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Dog dumps some food from bowl and then eats the rest
So, we have a pair of sibling husky-Cocker Spaniel mix dogs, a boy and a girl. The girl has started dumping part of the food from her bowl and leaving it, eating what remained in the bowl. Any idea ...
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Low Quality Dog Food - What are the risks?
I have an 11 year old lab. I have a friend that has a 15 year old lab. I have another friend who put his 8 year old lab down.
Based upon the following experience I have a question.
The oldest lab, ...
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How to get rid of fish oil stink on a dog?
I gave my dog a cap of fish oil and now he reeks of fish. I don't even have to go anywhere near his mouth to smell it. I can smell it from the end of the leash and while I sit on the couch and him on ...
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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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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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What should I look for in a nutritious dog food?
I have heard to avoid fillers and look for meat as the first ingredient. Which ingredients should I look for and which I should avoid and why when looking for a nutritionally superior dog food?
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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 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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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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Quick energy for a dog?
What can you give a dog that needs a quick energy boost when it is running? Similar to how humans drink glucose (and salt?) when running marathon and similar.
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Can I give moong dal (fried lentils) to dogs?
Can I give moong dal to stray dogs? Moong dal ingredients are Moong Lentis, Edible Vegetable Oil and Edible Common Salt.
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Should I use nutritional and or brewer's yeast for fleas and ticks on pets?
I've mixed nutritional yeast or brewer's yeast with my cat's dry food for 3 years and he is almost always completely free of fleas etc.
When pet sitting my friends' dog, she had ticks and I ...
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What are my Shiba Inu's nutritional requirements and how an I provide them with a home-made diet?
My male, red sheeb is nearly 10 months old, 16 lbs and not likely to grow too much larger, conforms to breed standard, and is fairly athletic, getting 4–6 hours of exercise daily. I am considering a ...
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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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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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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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How long after eating blue cheese would it take a dog show symptoms
I read that it can be harmful for a dog to eat blue cheese, and that doing so can result in various symptoms if it affects the dog.
vomiting
diarrhoea
convulsions
fever
If a dog is going to ...
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What is the difference between an "odor-free" bully stick vs a "regular" bully stick?
We like to give our dog a bully stick to keep him occupied. One of the benefits of bully sticks is that they are a single ingredient and easily digestible for dogs.
If you've ever been around a bully ...
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Can homemade dog food extend their lives?
I've been making my dogs food for over 5 years now. I was told that it could extend my pup's life by about 3 years. Has anyone done any extensive research on this?
These are the ingredients I am ...
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Can I switch my dog's food back to what they were using?
When we got our dog, our dog was being fed this dog food, Black Gold Explorer Super Performance Formula 32/21. Per our vet's recommendation, we switched to this dog food, Hill's Science Diet Puppy ...
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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.
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How much should I feed my puppy?
I have a Havanese-Maltese mixed puppy that is 14 weeks old and weighs 3.5 pounds. I have been feeding her 1/4 of Blue a day. Every time I fill her bowl up, she devours the food. Should I increase ...
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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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Acquaintance will be having his guard dogs fed spicy food by a stranger so they "learn not to accept food and comfort from strangers". Legitimate?
He mentioned that he will be doing this while training his new dog. He uses his dogs to guard his place of business overnight... He assured me that it's an actual training technique to "prevent ...
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Can (big) dogs eat small portions of chocolate cake?
My friend's birthday party was a month ago and they had chocolate cake. At the end, there was a bit left over and they said they would leave it for their dog. I asked if this is ok (because I have a ...
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Are chicken bones dangerous for dogs?
I often heard that chicken bones are dangerous for dogs as they may break, splinter and damage the internal organs.
Is there any truth to this claim?
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Shih Tzu with food aggression behavior problems
I have a male Shih Tzu dog that is just over a year old (not neutered), and he has food aggression behavioral problems. We got him when he was just a month old, and he tends to be a picky eater (maybe ...
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Why shouldn't you give dogs pork, lamb, poultry and fish? [duplicate]
I have, at an uncountable number of times, been told that you shouldn't feed dogs pork, lamb, poultry and fish. The reason is that the dog will eat the bones, and the bones will fragment (as opposed ...
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Is giving your dog dental food as a snack between meals rather than mixing it with the regular food more effective?
My dog had dental cleaning at the veterinarian a couple of weeks ago, and I was recommended to give him a certain brand of dental food that has fibers which supposedly clean the teeth when bitten onto....
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If I fed a dog whole animals, would that be a healthy diet?
If I fed a dog complete animals, e.g. freshly put down unskinned rabbits, and let it eat it as it liked, would that be a healthy diet for it or would it need some kind of supplements? And would it ...
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Avoiding too much Zinc when using Antibiotics
Our dog is currently taking antibiotics, specifically Cephalexin in tablet form, as well as Ofloxacin (Ocuflox) eye drops. In addition, she is taking Carprofen, which is an NSAID.
When reading about ...
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Basset Hound ate 1lb of frozen beef from counter
Last night our dog pinched 1 lb (450 g) frozen beef off the HIGH counter while we were out shopping, and did not leave a crumb. I know dogs are fine eating the raw beef, but will this have ...
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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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Dog Food And Anxiety [duplicate]
Background
My dog, an American Staffordshire Terrier Mix, is a rescue dog. We got him at about 12 weeks old after he was found with his brother in a dumpster. I adopted both and his brother seems to ...
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Dextrose powder for puppies
My puppy is too skinny, even though he eats rice and other things I feed him. I bought dextrose powder in case he will become ill. But since he is not sick, can I put a dextrose powder in his water/...
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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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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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What makes a treat only suitable for a certain age range?
About a month ago I bought a bag of treats for my puppy (cracker-like, bone shaped). But when I got home I discovered that the bag said it was suitable for puppies 6 months old and older.
I don't mind ...
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My dog is not eating her food
My dog only likes human food, but I can't give her it, because she vomits. If she doesn't get human food, she won't eat, and is sick, because she weighs 10,5 kg and she should weigh from 16 to 22 kg. ...
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Glycemic load for foods with respect to dogs
Have there ever been conducted tests on how fast dogs digest various foods? That is, to determine the glycemic load of various foods with respect to dogs?
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My dog doesn't want to eat in the morning
She is very underweight, so the vet told me that she had to eat dog food all day. However, she only eats in the afternoon, regardless of whether it is human food. Never, but never, eats in the morning....
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Is it okay to keep a dog chained in a room at night with proper food and water?
I recently got two stray puppies. One puppy died because a stray dog had bitten him. We tried our best to save him, but unfortunately, he died. They used to sleep together in a separate room. Now ...
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Correct identification of "adult dog weight" when using dry food
I have a little zwergpinscher and we are using dry food. There is a table to identify proper amount of food for day. It depends on weight of adult dog, but it's not obvious how to detect it. I thought ...
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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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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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How much water should a nursing dog drink?
I've read that dogs need roughly an ounce of water per pound of body weight each day and that nursing dogs need more than that to produce milk. My pit bull terrier recently gave birth to a litter of 9 ...
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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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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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Is it normal for a long haired doxie to like yogurt? [duplicate]
My 9 month old puppy loves yogurt and I don't know if that's normal or not. Is it normal for a long haired doxie (Dachshund) to like yogurt?
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Dog not eating homemade vegetarian food
I have a 3 month old Labrador. She is not eating homemade vegetarian food. She'll stay hungry for a meal, but not eat. If I give her egg or non-vegetarian dog food, she'll be happy to eat, but she won'...
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