eight years professionally; I take referrals from several local veterinary clinics, working mainly with health conditions such as IBD, cancer, kidney disease and uroliths. I also present seminars,have guested on a local radio show, appeared on local television,and I teach certificate programmes in nutrition, dietary formulation and herbalism.
Organizations
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Eastern Canada
Publications
The Bark, September 2007
forthcoming DogFancy, March 2008
Regular columnist for local periodicals The Ridgeback Roster and Ottawa Natural Pets newsletter
Education/Credentials
Recently completed a three year Diploma in Canine Nutrition from a local online college.
Currently enrolled in prerequisite program for Masters in Human Nutrition at an accredited university, and completing a two year program in Herbalism at Dominion College.
Certificate in Herbalism from Australasian College of Natural Health
Past/Present Clients
caseload is in the high hundreds, far too numerous to list
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