Dog Owner Chat v4

[Imzadi83]

hey...nice new smell here^^, and interesting layout


so i have a Little question for all :
its something i find interesting, after one of our former dog group people had a sensitive dog , other may think it stupid, but some may have a problem with normal feed, skin, reaction to meat ...,too

i like to know if somebody did feed there dog -meatless grain-free, so called vegan Dog food? is it good as whole meal or simple as treats^^
benevo, yarrah, wafcol, v-dog...and so on....or even self made ^^

I don't think it's good for dogs to go vegan unless they are truly allergic to all meat proteins. They can survive on it yes, but surviving and thriving are too different things. Dogs are carnivores and are meant to eat meat. Most people who feed their dog vegan do so because of their own moral values, but I feel if you don't want to feed your pet a species correct diet then you should get a pet that is not designed to eat meat.

I don't see a problem with vegan treats. I feed my dog some sometimes. After all if I give her a blueberry, that's vegan.

[Saracirce]

hey...nice new smell here^^, and interesting layout


so i have a Little question for all :
its something i find interesting, after one of our former dog group people had a sensitive dog , other may think it stupid, but some may have a problem with normal feed, skin, reaction to meat ...,too

i like to know if somebody did feed there dog -meatless grain-free, so called vegan Dog food? is it good as whole meal or simple as treats^^
benevo, yarrah, wafcol, v-dog...and so on....or even self made ^^

Vegan dog food should only be used in very extreme cases. I've actually only heard of one dog that legitimately needed to go on a vegan dog food and, while I don't remember her exact issues, I remember them being pretty severe. Dogs may not be obligate carnivores (strict meat-eaters) like cats or ferrets but they are still carnivores and not omnivores or herbivores. They do best on a meat-heavy diet and not vegetable or grain based. Dogs fed a vegan diet often face a whole slew of issues from dull coats and eyes to a shortened lifespan. Animal protein and vegetable proteins are not interchangeable and there's a big difference between just surviving and thriving.

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/he ... od-protein

Dogs can have allergies to kibble but often those allergies are due to the corn, soy or wheat or the unnatural chemicals put into cheap chicken, not the meat it's self. Changing the dog's food to a higher quality kibble can often times help though it's also true that one dog can do amazing on a certain kibble while another dog does poorly on it. Turning to a balanced raw diet can help as well because a dog may seem allergic to chicken in kibble but not be allergic to raw chicken. If a dog is actually allergic to common meats like chicken, beef or pork, then the owner can try unconventional meats like rabbit, venison (deer), duck, and a whole slew of other meats that are available. Many websites in the US, UK and Canada sell a large variety of human-grade meats specifically for pets or you can source the meat yourself locally from butchers, farmers and hunters. Basically, vegan diet should be your absolute last resort for a dog.

[{ℓєσραя∂}]

I have a couple questions for you guys, if y'all don't mind. I posted a few pages back about a puppy we recently got. And he's pretty great. Other than the chewing and obvious puppy clingy-ness, he's really a good dog. He's still pretty young, just 9 weeks, and I was wondering if y'all knew of any puppy safe treats I could get him. I tried the ones I give to my older dogs. I broke off a couple of small pieces and gave them to him, and it seemed to upset his belly a bit. So, I haven't given him any more.

And I also wanted to ask about how to stop him from chewing his bedding. Right now he has an old cheap blanket to sleep on, because I expected the bed chewing. But I would like to get him a regular dog bed, but only after I'm sure he wont chew it to pieces. I have this exact same problem with one of my older dogs. And with the older one, I've tried bitter spray, giving him toys(though toys for him aren't cheap so he has just a couple as he destroys any toy we give him), and nothing works. I hate that these two have just cheap blankets to sleep on while the other two have a memory mattress bed(old dog with hip issues) and a really nice soft bed.

[Saracirce]

I have a couple questions for you guys, if y'all don't mind. I posted a few pages back about a puppy we recently got. And he's pretty great. Other than the chewing and obvious puppy clingy-ness, he's really a good dog. He's still pretty young, just 9 weeks, and I was wondering if y'all knew of any puppy safe treats I could get him. I tried the ones I give to my older dogs. I broke off a couple of small pieces and gave them to him, and it seemed to upset his belly a bit. So, I haven't given him any more.

And I also wanted to ask about how to stop him from chewing his bedding. Right now he has an old cheap blanket to sleep on, because I expected the bed chewing. But I would like to get him a regular dog bed, but only after I'm sure he wont chew it to pieces. I have this exact same problem with one of my older dogs. And with the older one, I've tried bitter spray, giving him toys(though toys for him aren't cheap so he has just a couple as he destroys any toy we give him), and nothing works. I hate that these two have just cheap blankets to sleep on while the other two have a memory mattress bed(old dog with hip issues) and a really nice soft bed.

First off, what are the treats made of and what's his regular kibble? Introducing a new protein can often cause gastric upset and new proteins need to be introduced gradually rather then a bunch at once. Similar to why you don't just switch kibbles cold turkey but gradually mix it in with their old food over a period of at least a week.

For the bed chewing and toy ripping up, have you tried giving them actually chewies like raw meaty bones, antlers, bully sticks, himalayan dog chews, etc? All of those need to be supervised at first until you're sure your dog won't crack their teeth or attempt to swallow large pieces. Chewing is a natural behavior in dogs, even adult dogs, and giving them an outlet, as well as sufficient mental and physical exercise, can help curb destructive chewing.

[.Middy.]

Photo dump! Still have a ton to look through and Blu and McDreamy have to go through theirs too. So there will probably be more soon lol.










Anyways, our trip has been amazing. I am 100% in love with Izzy, Addy and Ace lol. Kestrel loves Izzy and Addy too, they are having a ball playing together! On Monday we went on a 4-5 hour hike with Kes, Izzy, Charlie, and Ace, they had a ton of fun! We also went to the dog park and played with the flirt pole after that. (Blu has pics of Kes, I still need to go through mine but don't have any of Kes since she wouldn't chase the lure unless I was spinning it lol)

Y'all will probably get a super long recap of the fun we've had, and more pics later lol. Just thought I'd post some from the hike for now.

[•marquess•]

heya! is this a good place to ask for doggo advice?

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First off, what are the treats made of and what's his regular kibble? Introducing a new protein can often cause gastric upset and new proteins need to be introduced gradually rather then a bunch at once. Similar to why you don't just switch kibbles cold turkey but gradually mix it in with their old food over a period of at least a week.

For the bed chewing and toy ripping up, have you tried giving them actually chewies like raw meaty bones, antlers, bully sticks, himalayan dog chews, etc? All of those need to be supervised at first until you're sure your dog won't crack their teeth or attempt to swallow large pieces. Chewing is a natural behavior in dogs, even adult dogs, and giving them an outlet, as well as sufficient mental and physical exercise, can help curb destructive chewing.

The treats are just a simple peanut butter biscuit. I don't remember the exact same of his kibble, but it was a store brand. My mother bought it and we keep their food in large tubs to help keep bugs at bay. So would any treats do? As long as I slowly introduced them to his diet?

I have given my older dog meaty bones and all kinds of chews I can find. if I let him, he would eat the whole thing in one sitting. So eventually I had to stop buying them, as I was spending way too much, even when I would make him span the chewing out over the coarse of days. I ended up buying him Tire Bitter toys. He has 2 of them. They make pretty tough toys and so far, he hasn't been able to tear them up. I've also tried toys where you hide a treat in them. They last him about 2 or 3 days, and they are in shreds. The older one has gotten better about his chewing, he doesn't chew as much, and usually when he does, he goes for the Tire Bitter toys.
The puppy has 3 toys, a soft plushie and 2 ropes. He does chew on them often, but every time he goes back to his blanket.

[Saracirce]

First off, what are the treats made of and what's his regular kibble? Introducing a new protein can often cause gastric upset and new proteins need to be introduced gradually rather then a bunch at once. Similar to why you don't just switch kibbles cold turkey but gradually mix it in with their old food over a period of at least a week.

For the bed chewing and toy ripping up, have you tried giving them actually chewies like raw meaty bones, antlers, bully sticks, himalayan dog chews, etc? All of those need to be supervised at first until you're sure your dog won't crack their teeth or attempt to swallow large pieces. Chewing is a natural behavior in dogs, even adult dogs, and giving them an outlet, as well as sufficient mental and physical exercise, can help curb destructive chewing.

The treats are just a simple peanut butter biscuit. I don't remember the exact same of his kibble, but it was a store brand. My mother bought it and we keep their food in large tubs to help keep bugs at bay. So would any treats do? As long as I slowly introduced them to his diet?

I have given my older dog meaty bones and all kinds of chews I can find. if I let him, he would eat the whole thing in one sitting. So eventually I had to stop buying them, as I was spending way too much, even when I would make him span the chewing out over the coarse of days. I ended up buying him Tire Bitter toys. He has 2 of them. They make pretty tough toys and so far, he hasn't been able to tear them up. I've also tried toys where you hide a treat in them. They last him about 2 or 3 days, and they are in shreds. The older one has gotten better about his chewing, he doesn't chew as much, and usually when he does, he goes for the Tire Bitter toys.
The puppy has 3 toys, a soft plushie and 2 ropes. He does chew on them often, but every time he goes back to his blanket.

Check the ingredients to the biscuits or for the peanut butter that was used to make them if they were homemade. Many peanut butters contain xylitol. It's an artificial sweetener that is toxic to many animals including dogs. But yes, any treats should do. Also, introduce new foods one at a time in case your puppy has an allergic reaction.

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@Saracirce: Just checked the treats and they are fine, lol. Thanks for the help


And just a bit of good news on the puppy! I've been working really hard with his potty training(going with the frequent trips outside, and praise him till I look like a fool method XD) and he just went to the door to go outside for the first time! I was so proud of him!

[.kestral]

If I wanted advice on a dog breed to fit a certain lifestyle what info would you guys need?