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- Mon Jul 02, 2012 7:50 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: The Heat in The Growing States
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4666
The Heat in The Growing States
My buddies that trade corn & beans say the fields look like onion fields. How far gone is the crop?
- Sun Jul 01, 2012 1:02 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
- Replies: 58
- Views: 18837
Re: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
I am not sure where you get your information, but where I am from Vets do not like older adult dogs getting foods with high ash, especially phosphorous. Some high protein foods have about 12% total ash and over 1.5% phosphorous, some close to 2%. This is the only part of a high protein diet anyone n...
- Sun Jul 01, 2012 10:03 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
- Replies: 58
- Views: 18837
Re: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
Here would be my choice and I have used it to reduce the weight of plenty of rescue dogs that were spoiled by owners. Canidae Platinum http://www.canidae.com/dogs/platinum/dry.html Looks like a good choice. I just don't like giving all of that protien to an inactive dog. And you could even bulk it ...
- Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:31 am
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: Public Dog Wash??
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7316
Re: Public Dog Wash??
We have them here and they are popular with people with large breeds. Really great equipment for getting the job done. I don't see it as a health issue at all. No different than going to a park or to Petco or going anywhere else for that matter. Generally the places by me are groomers too. For $20 i...
- Fri Jun 29, 2012 7:01 pm
- Forum: Off Topic Forum
- Topic: I need help with a Shrew
- Replies: 19
- Views: 7996
Re: I need help with a Shrew
Leave a piece of chocolate Ex-Lax on the floor. I use it for moles and it works.
- Fri Jun 29, 2012 10:02 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Diatomaceous Earth (food grade)
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4787
Re: Diatomaceous Earth (food grade)
It is great for slugs.
- Thu Jun 28, 2012 6:11 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: heartworm prevention
- Replies: 62
- Views: 17072
Re: heartworm prevention
ok so im new to the dog game. let me know if i got all the info right so basically the paste is bought already in a syringe and each month you give the dog 1 click of the syringe? when can i start the dog hes a pup right now, hes 7 wks old. also just to clarify this is the paste everyones talking a...
- Thu Jun 28, 2012 2:05 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
- Replies: 58
- Views: 18837
Re: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
44/12. Looks good.
- Wed Jun 27, 2012 8:08 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Grooming...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3869
Re: Grooming...
I do a lot of hand stripping. Rarely give baths maybe twice a year.
- Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:45 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Where do your dogs sleep?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 12803
Re: Where do your dogs sleep?
In the mud/laundry room on a nylon Kuranda bed. Not allowed upstairs.
- Sun Jun 24, 2012 4:16 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Question About Lyme Disease
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5317
Re: Question About Lyme Disease
No easy answer to that. The lameness could clear up in one leg and show up in another in rotation. A blood test is just one tool in the diagnosis. Many dogs show a positive test and have no clinical symptoms. I have a seen a few dogs with a lyme limp and it is much less severe than an injury. Does t...
- Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:09 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Chew toys?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5629
Re: Chew toys?
Nylabones are great and last a long time. When they get dirty you can stick them in the dishwasher. You can leave Nylabones with a pup without worrying. The Kongs are great too especially the black ones. Beware of the knock-offs, because they are nowhere near the quality. I used to buy cow hoofs but...
- Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:05 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Poison oak treatment
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2740
Re: Poison oak treatment
vinegar bath, diluted
- Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:17 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
- Replies: 58
- Views: 18837
Re: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
Has anyone considered that the dog may have some metabolic problem? 2 c. for a Lab sized dog, even at ~500 kcal/cup, isn't that much. I feed my 13.5 yr old, 85# mix 3 cups of Dr Tims Pursuit. Its 481 kcals/cup. My GSP has done the best on that food and I don't want to feed 2 foods. She shows 3 ribs...
- Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:15 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: food,food,food,......
- Replies: 98
- Views: 43710
Re: food,food,food,......
That is a great diet.bb560m wrote:EVO red meat. It's expensive, but they don't have to eat much b/c of the high protein/fat. 2 cups/day max - up to 2.5 if he's out hunting a few days a week.
- Fri Jun 22, 2012 4:15 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
- Replies: 58
- Views: 18837
Re: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
http://jn.nutrition.org/content/134/8/2087S.full Interesting study "They conclude that substituting carbohydrates for protein in a weight-loss diet induces a greater metabolism of fat than a high-carbohydrate diet. In a study by Johnston et al. (10), substitution of protein for carbohydrate in a low...
- Thu Jun 21, 2012 5:29 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
- Replies: 58
- Views: 18837
Re: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
thanks Ron, There are how many Ph'ds at Royal Canin? Most weight reduction diets are swinging to higher protein and lower fat rather than high fiber. ou are forgetting what we are talking about here. We are looking for a feed for an older inactive dog. A younger dog that you are trying to take weig...
- Thu Jun 21, 2012 12:08 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
- Replies: 58
- Views: 18837
Re: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
Lower fat http://www.propacpetfood.com/us/dogs/large-breed-adult.php http://www.propacpetfood.com/us/dogs/adult-chicken-meal-and-rice-formula.php These two are good choices. There are some others with higher protein and about the same fat that would be better but I don't know what the budget is. Th...
- Thu Jun 21, 2012 11:12 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
- Replies: 58
- Views: 18837
Re: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
Lower fat http://www.propacpetfood.com/us/dogs/large-breed-adult.php http://www.propacpetfood.com/us/dogs/adult-chicken-meal-and-rice-formula.php These two are good choices. There are some others with higher protein and about the same fat that would be better but I don't know what the budget is. The...
- Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:25 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: food,food,food,......
- Replies: 98
- Views: 43710
Re: food,food,food,......
Dr. Tim's is a good way to go because you can buy it on PetFlow in 44lb bags, no shipping cost or tax.
- Mon Jun 18, 2012 3:39 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Feed or Food???
- Replies: 20
- Views: 6615
Re: Feed or Food???
We call it "cuisine" in these parts.
- Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:32 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Even the Pet Stores Hate the Law
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5444
Re: Even the Pet Stores Hate the Law
NYC is considering a law making it illegal for taxi drivers to pick up "scantily clad" women because they could be hookers. I am serious.
- Sun Jun 17, 2012 1:31 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Even the Pet Stores Hate the Law
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5444
Even the Pet Stores Hate the Law
Punishable with a fine of $250 - $1,000 fine and 6 months in prison.
- Sun Jun 17, 2012 12:27 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: change from Eukanuba to what ever.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1673
Re: change from Eukanuba to what ever.
Eagle Pack Original comes in 50lb white paper breeder bags for less than $1lb and a 25/15 is probably good a formula for a large breed, especially during summer.
- Sun Jun 17, 2012 12:08 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Best tick blocker? Collar or treatment?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7868
Re: Best tick blocker? Collar or treatment?
I believe all of the store bought flea and tick controls cause more harm than good. Take a look at the side effects on most of them. You must be a little misinformed about clove oil. I wish you luck using it. "Clove oil is toxic to human cells, if ingested in sufficient quantity or injected it has ...
- Sun Jun 17, 2012 4:58 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Raw Eggs
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5375
Re: Raw Eggs
The uncooked white of the egg can cause a biotin deficiency and it is also hard to digest, and for people with bearded dogs very messy.
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:08 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pup is swimming
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1008
Re: Pup is swimming
She is a keeper. Keep it fun, predictable and safe.
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:17 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: royal canin 4300 energy or eukanuba working/endurance
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12208
Re: royal canin 4300 energy or eukanuba working/endurance
There is nothing absolute about "fillers"; it is purely relative and a function of price. The term is misused and very misleading. A dry food can't be 100% protein and fat, so it has to be something else. Right? No, a feed can not be 100% protein and fat. Overused grain products and potatoes are fi...
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:04 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Best tick blocker? Collar or treatment?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 7868
Re: Best tick blocker? Collar or treatment?
Clove oil is the best flea and tick repeller. It keeps the fleas and ticks away. Feed a high quality food and put 1 tsp of garlic powder in your dog's food for each meal. Garlic powder wards off fleas and ticks. Feeding a high quality diet will definitely help with keeping fleas and ticks away. Clo...
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:22 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pup's pointing!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5219
Re: Pup's pointing!
She does enjoy her Pro Plan. She's gotten lankier in just the past few days, though. The breeder, a veterinarian, said her conformation was great, and she said the photo above reaffirms her opinion. Shows were not part of my discussion with the breeder. But I pretty much had my pick of the litter, ...
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 8:07 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: royal canin 4300 energy or eukanuba working/endurance
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12208
Re: royal canin 4300 energy or eukanuba working/endurance
There is nothing absolute about "fillers"; it is purely relative and a function of price. The term is misused and very misleading. A dry food can't be 100% protein and fat, so it has to be something else. Right? Overused grain products and potatoes are fillers when there could be more meat protein, ...
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:40 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pup's pointing!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5219
Re: Pup's pointing!
She looks like she is eating well.
Was she sold to you as "pet quality" or is there any show potential. She has nice bone and looks like great coat. Any obvious faults?
Was she sold to you as "pet quality" or is there any show potential. She has nice bone and looks like great coat. Any obvious faults?
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 6:12 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Pup's pointing!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5219
Re: Pup's pointing!
Next Stop Brian:
- Sat Jun 16, 2012 4:32 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: royal canin 4300 energy or eukanuba working/endurance
- Replies: 44
- Views: 12208
Re: royal canin 4300 energy or eukanuba working/endurance
If you have Pro Pac there try Pro Pac Performance, 30/20. This food is just as good as Eukanuba for considerably less money.
You could also ask the store that carries Pro Pac if they can get you Primitive Natural 38/20. The same company makes both.
You could also ask the store that carries Pro Pac if they can get you Primitive Natural 38/20. The same company makes both.
- Thu Jun 14, 2012 6:31 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: eukanuba working endurance
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1662
Re: eukanuba working endurance
Eukanuba just had a big, back-door price increase by eliminating 40lb bags and going with 33lb bags, so that food is now more expensive than many foods of much better quality.
Not saying it isn't good but there are better choices for $1.50lb.
Not saying it isn't good but there are better choices for $1.50lb.
- Mon Jun 11, 2012 4:29 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Deodorize spray?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1124
Re: Deodorize spray?
Keep some diluted apple cider vinegar in a spray bottle. Thorough wet-down and then towel dry.
- Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:24 pm
- Forum: Training
- Topic: NAVHDA training day -- what to expect
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4691
Re: NAVHDA training day -- what to expect
Good people at these functions so I am sure you will get good advice.
I have a friend that is well known Briard handler and lives in NYC who decided to get a Spinone and she brought the dog to a 112 NA score in late May.
The people at the Rock Tavern Chapter helped her out a lot.
I have a friend that is well known Briard handler and lives in NYC who decided to get a Spinone and she brought the dog to a 112 NA score in late May.
The people at the Rock Tavern Chapter helped her out a lot.
- Thu Jun 07, 2012 7:15 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: puppy food?
- Replies: 43
- Views: 20960
Re: puppy food?
My vet and many others believe high protein and fat ,at a early age, promote too much early growth and overweight and are contributing factors to Hip Dysplasia and other structural disorders. This is why puppy food generally is lower in both. It is also WHY we start are puppies on puppy food and st...
- Wed Jun 06, 2012 9:51 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Can't get my GSP to gain wieght?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13261
Re: Can't get my GSP to gain wieght?
You must give him a lot of treats.jlp8cornell wrote:Oh my- you actually agreed with me. And yes, you know how much (or little) my dog eats.++1, Smallie only eats 1 -2.5 cups per day?
- Tue Jun 05, 2012 6:55 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Prism dog food???
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2794
Re: Prism dog food???
Ask the company or your local dealer. I have seen them before.
Petflow has them, free shipping, no tax
Petflow has them, free shipping, no tax
- Tue Jun 05, 2012 5:22 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Can't get my GSP to gain wieght?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 13261
Re: Can't get my GSP to gain wieght?
++1, Smallie only eats 1 -2.5 cups per day?brad27 wrote:+1Post a pic. If you dog is truly too skinny on that amount of such a calorie dense food, there is probably something else going on. That's a lot to feed a 43# dog.
- Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:53 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Prism dog food???
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2794
Re: Prism dog food???
The grade of by-products in a decent quality dog food does not include beaks, feathers and feet like you read on the internet The AAFCO definition is always cited but that doesn't mean the product must have them. The parts of the bird in "pet food grade by-products" are the skin, meat, bone, organs ...
- Sun Jun 03, 2012 7:54 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: A Good Foot Hunting Dog?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5100
Re: A Good Foot Hunting Dog?
A good hunting dog is one that finds birds, points them and holds them so you can walk up and shoot them. A good foot hunting dog hunts the country available to it so I don't have to waste time and energy walking throughout all of it. As I get older I will definitely be concerned about the kind of ...
- Sat Jun 02, 2012 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: A Good Foot Hunting Dog?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5100
Re: A Good Foot Hunting Dog?
That is really the only style of dog I knew for a long time, so it was just a dog to me. Perfectly natural relationship, I say.
I think the definition is best left to Potter Stewart and his famous statement.
But in answer to the question, a dog that doesn't look back to me is not desirable.
I think the definition is best left to Potter Stewart and his famous statement.
But in answer to the question, a dog that doesn't look back to me is not desirable.
- Sat Jun 02, 2012 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Summerhill Kennels.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2279
Re: Summerhill Kennels.
Thanks MC. I have decided to continue to work with Brian on the other dogs he trains. I will be bringing Emily with me and let her help where she can. We will still have fun running others dogs. Joe You seem to forget that Spinone's don't run, they just walk. More my speed. :roll: :lol: Ezzy Well, ...
- Sat Jun 02, 2012 5:26 am
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: New puppy
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5945
Re: New puppy
The breeder was ok with you taking the puppy at 6 weeks? When are others going home?
- Sat Jun 02, 2012 5:00 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Summerhill Kennels.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2279
Re: Summerhill Kennels.
I will send you mine for a few months. How is that?
- Fri Jun 01, 2012 7:12 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: English Setter Database for Thyroid
- Replies: 1
- Views: 781
Re: English Setter Database for Thyroid
I recently had my english setter tested for thyroid issues since I know it is common for this breed. My vet had the results, which were great, sent to a database, but it wasn't OFA. I had the option of two different databases one of which was more specific to english setters. OFA was a heck of a lo...
- Thu May 31, 2012 6:37 pm
- Forum: Health and Nutrition
- Topic: Feeding A Brittany
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4481
Re: Feeding A Brittany
I have 3 britts with two of them on adult food. I feed Acana Sport and Agility. My girl gets 1 3/4 to 2 cups per day depending on activity. Shes 19.5 or 20" and weighs 36lbs. My little guy is about 18.5 or so inches and weighs 32 lbs. He only gets between 11/4 to 1 1/2 cups depending on activity. I...
- Thu May 31, 2012 2:38 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: My newest Boykin
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3864
Re: My newest Boykin
Would love to see her in the water!!