Ok..I'm probably in for it here..but.. I feed my dogs Pedigree Small Bites, Pedigree Puppy and ProPlan depending upon the dog, measured by content with a measuring cup and moistened with water prior to their little mouths gobbling it down from their own bowls once a day in the evening. Each dog is an individual and each receives an appropriate food for their size and activity level and growth developement. None are overweight. The older female lab (12 yr old) was experiencing a shift of body mass and began to appear "boney". I decreased the amount of pedigree small bites and added the pedigree puppy to equal the total volumn given. The result was replaced body mass with increase of protein but no increase of weight. The vet was just out for a farm visit and remarked how fit each dog was. Guess I'm doing something right. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Thanks for sharing that Barbara. If I may, what is the benefit of moistening the food? Thanks. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Adding water to the food prior to feeding will allow the dry food to absorb moisture and swell. When dry food is only fed; the food will swell inside of the dog from the stomach juices and can cause the dog to bloat.
Also serving the food moistened will cause the dog to not eat as fast.
The key is to think less than what is on the package, and watch out for too many treats. You are definately less likely to have an overweight dog if you feed a raw diet. I have yet to see a fat dog on a raw diet. Regardless of this, I don't feed raw. I'm a Solid Gold feeder and very satisfied at that. If you feed the amount that the package recommends, chances are you'll end up with a fat dog.
Actually I do moisten the food. I've gotten on my wife for putting too much and letting it become like mush. I would think it's more palatable when it's closer to its original texture. It's too bad I can't ask my dog. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Well actually I can ask but I don't think they'd understand. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Anyway, it sounds like I have to tell my wife that all those times she was right and I was wrong, AGAIN! God, I hate it when that happens. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />
When ever someone ask how much does my GSD weigh, I tell them 80-83 pounds. The same comment he's must be small shouldn't he weigh over 100#'s.
What a bunch of DUMB A--"s. Most people an not tell how much a dog weighs by looking at them.
Big is not better if you work for a living!!! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
Vancamp- everyone that feeds kibble should take your advice on the soaking time and useage of hot water. Not everyone can feed BARF.
Vancamp-I saw your new member status, Good for you
Scott..depending upon the hardness of the dry food; soak for a minimum of 5-10 minutes using warm water. By the time I fix all the bowls and add whatever (I do corn oil twice a week for coat and skin) the food is ready for chow down. I must also stress the use of a standard measuring cup so you know exactly how much you are feeding rather than just dumping and filling a bowl.
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