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  • in reply to: Puppy Food #25205 Report Abuse
    doggydelight
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    I agree with Patty Vaughn that many vets cannot be relied upon to advise pet owners of the specific nutritional value of pet food. These vets invariably display for sale certain pet foods, respecting which they receive a substantial discount from suppliers. This compromises the objectivity of vets. These pet foods are not always of the best quality, and often do not meet the demands of our pets.
    Contrary to yesteryears, pet owners have access to the world wide internet, whereby they can research the quality of pet food. Furthermore, web sites such as this site affords valuable feed-back.

    in reply to: Need some advice #24266 Report Abuse
    doggydelight
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    While my 8 month, small 9lb puppy seems to be healthy eating canned and dry food, alternately, twice daily. Respecting which I add a very small amount of cooked chicken breast. I am wondering whether to add a bit of raw garlic to her dish, plus alternating the cooked chicken with some canned albacore tuna. There is also talk of occasionally adding a teaspoon of cooked squash to puppy food. Any merit in this – or am I going overboard on nutritional needs.

    in reply to: Puppy Food #24228 Report Abuse
    doggydelight
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    We recently ‘rescued’ a 6 month old maltese/shitzu cross. She is now 8 months and doing well. We feed her twice daily. Every morning she is fed a cup of Nature’s Variety Instant Raw Boost (grain free) dry food(Crude protein 40%; crude fat 20%; fibre 4%;). And in the evening she gets a cup of Wet food, namely Innova Puppy Food(12% protein; 8% crude fat; fibre 1% etc.,). In addition, to each of the aforesaid cup of food I add a tablespoon of chicken breast(Kirkland’s premium cooked chicken breast which comes in a can – specifically for humans – and is very good). It has a 22% protein content, plus a 2% fat content. I always rinse the dog’s portion off under the tap to dispose of any sodium,etc.,
    While our puppy thoroughly enjoys her meals I am wondering whether she is getting her full nutritional needs. She certainly gets her protein allowance, but is it too much. Further, while she is 8 months how much longer should we feed her puppy food. I should point out that she defecates and pees regularly. The poohs are invariably firm, while the pees are medium yellow toned.

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