Connie Sutherland wrote 04/11/2009 07:18 PM Re: Ready to add new protein - what is best? [Re: Peter Marek ] #235888 - 04/11/2009 07:18 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	I'd back up a little again. Maybe a scant 1/8 cup. Also, are you using lean beef? Because "regular" ground beef is usually 20% fat.
Top
Peter Marek wrote 04/11/2009 07:22 PM Re: Ready to add new protein - what is best? [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #235889 - 04/11/2009 07:22 PM
Peter Marek Webboard User Reg: 03-05-2009 Posts: 274 Loc: NJ, USA Offline	To be honest I'm not sure on the beef - I got it while I was at the butcher. If anyone knows what a butcher "standard" is for ground beef please let me know. I can always eat it and get Kaiser something else tomorrow. No, I am not an alien!
Top
Connie Sutherland wrote 04/11/2009 07:22 PM Re: Ready to add new protein - what is best? [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #235890 - 04/11/2009 07:22 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	The muscle meat definitely does not have to be beef, by the way, but I would stick to it for a while and not introduce confusion by switching to a different MM right now when it's apparent that it's strictly a function of quantity. My senior with the tricky digestion does great on bison and buffalo and lamb, but not so good on beef unless it's that ultra-lean one. I have no idea why, because the buffalo I get frozen is no leaner than the beef he doesn't manage well.
Top
Peter Marek wrote 04/11/2009 07:42 PM Re: Ready to add new protein - what is best? [Re: Connie Sutherland ] #235893 - 04/11/2009 07:42 PM
Peter Marek Webboard User Reg: 03-05-2009 Posts: 274 Loc: NJ, USA Offline	Funny you should mention that, the breeder mentioned to me that Dobes usually don't do well with beef - but I thought I would try it and see. I can easily get buffalo or venison if this doesn't work. No, I am not an alien!
Top
Connie Sutherland wrote 04/11/2009 07:57 PM Re: Ready to add new protein - what is best? [Re: Peter Marek ] #235894 - 04/11/2009 07:57 PM
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005 Posts: 31571 Loc: North-Central coast of California Offline	Huh. I had not heard that. Yes, I can get pretty cheap buffalo and even lamb, so I don't bother with trying this guy with beef any more, because that ultra-lean isn't available at every store.
Top
Scott Garrett wrote 04/11/2009 10:10 PM Re: Ready to add new protein - what is best? [Re: Peter Marek ] #235907 - 04/11/2009 10:10 PM
Scott Garrett Webboard User Reg: 03-01-2009 Posts: 645 Loc: NorCal Offline	Quote: peter marek To be honest I'm not sure on the beef - I got it while I was at the butcher. If anyone knows what a butcher "standard" is for ground beef please let me know. I can always eat it and get Kaiser something else tomorrow. I'm not sure what the standard is, but I know that the redder it is leaner it is. We usually get 7% (fat content) ground beef and it's pretty red with hardly any marbling. The kind you would use for making gravy is usually 15-20% and has noticeable marbling. http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7701/neilpatrickharris.jpg
Top
Peter Marek wrote 04/12/2009 08:25 AM Re: Ready to add new protein - what is best? [Re: Scott Garrett ] #235922 - 04/12/2009 08:25 AM
Peter Marek Webboard User Reg: 03-05-2009 Posts: 274 Loc: NJ, USA Offline	It's a bit hard to determine from looking at it. It's pretty red and delicious looking - I'm going to have to steal some and make a burger! His poop was perfect this morning @ 1/8 cup ground beef. Tonight I will add 1/16 cup and keep adding in increments for a couple days at a time. What is the average amount of ground beef we should be ultimately feeding OR just keep changing the diet over time so they get variety? No, I am not an alien!
Top

Previous Topic

Index

Next Topic

Page 3 of 3 <<123

When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.

Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional. The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.

Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc. By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.