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Does anyone feed their dog organic food?

admin — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:38:10 +0000

I’m trying to switch to organic food for my year and a half old Lab. Does anyone feed their dog organic food? If so, what to feed it? And what is a major no-no to feed your dog?

I’ve been feeding her eggs, some pasta, sometimes chicken, and bread mixed in with her normal food. She seems to like everything I give her except for fruits and veggies. lol. I have been careful with what I feed her, but I feel I need more info.
I DO NOT want to feed my dog "dog food’ anymore I’m trying to slowly switch to REAL food. Besides I can’t afford that fancy pet food anyway. Plus I think it would be fun to make my dog’s food. Someone said no pasta. What about just plan stuff? It’s interesting ’cause in our store they sell big bags of pasta mixed with dog food.

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What are good brands of cat food , and what do you look for in quailty cat food?

admin — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:01:24 +0000

I am only really familiar with dog food, since I haven’t had a cat for a long time. Just wondering.

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dog food…?

admin — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:48:33 +0000

what is the best kind of dog food for a puppy and full grown dog that has a high nutrition value in it please help i need to know asap!?
what store would i be able to get it from? can i get it at petco, petsmart, or walmart????

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dog food ?

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:49:33 +0000

what would be a good dog food for a 10lb pug thats wont cause her to become obiest becasue i read thats a big problem of pugs ?

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Why is everyone swearing by these organic dog foods?

admin — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:59:58 +0000

Family has had dogs since I was a little kid and we never bought expensive dog food and all our dogs lived long happy lives. Was also told by a vet that they are all basically the same some just make the dog expel less waste.

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Dog food?????????????????

admin — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 09:37:46 +0000

Can I ask why people who call Purina and other grocery store dog food crap really don’t eat all that well themselves? Or why do they feed their babies baby formula(with the exception of those who cannot breastfeed for medical reasons), and let their kids eat cookies, candy, and all the processed sh*t that they allow their kids to eat? I really don’t think people realize just how crappy baby formula really is.
Anything in a box or bag is processed. Like mac and cheeze, anything dried, etc.

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How do I get my new dog to eat dog food?

admin — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:48:40 +0000

I just got him about two weeks ago, and he refuses to eat dog food because of his previous owners. They always fed him people food. How can I get him to start eating dog food?

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Sick dog……………….?

admin — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:34:49 +0000

I have a 2 year old german shepherd. He has been sick for close to a year from that dog food poisoning. We spent 00 to try to fix the problem. He got better for a while but then got sick again. He has done that 4 times now. We took him in for a ultrasound and he had really bad liver and kidney damage. He’s still really hyper and acts like he’s not sick but he obviously is. Do you think he will ever get better?
Where do you think we spent the 00. Been to 3 different vets and none of them where worth a damn. They just wanted to rob us of our money.

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What is this whole big issue of feeding dogs raw, or from a specific brand?

admin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 21:01:09 +0000

Okay, I have two dogs, a one year old Lab, and a 12 week old Boxer. We switch around their dog foods a lot, depending on what name brand is cheapest, what coupons we have, etc.
Among some of the brands we use include Beneful, Pedigree, Almo (which we prefer not to feed), IAMS, Eukanuba, and some others. Occasionally, they will get a tidbit of a french fry or some hamburger or something, but that’s it.
I am not kidding. To some people, this seems like I am desecrating my poor pups bodies.
What is the big hurrah over the raw food diet? I understand that there was the scare of the dog food being contaminated, but with the economy in the state it is currently, it seems a complete waste of money to provide meats that I can scarcely afford to have, let alone an animal who has a wholesome meal for $.60 a can, plus for an almost 18 pound bag. It is so much more economical, and time saving than working over creating a meal for a dog. I love my pups as much as the next person, do not dare criticize me of that, but when I cannot afford lamb, or enough beef for both me and the dog to eat, than why should the animal win over myself?
I am the one caring for the animal.
Would you cat owners buy a fillet of salmon and some shrimp, and then stop by your local pet food store and stock up on some rats to feed your cat? Probably not. That is what the cat ate before it was domesticized to what it is now, and what they continue to eat when they catch their own prey, but under no circumstances, I believe would a cat owner choose to make cat food over just buying it.
Maybe I ranted, but in any case, I want to know the answer. You can’t really change my mind on how to feed my dogs, but I would like to know why other people see this way of nutrition as the ONLY way.
Thank you.
Although I was quite happy while reading the first few posts, those of you who believe that because those of us pet owners who say we "cannot afford" feeding our pets a raw food diet is a poor and weak excuse really disappointed. You are part of my problem with pet owners who believe that the raw food diet is the only way. You look down on those who feed their dogs canned food or just regular brands of dog food, because we either choose not to, or are not able to expend the extra effort to prepare meals for our pets.
Yes, pets are a luxury, but does that mean that they should be eating luxuriously too?
Keeping a dog healthy and happy is the main key. Making sure that they are properly exercised, groomed, mentally stimulated, and in good health, on top of the unknown expenses of sudden illnesses or injuries adds up to a good deal of time and effort spent solely on the animal.

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What is the best dog food for my 2 corgi puppys?

admin — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 14:24:19 +0000

Ok i’m confused our vet told us that the scientific puppy food is the best kind to get for our puppys. But all the puppy books and corgi books I have read said its the worst thing to give them. So now i’m confused. What do you recoomend for dog food for 2 puppy corgis. They are 4 months old.

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