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raw/barf diet

Dawnuss — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:34:30 +0000

Author: Dawnuss

oh and honey's quoted me �151 so not the cheapest of quotes lol :) although they do seem like a fantastic company.

Why does she do it?

katrina — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:55:59 +0000

Author: katrina

My 2 year old Yorkshire Terrier does this and I've always seen it as a soothing activity on her part, which relaxes her and lulls her off to sleep. Doesn't seem like anything to worry about.

Biewer Terrier - NONSENSE!!

katrina — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:52:48 +0000

Author: katrina

Because that's how new breeds get started. Just like with words and language, all the breeds we have now had to start somewhere. Some will stick around and some won't. Most nonsense about so-called "real" breeds is just pure snobbery.

Which food?

Loz — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:21:49 +0000

Author: Loz

As a rule i dont feed for at least an hour after exercise, as it gives the body chance to adjust blood flow back to the organs (like the stomach) etc after concentrating mainly on muscles etc kind of like us, i know it i eat straight after iv been doing something strenuous i feel awful :(

I have fed (before switching to raw) Fish4dogs, Burns, JWB, and Natures Diet (which is a wet food) all were good quality, cheaper in the long run if you buy in bulk and Dots was healthy on them.

If she is fussy i would get a little wet food of something like natures diet or natures harvest and mix a little in with her kibble. That might tempt her. If she doesnt eat it after 15 mins like Bextull said take it away, and offer her it again at her next meal time, with NO treats in between!

Mind you the way i look at it (hence another reason for switching to raw) was i know i would get bored if i ate the same thing day in and day out, so its perfectly feasible for dogs to get the same.

You will all find this interesting...

CnT — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:21:40 +0000

Author: CnT

See Tiggi is very well behaved for me but if I leave her for an hour or so with anyone else then she becomes this crazed wild animal, she will settle after a while but her behaviour is odd to how she is with me. I did wonder if it was a seperation thing so I installed camera's in the house and left her when I went to work like I normally do with just her kong (I also leave this with her when I leave her with anyone else) I came home watched the video and within minutes of me leaving she got in her bed with her kong ate the contents then fell asleep so why she isnt like this when left with someone else is really strange... Also when out walking she is protective not overly but enough for me to feel safe out at night or alone etc but my boyfriend came to meet me one night and she went mental at him and was still wary of him for the rest of the walk yet she lives with him!! I dont treat her like a baby she is a dog so I treat her like a dog but her bond with me if defo very strong... She's fab with strange dogs and other animals... So I think its just different for each dog and each situation but I have noticed that most aggressive dogs tend to be owned by men... For status image :S

Possible pyometria/gut infection

Migsy — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:11:45 +0000

Author: Migsy

Thank goodness she is o.k.We don't half go through it when our pets are ill.Glad the nightmare is over,and hope she does well from now on.

Its all about teeth

maishka — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 22:01:18 +0000

Author: maishka

Here is a little update on Honey's tooth. I asked my trainer to look at it and see what she thinks, she said the vet should remove it. I started thinking--vet bills-- I visited my breeder as she wanted to see how Honey had developed. I asked her to look at the tooth, she scooped honey up and walked away saying 'I'll try and get it out for you, if she screams then the vet will have to handle it.' She was gone for about 1 minute then came back smiling and said
'done'. I noticed a little later that honey was drooling alot and bleeding a little. The breeder said it came out easy, but then again I didn't see it happen. I am glad that its sorted now, and happy that I don't have to take her to the vet. - but I hope it didn't hurt her to much.

Dog,Kid and dentist

Dawnuss — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:32:35 +0000

Author: Dawnuss

Rambo didnt hear any of the drill sounds cause he waited in the waiting room for hygiene reasons :) he probably would have hated it he hates the hoover but like i say my son was so excited that Rambo was waiting for him he still had the fillings done. :)

Has any tried Barking Heads dog food

megben — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:26:11 +0000

Author: megben

From the link I contacted Simpsons and bought some trial packs of their food ,lady on the phone lovely and helpful and dog food arrived today (ordered yesterday) dogs like it and the ingredients are great :cheer:

Stag bars

Avansa — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:14:31 +0000

Author: Avansa

Don't be silly! Stag Bars may be expensive but they last so long they're worth the money

WHY did I buy expensive dog toys?

Bextull — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:29:43 +0000

Author: Bextull

I know,the cost of dog toys now a days. Just goes to show a dog does not care for fancy toys,a piece of plastic will do just fine!!!!

Oscars favourite toy is bottles,plastic bottles :laugh: And i sometimes will them with water to make them heavier for him!!! He loves them,they even fly in random directions all by themselves so he is amused for quite some time too!!!

dogs that love cats!

Julie72 — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:06:47 +0000

Author: Julie72

nothing to do with this thread really but did anyone see liverpool v spurs last night? There was a poor cat on the pitch god knows how it got there poor thing.

Hello again...

candygirl — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:40:02 +0000

Author: candygirl

Hi Sam......so he enjoyed the snow ... :) so did candy.... she stood on our little snowman and started digging down...so no more snowman... :laugh: glad Bloo doing ok... :kiss:

University Dissertation - Dog Owner Perception

Roseollie — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:40:13 +0000

Author: Roseollie

Hi All,

I am undertaking a degree at Hatrpury University in Animal Science and as part of my program I have to do a dissertation.

My dissertation title is Dog Owner Perception on Canine Natural Therapies: Inc. Acupuncture, Hydrotherapy, Homeopathy and Chiropractic Manipulation.

I am using a questionnaire to get my results.

If any of you could help me by filling in a questionnaire (Download from the link below, highlight your answers and email to lucinda.carter@hotmail.co.uk) I would be most grateful.

Thank you to all who take the time to fill it in, and once you have emailed it I will email you back with your questionnaire number in order for you to withdraw at any time.

http://www.mediafire.com/?7x464aireqy7m3a if this link does not work please email me and I will send you the questionnaire as an attachment.

Regards,

Lucinda Carter

Any Staffie owners?? Im in need of some advice...

CnT — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:54:32 +0000

Author: CnT

No not heard his story... These were banned the year I was born so I dont know the reasons they were banned in the first place just assumed it was the same reasons the staffie is getting the attention for... Just keeping qishing and hoping they dont become a banned breed either :( Sad sad day government do that!!

Busters 1st Snow

Phiney69 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:17:23 +0000

Author: Phiney69

Aww fun in the snow in a nice big empty park. X

what do I, or can I do?

zahada — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:11:02 +0000

Author: zahada

If you can, try to get Adaptil (previously called DAP) plug in (your vet should have some, if not he can order it). It is a liquid that evaporates when plugged in and contains pheromones just like a nursing bitch gives off. The pheromones keep the puppies calm. Adaptil also comes in a collar version. Either (or both if you can afford them) should help Barney to calm down.

You could also ask your vet a product called Zylkene. Comes in capsules and is used to ease nervousness, fear and anxiety in dogs.

Lola's first snow Feb 2012 (pic heavy)

Phiney69 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:06:29 +0000

Author: Phiney69

Thanks everyone. : ) xxx
Hope your furbies are loving the snow if they got any?

supplements

loulou28 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:44:09 +0000

Author: loulou28

Thankyou very much for the advice iv ordered from healthspan. As for epo I wasn't sure weather to give it her or not I was just going by what I had read on the forum about supplements and which to give. Many thanks again Lou x

incontinence herbal remedies

loulou28 — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:19:23 +0000

Author: loulou28

Thanks labramatian il have a look.

Should this couple be locked up?

gazagem — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:11:18 +0000

Author: gazagem

they need to be made to wear 5/6 big heavy coats and trousers so they have trouble moving, goggles so they have trouble seeing and then just leave them on their own in a room and leave them to rot

wont help the poor dog now but at least they should realise how much suffering they caused

F.A.O Dawnuss

Dawnuss — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:36:01 +0000

Author: Dawnuss

lol cheese or no cheese shes still very pretty :) Thankyou for all your help xtradog one it is :)

Natures menu? And now Raw feeding too!!!

Bextull — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:48:42 +0000

Author: Bextull

cinammontoast wrote:

Please don't Leave your dog unsupervised with bones. I stay in the kitchen while they eat.

I know that,but he has had them before while he was outside and we were inside.He had no problems i would check up on him every 10 minutes but as soon as it got smaller it would be every 5 then once it was too small it went in the bin.
He wouldnt have them when nobody was home and when he gets them for dinner i supervise while he eats them in his crate.

Cycling with dogs???

Dawnuss — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:42:53 +0000

Author: Dawnuss

Glad to hear Oscar enjoyed it :)

folder for your dog mags

Phiney69 — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:50:12 +0000

Author: Phiney69

Many thanks Jules and hugs to Riggs. I havn't read the mag yet but not for long. ; )

Spayed Diva showing signs of season

Dawnuss — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:26:43 +0000

Author: Dawnuss

thanks redice im just researching now. she still eating drinking and playing but now and then she just just doesnt want to know the boys who since being grumbled at have stopped sniffing her back end and have been quite understanding :) the way she is is a 100% what she used to get like when in season. shes showing no signs of actual illness so to speak. Ive got Diablos monthly puppy check up tomorrow so may take her along just so the vet can take a look at her.

The White Stuff

Bextull — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:53:02 +0000

Author: Bextull

None over here :( 1 day thats all i want. Its freezing over here but its gotten warmer since friday :( No rain either,which is odd,perhaps ireland has had a fight with the rain coulds :laugh: :laugh:

So if anybody is in Wales and there is snow,send some over to leinster!!!

Hermaphrodite dog

Mrs Milly — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:44:30 +0000

Author: Mrs Milly

Thanks Spanner. Once this had been done did she lead a normal life? I read they can get brittle bones and need their diet supplemented by vitamins, but I can't see why there would be any need for this.

The vet said to just keep an eye on her. Weird turn of events, I wanted to get her neutered after her first season, but the rescue said sorry had to be 6 months. As this has now come to light, it could have been a blessing in disguise as the vet said as she hasn't had a season there are no hormones in her system, so hopefully, no further growth will take place, but to keep an eye just in case.

Icy weather

pawsforthought — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:37:10 +0000

Author: pawsforthought

Since we now have snow in some parts of the country.....

BUMP

;)

New "Pedigree Dogs Exposed": What do YOU think?

Migsy — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 10:35:37 +0000

Author: Migsy

There are a lot of pedigree dogs in rescue centres.Paying shed loads of money doesn't mean a dog will be well cared for.Breeders dump their unsold pups on the rescue centres too.
It is a scandal to charge hundreds of pounds for what is a cross breed.
The whole thing is a mess,and I hope the programme is shown.
As Rubyroo stated,the last programme opened a lot of peoples eyes to what is going on.

Rambo on Raw???

zahada — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:49:13 +0000

Author: zahada

Does he still have his premolars and molars? If so, he should still be able to crunch a chicken wing.

You could also chop up chicken carcasses or backs quite finely. They're easy. It's chicken wings that are not so easy to chop up finely - because of the skin. But you can use the chopper to break the bones in chicken wings.

Otherwise look for raw dog suppliers that include bone in their minced range.

He is unlikely to break teeth on small (young) chicken wings or lamb breast bones. Therefore if you are going to get your chicken wings in a supermarket look for packs with lots of them - they'll be from younger chickens therefore softer bones.

Silly Billy Diablo

Marleydot — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:54:10 +0000

Author: Marleydot

Marley has never liked being brushed, so he hides it from me! I think he has buried it in the garden now, so I'll have to go and get it soon! Also Marley's idea of being 'helpful' is chasing my chickens around and trying to herd them! :laugh: :laugh:

Walking 3 Dogs

happysaz133 — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:26:19 +0000

Author: happysaz133

I use 3 Flexi's when I walk my three, and they are under strict orders to stay on their sides, so the leads never get tangled :)

He keeps rolling around in POOP

Dawnuss — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:27:28 +0000

Author: Dawnuss

Diva and rambo are awful when it comes to horse poop it is defo a dog thing. the worst is when they bound up to you and there is still chunks hanging from there mouth. When i take my 5 yr old horse riding his teachers dogs eat the muck they pick from the hooves which smells rotten :laugh: Diva also rolled on a dead rat once eewwww!

Harvey just rolled in god knows what.smelly beast

Migsy — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:41:48 +0000

Author: Migsy

A very old trick that worked 100% for our dog when he used to
roll in fox poo etc, is tomato ketchup! Stand dog in bath,smother soiled areas in ketchup,rubbing well into coat,
don't worry,it wont stain white fur,(Skip has a lot of white
fur)Then rinse and proceed to shower/bath with usual dog shampoo.
Befor I was told about this,Skip still stank after 3 baths
for rolling in fox poo.
A very good shampoo for whiffy dogs is Byotrol.

Feeding veg on a raw diet

Avansa — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:02:22 +0000

Author: Avansa

Loz wrote:

Honestly if anyone saw Millie eating a drumstick you wouldn't think she was a retriever at all, she picks it to bits :P

I wish Milo did that!!

Price of raw feeding

Avansa — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:43:04 +0000

Author: Avansa

Oops sorry, nevermind! Found everything on that great link! Thanks again :)

Cold paws

Dawnuss — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:20:17 +0000

Author: Dawnuss

Paw wax is all i use too :) We never did anything with our old dog though and it never worried him so honestly dont think there is a big worry. Mine like to walk further in the cold they seem to have more energy as when its hot they use more energy to cool. The only problem i have is in the cold my Hairless chinese crested gets sore and dry on the tops of paws and legs i have literally just gave him an oatmeal bath to soothe it and hes now snuggled on my lap in a towel. Anyone who knows how to solve this fire some answers my way :)

Dog friendly beaches?

Julesandriggs2 — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:33:19 +0000

Author: Julesandriggs2

Thanks to everyone for you help!

Just thoght I would let you know that we have since booked a cottage in Wales near the Gower peninsular (looks very picturesque and dog friendly :) ).

We have got many holidays ahead of us with Riggs, so will hopefully visit the beaches you recommended to! (I do like the sound of Northumberland thanks for the tip Gypsy!)

xXx

Flyball comp and wimpy dog!!!!!!!!!!!!

Labramatian — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:26:09 +0000

Author: Labramatian

I don't do flyball but perhaps you could use a clicker and some tasty treats.

Have the box out and perhaps your dog on a lead initially, take him over to the box and just stand with him - don't force him to do anything. If he shows an interest in the box or just looks at it - click and treat. After a couple of looks ask for a bit more before you click - perhaps a sniff and then a nose touch or a paw and so on.

Keep asking for more once he is taking an interest in the box and fingers crossed he will see the box as a rewarding thing rather than something to be scared of.

Happy Happy Happy

Labramatian — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:14:43 +0000

Author: Labramatian

Lol when I briefly switched Tess back onto kibble after she was ill I had to separate them at meals times. Molly would run to Tess' bowl full of her RC slop and Tess would run to the rmb that Molly was getting for dinner!

In hospital missing my Star

JeannieS — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:10:09 +0000

Author: JeannieS

I too want to start a business working with dogs
Don't trust anyone that don't like dogs lol.
They the mad ones not you or your dogs. Take care x

Tipping Water

JeannieS — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:06:50 +0000

Author: JeannieS

Perhaps Verab1, do u think I cud get her on
Britains got talent then lol. She does have a very
Cheeky puppy look about her when she us doing
It.

Info on dog tags:

CnT — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 23:28:45 +0000

Author: CnT

My work deals with all my tax work i.e tax return and new tax code etc I dont vote because im not registered with my grandparents due to certain situations I am unable to comment on. Please dont think that just because I dont have a fixed address my dog is ill treated because in no way is it true, im just in between houses until able to afford a place more permanent (most of my money goes on my dog as she is my baby :P )

Gypsy my dog is registered at the vets under my grandmothers racing name (she use to train greyhounds) as all her dogs are registered there. I asked my grandparents if I could put there address on the tag but they told me no as it would mean publicising there address... Dont ask theyre old :S

Schnauzer Walk!!

jacob123 — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:18:34 +0000

Author: jacob123

If there are any Schnauzer owners out there, I and others at the schnauzer forum have organised a large dog walk for schnauzers, it is being held on a weekend during May, the dates are 19th and 20th, the location for the walk is the peak district and at the moment the venue is dovedale, if anyone owns a schnauzer of any sort and is interested in joining the walk please contact me as I can give more info and advise on caravan sites etc as we are making a weekend of it and walking on the saturday and the sunday! Many thanks

Here is my email jacobnewell1@hotmail.com

Barking and Chasing

jcollie — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:37:08 +0000

Author: jcollie

Ive tried going out with him but they act like they normally do around me its only when he goes out with them alone they misbehave.

Introductions

CnT — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:56:00 +0000

Author: CnT

Hey, my names Charlotte and i'm 20, ive been on here a few weeks but never really introduced myself :P

I live on a farm so have 3 Labradors, 2 ex racing Greyhounds, a Norwhich terrier but my own dog is a petite funny looking Staffie, both her parents are Staffs but she doesnt look like one as she has a long muzzle and a curly tail :p But she is my pride and joy. Ive had her since she was 8 weeks old and next month she will be 8!! She really doesnt act her age racing around the fields when im doing farm chores lol.
Im currently between jobs atm but have an interview with a rescue centre so fingers crossed I get it and can help find all the furbabies new forever homes :)

I enjoy dancing, horse riding but most of all I enjoy spending time with my dog as we are both nuts :p

Best harness???

Dawnuss — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:36:49 +0000

Author: Dawnuss

Brilliant thanks again :)

Thankyou

Gypsy78 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:47:55 +0000

Author: Gypsy78

Pleased to hear Bella is doing well - she sounds like a special girl. :)

FAO Gypsy & all my other trusted forum friends : )

Gypsy78 — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:42:48 +0000

Author: Gypsy78

Phiney69 wrote:

Hi Gypsy, I got a MSG back from Ness last night and it was a long one packed with friendly advice on Lola's food issue and compliments on how I am obviously trying hard to give her the best and that I have a good support network to help (my forum buddies!). She is also sending out a free sample of their sensitive Fish and potato kibble and wants me to pass on her thanks for the recommendation and best wishes to you. : ) yay. Xxxx

I've sent a few of our clients Ness's way for free samples and so on and they've all spoke very highly of her. She also tends to enclose quite a bit of written info on common diet complaints with the free samples.

Hope it helps and let us know how Lola gets on. :)