Q. Just a couple of questions for you dog lovers out there!
What do you feed your dog?
Why do you feed that?
WHAT makes it such a good diet?
What's IN it?
After researching dog food, reading all of the AAFCO definitions, and having one very sick pup - I finally settled on feeding a raw diet. My sick dog has gotten MUCH better and my other dogs have never looked better! Their food consists mainly of raw chicken and beef.
What do you feed your dog?
Why do you feed that?
WHAT makes it such a good diet?
What's IN it?
After researching dog food, reading all of the AAFCO definitions, and having one very sick pup - I finally settled on feeding a raw diet. My sick dog has gotten MUCH better and my other dogs have never looked better! Their food consists mainly of raw chicken and beef.
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When i first had dogs, they were my mom's fostered senior dogs. They provided us with Pedigree and I never questioned pedigree...because sadly a name like "pedigree" meant champion purebreed in my mind..and it seemed a popular food.
well when i got my very first own puppy, the vet tech asked me what I fed. I said "pedigree because all my other dogs got that and they lived healthy for pretty long". The vet tech's response was "pedigree isn't the best, even science diet is better than that". So I started looking up "better" dog food and realized both pedigree and SD are crap. corn in dog food is crap. byproducts in dog food, more crap. And for the same size and age dog, the feeding requirements were 6 cups of pedigree, and only 3 cups of a higher quality dog food because higher quality have no crap.
anyway, i always wanted to feed raw because even the best kibble is at best still processed food..processed and shelved and why do my dogs need rice in their diet every day?
my 2nd puppy had terrible intestinal problems, he had to eat wellness venison because any other kibble caused diarrhea. but know what, he got even better by eating raw chicken. while his stomach could never tolerate a chicken kibble.
When i first had dogs, they were my mom's fostered senior dogs. They provided us with Pedigree and I never questioned pedigree...because sadly a name like "pedigree" meant champion purebreed in my mind..and it seemed a popular food.
well when i got my very first own puppy, the vet tech asked me what I fed. I said "pedigree because all my other dogs got that and they lived healthy for pretty long". The vet tech's response was "pedigree isn't the best, even science diet is better than that". So I started looking up "better" dog food and realized both pedigree and SD are crap. corn in dog food is crap. byproducts in dog food, more crap. And for the same size and age dog, the feeding requirements were 6 cups of pedigree, and only 3 cups of a higher quality dog food because higher quality have no crap.
anyway, i always wanted to feed raw because even the best kibble is at best still processed food..processed and shelved and why do my dogs need rice in their diet every day?
my 2nd puppy had terrible intestinal problems, he had to eat wellness venison because any other kibble caused diarrhea. but know what, he got even better by eating raw chicken. while his stomach could never tolerate a chicken kibble.
why do people with very sick animals ask questions on this site ?
Q. Sometimes I can't believe the questions about cat/dog health when quite clearly they should be asking a vet ! If people can't afford to see a vet, then perhaps they should not have the pet. There are so many people here happy to answer questions about stuff they know nothing about but most of the health questions are very obviously in need of vet help.
Lisa B has very valid points but if these poor people have internet access, then are better looking at vetinary sites than asking loads of folk who don't care.
Lisa B has very valid points but if these poor people have internet access, then are better looking at vetinary sites than asking loads of folk who don't care.
A. Don't come down too hard either on the people who ask or the people who try to help.
If you have a limited income, taking your pet to the vet at the first sign of a problem is just too hard. Also, work can really get in the way. And people may live a ways from the nearest vet.
So asking here first is not so bad. For one thing, you will either get some good advice or you will be told in no uncertain terms to get that animal to the vet.
As far as the people answering, yes, some just say things they don't really know, but a lot of people are very knowledgeable, and give good advice.
It is very cruel to say that people should not have a pet if they cannot afford to take their animals to the vet immediately to find out if throwing up might be a serious problem. Some very responsible pet owners are poor and would rather skimp on food than not provide really necessary vet care.
Also, some pet owners are kids whose parents provided the pet and might not be willing to spring for the vet right away. Let's help those kids know when it's critical to fight over the issue, and give them the ammunition to do it with.
Sorry to preach a bit. Your point is not wrong, but I think you are making it too broad. Let's not discourage people from looking for help or from offering it.
If you have a limited income, taking your pet to the vet at the first sign of a problem is just too hard. Also, work can really get in the way. And people may live a ways from the nearest vet.
So asking here first is not so bad. For one thing, you will either get some good advice or you will be told in no uncertain terms to get that animal to the vet.
As far as the people answering, yes, some just say things they don't really know, but a lot of people are very knowledgeable, and give good advice.
It is very cruel to say that people should not have a pet if they cannot afford to take their animals to the vet immediately to find out if throwing up might be a serious problem. Some very responsible pet owners are poor and would rather skimp on food than not provide really necessary vet care.
Also, some pet owners are kids whose parents provided the pet and might not be willing to spring for the vet right away. Let's help those kids know when it's critical to fight over the issue, and give them the ammunition to do it with.
Sorry to preach a bit. Your point is not wrong, but I think you are making it too broad. Let's not discourage people from looking for help or from offering it.
How do I figure out what is causing these reactions in my dog? ?
Q. Tonight we took her to the emergency vet because she threw up four huge piles of vomit on top of facial swelling. The vet says she is allergic to something. How do I figure out what it is? Another quick question do dogs cry when stung by something? Her face isn't painful at all.
A. They don't always vocalize when in pain. I've got my money on a bee sting. Check his tongue for the stinger. Anaphylactic reaction is a very serious condition. I hope that your pet is okay. Keep him away from bees, ants, spiders or other insects which have poisonous stings until you figure out what did it to him.
Lyme disease versus lymphoma in dogs--how do you tell the difference?
Q. I posted a previous question about my dog's symptoms, but now it looks like we're down to two options, according to the vet: Lyme disease or lymphoma. His lab results apparantly could indicate either of them.... He has swollen lymph nodes, watery eyes, and was a bit limpy (but he's 13 and a half and arthritic, so it's hard to tell what that means). He's responding well to steroids and antibiotics, in terms of his energy level, limpiness, etc. Can anybody shed light on the symptoms of either of these diseases and how to distinguish one from another? Thanks so much.
Apparently he tested positive for lyme, but it was not a strong positive. As for his other lab tests, they found high calcium levels (which he had more than a year ago, when healthy) and above average white blood cell count.
Apparently he tested positive for lyme, but it was not a strong positive. As for his other lab tests, they found high calcium levels (which he had more than a year ago, when healthy) and above average white blood cell count.
A. There is a test for Lyme disease. Was your dog not tested??
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