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Should I added a little salt to frozen diluted homemade pure chicken stock?
Due to this hot weather I am giving my cockapoo puppy frozen diluted (10:1) homemade pure chicken stock to help her keep cool and hydrated. If I was trying to protect a human from dehydration I ...
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My puppy is addicted to junk food
So, I’m kind of a pushover and will let my dog (a 4 month old teacup Chiweenie) eat my food. Just small amounts. However, now that’s all she wants it seems and worse, she started to love sweets and ...
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What are the possible causes of my dog drinking his own urine [duplicate]
This is more of a kudo than a question . Under this topic and the the final answer edited by DogMumbler.
My husband's 10 year rescue shipperkie, Whisky" drinks his pee, every time inside. He's ...
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Is there any research on the long term effect of dry foods on dogs?
Ancestors of dogs and cats mostly ate meat in the wild as well as after domestication. True that they ate hard bones. Nowadays we use dry kibbles mostly because that is cheaper and easier. Given that ...
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Inulin and fat absorption in dogs
Just been looking around for some new food to feed our small dogs, the one in question is about 6kg (13 years), and have found Bestie Kitchen, which looks interesting.
The ingredient list is below (...
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My dog is extremely overweight [duplicate]
Over the years my dog has been taking on weight. I didn’t notice at first until I was going through some pictures of him when he was at a healthy weight. I am not sure what type of dog he is, but I ...
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Dog Atopic Dermatitis
I have a Scottish Terrier with major skin issues and food intolerance.
Only eating Royal Canin Hypoallergenic food. This has reduced itchiness, but the skin is still red and flaky.
The Royal Canin ...
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Dog not eating her food
Luna is a ~1.5 year old rescue mutt (our guess is border collie-pointer mix).
When we first got her 6 months ago she would devour her kibble instantly, but nowadays she barely touches her food when ...
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I’m dog sitting for my mom for 10 days but her dogs won’t eat the food she always feeds them
Is this because they miss her or because they are in a different setting?
It’s been 5 days and they only really will eat snacks. Just not their food
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What could I feed a dog if my budget is small?
After reading this question: Is cheap human food for street dogs good for their health?
I thinking about cheap foods for dogs (for example stray dogs one wants to support), if one does not have the ...
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Is the FDA's announcement on luxury brand, grain-free dog foods implying the food simply is not complete?
The FDA announced 16 brands, typically higher end lines advertising grain free foods, may be linked to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in canines.
As I am not a vet or a scientist, I am not completely ...
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My 16 year old Lhasa
My 16 year old Lhasa has a collapsed trachea. She weighs 21 lbs. Ideally , she should weigh 20lbs. How much raw meat and what supplements should I give her daily ? She has no other health issues.
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Can dogs eat yoghurt?
My dog loves eating yoghurt. I'm wondering if this is good for her.
Can dogs eat yoghurt, is it good for them?
Are there any dangers?
What should I be looking for when selecting a yoghurt?
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Recommendations on low-fat foods for pancreatitis in dog?
My 4 year old dog was recently diagnosed with pancreatitis. My vet has made it sound as though this usually happens for a few reasons:
The dog ate something weird/abnormal and it caused temporary ...
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Why is my puppie's tooth gray?
I noticed that my puppy Angie (3 months) has a little gray tooth. I don't give her candies or sweet food, I just feed her milk powder and croquettes for puppies.
Why does she have a gray tooth?
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Is this statement about pets and their food accurate?
[...] pet parents asking if [brand omitted] is causing any of the
following:
(a) bloody diarrhea,
(b) vomiting,
(c) elevated liver enzymes or
(d) pancreatitis.
The answer is:
“No.” Veterinarians
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Issue in giving sweet in high amount to dog
I usually give sweets to my dog. Say, Mysoore pak, Milk peda, payasam, etc. in high amount. Will it affect it badly?
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Is a McDonald's hamburger safe for my dog?
I want to make my dog's birthday special.
Is it okay to give her just one McDonald's hamburger (and no more after that)?
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Will a dog live longer if it eats dry dog food all the time?
I'm not talking about canned dog food. I'm talking about kibble or dry dog food.
I've had dogs for 22+ years and don't give them dry dog food, or any kind of dog food for that matter, because its ...
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What are some good foods for a puppy?
I adopted a six month old Labrador/Golden Retriever mixed puppy. What are some good foods for my little puppy?
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In what ways are dogs affected by alcohol?
Disclaimer1: I have no intention of actually ever feeding mine or any other dog with alcohol or other harmful substances.
Everybody seems to know that alcohol is bad for pets. But just how bad?
When ...
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Chronic low-level cyanide poisoning in dogs
We're trying to diagnose a recurring limp in my 6mo puppy. Been to the vet a few times, x-rays, etc.
But I had a outside thought. He's been eating the apples that fall in the front yard, and I just ...
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Is this an adequate recipe for home made dog food?
I feed my dog a home prepared meal made up of the following:
1 diced carrot
1 diced Broccoli head
1 large handful of Basmati rice
500 grams (1lb) of Heart Smart mince or 500 grams of organic chicken ...
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Are store-bought biscuits harmful for dogs?
I have a lot of stray dogs in my street. I would like to give them something to eat everyday. I don't have a lot of money (as I am a student), so giving them dog food is not possible.
My questions are
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Is it ok to feed a puppy just once a day?
There are three 4 months old stray puppies in my area and I feed every one of them 100gms of kibbles just once a day(10pm-11pm) as I dont get time.
So do kibbles get digested just like normal food or ...
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Dog vomiting yellow/white foam since being fed vegan food
UPDATE: Must have been something else. Vet gave an oral medicine and everything was back to normal in 2 days. I still feed him vegan food 6 days a week.
A few days ago, I decided to feed my dog ...
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Can my cat have yogurt?
According to 15 Foods to avoid, it states that diary products should not be allow for cats and dogs. However, has an exception for plain yogurt and cottage cheese.
I used to give my cat the leftover ...
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What does mg/kg in AAFCO's nutritional guidelines mean?
In AAFCO's nutritional guidelines the minimum quantities for iron(adult minimum), for instance is expressed as 40 mg/kg. Does that mean that a dog should eat at least 40 mg of iron for every 1 ...
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How can I get my dog to eat vitamins when she doesn't want to?
I bought Nuvet vitamins for my dog, but she won't eat them. She is a Yorkie, about 4 months old. She has had her first round of boosters, almost due for the second.
I have tried:
Putting it in her ...
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Can adding spinach / pineapple / pumpkin to a dog's diet prevent coprophagia?
I'm trying to deter my dog from eating his own feces. I've heard that adding spinach or pineapple or pumpkin to his diet can help contain the problem, preventing this act by making the poop ...
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What should I monitor while changing my dog's diet?
After some research on dogs nutrition I'm considering changing his diet from commercial dry kibble to home cooked food. I would do it progressively: kibble in the morning and home cooked chef's ...
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My puppy vomited her food
We increased the amount of food we gave our puppy, and she was doing okay, but now we have noticed it has been harder for her to make a bowel movement, and she just vomited three times 5 minutes after ...
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How to feed oral medication?
My (8 month old) puppy is currently on antibiotics (amoxicillin), specifically 250mg Noroclav twice daily. I've tried:
putting it in her food (she just eats around it);
crushing it into powder and ...
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Should I feed hot dogs to my dachshund?
I am considering feeding my dachshund some hot dogs and/or sausages. I witnessed my friend feed his dachshund multiple sausages, and the dog seemed fine afterwards.
Is this wise?
Beyond having ...
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Are dogs carnivores?
I have been told that dogs are carnivores because they inherited the trait from their ancestors, The Wolves. I also read an article online that says that dogs have been able to evolve over the years ...
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Is it safe for my dog or cat to eat grapes, raisins and sultanas?
I am wondering if some of the blogs about feeding pets certain human foods is really harmful for my pet or just some of the latest hype.
Is it safe for my dog or cat to eat grapes, raisins and ...
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Is it OK to feed my dog or cat candy with sugar substitutes?
I can understand that giving candies or sweets to a cat or dog can rot their teeth.
Is it ok for me to feed my dog or cat candies with sugar substitutes like Xylitol, or artificial sweeteners?
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Are onions dangerous for my cat or dog and why?
Someone advised me not to feed my cat or dog foods which include garlic or onion, as they are bad for my pets and can make them sick.
Is this true? How would it make my cat or dog sick?
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Is chocolate harmful for dogs?
There's all this fuss over feeding dogs chocolate and how it can be harmful and even fatal.
I had never heard of this growing up and we never had a problem all the years we had dogs, but looking back ...
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Is dry food better for pets’ teeth?
I had always heard that dry food was better for my dog and cat because it helps keep their teeth clean, I even remember TV commercials about dry treats that would clean the dog’s teeth.
In the ...
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My dog prefers to drink from a pond than her bowl
We have a large fish pond, 20 foot long by 6 foot long, it was man made, but by not by using a premade mould, by using layers of heavy duty plastic and careful placement of rocks (I am not entirely ...
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How can I ensure that homemade dog food is healthy for my dog?
I am interested in getting my dog on a more natural diet.
I've been wondering whether homemade dog food is safe and healthy for my dog.
Which specific vitamins & minerals should I ensure are ...
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What are the healthiest foods I can feed my small dog? [closed]
There are a lot of reports about bad dog food, but seldom a credible one on healthy dog foods.
What are the best things I can feed my dog to make sure she lives a long healthy life ?
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Is corn based food bad for my dog?
I've read that corn based food could be harmful to dogs. Is this true? If so, what would be a good alternative?
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