Re: [PyrNet-L] feeding

["Judith Stroh Miller" <jsmiller@newmex.com>]

On 28 Sep 99, at 21:14, Tracy Bassett wrote:

> I have found that my Pyrs go through periods when they are 'just not
> interested' in food much at all.  Pyrs don't seem to be big eaters
> compared to a lot of other large breeds.

I have always heard this also.  The only time one of mine would not 
eat was as I mentioned in my previous post, Mishka just revolted 
about the type of puppy food I was giving her.< oh well, there was 
Rita when she came into rescue, she was so stressed she did not eat 
for a week or so>. When rescues come in they may not eat for a period 
of time, unless they have been so starved that they have some 
catching up to do.  Guess I'm lucky, as all of mine really enjoy chow 
time.

I have discovered a special treat that all of mine just love for 
breakfast.  Mix yogurt and quick oats and refrigerate for 12 hours.  
Before feeding, add hot water and soak mixture for a few minutes. I 
measure about a cup of the mixture before adding the hot water.  
Those snouts don't leave the bowls until they are licked clean. I 
give them this several times a week.  I don't feed a barf diet, but 
do add some fresh food, veggies, yogurt, cottage cheese, canned 
salmon, canned pure pumpkin to the dog food I use.  Sometimes they 
just get cooked chicken and rice, depending on if I feel like cooking 
up a big batch.  Mine are all doing well on the diet I feed.

Feeding is such a personal issue, but I always caution to watch those 
preservatives.  I have also heard of miracle cures with the BARF 
diet.

Judith
jsmiller@newmex.com
Taos, New Mexico