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by kumate
Sat Apr 21, 2018 6:09 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Who feeding their dogs Dr Tim's Pursuit ?
Replies: 9
Views: 6841

Re: Who feeding their dogs Dr Tim's Pursuit ?

I had been using Dr. Tim’s product for at least for five years, German shorthair pointer . My dogs are just health dogs that I wrote on my bicycle stuff like that I like the momentum and really feed less of it I alternate between momentum and the pursuit I’ve been meeting to pursue the last six mont...
by kumate
Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:34 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Pet insurance?
Replies: 7
Views: 5217

Re: Pet insurance?

Healthy Paws 200 yrly ded covers 90% no max cap. Covers Holistic stuff. I have had it on my 2 gsps and am Happy. 60.00 for the 2 of them
by kumate
Thu Jul 09, 2015 1:45 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dr. Tim's Momentum and large breed puppies?
Replies: 2
Views: 2556

Re: Dr. Tim's Momentum and large breed puppies?

I have my 2 yr old GSp on it since 10 wks and it is amazing food. Coat gleams stools are good. I do not need this food as my dog is a inside dog and only swims and goes for a run every evening. I have a 11wk old pup and was wondering about all of the hupla and benefit of feeding a large breed puppy ...
by kumate
Sat May 31, 2014 1:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Retriever net lab pups
Replies: 23
Views: 10335

Re: Retriever net lab pups

I have kind of mixed feelings about this. I think health testing is a great thing for the breeds. Gary does no health testing but backs his confidence in the health and suitability of his pups with a lifetime guarantee. He is replacing a 5yr old dog I bought from him and liked the dog so much I boug...
by kumate
Sat May 31, 2014 8:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Retriever net lab pups
Replies: 23
Views: 10335

Re: Retriever net lab pups

LOL I guess it is all relative.
by kumate
Sat May 31, 2014 6:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Retriever net lab pups
Replies: 23
Views: 10335

Re: Retriever net lab pups

Agree, Training has a lot to do with it for sure. At first I was apprehensive when I bought my pup from Gary neither the sire or Dam were titled and he doesn't compete himself. But he does breed for traits and what he thinks is a outstanding specimen and has the propensity to produce. He really know...
by kumate
Sat May 31, 2014 5:40 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Retriever net lab pups
Replies: 23
Views: 10335

Re: Retriever net lab pups

Birddog I agree with most everything you said. I am not a breeder and neither are most who peddle pups, Their are a few kennels who thoughtfully linebreed and know the lineage inside and out, who make the tough decisions to create better performance animals, the same with any breed. The link of the ...
by kumate
Fri May 30, 2014 8:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Retriever net lab pups
Replies: 23
Views: 10335

Re: Retriever net lab pups

I did not say a outcross was a fly by night breeding. Most make thoughtful outcrosses. I did say WOULD NOT breed to EVERY fly by night outcross. EX taking a Bitch who is a out cross via sire and dam are out crosses. Take that bitch and breed to a unrelated sire who he himself is a out cross etc.etc....
by kumate
Fri May 30, 2014 5:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Retriever net lab pups
Replies: 23
Views: 10335

Re: Retriever net lab pups

Thanks good info, if that was the gospel the lab litters I have seen should be a picture of health because most not all didn't have a a related individual in the first 4 generations. I am sure the folks who have successfully line bred for years, could tell a different experience and view. In general...
by kumate
Fri May 30, 2014 1:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Retriever net lab pups
Replies: 23
Views: 10335

Re: Retriever net lab pups

Thanks for the input, but my point is although the sire may be a high achieving male he is a outcross. Most of the time the bitches were untitled or novice tilted and a result of a outcross themselves. No matter the breed, this doesn't seem like a high probability way to produce a litter. The other ...
by kumate
Fri May 30, 2014 12:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Retriever net lab pups
Replies: 23
Views: 10335

Retriever net lab pups

Hi I was looking on the retriever net for a Field bred lab. I have had Gsps but like the strong retrieving desire of the labs and would like to participate in the hunt test game. I like health clearances and show titles mean zero to me. What I was surprised to see is with GSPS the the arguable top 5...
by kumate
Fri Sep 06, 2013 4:49 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dr. Tim's Momentum dog food
Replies: 7
Views: 3111

Re: Dr. Tim's Momentum dog food

I purchased from petflow also, aprox 1 month ago. Maybe they were just temporarily out for some reason
by kumate
Thu Sep 05, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Iverhart Plus Recall -- what are you using instead?
Replies: 13
Views: 5420

Re: Iverhart Plus Recall -- what are you using instead?

I have used the 10% fenbendazole dewormer, Safeguard for worming in between for years also. It is the exact same product as Panacur for dogs. As with the ivermectin it will probably go out of date before you use it all. I think I paid right at 100 for a quart. I like the liquid products
by kumate
Wed Sep 04, 2013 2:58 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Iverhart Plus Recall -- what are you using instead?
Replies: 13
Views: 5420

Re: Iverhart Plus Recall -- what are you using instead?

Hi, I have been using inject ivomec oraly and never had a issue. 1/10 cc per 10lbs of body wt per month. Nothing to it, put it on alittle bread with maybe a blob of peanut butter if needed and there ya go. The 50ml bottle usually goes out of date before I use it

Jerry
by kumate
Fri Aug 16, 2013 7:51 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Other leg with a torn ACL
Replies: 26
Views: 12785

Re: Other leg with a torn ACL

My Gsp Had 1 tplo and then another 6months later on the opposite leg. Rehab is important don't get in a hurry. He recovered well, I agree with Jen don't fool around your dog is young and hopefully has many years left. Save your money, get the other surgery and do your do diligence with rehab. Jen ha...
by kumate
Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:29 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What dog food are you using currently?
Replies: 170
Views: 69250

Re: What dog food are you using currently?

Dr Tims Momentum
by kumate
Fri Apr 26, 2013 10:14 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dr Tim's Dog Foods
Replies: 176
Views: 65808

Re: Dr Tim's Dog Foods

I have used Abady, orijen and most recently Earthborn Holistic. I Am now almost thru the first bag of Dr Tims Momentum. Stools are great coat is shining better than ever and i use less of it than any other right at 2cups for a 50pound Gsp, I get it from pet flow and it is the best of the lot

Jerry
by kumate
Tue Jul 31, 2012 3:00 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: My Dog just diagnosed with Cancer -
Replies: 41
Views: 16776

Re: My Dog just diagnosed with Cancer -

I am so sorry, I lost my las gsp at 10 to lymphoma. The steroids did buy some time, he rebounded and i really loved him up during the time when he was on a upswing. Prayers for ya

Jerry
by kumate
Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:41 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: gsp dry heaving...
Replies: 14
Views: 6240

Re: gsp dry heaving...

My gsp eats really fast just inhales his kibble and about half the time before he finishes he runs into another room or in a corner and appears to be working through it panicking not going down right or something after 15to 30 seconds he trots back over and finishes his food. After he eats or drinks...
by kumate
Mon Oct 24, 2011 9:46 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Unsure what to do
Replies: 12
Views: 3761

Re: Unsure what to do

I have also been using the earthborn primitive from Doggiefood.com for my gsp he is 50 lb and uses 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups daily
by kumate
Wed Oct 12, 2011 3:44 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog Bone Question - smoked ok?
Replies: 8
Views: 3883

Re: Dog Bone Question - smoked ok?

I would not feed them, I have tried once bought the biggest smoked bone from the petstore it was huge. It broke into dagger sharp fragments. On these particular bones the smoking made them very brittle
by kumate
Fri Sep 30, 2011 12:17 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Question for the Vets....
Replies: 30
Views: 9602

Re: Question for the Vets....

Alot of alchoholics have tried to ingest their alchohol up the highway to catch a buzz quicker. Also it is very vascular and medications are readily absorbed rectaly. The presumption that absorbtion takes place in the small intestine and waste in the large intestine is true, but the large intestion ...
by kumate
Fri Sep 30, 2011 8:48 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Question for the Vets....
Replies: 30
Views: 9602

Re: Question for the Vets....

There is alot of info online reference enemas for dehydration

Jerry
by kumate
Thu Sep 29, 2011 3:53 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Found my lost dog 24 hours later
Replies: 22
Views: 4463

Re: Found my lost dog 24 hours later

Sorry to hear that :(

Jerry
by kumate
Sun Sep 25, 2011 7:05 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: pad conditioning
Replies: 15
Views: 4230

Re: pad conditioning

I did get some bag balm, i need to get some cheap boots, He is a house dog
by kumate
Sat Sep 24, 2011 1:41 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: pad conditioning
Replies: 15
Views: 4230

Re: pad conditioning

Thanks, i am aware of toxicity. My dog has had chronic cracked pads his whole life, curious if the zinc would help
by kumate
Sat Sep 24, 2011 1:14 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: pad conditioning
Replies: 15
Views: 4230

Re: pad conditioning

I have not researched which form of zinc is best. Do you think the zinc in the treat is a better form than in the other product ? I know the other product is probably much more cost effective.
by kumate
Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:09 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: pad conditioning
Replies: 15
Views: 4230

Re: pad conditioning

What do you think of this as a zinc supplement?

https://howlingdogalaska.com/products-p ... nutrazinc/
by kumate
Wed Sep 21, 2011 12:43 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ivomec Continued
Replies: 79
Views: 93533

Re: Ivomec Continued

Cool book thanks for the link
by kumate
Mon Sep 19, 2011 6:53 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: ideal Fat %
Replies: 43
Views: 10258

Re: ideal Fat %

No need to start a new section. You have the option to not view the post
by kumate
Sat Aug 27, 2011 6:47 am
Forum: Brags
Topic: New RD and CD title
Replies: 9
Views: 3651

Re: New RD and CD title

He is a awesome dog, both in looks and performance!

Jerry
by kumate
Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:08 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Great dog food/treat website....
Replies: 23
Views: 6618

Re: Great dog food/treat website....

I have ordered from Doggie food.com, they are very compettitive
Jerry
by kumate
Sun May 29, 2011 6:06 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Impulse control
Replies: 5
Views: 1522

Re: Impulse control

Thanks, he is really squirrel obsessed, he spent most of the weekend looking up into the trees.

Jerry
by kumate
Sat May 28, 2011 3:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Impulse control
Replies: 5
Views: 1522

Impulse control

Went camping at Ft Desoto here in Florida and the squirrels in camp are very bold from everyone feeding them, Just a boring little clip of my gsp showing some impulse control. I released him a few times which reinforced the stay with a great reward :twisted: Jerry http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H24...
by kumate
Sat May 28, 2011 3:02 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Supplements
Replies: 42
Views: 10832

Re: Supplements

I give Dante 1 tsp twice daily. Doubt he needs it but it is a treat. I have 3 tsp daily myself it is delicious. I put 1 tsp in a serving of steamed veggies with some sea salt and garlic powder mmmm good

Jerry
by kumate
Tue Mar 29, 2011 1:32 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dr Tim's Dog Foods
Replies: 176
Views: 65808

Re: Dr Tim's Dog Foods

What is the problem, the guy appears to manufacture a great feed and is proud of it, he openly says if you have questions to ask and is polite. I am glad we have people with his backround willing to answer questions. This is Health and Nutrition

JERRY
by kumate
Fri Mar 18, 2011 12:51 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ivermectin
Replies: 33
Views: 7373

Re: Ivermectin

oops meant to say brenda uses half that dose

Jerry
by kumate
Fri Mar 18, 2011 12:50 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ivermectin
Replies: 33
Views: 7373

Re: Ivermectin

Ezzy, i thought you used the .1 cc per 10lbs of the 1% which is what i use. Greg uses half that dose?

Jerry
by kumate
Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:07 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Ivermectin
Replies: 33
Views: 7373

Re: Ivermectin

I have used the liq ivermectin at 1cc per 1oolbs undiluted for 20 yrs. Since most of my dogs were at least 50 lbs, 1/2 cc is easy on a 3cc syringe. At times i would squirt it on a little piece of bread with a dab of peanut butter for those that i didnt feel like fighting with.

JERRY
by kumate
Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:08 pm
Forum: Product Ratings & Reviews
Topic: Small digital camera
Replies: 13
Views: 6201

Re: Small digital camera

I have a 12 meg kodak digital that takes decent pictures but then again so did my fuju 3.1 meg. I had a cheap base model flip video with 30 min record time, that thing was great. It wasnt that it was the best vids, it was that it was so handy to have and the quality was as good as a 300 sony or pana...
by kumate
Fri Dec 31, 2010 5:45 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: New DD Gun Dog owner...taking opinions for pup & adult food
Replies: 27
Views: 11254

Re: New DD Gun Dog owner...taking opinions for pup & adult food

Ezzy, I think i finaly figured out why you state that all dog food is the same, and there are no differences between brands. Are you the ceo of this feed? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za9_9N8MNuE To the original poster looking for opinions, as many have said there are alot of good feeds out there,...
by kumate
Tue Nov 30, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Pro Pac High Performance
Replies: 23
Views: 9220

Re: Pro Pac High Performance

Jen, how many cups are you feeding? On a different note do you have any vid clips of your cd legs or rally?

Jerry
by kumate
Thu Nov 25, 2010 11:11 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Is a high protein/fat % dog food always better?
Replies: 19
Views: 6465

Re: Is a high protein/fat % dog food always better?

I imagine that carp would be a decent fish and a dog could thrive on it. Who said otherwise? You are making up things and wording your rebuttal around things that were never said. I do realize that anything besides plant protein and corn protein would be considered exotic to you. Maybe nutrition 101...
by kumate
Thu Nov 25, 2010 5:34 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Is a high protein/fat % dog food always better?
Replies: 19
Views: 6465

Re: Is a high protein/fat % dog food always better?

On a different note everyone have a blessed turkeyday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hd4h5xKLGuE
by kumate
Thu Nov 25, 2010 5:31 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Is a high protein/fat % dog food always better?
Replies: 19
Views: 6465

Re: Is a high protein/fat % dog food always better?

Here are 2 labels Ground Yellow Corn, Meat and Bone Meal, Soybean Meal, Chicken By-Product Meal, Wheat Middlings, Animal Fat (Preserved With Bha and Citric Acid), Natural Flavor, Brewers Rice, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Choline Chloride, Color Added (Titanium Dioxide, Yellow #5, Ye...
by kumate
Wed Nov 24, 2010 2:17 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Is a high protein/fat % dog food always better?
Replies: 19
Views: 6465

Re: Is a high protein/fat % dog food always better?

The key point is that Meat proteins are generaly more complete and expensive proteins as is. Vegetable proteins are usually cheaper products and while they do contain protein they arent generaly as complete. Dog food labels dont usually give you amino acid profiles so when you are looking at that la...
by kumate
Wed Oct 27, 2010 2:22 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Thinking About Switching Dog Food
Replies: 9
Views: 4448

Re: Thinking About Switching Dog Food

I am thinking of tryin acana or just regular orijen. I was getting orijen 6 fish for 61 plus tax but recently got a 10 dollar price increase on orijen. It brought it up to like 74.00. He is doing well on it, he weighs 49lbs and i feed 3 and 1/4 cups.

Jerry
by kumate
Tue Oct 05, 2010 2:58 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Arkat
Replies: 67
Views: 17330

Re: Arkat

I have never tried this food or heard of this food for that matter. But this ingrediant list looks like garbage. There are many who are of the school of thought that grains are a healthy addition, but very few that think that grains should make up the majority of the feed. If this feed is any indica...
by kumate
Wed Sep 08, 2010 1:04 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog Food Prices
Replies: 30
Views: 7351

Re: Dog Food Prices

In florida 61 for the 6 fish here
Jerry