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« Reply #15 on: July 03, 2007, 08:03:29 PM » |
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Sux about the teeth, but in the past when my dog or cat was given a different brand or kind of food, they wouldn't eat it for a couple days... when they get hungry enough, they'd eat, and get used to the new food.
My dog now gets the senior formula of food from Pet s'mart, which has glucosamine in it. She actually liked it better than the regular formula. Since she's less active (finally!) she doesn't need to eat as much, so I've had to cut down on the portions I give her. Ya don't really notice when your dog slowly gains weight, but when a fitty pound dog weighs in at sixty pounds when you take it to the vet ... that's a pretty big jump.
Perhaps some day, when her teeth start to go bad, I'll have to mix the hard food with soft food... but so far, she's only ever had the hard food... with the occasional pieces of table scraps as treats. Hopefully the hard food will keep her teeth from actually going bad... one less thing to worry about.
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« Reply #16 on: July 03, 2007, 08:22:49 PM » |
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Sux about the teeth, but in the past when my dog or cat was given a different brand or kind of food, they wouldn't eat it for a couple days... when they get hungry enough, they'd eat, and get used to the new food.
My dog now gets the senior formula of food from Pet s'mart, which has glucosamine in it. She actually liked it better than the regular formula. Since she's less active (finally!) she doesn't need to eat as much, so I've had to cut down on the portions I give her. Ya don't really notice when your dog slowly gains weight, but when a fitty pound dog weighs in at sixty pounds when you take it to the vet ... that's a pretty big jump.
Perhaps some day, when her teeth start to go bad, I'll have to mix the hard food with soft food... but so far, she's only ever had the hard food... with the occasional pieces of table scraps as treats. Hopefully the hard food will keep her teeth from actually going bad... one less thing to worry about.
I wasn't aware they made that... Our dog has been on the same brand since we switched off puppy food, going on 13 years now. That may be a big change for him, but something like that may help his legs. Thanks for mentioning it! |
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« Reply #17 on: July 03, 2007, 10:42:44 PM » |
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I wasn't aware they made that... Our dog has been on the same brand since we switched off puppy food, going on 13 years now. That may be a big change for him, but something like that may help his legs. Thanks for mentioning it!
any time... hope it helps |
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« Reply #18 on: July 04, 2007, 08:20:21 AM » |
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Gummy's doing a little better today. Funny. I bought Angel one of those doggie steps a couple of years ago to get up and down off the bed. She never used it. I put it in front of the couch and now Gumdrop goes up and down at will. Angel has to eat prescription food ($40 a bag!) so I got a coupon for a free bag of food with the adoption. I got Nutro Natural Choice Small Bites Senior. The vet said it was a good choice. For some reason the cats love it too! http://www.petfooddirect.com/store/product_detail.asp?pf%5Fid=20124102&dept%5Fid=1&brand%5Fid=14&Page=2 |
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You're right. Presidents typically nominate people who agree with their views.
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« Reply #19 on: July 04, 2007, 08:29:30 AM » |
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« Reply #20 on: July 04, 2007, 10:11:56 AM » |
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Angel has to eat prescription food ($40 a bag!) so I got a coupon for a free bag of food with the adoption. I got Nutro Natural Choice Small Bites Senior. The vet said it was a good choice. For some reason the cats love it too!
So Angel is a senior too... |
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Definition of a Friend: Someone who knows all about you and still loves you.
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« Reply #21 on: July 04, 2007, 10:51:06 AM » |
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So Angel is a senior too...
Bitch!  789 |
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You're right. Presidents typically nominate people who agree with their views.
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« Reply #22 on: July 04, 2007, 11:13:16 AM » |
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Maybe I'm wrong (and it has been known) but is DummyDeux usurping Molly's role as crazy cat lady?  789 - sorta, kinda |
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Warning: Clothing has been shown to cause extreme psychological dependence. Wear it at your own risk -- Ben Thornton Old bloke looks more like me than I do! 
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« Reply #23 on: July 04, 2007, 11:17:35 AM » |
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Nope I'm not sure but I think my herd is bigger.
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They taste the same, enhanced or not...
Cold beer is a good thing. Fred the Civilized Redneck MWO 274 There is only one thing you got to do and that's breathe. |
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« Reply #24 on: July 04, 2007, 12:01:06 PM » |
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Two dogs, three cats, two aquariums, fish pond, quaker parrot....I gotta be loco!!
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You're right. Presidents typically nominate people who agree with their views.
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« Reply #25 on: July 04, 2007, 12:59:04 PM » |
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My dog acts like a 2 year old child on crack with ADD. Quite a handful but I love her.
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« Reply #26 on: July 04, 2007, 01:09:01 PM » |
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I don't remember if this has been mentioned before. Be careful with cheap cat food. If you look at the ingredients, often you will see a percentage of ash in the food. I don't know why it's allowed but it is. It causes urinary tract blockages. I found out the hard way one time by having to pay for an operation on a cat that could have been avoided.
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« Reply #27 on: July 04, 2007, 01:12:41 PM » |
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ANSWER: to pay for an operation on a cat...
QUESTION: What is the definition of tarded? |
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« Reply #28 on: July 04, 2007, 02:16:44 PM » |
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Two dogs, three cats, two aquariums, fish pond, quaker parrot....I gotta be loco!!
2 dogs, 7 cats, 2 snakes. Half of herd is food. |
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They taste the same, enhanced or not...
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