It wasn't a gas leak and it wasn't a sewer back-up, it was...

I hope you have no intention of giving that dog any human table food at any time for any reason. I made that mistake with my first dog, Never for the new one. Nothing, no way at no time - no how.

Well, I guess I'm lying. She gets a cubed apple with her breakfast kibble and chopped, fresh plum tomatoes with her dinner kibble. Tomatoes are her number one favorite food and she loves any kind of fruit, especially if it's frozen. Then, again - so do I. :-)

I was referring to table scraps. Your dog is NOT a garbage disposal. lol

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MissTerraK

9 years ago

Originally Posted by BigFrank

I hope you have no intention of giving that dog any human table food at any time for any reason. I made that mistake with my first dog, Never for the new one. Nothing, no way at no time - no how.

Well, I guess I'm lying. She gets a cubed apple with her breakfast kibble and chopped, fresh plum tomatoes with her dinner kibble. Tomatoes are her number one favorite food and she loves any kind of fruit, especially if it's frozen. Then, again - so do I. :-)

I was referring to table scraps. Your dog is NOT a garbage disposal. lol

Cheers. - Frank

Heavens no!

But wait. Yesterday at her vet check up, they said she had a touch of Kennel Cough and gave me some antibiotic for her. They told me to wrap it in a little cheese and and give it to her as she needed to take it with food, and needs one every 12 hours.

She had one last night and one this morning. Maybe it was the cheese? Or maybe it was the antibiotic? Or maybe it was the combo?

Heck! How am I going to know?

Maybe I'll see if she eats it with her dinner when I feed her as soon as she gets up.

Terra

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Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Heavens no! But wait. Yesterday at her vet check up, they said she had a touch of Kennel Cough and gave me some antibiotic for her. They told me to wrap it in a little cheese and and give it to her as she needed to take it with food, and needs one every 12 hours.

She had one last night and one this morning. Maybe it was the cheese? Or maybe it was the antibiotic? Or maybe it was the combo?

Heck! How am I going to know?

By trying it on yourself, of course!

Most deffo the combo. lol Cheese should only be given for meds and training and then in the absolute smallest quantity. Look into 'pill pockets' at the PetSmart or Petco.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by BigFrank

By trying it on yourself, of course!

Most deffo the combo. lol Cheese should only be given for meds and training and then in the absolute smallest quantity. Look into 'pill pockets' at the PetSmart or Petco.

Cheers. - Frank

I second the Greenies Pill Pockets.....even a small amount of cheese seriously ups calcium levels in dogs and is outright dangerous.

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9 years ago

Yep. You learn the subtle cues so you'll eventually know it's coming before the smell makes it to your face, kinda like how you wake up that split second before the alarm goes off.

I will say this, though: if it becomes a very common occurrence, you might want to try a different dog food.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Yep. You learn the subtle cues so you'll eventually know it's coming before the smell makes it to your face, kinda like how you wake up that split second before the alarm goes off.

I will say this, though: if it becomes a very common occurrence, you might want to try a different dog food.

Hmmm, She did get a different flavor of her food this morning. I'm going to have to check and see which flavor that was!

Terra

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Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Hmmm, She did get a different flavor of her food this morning. I'm going to have to check and see which flavor that was!

Terra

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  Why not get a kennel and keep it outside??
  
  Be honest. The first time you heard that it was from your parents.
  
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  Why not get a kennel and keep it outside??
  
  That's generally where you keep kennels.
  
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  That's generally where you keep kennels.
  
  In most countries. :-)
  
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  Why not get a kennel and keep it outside??
  
  Because I'm not cruel, that's why! I got her with the intentions of her being in the house and I'm not going to let stinky flatulence change that. I love her!
  
  I didn't put hubby in the doghouse the first time he ripped one in the house either.
  
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  I didn't put hubby in the doghouse the first time he ripped one in the house either. Terra
  
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  That's why you have never broken him of the habit.
  
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  Okay, that was freakin' hilarious!!
  
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Banned 9 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Hmmm, She did get a different flavor of her food this morning. I'm going to have to check and see which flavor that was!

Terra

When a dog has gas problems, it's usually dietary. I recommend a high grade food like Science Diet. It will reduce that problem by a lot.

Here's some more tips:

Flatulence, commonly referred to as 'farting', is caused by gas in the bowel. Basically, dogs pass gas for the same reasons people do.

Gas is caused by fibre, starch and some complex sugars that aren't easily digested. They're fermented by bacteria in the colon, producing hydrogen, methane and hydrogen sulphide gases. These gases are expelled as flatus.

Passing gas is a normal bodily function but you may wish to address the fact when the farts seem to be excessive or very stinky. A foul smelling fart is an indication that some food has not been properly digested and is fermenting inside the body. The smell of fermenting food is what causes smelly farts.

Reasons for farting in dogs are:

* The dog is fed a poor quality diet.

* The dog eats too fast - Gulping food down and taking in air.

* If you feed your dog table scraps be aware that certain foods which contain starches and carbohydrates are known to cause flatulence. (see below)

* Lack of exercise.

* Lactose intolerance can also cause smelly gas.

Things you can do to reduce farting (the negative effects of dog flatulence)

Firstly it should be mentioned that infections, diseases and disorders of the GI tract can cause excess gas production so if your dog has any other symptoms apart from flatulence get him checked by your veterinarian.

* If a dog has excessive farting (flatulence) with a foul odor the culprit is likely to be dietary. Change your dog's diet choosing a premium brand of dog food that is highly digestible.

* Many cheaper brands of dog food contain a lot of corn and soy products for fillers. This gives your dog the feeling of being full, but also can contribute to a smelly gas problem.

* When choosing kibble select only high quality kibble. It will also reduce the amount of waste product, meaning less gas, and less smell too.

* Feed your dog the best quality of food that you can afford. If you put rubbish in then rubbish will come out.

* Exercise the dog more frequently to stimulate his intestines. A good walk can work wonders.

* Eliminate Soy Products. Many processed dog foods contain Soy. Read pet food labels.

* If feeding table scraps avoid giving vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, beans, peas, cabbage and other foods such as bread and fried foods. Spicy food should also be avoided.

* Avoid Dairy Products. (except for yogurt, see below)

* Try feeding your dog yogurt. Although yogurt is a dairy food it has different properties to milk and cheese. Yogurt has good bacteria and can be very beneficial in treating excess gas. Feed two to three tablespoons of plain, organic non-fat yogurt a day. Look for labels that indicate that the yogurt contains live and active cultures; these are the cultures which help digestion. Reduction in pet flatulence won't happen overnight. Note your dogs progress after about a week.

* Try probiotics. Probiotics for dogs and digestive enzymes help to reduce the amount of bad bacteria and toxins in the dog's body and are used to restore the normal balance of microflora (bacteria) in the gastrointestinal tract. In other words, probiotics are the "good, friendly bacteria" that are used to combat the "bad, harmful bacteria" that have grown out of proportion The result is a cleaner and more efficient digestive system.

* Feed your dog more frequently with smaller portions. Feed three small meals instead of one large meal to keep the dog from gulping food and swallowing air.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

Yep. You learn the subtle cues so you'll eventually know it's coming before the smell makes it to your face, kinda like how you wake up that split second before the alarm goes off.

I will say this, though: if it becomes a very common occurrence, you might want to try a different dog food.

One of the ways I know a fart is arriving...

I hear the doorbell, and then, "Hey! It's Riffle!"

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Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

One of the ways I know a fart is arriving...

You just ate something. Anything.

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Originally Posted by Dan Riffle

I will say this, though: if it becomes a very common occurrence, you might want to try a different dog food.

Absolutely. Baby was a fart machine from all the meat and marrow bones I gave her, and she was nasty. I'm convinced it shortened her life, too.

Honey rarely farts and I have never smelt it whenever she has dealt it.

The snoring is another story, entirely. lol

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One of those little reasons I avoid pets.

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Originally Posted by WalkingCarpet

One of those little reasons I avoid pets.

And precisely why they avoid you.

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lanfear63

9 years ago

The Honeymoons over as the inevitable downsides hit with devastating force.

It is time for Sal to put in an appearance and advise you what to feed your dog to keep this foul smelling flatulence to a minimum.

I would say, let him out shortly after eating, whether he goes/wants to or not. Let the rest of the planet absorb the the smell.

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Banned 9 years ago

Originally Posted by lanfear63

The Honeymoons over as the inevitable downsides hit with devastating force.

It is time for Sal to put in an appearance and advise you what to feed your dog to keep this foul smelling flatulence to a minimum.

I would say, let him out shortly after eating, whether he goes/wants to or not. Let the rest of the planet absorb the the smell.

Yep thats why I would never have a pet.

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MissTerraK

9 years ago

Originally Posted by lanfear63

The Honeymoons over as the inevitable downsides hit with devastating force.

It is time for Sal to put in an appearance and advise you what to feed your dog to keep this foul smelling flatulence to a minimum.

I would say, let him out shortly after eating, whether he goes/wants to or not. Let the rest of the planet absorb the the smell.

That goes without saying. It's part of our potty training routine. Oh, and Lexi is a she.

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Originally Posted by MissTerraK

That goes without saying. It's part of our potty training routine. Oh, and Lexi is a she.

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Ohhh a she, nothing you can do then. :-)
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9 years ago

Originally Posted by WalkingCarpet

One of those little reasons I avoid pets.

I had a NUMBER of pets! DOGS, CATS, HAMSTERS, etc... I NEVER had this problem! STILL, another food COULD help! From what I know, they really DO give pets bad food. You might want to try different food for a while, after checking reviews.

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9 years ago

Sorry, I just got back from my granddaughter's preschool graduation ceremony. My son baby sat her, lol!

Anyway, I fed her dinner and just put her little pill in with her Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Original Puppy Food mixed with a little Pedigree Little Champions puppy food and she ate it just fine.

So far so good, but after reading the ingredients, I'm going to stop with the Pedigree Little Champions soft food chunks with gravy. It has wheat gluten and some sort of by product and filler in it. Not listed first, but there just the same.

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Banned 9 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Sorry, I just got back from my granddaughter's preschool graduation ceremony. My son baby sat her, lol!

Anyway, I fed her dinner and just put her little pill in with her Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Original Puppy Food mixed with a little Pedigree Little Champions puppy food and she ate it just fine.

So far so good, but after reading the ingredients, I'm going to stop with the Pedigree Little Champions soft food chunks with gravy. It has wheat gluten and some sort of by product and filler in it. Not listed first, but there just the same.

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Terra

Yeah ... I'd dump the Pedigree Little Champions. Iams has always been a premium dog food. I never give my dogs people food. Bad habit to get into and very hard to break once started.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by bizgrower

Whatever it is, there is usually a few day adjustment period, so it will probably go away soon.

When I adopted my last dog, they said he had diarrhea from the giardia parasite.
Sold me some drugs for it as well.

I thought about it and figured he had just been through a stressful journey
to get to the shelter in the first place.

I stopped the drugs and gave him a few days. Sure enough, he returned to normal
very soon.

Lil Lexi had a runny nose, little goobies in her eyes and she was sneezing and coughing just a little. Even though they were expensive, I'm going to give her the full treatment. And if she needs another round, I'll do it again. I don't want it to turn into pneumonia.

Originally Posted by HeySal

Terra - you met Munchie didn't you? Now times that little puppy of yours by about 15 and now you know what it's like owning a rottie. More than once he actually stunk the place up enough to wake me up and I had to open windows in the middle of winter (I had them open in summer in the first place so that always helped.

I had one rot that thought it was hilarious to sit under the poker table and fart and watch all the guys accuse each other of being gross as all get. He got so rank one night it almost started a fight. It was the only time I ever kicked him out of a room. LOL.

No, I never got that pleasure. But I've heard a lot about him and he sounds awesome!

Hahaha! That is hilarious! Gosh, how can anyone not love dogs? They are very smart and funny have the most wonderful personalities!

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

Yeah ... I'd dump the Pedigree Little Champions. Iams has always been a premium dog food. I never give my dogs people food. Bad habit to get into and very hard to break once started.

Dumped already!

Giving Lexi table scraps was never ever in the plan. The only reason she got the cheese was for her antibiotic but now that she is eating it with her food on her own, she won't get that anymore.

The antibiotics are working already. Yesterday and even more so today, she is extremely rambunctious and playful! She cracks me up! She'll get her toy elephant with crinkly ears and squeaker legs that is bigger than she is and run around the coffee table about ten times in a row with it and then lay on it and take a short little nap.

She also will take all of her smaller toys into her crate. If you take one out, she'll run after it and put it back in. I tested all of them and she did it. Then I took all six of them out and scattered them about the house and sure enough, she sniffed them down and carried them back to her crate one by one, lol!

Terra

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Lil Lexi had a runny nose, little goobies in her eyes and she was sneezing and coughing just a little. Even though they were expensive, I'm going to give her the full treatment. And if she needs another round, I'll do it again. I don't want it to turn into pneumonia.
Terra

I wasn't suggesting that you quit the antibiotics, I was just sayin' give her a few days and her body will
likely adjust to whatever made her toot so strongly. Lots of recent changes in her little life.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by bizgrower

I wasn't suggesting that you quit the antibiotics, I was just sayin' give her a few days and her body will
likely adjust to whatever made her toot so strongly. Lots of recent changes in her little life.

Dan

I am out of thanks again, so I'll just say it...

Thank you!

I wasn't sure, lol. I didn't think you were, but I decided to say it just in case.

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Banned 9 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Yesterday and even more so today, she is extremely rambunctious and playful! She cracks me up! She'll get her toy elephant with crinkly ears and squeaker legs that is bigger than she is and run around the coffee table about ten times in a row with it and then lay on it and take a short little nap.

She also will take all of her smaller toys into her crate. If you take one out, she'll run after it and put it back in. I tested all of them and she did it. Then I took all six of them out and scattered them about the house and sure enough, she sniffed them down and carried them back to her crate one by one, lol!

Terra

Puppies are so much fun. Big dogs are too, but puppies are like babies in that they're learning and doing stuff for the first time.

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AprilCT

9 years ago

Absolutely no grapes, onions, garlic, chocolate. Very toxic to dogs.

Our pup had kennel cough when we brought her home from the rescue. She got that a few more times, and since she's almost 6 now, she's not had that in about the last 3 or so years. The vet should warn you that once they get it, it can happen very easily again. I'd wash all her toys, her blankets, her crate and maybe even throw out any chew toys you can't sanitize well enough so she doesn't pick it back up again.

She's had some skin problems and we've been through plenty of different brands and kinds of dog chow. She still gets a half can of Mighty Dog and, and if I have it handy, some plain, defatted, cooked meat with her kibble.

The last brand we were using was Blue dog food (now that was expensive,) and I was still giving her generic Benedryl every to every other day. Now we've switched to a Purina Pro Plan for sensitives in the salmon kibble. Haven't needed to give her any antihistamines in probably a month.

She still gets Milkbones and their snack brand, but we don't chance anything else. Her skin problems have cost us quite a bit in antibiotics and it finally looks like she's doing a lot better on the Purina.

We've been very lucky with our pup, no flatulence and her bed is right next to mine.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by AprilCT

Absolutely no grapes, onions, garlic, chocolate. Very toxic to dogs.

Our pup had kennel cough when we brought her home from the rescue. She got that a few more times, and since she's almost 6 now, she's not had that in about the last 3 or so years. The vet should warn you that once they get it, it can happen very easily again. I'd wash all her toys, her blankets, her crate and maybe even throw out any chew toys you can't sanitize well enough so she doesn't pick it back up again.

She's had some skin problems and we've been through plenty of different brands and kinds of dog chow. She still gets a half can of Mighty Dog and, and if I have it handy, some plain, defatted, cooked meat with her kibble.

The last brand we were using was Blue dog food (now that was expensive,) and I was still giving her generic Benedryl every to every other day. Now we've switched to a Purina Pro Plan for sensitives in the salmon kibble. Haven't needed to give her any antihistamines in probably a month.

She still gets Milkbones and their snack brand, but we don't chance anything else. Her skin problems have cost us quite a bit in antibiotics and it finally looks like she's doing a lot better on the Purina.

We've been very lucky with our pup, no flatulence and her bed is right next to mine.

I'm surprised there's not problems from the Mighty Dog and/or the Milkbones.
If my dog that had allergies had even just a couple of treats that had corn in them, his nose would run and run.

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9 years ago

Regarding fruit, I don't know if grapes are toxic to dogs, but they do go right though them. eww

There is usually an adjustment period when you switch foods. She went from kennel food to yours.
Find what they were feeding and mix that with yours so the switch is gradually to your preferred food.

If still problems, get away from grains - especially corn.

I've heard it's good to switch protein sources every few months. It also gives them different enzymes
for digestion. Same brand, but go with chicken for awhile, then beef and so on. Again, mix them
so there is a gradual progression.

Don't go with lamb right away in case she has allergies. Keep that for your reserve.

(I had to go with the grain free stuff for my last Husky.)

Another thing I like to give them is digestive enzymes - plant based. Pretty inexpensive at
Vitamin Cottage, Whole Foods, online, or better grocery stores. Helps them digest and fart less.
And do the little yellow throw ups less. That's why they eat grass - to get those enzymes.

You never know when they might ingest some insecticides or fertilizer if they eat grass while
on a walk, or you let them out while on a drive or running errands.

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MissTerraK

9 years ago

Thanks guys!

You all are so helpful!

She has only tooted this one time, and I'd like to keep it that way, lol!

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Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Thanks guys!

You all are so helpful!

She has only tooted this one time, and I'd like to keep it that way, lol!

Terra

No worries
Keep us updated every time he does it.
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Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Thanks guys!

You all are so helpful!

She has only tooted this one time, and I'd like to keep it that way, lol!

Terra

Whatever it is, there is usually a few day adjustment period, so it will probably go away soon.

When I adopted my last dog, they said he had diarrhea from the giardia parasite.
Sold me some drugs for it as well.

I thought about it and figured he had just been through a stressful journey
to get to the shelter in the first place.

I stopped the drugs and gave him a few days. Sure enough, he returned to normal
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9 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Thanks guys!

You all are so helpful!

She has only tooted this one time, and I'd like to keep it that way, lol!

Terra

You can always insert a balloon in the dog's butt. It will contain the smell, and after the balloon inflates, it's fun to watch the dog float around the room.

Then the balloons are pre-inflated for kids Birthday parties.

The more you know.......

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

You can always insert a balloon in the dog's butt. It will contain the smell, and after the balloon inflates, it's fun to watch the dog float around the room.

Then the balloons are pre-inflated for kids Birthday parties.

The more you know.......

Your going to bring this important, I got a dog, it farted once, what do I do? thread into disrepute by mocking it like that!

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Originally Posted by Claude Whitacre

You can always insert a balloon in the dog's butt. It will contain the smell, and after the balloon inflates, it's fun to watch the dog float around the room.

Then the balloons are pre-inflated for kids Birthday parties.

The more you know.......

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Originally Posted by MissTerraK

She has only tooted this one time, and I'd like to keep it that way, lol!

Terra

lol ... that ain't going to happen. The best you can hope for is to keep it to a minimum. The more digestible a dog food is, the less it will be a problem. The Science Diet and other high quality dog foods are more digestible and have less filler.
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9 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

and I'd like to keep it that way, lol!

Um, good luck with that, lol!!!

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I'd say there's a market for Beano for dogs...
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9 years ago

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

lol ... that ain't going to happen. The best you can hope for is to keep it to a minimum. The more digestible a dog food is, the less it will be a problem. The Science Diet and other high quality dog foods are more digestible and have less filler.

Originally Posted by Cali16

Um, good luck with that, lol!!!

Haha! I know that. What I meant was a toxic smelling toot, one that makes me think that we have a gas leak or a sewer backup.

I can handle some little fluffers now and again.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

Because I'm not cruel, that's why! I got her with the intentions of her being in the house and I'm not going to let stinky flatulence change that. I love her!

I didn't put hubby in the doghouse the first time he ripped one in the house either.

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No Terra, l grew up with dogs, mainly German Shepard's. And we kept her in a kennel outside.

Well it was a kennel with ceiling insulation, so even in winter time she was warm.

But you get snow over there, so you have a different set of rules in winter time?

But if she is a puppy then inside is probably better, but outside is still a viable option, eventually.

I have to admit that we always let the cats out at night, and most of the time they would make a bee-line for the hey-shed, (nice and warm up there, with the occasional mouse).

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by tagiscom

No Terra, l grew up with dogs, mainly German Shepard's. And we kept her in a kennel outside.

Well it was a kennel with ceiling insulation, so even in winter time she was warm.

But you get snow over there, so you have a different set of rules in winter time?

But if she is a puppy then inside is probably better, but outside is still a viable option, eventually.

I have to admit that we always let the cats out at night, and most of the time they would make a bee-line for the hey-shed, (nice and warm up there, with the occasional mouse).

That she's a puppy and the breeds in her - never going to be a cold weather dog.

Every dog, IMO, has a "shiver point" depending upon their breed and coat type...
Running around in the woods versus more confined in a small area...

My last dog was a Husky (as if ya'll don't know that, LOL) and he liked to stay outside as much as possible - all year round. I'd say he was comfortable until about 15 degrees F. That's the temp I saw him shivering at when he was sitting in the front yard. After that one time, I pulled him inside when it
reached that temperature. Or, I ran the heat in the car if we were out somewhere and it got that cold.

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Regarding fruit, I don't know if grapes are toxic to dogs, but they do go right though them. eww

My vet told me that grapes are a definite no-no! Can be quite toxic.

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9 years ago

Definitely suspect the antibiotics. Once those are done, it should settle down to a still-funny but less-toxic level.

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9 years ago

Terra - you met Munchie didn't you? Now times that little puppy of yours by about 15 and now you know what it's like owning a rottie. More than once he actually stunk the place up enough to wake me up and I had to open windows in the middle of winter (I had them open in summer in the first place so that always helped.

I had one rot that thought it was hilarious to sit under the poker table and fart and watch all the guys accuse each other of being gross as all get. He got so rank one night it almost started a fight. It was the only time I ever kicked him out of a room. LOL.

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9 years ago

3D pet t shirts LOL

The ones in the ad were cuter, but I don't know how to get that ad to appear again for sure. You know how they rotate ads on websites.

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9 years ago

Holy crap, Terra - get rid of the purina completely. Get her on food that is no grain/no pesticides. I fed mine Taste of the Wild - it's one of the best brands. No grain whatsoever, organic food. Your dog will die young and sick on grain based food. Dogs are carnivores. Mine live past life span because I don't feed them crap. Getting Ricky off the purina my sister fed him was one of the first things I did for him. He'd never have survived if I hadn't done that. I've never seen a food I'd give a dog in a grocery store - go to a feed store or pet store. Get no-grain foods, and make sure at least 1/3 of their food is wet food (either cook some meat or canned food) because dry will wear out their pancreas. I give a little raw organic meat at least several times a week, too, for the natural enzymes they need.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

Holy crap, Terra - get rid of the purina completely. Get her on food that is no grain/no pesticides. I fed mine Taste of the Wild - it's one of the best brands. No grain whatsoever, organic food. Your dog will die young and sick on grain based food. Dogs are carnivores. Mine live past life span because I don't feed them crap. Getting Ricky off the purina my sister fed him was one of the first things I did for him. He'd never have survived if I hadn't done that. I've never seen a food I'd give a dog in a grocery store - go to a feed store or pet store. Get no-grain foods, and make sure at least 1/3 of their food is wet food (either cook some meat or canned food) because dry will wear out their pancreas. I give a little raw organic meat at least several times a week, too, for the natural enzymes they need.

Taste of the Wild is what I served Nikko.

Reasonable price for a premium food.
The founder used to work for one of the other grain free brands.

This site seems pretty informative:
http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-d...dog-foods-dry/

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by bizgrower

Taste of the Wild is what I served Nikko.

Reasonable price for a premium food.
The founder used to work for one of the other grain free brands.

This site seems pretty informative:
Best Dry Grain Free Dog Foods

Purina is in a large lawsuit right now over one of their "upscale" brands that's wracking up pets pretty badly. I'd have to look it back up for more info, but all I can say is if you're giving your dog food with corn, you're feeding your dog the GMO feed that farmers are starting to reject after finding it makes their livestock really sick.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

Holy crap, Terra - get rid of the purina completely. Get her on food that is no grain/no pesticides. I fed mine Taste of the Wild - it's one of the best brands. No grain whatsoever, organic food. Your dog will die young and sick on grain based food. Dogs are carnivores. Mine live past life span because I don't feed them crap. Getting Ricky off the purina my sister fed him was one of the first things I did for him. He'd never have survived if I hadn't done that. I've never seen a food I'd give a dog in a grocery store - go to a feed store or pet store. Get no-grain foods, and make sure at least 1/3 of their food is wet food (either cook some meat or canned food) because dry will wear out their pancreas. I give a little raw organic meat at least several times a week, too, for the natural enzymes they need.

I'm confused. Is IAM's Purina?

Terra

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by MissTerraK

I'm confused. Is IAM's Purina?

Terra

Those are different companies, and you are not doing Mighty Dog (or whatever it was) anymore.

Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Food | Review and Rating

http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/best-d...t-puppy-foods/

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by bizgrower

Those are different companies, and you are not doing Mighty Dog (or whatever it was) anymore.

Iams ProActive Health Smart Puppy Food | Review and Rating

Best Puppy Foods | Dog Food Advisor

It was Pedigree Little Champions.

Okay, we're off to a pet supply store to get Lexi a few more items, so I'll get something else there.

Thanks Dan!!

Terra

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Originally Posted by MissTerraK

I'm confused. Is IAM's Purina?

Terra

Iams and Purina are two different companies. Iams has always been considered a premium food. Your puppy should be on a premium puppy food for the first year of life. Here's a comparison chart to help

Compare Pet Foods : Dog & Cat Food Ratings

Here's a list of highly rated puppy food brands ...each of these brands have a puppy formula

Best 5-Star Dry Puppy Foods
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9 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

Holy crap, Terra - get rid of the purina completely. Get her on food that is no grain/no pesticides. I fed mine Taste of the Wild - it's one of the best brands. No grain whatsoever, organic food. Your dog will die young and sick on grain based food. Dogs are carnivores. Mine live past life span because I don't feed them crap. Getting Ricky off the purina my sister fed him was one of the first things I did for him. He'd never have survived if I hadn't done that. I've never seen a food I'd give a dog in a grocery store - go to a feed store or pet store. Get no-grain foods, and make sure at least 1/3 of their food is wet food (either cook some meat or canned food) because dry will wear out their pancreas. I give a little raw organic meat at least several times a week, too, for the natural enzymes they need.

IMO and others, dogs are NOT carnivores. They are actually now considered to be omnivores by many, and according to some researchers they even have a tooth in the back designed just for eating plants/vegetables.

If dogs were true carnivores, then they could be fed cat food. However, cat food is way too high in protein for dogs and unhealthy for dogs. A little bit of grain and a few veggies like carrots are beneficial for a healthy dog. If dogs were true carnivores, they wouldn't touch a carrot, yet most dogs love them. Try giving a carrot to a cat sometime.

And if you ever see your dog grazing on grass, it's because they are seeking additional nutrition and is a sign their diet is lacking in plants/vegetables.

Despite what dogs are labeled as, the facts are there are plants and vegetables that give nutritional benefits to dogs.

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IMO and others, dogs are NOT carnivores. They are actually now considered to be omnivores by many, and according to some researchers they even have a tooth in the back designed just for eating plants/vegetables.

If dogs were true carnivores, then they could be fed cat food. However, cat food is way too high in protein for dogs and unhealthy for dogs. A little bit of grain and a few veggies like carrots are beneficial for a healthy dog. If dogs were true carnivores, they wouldn't touch a carrot, yet most dogs love them. Try giving a carrot to a cat sometime.

And if you ever see your dog grazing on grass, it's because they are seeking additional nutrition and is a sign their diet is lacking in plants/vegetables.

Despite what dogs are labeled as, the facts are there are plants and vegetables that give nutritional benefits to dogs.

It's an interesting debate. I found these two articles about it.

Are Dogs Carnivores or Omnivores? Here's What New Research Says

Are Dogs Carnivores - or Omnivores?

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9 years ago

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9 years ago

You're welcome, Terra.

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I met the aeronautical engineer/dog breeder who helped get the puppy food
where it is today.

Being an engineer (and a breeder of English Golden Retrievers) and understanding
structures, he figured out that the first puppy foods, being loaded with vitamins and proteins
were causing puppies to grow too fast for their structures. Too much weight and size on
the slower to develop bones and joints, contributing to problems such as hip dysplasia
and elbow I-forget-what-they-call-it, etc.

He wrote papers - probably in the 90s - that were published in the veterinary circles
and puppy food was eventually modified to help puppies grow more slowly into the rest
of their structure.

I did know people in the 2000's who had oversized dogs for their breed, not fat, but big
and about 50 pounds more than normal.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by sbucciarel

Iams and Purina are two different companies. Iams has always been considered a premium food. Your puppy should be on a premium puppy food for the first year of life. Here's a comparison chart to help

Compare Pet Foods : Dog & Cat Food Ratings

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Best 5-Star Dry Puppy Foods

Originally Posted by bizgrower

You're welcome, Terra.

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I met the aeronautical engineer/dog breeder who helped get the puppy food
where it is today.

Being an engineer (and a breeder of English Golden Retrievers) and understanding
structures, he figured out that the first puppy foods, being loaded with vitamins and proteins
were causing puppies to grow too fast for their structures. Too much weight and size on
the slower to develop bones and joints, contributing to problems such as hip dysplasia
and elbow I-forget-what-they-call-it, etc.

He wrote papers - probably in the 90s - that were published in the veterinary circles
and puppy food was eventually modified to help puppies grow more slowly into the rest
of their structure.

I did know people in the 2000's who had oversized dogs for their breed, not fat, but big
and about 50 pounds more than normal.

Thanks you guys.

I did get her Taste of the Wild Puppy Food/Venison after a half hour long discussion with the manager there. Hubby was not pleased, lol! He asked her, "Whatever happened to walking into the store and picking up a box of Puppy Chow? Now there are so many brands it makes my head spin."

Bad mistake on his part because he brought on another 20 minute discussion, hehe! Anyway, he didn't like the thought of lil Lexi eating meat byproducts, bone meat and animal fat that isn't specified seeing as how it could be from dead farm and zoo animals. Yuck!

Kudos to the manager!

Anyway, I decided Lexi is as deserving as I am to eat healthy. So she is non-GMO, non-grain, all natural, organic and gluten free.

Hopefully I have this down now, lol!

Terra

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9 years ago

Terra,

Dogs and especially puppies need bacteria to help them digest. Since she's so small, give her a couple of tablespoons of yogurt with active bacteria once a week mixed with her dog food...the kind of yogurt that helps Jamie Lee Curtis take a poop.

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9 years ago

Originally Posted by HeySal

Holy crap, Terra - get rid of the purina completely. Get her on food that is no grain/no pesticides. I fed mine Taste of the Wild - it's one of the best brands. No grain whatsoever, organic food. Your dog will die young and sick on grain based food. Dogs are carnivores. Mine live past life span because I don't feed them crap. Getting Ricky off the purina my sister fed him was one of the first things I did for him. He'd never have survived if I hadn't done that. I've never seen a food I'd give a dog in a grocery store - go to a feed store or pet store. Get no-grain foods, and make sure at least 1/3 of their food is wet food (either cook some meat or canned food) because dry will wear out their pancreas. I give a little raw organic meat at least several times a week, too, for the natural enzymes they need.

Taste of the Wild? We only have "Pal" in Australia!

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9 years ago

I will second Taste of the Wild. My border collie has skin allergies and TotW keeps it in check. Very high quality food.

My vet also recommends supplementing my dogs' diets with fish oil, glucosamine, and blueberry yogurt, yogurt for bone health and blueberries for the antioxidants. They also get the occasional cucumber and carrot.

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9 years ago

I think I'm going to buy stock in Taste of The Wild.

I'd also throw in a couple of capsules of plant enzymes every so often.

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I found this slideshow to be very helpful.

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