Feeding a three yr lab
Discussion
Here we go, we buy winaloads tins and sometimes with biscuits,but lately we stopped the
biscuits,because this made her loose ,if you know what i mean. ( a sod to pick up)
So we have just feed her on the tins.
My point. I t says on the tin to give a dog her size 5-6 tins a day WTF
I found this to be extreem to say the least,not the cost but the ammount that winaload says
is the RDA for a three yr old girl dog (stopped the censoring).
Two tins a day i think is enough to keep her lean and fit.
Whats your view on this one ,how many tins is you dog on?
biscuits,because this made her loose ,if you know what i mean. ( a sod to pick up)
So we have just feed her on the tins.
My point. I t says on the tin to give a dog her size 5-6 tins a day WTF
I found this to be extreem to say the least,not the cost but the ammount that winaload says
is the RDA for a three yr old girl dog (stopped the censoring).
Two tins a day i think is enough to keep her lean and fit.
Whats your view on this one ,how many tins is you dog on?
My brother breeds dogs, they are not Labs but he has a variety of Boston Terriers, Beagles and Springers.
He avoids Tins like the plague, he feeds them twice a day, once in the morning which is generally a portion of biscuits and mince and in the evening, liver, chicken and biscuits. This seems to give them all the nutrients they need.It is also a cost alternative but does take time to prepare.
There is nothing wrong with tinned dog food but its not a big recommend in the dog world.
He avoids Tins like the plague, he feeds them twice a day, once in the morning which is generally a portion of biscuits and mince and in the evening, liver, chicken and biscuits. This seems to give them all the nutrients they need.It is also a cost alternative but does take time to prepare.
There is nothing wrong with tinned dog food but its not a big recommend in the dog world.
If you haven't already try a different biscuit ones without wheat colours additives etc.
Tins 80% water but they still over estimate guidelines.
Try chappie dry (seems to suit a lot of dogs with dodge tums) mixed in with the tins (assuming you want to carry on with tins) but remember it is a complete food not a mixer so give a third of the feeding guidelines.
No need for vet yet unless you have tried different biscuits with no joy or if gets poorly or becomes chronic even without dry food.
If baked bean size tin may need to give 3 tins for nutrient value depends on activity level of the individual dog, age etc
Tins 80% water but they still over estimate guidelines.
Try chappie dry (seems to suit a lot of dogs with dodge tums) mixed in with the tins (assuming you want to carry on with tins) but remember it is a complete food not a mixer so give a third of the feeding guidelines.
No need for vet yet unless you have tried different biscuits with no joy or if gets poorly or becomes chronic even without dry food.
If baked bean size tin may need to give 3 tins for nutrient value depends on activity level of the individual dog, age etc
Edited by bexVN on Thursday 11th November 13:50
Edited by bexVN on Thursday 11th November 14:00
bexVN said:
If you haven't already try a different biscuit ones without wheat colours additives etc.
Tins 80% water but they still over estimate guidelines.
Try chappie dry (seems to suit a lot of dogs with dodge tums) mixed in with the tins (assuming you want to carry on with tins) but remember it is a complete food not a mixer so give a third of the feeding guidelines.
Hello again "dodge tums" would this have anything to do with her eating grass after her meal?Tins 80% water but they still over estimate guidelines.
Try chappie dry (seems to suit a lot of dogs with dodge tums) mixed in with the tins (assuming you want to carry on with tins) but remember it is a complete food not a mixer so give a third of the feeding guidelines.
MonkeyMatt said:
Paddy_N_Murphy said:
pad58 said:
Hello again "dodge tums" would this have anything to do with her eating grass after her meal?
Eating grass is normally a sign that they WANT to be ill.to help digestion.
I feed my dog on raw now. He has behavioural issues so I want to make sure I eliminate everything possible that might affect it.
I feed complete raw as I really can't be faffed with storage, weighing, etc. I feed Natural Instinct but there is also Nature's Menu and Darlings.
I would NEVER feed tinned dog food. It's pretty much all crap. Likewise mixer. It's just a filler. There are some better quality, complete, dry dog foods around. Better quality means you need to feed less and there is less crap (metaphorically and physically). If I feed dry then I feed Burns as it is low protein and I don't want to feed already nutty foster dogs with high protein. Other good brands are James Wellbeloved, Skinners, Arden Grange, CSJ.
What you feed your dog can have an affect on his health (skin problems, etc), behaviour and energy levels. Upset stomach can often mean the food disagrees with him. A lot of the previously mentioned foods are hypo-allergenic.
I feed complete raw as I really can't be faffed with storage, weighing, etc. I feed Natural Instinct but there is also Nature's Menu and Darlings.
I would NEVER feed tinned dog food. It's pretty much all crap. Likewise mixer. It's just a filler. There are some better quality, complete, dry dog foods around. Better quality means you need to feed less and there is less crap (metaphorically and physically). If I feed dry then I feed Burns as it is low protein and I don't want to feed already nutty foster dogs with high protein. Other good brands are James Wellbeloved, Skinners, Arden Grange, CSJ.
What you feed your dog can have an affect on his health (skin problems, etc), behaviour and energy levels. Upset stomach can often mean the food disagrees with him. A lot of the previously mentioned foods are hypo-allergenic.
Oscars, Pinnacle of Life, chicken and herring.
300g (150X2) a day whether he needs it or not.
He can be a fussy little bugger at times, but it all goes in the end.
He's slimmed right down onn this food from when he got the family scraps, which can only be good for joints etc.
Good solid stools too.(sorry)
He gets worked occasionally during the week when the weather is right. That is when it's blowing strong out on the Tay Estuary retrieving duck he gets 2X220g that day.
Very good value, it suits him (and us
)and he's never been fitter/trimmer.
http://www.oscars.co.uk/productselection.ikml?id=3...
Oh Oscars DON'T euthanize dogs to test their recipes, unlike some V expensive feed manufacturers.
300g (150X2) a day whether he needs it or not.
He can be a fussy little bugger at times, but it all goes in the end.
He's slimmed right down onn this food from when he got the family scraps, which can only be good for joints etc.
Good solid stools too.(sorry)
He gets worked occasionally during the week when the weather is right. That is when it's blowing strong out on the Tay Estuary retrieving duck he gets 2X220g that day.
Very good value, it suits him (and us
)and he's never been fitter/trimmer.http://www.oscars.co.uk/productselection.ikml?id=3...
Oh Oscars DON'T euthanize dogs to test their recipes, unlike some V expensive feed manufacturers.
Mrs Grumpy said:
I feed my dog on raw now. He has behavioural issues so I want to make sure I eliminate everything possible that might affect it.
I feed complete raw as I really can't be faffed with storage, weighing, etc. I feed Natural Instinct but there is also Nature's Menu and Darlings.
I would NEVER feed tinned dog food. It's pretty much all crap. Likewise mixer. It's just a filler. There are some better quality, complete, dry dog foods around. Better quality means you need to feed less and there is less crap (metaphorically and physically). If I feed dry then I feed Burns as it is low protein and I don't want to feed already nutty foster dogs with high protein. Other good brands are James Wellbeloved, Skinners, Arden Grange, CSJ.
What you feed your dog can have an affect on his health (skin problems, etc), behaviour and energy levels. Upset stomach can often mean the food disagrees with him. A lot of the previously mentioned foods are hypo-allergenic.
"He has behavioural issues " Poss blood sugar levels??I feed complete raw as I really can't be faffed with storage, weighing, etc. I feed Natural Instinct but there is also Nature's Menu and Darlings.
I would NEVER feed tinned dog food. It's pretty much all crap. Likewise mixer. It's just a filler. There are some better quality, complete, dry dog foods around. Better quality means you need to feed less and there is less crap (metaphorically and physically). If I feed dry then I feed Burns as it is low protein and I don't want to feed already nutty foster dogs with high protein. Other good brands are James Wellbeloved, Skinners, Arden Grange, CSJ.
What you feed your dog can have an affect on his health (skin problems, etc), behaviour and energy levels. Upset stomach can often mean the food disagrees with him. A lot of the previously mentioned foods are hypo-allergenic.
From Oscars "Divide the recommended daily feed amount in to 2 or 3 meals for juniors, 2 meals for adults and 3 meals for adult care – By
feeding little and often the digestive system works efficiently with fewer upsets. This in turn provides a more even blood sugar
level which can improve your dogs behaviour with less stress and mood swings."
Mo.
Anthony Micallef said:
I dont see any problem with the tins. My Basset has a tin a day mixed in with Pedigree complete and he loves it.
If your dog does well on them with good skin, good digestion, teeth, weight etc then all good. However tinned food has dubious ingredients, contains 80% water and sticks to teeth causing increase speed of dental disease and many dogs it's too rich for them.Nobody will ever agree on a correct diet. I have my opinions however when I assess a dog I look at the above before I say if what they are feeding is right or not.
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