Is my food right??

GobbySchäferhund · #1 07-03-11, 01:52 PM

Hi All

Just wondering, What should an healthy dogs stool look like??

sami · #2 07-03-11, 02:27 PM

It will be dependent on what you feed her. I think you said on another thread that you fed her on pedigree chum tins, is that correct?

I think its generally accepted that some of the good quality dry foods are the most popular option. Some on here feed raw but its not for everyone.

Regarding poo the colour will be dependent on the food but the "form" should be quite solid and dryish looking. Not a lovely subject but I always think of it as being perfect if you could pick it up by hand and it doesnt break up. I DO NOT suggest you do so its just a way of describing it in words.

By the way it wouldnt be the first time photos of poo have been posted !

Tracy

GobbySchäferhund · #3 07-03-11, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by sami

It will be dependent on what you feed her. I think you said on another thread that you fed her on pedigree chum tins, is that correct?

I think its generally accepted that some of the good quality dry foods are the most popular option. Some on here feed raw but its not for everyone.

Regarding poo the colour will be dependent on the food but the "form" should be quite solid and dryish looking. Not a lovely subject but I always think of it as being perfect if you could pick it up by hand and it doesnt break up. I DO NOT suggest you do so its just a way of describing it in words.

By the way it wouldnt be the first time photos of poo have been posted !

Tracy

Yes that is correct she is on Pedigree chum tins and dry biscuits, Her stools are a dark brown and a bit sloppy, aspesh when we are out and about. I think im going to leave the handling of a poo but im sure i can get some snap shots ( Not at Luch times of course )

sami · #4 07-03-11, 02:43 PM

Tinned food is mostly water I cant remember the percentage but its something ridiculous like 80% so this will obvioulsy impact on her poo.

I would recommend you switch to a dry food. Myself I use a food called Quantum and my too are both healthy and going strong(ish) at 11 and 13. It is a copy of the Hills prescription stuff for dogs with sensitive tums.

Many of the others are good though such as James Wellbeloved, Arden Grange, Burns etc. You may think its more expensive but they dont eat as much. I use a 15 kg sack at £35 a time every 3 to 4 weeks.

Tracy

GobbySchäferhund · #5 07-03-11, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sami

Tinned food is mostly water I cant remember the percentage but its something ridiculous like 80% so this will obvioulsy impact on her poo.

I would recommend you switch to a dry food. Myself I use a food called Quantum and my too are both healthy and going strong(ish) at 11 and 13. It is a copy of the Hills prescription stuff for dogs with sensitive tums.

Many of the others are good though such as James Wellbeloved, Arden Grange, Burns etc. You may think its more expensive but they dont eat as much. I use a 15 kg sack at £35 a time every 3 to 4 weeks.

Tracy

Is that how long it lasts for both dogs or just 1 dog

Were do you buy you food from??

Bonniesmummy · #6 07-03-11, 03:18 PM

Bonnie is on pets at home own brand for large breed puppy, she has had since I got her and her poos look great lol

she is very healthy and has a lovely shiny coat too

I also go through a 10kg bag in about 3-4wks for her at £33 a bag, itll be longer fir you since jess is younger (less amounts per meal) xxx

GobbySchäferhund · #7 07-03-11, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniesmummy

Bonnie is on pets at home own brand for large breed puppy, she has had since I got her and her poos look great lol

she is very healthy and has a lovely shiny coat too

How much does that cost and for what size bag and how long does it last lol??

Bonniesmummy · #8 07-03-11, 03:35 PM

I go through a 10kg bag in about 3-4wks for her at £33 a bag, itll be longer for you since jess is younger (less amounts per meal) xxx

GobbySchäferhund · #9 07-03-11, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonniesmummy

I go through a 10kg bag in about 3-4wks for her at £33 a bag, itll be longer for you since jess is younger (less amounts per meal) xxx

What is the ideal weight a dogs meal should weigh, i am going to get her on dry biscuits,Slowly but surely,

what is the bakers brand like as my dad uses this??

sami · #10 07-03-11, 04:03 PM

Bakers is full of additives as you can see from the colours in it its not natural.

The 15 kg bag does the both dogs for 3 - 4 weeks so a bag should last you for Jess about 2 months almost at her age. Its £35 a bag.

Quantum isnt that easy to get hold of it is made locally to me (Staffordshire) but you can get it online at Dog clippers and pet supplies – great prices and fast delivery from Prizepets.

Personally I swear by Quantum . I originally had it because Max had a dodgy tum and it was the only one other than the Hills presciption he would tolerate. I still feed it to Sami and Leo even though they dont have a problem as I think its so good and it would be my first choice in the future. Leo is Sami's puppy and at 11 he has outlived most of his litter mates and I think its down to the Quantum.

Tracy