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Tired of the same food
Started by Stacy. Last reply by ks-man Aug 20, 2019. 38 Replies 0 Favorites
I think this is an easy question. I think Maggie is tired of her food. She's been eating the same thing for a long time, and she's kind of blah on it. She's my most reluctant eater anyway.She's eating Nature's Variety Instinct Raw Boost Beef. She's…Continue
Your favorite high value treats?
Started by J and Riley (and Luna). Last reply by Kathy and Ruby Skye Aug 11, 2019. 24 Replies 0 Favorites
Riley LOVES her kibble but she is really not super motivated by any treats we've tried. We really haven't tried that many (just pure bites chicken and Zuke's minis, right now using a different Fromm kibble as treats) but we need a couple different…Continue
IBD Diagnosis: Food recs, etc
Started by Nicole and Teddy. Last reply by Nicole and Teddy Aug 7, 2019. 44 Replies 0 Favorites
Hi there! Just left a long string in the Medical issues group as Teddy has received an IBD diagnosis. The GI panel results indicated cobalamin and folate are slightly low. Pancreatic lipase and TLI elevated. Findings are consistent with small…Continue
Puppy with Giardia and Lots of Itchiness
Started by Beau. Last reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle Aug 6, 2019. 24 Replies 0 Favorites
Hi everyone,I have an 11 wk old goldendoodle puppy named Beau. Three days after picking him up, he had diarrhea and vomiting. His fecal sample was initially negative. After a stint at the animal hospital (the vet initially thought he may have parvo…Continue
Current Recall Information
Started by Dianne Carter ~ Trinity Doodles. Last reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle Aug 3, 2019. 518 Replies 8 Favorites
I ran this idea by Karen this morning and she thought it would be a good idea, so...This discussion is for current recall information only. In the interest of staying informed without unnecessary panic please try to verify with a credible source…Continue
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Here is where the smaller Wellness bags have “gone”...
Started by Cindy and Olive (Ollie). Last reply by Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie Jul 30, 2019. 4 Replies 0 Favorites
hi doodle friends,I have fed Ollie girl the Wellness LID Simple Salmon and Potato for over 2 years now, but recently couldn’t find anywhere the smaller bags, which I prefer. They’re more convenient, stay fresher, and we know the happy that comes…Continue
Grain Free Food Warnings
Started by Erin. Last reply by Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie Jul 28, 2019. 66 Replies 1 Favorite
Hello all! My doodle currently eats Zignature Trout and Salmon grain free after trying Orijen for many months and him being constipated from it. He has done great on Zignature now for almost 3 yrs but my vet and many breeders I follow are now…Continue
Proviable Users, I Have Some Questions
Started by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle. Last reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle Jul 25, 2019. 50 Replies 0 Favorites
My turn to ask for advice. :)Jasper's digestive system has gotten a little bit "off" the past few weeks. I'm chalking it up to new and different treats, and too many of them; the treats were being dispensed very liberally during the weeks leading up…Continue
Puppy with Reoccurring Giardia and a recent move :(
Started by Beth Donati. Last reply by Beth Donati Jul 24, 2019. 2 Replies 0 Favorites
Hi all, I'm a first-time puppy owner and recently got a 19 week old labradoodle named Ridge. He's the sweetest little guy and loves to play and snuggle. He's been on Life's Abundance since my parents brought him home in California at 12 weeks. He…Continue
Should I Be Concerned?
Started by Anne & Mr. Haley. Last reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle Jul 15, 2019. 5 Replies 0 Favorites
I added some treats (Charlee Bear liver and Fruitables sweet potato and pecan) to Haley's auto ship food expecting them to be shipped at the same time as the food. The food arrived Friday. The treats are in transit but estimated delivery is July…Continue
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Comment by Anne & Mr. Haley on September 13, 2018 at 2:30pm
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He loves raw sweet potatoes (will even dig them in the garden) and will have flecks of undigested s.p. in his poop.
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Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on September 13, 2018 at 2:25pm
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Yes, the homemade food has only 200 calories per cup, or about half of the calories in most kibbles, so you usually need to feed twice as much.
Do not be alarmed if his poop turns orange, lol.
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Thank you, Karen. So it's double the amount of his daily kibble? I would have starved him. lol. Haley LOVES sweet ppotatoes.
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Anne, I'd use the sweet potatoes instead of rice since he's on a grain free diet.
Use a 50/50 mixture of white meat chicken cut very fine and cooked mashed sweet potatoes. He will need 4 to 4 and a half cups per day.
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@ Karen - Haley's system is upset and his vet suggests that I feed him chicken and rice/sweet potato for several days. His norm is 2.25 cups Acana Meadowland per day. Can you advise amount of chicken and the amount of rice and/or sweet potato to give Haley per day. I greatly appreciate your help.
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Hi Evelyn, my Jack got mashed sweet potatoes several times a day, as part of his meals and also with meds. They are low in calories and provide a good amount of fiber. You can a tablespoon or two to each meal without a problem.
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There's a link about the middle of this discussion that give a recipe for homemade food that has been approved by two of our members' IMS vets, but it is for a 25 lb dog, so you would need to increase accordingly:
https://www.doodlekisses.com/forum/topics/for-those-with-allergies?...
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Yes, a few people here have fed a homemade diet. You must have a recipe that has been approved by a veterinary internal medicine or nutrition specialist, an accurate analysis of the calorie content, and you must also add mineral supplements. There are many books on the market that have recipes.
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Comment by Kathryn digregorio on August 25, 2018 at 10:12am
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Hi, Has anyone had success making their own food for their pup. Do you add vitamins to it???
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