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What’s a “snood”?
I’ll have to get one of those

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Cheryl, will-do, on the food.
Funny about shaving yours. The kids
in the neighborhood would string me up
if I shaved Billy. He’s their 365 days canine
Santa Claus…go figure.

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Thanks Cheryl,

I’m on Honest Kitchen (Zeal…moved from Thrive and Embark due to those twos high fat content) and Acana (changed that too, based on feedback here in the group). You’ll appreciate this. To keep all the wet and dry flakes from messing up his beard i fill Glad bags with the allotted portion, trickle-in some water (filtered of course) shake and mix, then flatten it and stack one on top of the other. The bag-pancakes then go into the freezer. When I feed him, in the morning, I break it up–while its still in the bag–then pour out the little chards into his bowl (on top of his raw, frozen chicken breast) and get it to him before it liquifies. It works wonders. I’ll have to try Primal or Vital. Will see if they have it in the markets here.

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Cheryl, that’s a great question. I’d like to know the scoop on that too.
I’ll have to look into this: Dr.Harvey’s Oracle grain free freeze dried beef and see if I can
grab from Amazon. First I’ve heard of this, thanks.

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BC, so you just saved me going to the vet to take that new test procedure they have for $200. Thanks!

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Susan, everything you just wrote can be applied–literally–to what I face (and have conducted seminars about) in terms of human nutrition and doctors.

I feel like a putz not making the same connection for canines.

Thanks for the slap!
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DF, what are your thoughts on the Vet’s allergy tests?
Now that you’ve help me lick the fat/protein dilemma…

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Whoa! I just peeked at the back of the Addiction treats. Potatoes is the second ingredient on all of them. I’ll try eliminating these for a while. Thanks Susan.

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Kat, that does help. Thanks.
Odd, my Kidd is scratching at his muzzle/beard for a couple weeks now. He never used to do that. Thinking maybe its from the Addiction treats I just started. Hmm…

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Thanks BC.

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Brilliant Pug’. Thanks

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Excellent. I’m on-it.

Thanks

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Thanks Crazy. I looooooove this forum. Y’all ROCK!
What would the Kidd and I do without support from back home?

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Pug’ posted, here, an incredible list and the breakdown of the Proteins and Fats. So, I’m wondering if that is “Crude” or after calculation. Or if it even matters.

Pug’ thanks for that. It looks like Addiction is coming up stars…

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Hey DF, Nope, your questions are spot-on. I was reading up on macro-nutrients and most of the Mini Schnauzer circles were suggesting that percentage…just in case. Billy J has no Pancreatic symptoms. I’m just being a OCD father. I’d also heard high fat was not the best way to go. As for higher protein, I tried the higher protein foods last year and over a two week period the loose stools did not abate. The product support (excellent brand I’d been told) mentioned some dogs don’t do well with high protein.

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Thanks Crazy.

Okay, that kinda cleared it up.
Still wondering, though, whether to
use the fat content for dry or valued…hmmm.

I’m looking for a fat content–based on what ‘others’ advise–that’s between 8-14% or 10-20% with protein between 20-30% or 22-26% dog food brand-wise (kibble and/or dehydrated). Perhaps I should hire a mathematician 🙂

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Thanks Melissa,

I’m still a bit battered over the calculated “crude” values.

I like the idea of mixing foods.

Getting ready to change and rid the Thrive and Embark that Billy Junior is now
on. I see that Zeal (HK) is a bit more reasonable. I’m also looking at Addiction and still searching for another couple of great low fat Kibbles for my Kidd.

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MIB is the first thing that came to mind. Yours are precious. I’m still laughing at Tommy Lee Jones images…soooooooo cool!

Pug, the link was great.

I just plugged in Honest Kitchen’s Thrive. It calculated to 44% fat. SERIOUSLY?

So, is that the number we should be looking at when it comes to staying between 10-12% Fat or should we use the “crude” original number? You’re right, this can be confusing.

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Gottit Pug’. I’ll roll with your list. It kicks!

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One more question:
If Billy Junior is active–you saw the vidz right?–:



would lowfat be okay for him? I know miniature Schnauzers
are prone to pancreatic conditions but, I’d read someplace
dogs utilize fats for energy, contrary to how carbs work
for humans? Is this correct? What would you suggest?

Thanks

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Pug, I forgot to mention (just now realized you also sent the list) you went the entire NINE YARDS on this one. That list is perfect. Diggidy-dang-dog! You just made my weekend. That’s an encyclopedia of knowledge that I’m sincerely grateful for. ROCK ON!

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Pug, this is great thanks. I’ll have a look this weekend.

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Pat, that’s awesome. I didn’t even know about this brand.
Thanks heaps!

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