 Re: Heat Stroke
[Re: Jo Harker ]
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The risk of GDV was increased 4.2-fold (or 320%) in dogs that consumed dry foods containing citric acid that were also moistened prior to feeding by owners.
So basically don't pre-soak the food if it contains citric acid? Does this include asorbic acid too?
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Re: Heat Stroke
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#244893 - 06/30/2009 03:48 PM |
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However, I dampen Lucy's kibble (limited ingredient Natural balance) and don't have a problem. It is as hard as a rock! My guess is if no grains in it, it can't "soak".
And, the study doesn't make clear whether its the citric acid or whether its the moistening of the food.
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Re: Heat Stroke
[Re: Jo Harker ]
#244904 - 06/30/2009 06:52 PM |
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Alyssa, soooooo glad to hear you guys are OK.
And, thanks for the update and the great advice.
Jennifer, I am going to start right nor freezing baited water. And I will start with her next meal pouring water on (she's raw fed, too).
I keep fresh water in her bowl, in a container beside the door, one outside plus the kiddie (doggie) pool daily.
How do you know if your dog is drinking enough?
Is there a was to estimate?
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#244905 - 06/30/2009 07:07 PM |
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We've begun measuring how much water we're offering. We now have graduated cups designated for that purpose.
We've started keeping a journal of how much water is added to meals, how many cups go into the water bowls, and how often.
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[Re: Aaron Myracle ]
#244907 - 06/30/2009 07:20 PM |
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We're in the middle of a heat wave here at the moment, this is the reminder I need to keep my dogs safe - I will be watching their water intake carefully.
Glad she's ok Alyssa and hope all the tests go well.
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#244908 - 06/30/2009 07:30 PM |
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How much SHOULD a dog be drinking? Is there a measurable amount? (Like a percent of body weight, etc)
I've noticed that since I started feeding raw, my dog hardly touches the water bowl, and it makes what happened with Danke scare the hell out of me that much more.
I have visions of being alone out in the field (which is 99% of the time) with a collapsing dog that I can't carry... 
To make it worse, he wants no part of water being poured over his food. What are some creative ways to bait the water that even a picky dog can't resist?
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#244911 - 06/30/2009 08:04 PM |
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I vote Ice-Pups from THK.
I think it's individual.
Check your dogs gums before, during and after activity.
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#244912 - 06/30/2009 08:05 PM |
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What are some creative ways to bait the water that even a picky dog can't resist?
I've had success with chicken or beef broth added to water, then when they are used to the idea, decreasing gradually until it is all water. I know that plain water is better, but when they won't drink at all, it's better than nothing.
Just make sure it is NOT an over-processed broth. I have started to save stuff like that (juices etc) when I am cooking, and freeze a supply of them for later use.
I usually freeze an ice cube tray with various "nasty" stuff (salmon oil, bacon grease, broth, some random odds and ends like organ meat, etc) and mix it with a LOT of water (the other stuff is only there to add a little flavor), freeze, and give them out when working/hot or as an extra treat.
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Re: Heat Stroke
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#244913 - 06/30/2009 08:08 PM |
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I vote Ice-Pups from THK. ...
So do I! Big time!
http://leerburg.com/icepup.htm
http://leerburg.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=219397
But any "juicy" meat (bloody) works, too.
Ice Pup is a very good backup to have on hand always, to give fluid as well as nutrition to a sick dog ... and you can use it in tiny amounts to bait the water all the time besides!
I now keep this product on hand as religiously as canned plain pumpkin.  Thicker, it's a soup. Thinner, it's fluid with flavor. (It smells great.)
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