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Post by Mark Sun Dec 02 2012, 12:39

Could someone recommend a healthy dry food. Miley when in the rescue centre was fed on canned meat but she doesnt like it much. She likes bakers moist chunks just tried her on them but dont want her to have these all the time. Just bought a small box as was worried she wasnt eating much. Usually as soon as her food gets puts down she would eat it but the past few days she just sniffs it and walks away. She does however return to have nibbles of it and by bedtime its usually gone. This makes us think she is not keen on it anymore.
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Post by jaggededge Sun Dec 02 2012, 12:49

I feed Tinker raw meat and tripe from P@H frozen or Fish 4 Dogs pates with a good wheat-free complete just for some texture really. I think all complete would soon get boring and perhaps Miley would like a bit of variety.
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Post by Guest Sun Dec 02 2012, 12:50

Fish for dogs is usually really palatable for dogs who are bit more fussy. Bakers...try to stay away from them!

Also, you should not leave it down, this means she will only pick at it instead of eat it. This means shes more likely to not have regular poos.

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Post by Mark Sun Dec 02 2012, 12:54

ok ill ditch the bakers and try some fish meat etc. Also try a variety like suggested

Thanks Smile
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Post by Guest Sun Dec 02 2012, 12:58

Just to clarify, fish 4 dogs is dry kibble not fish meat..you shouldnt give too much fish meat its very oily

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Post by Kathy Sun Dec 02 2012, 12:59

Anything from the list below would be OK to feed your dog, Rocky has Barking Heads which he loves:

http://staffy-bull-terrier.co.uk/dryfood.html
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Post by Guest Sun Dec 02 2012, 13:02

don't worry about using the moist meaty chunks at the minute (don't waste them)
bakers is in no way good but meaty chunks arnt the worst thing in the world coplete food with all the additives is a no no Wink
dr johns silver is another one iv heard of thats ment to be good and at a good price thinking

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Post by Mark Sun Dec 02 2012, 13:12

Thanks for the link im not familiar with those brands and not seen them is there anywhere you can buy online or which places sell them?
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Post by Kathy Sun Dec 02 2012, 13:22

mazz wrote:Thanks for the link im not familiar with those brands and not seen them is there anywhere you can buy online or which places sell them?

Jolleys sell the Barking Heads and Burns

Amazon have the Fish4Dogs

Pets at Home do most of the others

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Post by Mark Sun Dec 02 2012, 13:44

Thanks will give them a go when we run out of food. Does anyone give biscuits too as a treat ?
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Post by Kathy Sun Dec 02 2012, 14:05

We have used Rockys kibble as treats while out for walks.
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Post by Jackieb Sun Dec 02 2012, 14:56

I can reccomrnded pets at home 'Wainwrights salmon n potatoe complete'

I feed 50/50 dry/raw

My 2 love it ! I usually give it with a raw egg or carrots or yogurt, they dont eat the dry on it's own. Not because they won't, but because I Just add to it.


For treats, my 2 love chopped savaloy sausage or hot dogs (in moderation)!
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Post by Mark Sun Dec 02 2012, 15:10

we have a pets at home superstore not far away. Ive been a few times for toys ill keep a look out for it thanks
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Post by Mark Sun Dec 02 2012, 15:15

anyone ever heard of evo wet dog food?
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Post by Mark Sun Dec 02 2012, 16:04

ok so ive just got some orijen dry food and some tins of wainrights canned food. She wouldnt touch the dry stuff but loves the tinned. I guess she can have tinned supplemented with a mixer. Anyone suggest a decent mixer to go with her tins?
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Post by Jackieb Sun Dec 02 2012, 16:16

I would go Wainwrights dry complete with a spoon or two of the wet, too wean her slowly onto the dry, which in the long run is better for teeth.

At the end of the day she won't let herself starve, so u mustn't let her get too picky.

Wainwrights dry, with raw egg us yum.
Wainwrights dry, with mashed carrot and a spoon of gravy is yum !
Dry with natural yogurt
Dry with sardines

Lots of variations that no dog can turn it's nose up at ! Xx
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Post by Mark Sun Dec 02 2012, 16:18

Ok will do that thanks
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Post by Guest Sun Dec 02 2012, 16:24

Jackieb wrote:I would go Wainwrights dry complete with a spoon or two of the wet, too wean her slowly onto the dry, which in the long run is better for teeth.

At the end of the day she won't let herself starve, so u mustn't let her get too picky.

Wainwrights dry, with raw egg us yum.
Wainwrights dry, with mashed carrot and a spoon of gravy is yum !
Dry with natural yogurt
Dry with sardines

Lots of variations that no dog can turn it's nose up at ! Xx

that what i like to see dedication to there animals you must have went the extra mile in trying you mixes yourself to know they are yummy Tongues

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Post by Mark Sun Dec 02 2012, 16:30

thats not a bad idea ill ask the wife to try some Smile
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