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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 Jacquie Yorke (DRC) on November 22, 2008 at 1:28pm
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Comment by Maryann,Roo and Tigger on November 20, 2008 at 6:18pm
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Hi i just joined, so I may be not up to date. I fed IVET which is a relatively new food made in the midwest. This company also makes kosher human food. It is available only through veterinarians, not pricier than Solid Gold, which I fed my huskies for years, but pricier than grocery store brands. Contains no wheat, soy or chicken byproducts, only chicken meat. My two doodles love it. They, are not, however, choosy eaters. You can visit the IVET website. My vet told me it was approved for human consumption, but I did not see this on the website.
Just a mention, not from personal experience as I have never fed the BARF (basic raw food) diet. My puppies were both raised on the BARF diet so I talked to my vet about it. He is adamantly opposed to it. Mainly because he feels the risks to humans, particularily children, in the family is too great. If the raw food has salmonella bacteria dogs are generally not affected by it, but do excrete it and it will be left on the surface even after the poop is picked up. Also the bacteria will be in their mouths and face fur. Really, he is such a gentle man and I thought he was going to have stroke just when I mentioned that the puppies had been raised on it. Just a heads up if you are considering this diet.
One other thing. I buy the largest bag of dry kibble possible and put what fits in a Home Depot orange tight lidded bucket. The rest goes in the freezer as airtight as I can get it. That was one of things I liked about Solid Gold, it is packaged in foil over paper so it is easier to keep the air out.
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Comment by Janie on November 20, 2008 at 4:45pm
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Karen, thanks for the invite!
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Comment by Lynn & Sadie in WI on November 17, 2008 at 7:19pm
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Thanks for the invitation Karen, Hi everyone.
I have a pup, almost 6 mos old, and have been struggling with what food is best for her. I hope this will help me figure it out.
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Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on November 17, 2008 at 3:20pm
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Thanks to the multi-talented Jacquie Yorke for our new Group logo!
It really makes us stand out in the list of groups.
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Fantastic Group!....So glad that you created this!
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Comment by Lynne Fowler-Oodles of Doodles on November 16, 2008 at 5:27am
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You guys are too funny. I am no expert. I am just a doodle mom who lost a beloved std poodle and vowed to never let that happen again. I started to research, read everything I could and now know that the old way was wrong. The commercial dog food companies had us fooled...but no more. Love all you guys.
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Comment by Adrianne Matzkin on November 15, 2008 at 9:40pm
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Lynne gave me the best advice and Samantha is thrilled! She eats better than we do - home cooked, hot (warm, really), rib sticking meals every evening. She also loves that I trashed the Royal Canine kibble. What did I know? Now, she eats Whole Foods Holistic. She just adores it.
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Welcome, Amy! While we're waiting for Lynne & our other experts to join us, please feel free to post any comments or questions.
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