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Post by Clifford on May 31, 2011 8:56:00 GMT -6
Bkeeper recently asked about the problem with keeping weight on Lacys, since they are often burning huge amounts of calories with their daily routine. She mentioned that she was feeding one of her dogs six cups of food per day, and it still appeared on the skinny side...
We used to have the same problem, until we switched over to Hi-Tek Rations "Intimidator" 25-14 dog food...
Now, we only feed three cups per day, and all three of our Lacys are slick and looking good.
One other nice thing is that the change means a lot less mess in the yard...
If you have a dog that is looking poor, check it for worms, and then try some of this kibble. It seems to work very well, and is not terribly expensive. It costs $28.50 here, for a fifty pound sack...
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Post by bluedog on May 31, 2011 13:07:47 GMT -6
what are you worming with???
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Post by Clifford on May 31, 2011 16:57:55 GMT -6
I have had no worms here... Ivermectin must work!
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Post by bluedog on May 31, 2011 17:37:14 GMT -6
Ive not seen any here, but will probably worm the little one this weekend just as a precaution. I used ivermectin in the past but more than likely willl use strongid paste
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Post by bkeepr on May 31, 2011 22:43:07 GMT -6
Hi ya'll! My hounds dine on all kinds of lovely stools from rats to bunnies to sheep, cattle and poultry, plus a squirrel head or two thrown in. I wormed my young dog Chip two rounds of Ivermectin, but he still had the squirts (in his crate, oh joy) so off we went to the vet. Negative for parasites but his bowels were inflamed, probably some kind of bacterial overgrowth so he was put on a 10 day course of Metranidazole which is given to humans for anaerobic bacteria and also the parasite Giardia! He is much better. I also have some doggy probiotics that I will give him. I am definitely going to look into other foods for him. My elderly dog and my little Mini Pearl are both doing great on the Ol Blue, which is rather low in fat. The old dog has a low metabolism, and Pearl is a very thrifty keeper. But Chip needs some rocket fuel.
Kathy
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Post by Clifford on Jun 1, 2011 3:55:23 GMT -6
Sometimes, just changing to another food can make a huge difference in how your dog does. From what you are describing, I wouldn't be accepting too many doggie kisses from that pack! Your yard must be like a mine field!
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Post by camo on Jun 1, 2011 8:49:09 GMT -6
This is a really good food if you can find it . It has no corn no soy no wheat and no gluten .It reasonably priced and there formulas are very consistant . Some food producers change up there formulas depending on what is availible that can cause problems for your pet . www.midamericapetfood.com/products.htm |
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Post by bkeepr on Jun 1, 2011 13:29:43 GMT -6
The poultry are in my yard, the hooved stock is where we go for herding training. I feed the dogs before we go which helps. But we have all kinds of varmints coming into the yard and the dogs will find every turd and either roll in it, eat it or both. Just had a pair of foxes kill 4 Indian runner ducks that I got a week earlier.
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Post by camo on Jun 1, 2011 19:58:01 GMT -6
Wow you have got a lot going on ! Why do dogs love to role in it and eat it so much . Mine will roll in cow crap first chance they get . Those fox can be sneaky !! Good luck
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Post by bkeepr on Jun 9, 2011 6:52:54 GMT -6
Finally Chip is filling out and getting muscle on him! I think collecting poop so that it is not laying around being tempting is key! Next week the goslings will be ready to sell and I can hardly wait! Looking forward to less poop!
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