May 24, 2011
I bred my poodle about 60 days ago. She was a finicky eater so I tried Walmart brand cat food, beef and gravy.The internet warns not to feed cat food because it has additional fat and protein. Is that really a bad thing for a pregnant dog?
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Hello,I bred my poodle about 60 days ago. She was a finicky eater so I tried Walmart brand cat food, beef and gravy. I was happy that she really enjoys it, but now reading on the internet, it warns not to feed cat food because it has additional fat and protein. Is that really a bad thing for a pregnant dog? Her stools have been perfect, but that basically is the only thing she eats, although I mix it in with Purina puppy chow. Sometimes she will eat some of the chow, sometimes not. Do you think I should discontinue it immediately or continue until a few weeks after she has the puppies?
I also started feeding that to my new puppy, but will discontinue that because I read that it can lead to kidney stones with the increased protein.
Thank you so much and as a breeder I ALWAYS refer my customers to your website as part of their homework until the pups are old enough to go to their new homes. My niece is starting into the breeding business and the first thing I told her was to purchase your video about whelping puppies. FANTASTIC VIDEO!
Nancy
Cindy's Answer:
I would not advise feeding Wal-Mart brand food or Purina puppy chow to any dog, most especially a pregnant one. Both of those contain substandard ingredients and fillers, with chemicals and things that your dog does not need in her daily diet.
If you need to feed a commercial food, go for a high quality brand. Many of the premium foods also make canned diets. Here is a link to some better quality kibbles.
We feed a raw diet to all of our dogs, but even if you feed kibble adding fresh wholesome ingredients to your dogs diet will help.
Cottage cheese, sugar free plain yogurt, eggs, meat and fish are all good to add. Pregnancy and lactation are very hard on a female, so feed her the highest quality diet you can afford.
Our feeding dogs section will have articles to help you also.
What we choose to feed our dogs has a dramatic effect on their overall health, fertility and longevity. Learn about canine nutrition and help your puppy customers choose a quality diet for their new family members. We have so much information on the website about this.
Best of luck to you!
Cindy
If you need to feed a commercial food, go for a high quality brand. Many of the premium foods also make canned diets. Here is a link to some better quality kibbles.
We feed a raw diet to all of our dogs, but even if you feed kibble adding fresh wholesome ingredients to your dogs diet will help.
Cottage cheese, sugar free plain yogurt, eggs, meat and fish are all good to add. Pregnancy and lactation are very hard on a female, so feed her the highest quality diet you can afford.
Our feeding dogs section will have articles to help you also.
What we choose to feed our dogs has a dramatic effect on their overall health, fertility and longevity. Learn about canine nutrition and help your puppy customers choose a quality diet for their new family members. We have so much information on the website about this.
Best of luck to you!
Cindy
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