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Re: [PyrNet-L] Canine Nutrition
In a message dated 02/17/2000 10:41:14 PM Eastern Standard Time,
kdbooth@mindspring.com writes:
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Date: 02/17/2000 10:41:14 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: kdbooth@mindspring.com (kdbooth)
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Hi,
I'm looking for a few suggestions on brands of kibble. My girl, Daisy, has
some itchy skin and smelly ear problems that seem to clear up when I feed her
brands not containing corn, soy, beef, etc. (ok, just about everything).
Lately I have been giving her Hund 'N Flocken, a brand she really likes. I
read a posting on a brand comparison web site where someone thought that it
caused her dog to produce more waste. Indeed, I scoop the yard at the same
time everyday and it seems to me there's a lot to scoop! I have two pyrs and
I scoop an average of 6 (forgive me) "piles" a day. Is that a lot, or
average for having more than one dog? I'm concerned that if so much is
coming out of the dogs, not enough nutrients are staying in them. I have
also tried feeding Daisy "home cooked" meals but anything other than kibble
leaves her with loose bowels. I would be interested in hearing from other
pyr owners who cook for their dogs ... and also any recommendations on brands
of kibble, especially from owners of pyrs that are sensitive to corn, etc.
Thanks!
Kim
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<DIV>Hi,</DIV>
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<DIV>I'm looking for a few suggestions on brands of
kibble. My girl, Daisy, has some itchy skin and smelly ear problems
that
seem to clear up when I feed her brands not containing corn, soy, beef, etc.
(ok, just about everything). Lately I have been giving her Hund 'N
Flocken, a brand she really likes. I read a posting on a brand
comparison
web site where someone thought that it caused her dog to produce more
waste. Indeed, I scoop the yard at the same time everyday and it seems
to
me there's a lot to scoop! I have two pyrs and I scoop an average of 6
(forgive me) "piles" a day. Is that a lot, or average for having more
than
one dog? I'm concerned that if so much is coming out of the dogs, not
enough nutrients are staying in them. I have also tried feeding Daisy
"home cooked" meals but anything other than kibble leaves her with
loose
bowels. I would be interested in hearing from other pyr owners who
cook
for their dogs ... and also any recommendations on brands of kibble,
especially
from owners of pyrs that are sensitive to corn, etc.</DIV>
<DIV> </DIV>
<DIV>Thanks!</DIV>
<DIV>Kim</DIV>
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Subject: [PyrNet-L] Canine Nutrition
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>>
I've had sensitive digestive issues " loose stools "with my pyr, and have
talked to others that have as well. I'd tried over a dozen foods, before
going to Iams at my vets suggestion. It seems to work fine, but I've had
occasional skin problems. I read about Natures Choice being good for
sensitive dogs, and after talking to my vet I'm trying it. No problems with
the digestive system, and it's a little too soon to tell if it will help with
the skin. I liked what I read on it because meat was the primary ingredient,
and it contains no corn or corn gluten to give false protein #'s. Petsmart
sells it for $29.99 for a 40 lb. bag, and usually has a coupon on it. Good
luck with the search.
Charlie