Lewie'sMom Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Thanks Paula and everyone. I really appreciate the input. I will admit that 6 cups a day sounds like a lot for a non-working BC. I want to do whatever I can to keep Lewie healthy and give him as long a life as possible. Doesn't really seem fair that our precious canines have such short life-spans, does it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Annie's nominal weight is 40 pounds. During the winter, when her activity level is reduced, she eats 1/2 cup of kibble (IVD Intestinal HE) mixed with 1/4 can of moist (also IVD Intestinal HE) twice per day. In the more active seasons, this increases to 3/4 cup of kibble mixed with 1/4 can of moist twice per day. Her food is mixed with about 1/4 cup of low-sodium beef or chicken broth mixed with warm water (for both moisture and flavor), and in the evenings she gets a little baked chicken mixed in with her food. In addition, she gets 3 to 4 specially-formulated dog buiscuits per day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerie Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Recon gets 1 cup of kibble mixed with 1/4 cup water and 4 teaspoons of canned food twice a day. She has to "go outside" twice a day generally. I feed chicken soup for the pet lover's soul adult formula. FWIW, I know she's not a BC, but Sage eats 1/4 of a cup of the same food mixed with a little water and canned food and she also takes a trip outside twice a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewie'sMom Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Hey Gang, I just want to say thanks for all the info in this thread. And a great big thank you to Samson for starting it. There is much food for thought here (no pun intended, ararar!) and I really want to be the best mom I can be. I always thought that feeding my dogs SD was promoting good health but I certainly realize now that I may not have made the best choice for them. I talked with the office manager of my day-care/boarding kennel yesterday and she gave some info on Canidae and a brand of organic food. I think a trip to pet store is in order to some serious label reading, which is something I've been too lazy to do. Thanks again! (Where's the group-hug smiley??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet808 Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 This is a chart like the one my vet has hanging in his office...http://www.placervillevet.com/canine%20body%20condition.htm I've always gone by the "you should be able to feel the ribs and see a waist, but the ribs should not be protruding". That was very interesting, great chart. Thanks for posting. I have to say...Misty is Ideal! Woo Hoo! So far, so good! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aBC4me Posted February 5, 2008 Report Share Posted February 5, 2008 Of course I have to give my favorite doggie nutrition food site: www.dogfoodproject.com. Please give it a read, you'll learn lots! Thank you for the web site. There is a TON of info on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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