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A fair few of you wanted to know about the results of my trip to the vets with Pooch yesterday.
The main panic is over .
He has kennel cough but is also overweight ( my fault  ) .
So hes ok but now I have to find a suitable diet for him , which isn't easy when he point blank refuses to eat dry food .
Hes a fussy fucker he really is  . Thanks to everyone who was concerned , Pooch sends licks and kisses to you all  |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
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"So glad to read this!
Have you tried a raw diet for him?
My vet advised against that for his breed ages ago so I never did  "
It can be tricky to get the right balance for different breeds with it but it could work if he's that picky.
Saying that, mine won't eat a raw diet. Although right now she's not eating much of anything because she's grumpy |
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"So glad to read this!
Have you tried a raw diet for him?
My vet advised against that for his breed ages ago so I never did
It can be tricky to get the right balance for different breeds with it but it could work if he's that picky.
Saying that, mine won't eat a raw diet. Although right now she's not eating much of anything because she's grumpy"
Sounds like my kinda dog  |
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"So glad to read this!
Have you tried a raw diet for him?
My vet advised against that for his breed ages ago so I never"
Nothing wrong with raw feed diet. Many vets will sway you (being sponsored by dog food places)
I have kept German Shepherds all my life and all have been in a BARF diet. My vet knows better than to try and dissuade me
If you want advice on feeding raw then message me. I |
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"So glad to read this!
Have you tried a raw diet for him?
My vet advised against that for his breed ages ago so I never
Nothing wrong with raw feed diet. Many vets will sway you (being sponsored by dog food places)
I have kept German Shepherds all my life and all have been in a BARF diet. My vet knows better than to try and dissuade me
If you want advice on feeding raw then message me. I"
I did try it briefly a while back , he turns his nose up at it and gives me the " what the fuck is this shite " look. Part of the problem is too many treats which is my fault I know |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"So glad to read this!
Have you tried a raw diet for him?
My vet advised against that for his breed ages ago so I never did
It can be tricky to get the right balance for different breeds with it but it could work if he's that picky.
Saying that, mine won't eat a raw diet. Although right now she's not eating much of anything because she's grumpy
Sounds like my kinda dog "
I'll send her round yours. She's driving me mental....   |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So glad to read this!
Have you tried a raw diet for him?
My vet advised against that for his breed ages ago so I never
Nothing wrong with raw feed diet. Many vets will sway you (being sponsored by dog food places)
I have kept German Shepherds all my life and all have been in a BARF diet. My vet knows better than to try and dissuade me
If you want advice on feeding raw then message me. I
I did try it briefly a while back , he turns his nose up at it and gives me the " what the fuck is this shite " look. Part of the problem is too many treats which is my fault I know "
What type of raw was it? I feel Paleo Ridge over Natures Menu, as that can be watery.
Landywoods is a good supplier. And I'll sometimes go to the big raw supermarket on the Wirral to stock up
My dog has chicken portions, beef heart (whole) lamb, turkey, trachea and duck necks as treats and marrowbones.
I do give him kibble now and again. Eden or Millies Wolfheart.
It's actually not expensive to feed BARF either, people have a misconception about raw being expensive. My dog's food costs around £20 a month to buy and he is a 50kg German Shepherd |
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"So glad to read this!
Have you tried a raw diet for him?
My vet advised against that for his breed ages ago so I never
Nothing wrong with raw feed diet. Many vets will sway you (being sponsored by dog food places)
I have kept German Shepherds all my life and all have been in a BARF diet. My vet knows better than to try and dissuade me
If you want advice on feeding raw then message me. I
I did try it briefly a while back , he turns his nose up at it and gives me the " what the fuck is this shite " look. Part of the problem is too many treats which is my fault I know
What type of raw was it? I feel Paleo Ridge over Natures Menu, as that can be watery.
Landywoods is a good supplier. And I'll sometimes go to the big raw supermarket on the Wirral to stock up
My dog has chicken portions, beef heart (whole) lamb, turkey, trachea and duck necks as treats and marrowbones.
I do give him kibble now and again. Eden or Millies Wolfheart.
It's actually not expensive to feed BARF either, people have a misconception about raw being expensive. My dog's food costs around £20 a month to buy and he is a 50kg German Shepherd"
As I'm a butcher it was no problem getting all sorts of raw meat for next to nothing . Cheap beef cuts and loads of chicken ( I was told never to use pork ) .
He didnt wanna know so I've abandoned the idea long ago .
I'm amazed you can feed a German Shepherd that cheaply, well done |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"So glad to read this!
Have you tried a raw diet for him?
My vet advised against that for his breed ages ago so I never
Nothing wrong with raw feed diet. Many vets will sway you (being sponsored by dog food places)
I have kept German Shepherds all my life and all have been in a BARF diet. My vet knows better than to try and dissuade me
If you want advice on feeding raw then message me. I
I did try it briefly a while back , he turns his nose up at it and gives me the " what the fuck is this shite " look. Part of the problem is too many treats which is my fault I know
What type of raw was it? I feel Paleo Ridge over Natures Menu, as that can be watery.
Landywoods is a good supplier. And I'll sometimes go to the big raw supermarket on the Wirral to stock up
My dog has chicken portions, beef heart (whole) lamb, turkey, trachea and duck necks as treats and marrowbones.
I do give him kibble now and again. Eden or Millies Wolfheart.
It's actually not expensive to feed BARF either, people have a misconception about raw being expensive. My dog's food costs around £20 a month to buy and he is a 50kg German Shepherd
As I'm a butcher it was no problem getting all sorts of raw meat for next to nothing . Cheap beef cuts and loads of chicken ( I was told never to use pork ) .
He didnt wanna know so I've abandoned the idea long ago .
I'm amazed you can feed a German Shepherd that cheaply, well done "
Of course you are! You would have no need for online stuff then
Yep, it is much cheaper. Saying that it didn't include his kibble which costs £60 but lasts 3 months or so, because I buy the high grade you feed less of it. |
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"So glad to read this!
Have you tried a raw diet for him?
My vet advised against that for his breed ages ago so I never
Nothing wrong with raw feed diet. Many vets will sway you (being sponsored by dog food places)
I have kept German Shepherds all my life and all have been in a BARF diet. My vet knows better than to try and dissuade me
If you want advice on feeding raw then message me. I
I did try it briefly a while back , he turns his nose up at it and gives me the " what the fuck is this shite " look. Part of the problem is too many treats which is my fault I know
What type of raw was it? I feel Paleo Ridge over Natures Menu, as that can be watery.
Landywoods is a good supplier. And I'll sometimes go to the big raw supermarket on the Wirral to stock up
My dog has chicken portions, beef heart (whole) lamb, turkey, trachea and duck necks as treats and marrowbones.
I do give him kibble now and again. Eden or Millies Wolfheart.
It's actually not expensive to feed BARF either, people have a misconception about raw being expensive. My dog's food costs around £20 a month to buy and he is a 50kg German Shepherd
As I'm a butcher it was no problem getting all sorts of raw meat for next to nothing . Cheap beef cuts and loads of chicken ( I was told never to use pork ) .
He didnt wanna know so I've abandoned the idea long ago .
I'm amazed you can feed a German Shepherd that cheaply, well done
Of course you are! You would have no need for online stuff then
Yep, it is much cheaper. Saying that it didn't include his kibble which costs £60 but lasts 3 months or so, because I buy the high grade you feed less of it."
If I ever get another dog it will be a German Shepherd , love em |
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Hey Grump, great news. What about about feeding Pooch cottage cheese and raw eggs? My girls been on a raw diet for nearly 11 years now and she adores both of these... |
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"Soak dry food in boiled water to soften. Once cooled mash in a small amount of chopped chicken. That is how i got my dog to eat her dried food so worth a try."
Was just about to suggest the same!
You could also try one of those interactive bowls, so it's like a game for him, might raise some interest, and he wouldn't notice a slightly smaller portion if he's having to work for it |
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Have you tried vegetables too? Mine refuses to eat raw full time, he'll have the occasional bone or trotter, but I mix fresh vegetables in with every meal, and he also has natural treats like dried fish, or I make liver cake and banana peanut butter balls which he loves |
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"Hey Grump, great news. What about about feeding Pooch cottage cheese and raw eggs? My girls been on a raw diet for nearly 11 years now and she adores both of these..."
He doesnt like raw eggs . He loves Scrambled Egg though as its warm .
For some reason he prefers his chicken , beef , rice or eggs warm |
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"Soak dry food in boiled water to soften. Once cooled mash in a small amount of chopped chicken. That is how i got my dog to eat her dried food so worth a try.
Was just about to suggest the same!
You could also try one of those interactive bowls, so it's like a game for him, might raise some interest, and he wouldn't notice a slightly smaller portion if he's having to work for it "
Never heard of those but I'll Google them , cheers |
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"Have you tried vegetables too? Mine refuses to eat raw full time, he'll have the occasional bone or trotter, but I mix fresh vegetables in with every meal, and he also has natural treats like dried fish, or I make liver cake and banana peanut butter balls which he loves "
Vegetables,My Pooch . Tried it , he virtually disowned me . He only likes 2 or 3 types of dog food .
I did say hes a fussy fucker  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"A fair few of you wanted to know about the results of my trip to the vets with Pooch yesterday.
The main panic is over .
He has kennel cough but is also overweight ( my fault ) .
So hes ok but now I have to find a suitable diet for him , which isn't easy when he point blank refuses to eat dry food .
Hes a fussy fucker he really is . Thanks to everyone who was concerned , Pooch sends licks and kisses to you all "
try soaking it in a bit of gravy . Worth a try xx |
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"Soak dry food in boiled water to soften. Once cooled mash in a small amount of chopped chicken. That is how i got my dog to eat her dried food so worth a try."
This is what I used to do with my dogs dry food, just a bit of warm water makes a gravy and moistens they kibble up a bit, I wouldn’t recommend using Oxo etc as it maybe too salty and cause more problems |
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"A fair few of you wanted to know about the results of my trip to the vets with Pooch yesterday.
The main panic is over .
He has kennel cough but is also overweight ( my fault ) .
So hes ok but now I have to find a suitable diet for him , which isn't easy when he point blank refuses to eat dry food .
Hes a fussy fucker he really is . Thanks to everyone who was concerned , Pooch sends licks and kisses to you all try soaking it in a bit of gravy . Worth a try xx"
I will be . Cheers |
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