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Nov 14, 2020 21:49:00 GMT -5
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 14, 2020 21:49:00 GMT -5
I know exactly where you are coming from. For me it is a joy to watch my guys take such pleasure in their food. Feeding them well is my job!
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Post by toshtego on Nov 15, 2020 10:51:19 GMT -5
Marbles is out exploring the yard on the east side, about 1/4 acre.
He kept his dinner down. Boiled pork trimmings, baked chicken breast and a little kibble. He had been throwing up every night with the food the Shelter sent me home with.
Looks like he is calming down and settling in.
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Post by toshtego on Nov 16, 2020 13:50:40 GMT -5
It seems "Marbles" has frightened some of my neighbors. There are people here who believe in all manner of demons, spirits, ghosts, etc. Marbles eyes are disturbing to them. So, I might have to look for a pair of doggy dark glasses he can wear. If so, I might try to train him to shake his head back and forth on command like Stevie Wonder.
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 16, 2020 15:28:18 GMT -5
It seems "Marbles" has frightened some of my neighbors. There are people here who believe in all manner of demons, spirits, ghosts, etc. Marbles eyes are disturbing to them. So, I might have to look for a pair of doggy dark glasses he can wear. If so, I might try to train him to shake his head back and forth on command like Stevie Wonder. Maybe some artificial drool and a pair of fake tusks. Or two eye patches and a pirate hat. They make goggles for dogs. My Boston Terrier had a pair, plus a Harley cap. |
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 16, 2020 16:40:38 GMT -5
FYI...for dog lovers...found out today that the "baby" had a protein allergy (don't know if it is chicken or meat) but after an expensive evaluation what I thought could have been staph was in fact not staph or a yeast infection but was a protein allergy, so she goes on a special diet which uses a hydrolyzed protein based diet.
I'm no vet but if you have had a problem that looks like a staph infection take your pup and ask about the possibility of a food allergy....just thought I'd mention it!
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Post by toshtego on Nov 16, 2020 17:51:53 GMT -5
Good advice, that ^^^^^^^^^^^.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 16, 2020 17:55:26 GMT -5
Good advice, that ^^^^^^^^^^^. Yay, for Marbles...man of distinction even if he can't see...he knows that he has finally found a good companion who will not let him down in his old age. |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 16, 2020 18:38:15 GMT -5
RE special foods... My Jack had a recurring ear problem. Almost two years and many $ later I took a flyer and put him on a non-grain diet. Problem cleared up right away. The food came from Dr Tim’s line, available with home delivery at chewy.com. Yes, it’s expensive but well worth it IMO. Eli is also on one of their foods designed for medium- and large-size sporting dog puppies and is thriving on it. Dr Tim’s has an extensive line of specialty and remedial foods. At a certain purchase level the 2-day delivery is free to your home. (I have no relationship with that company, except that they take my money!)
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 16, 2020 20:15:55 GMT -5
RE special foods... My Jack had a recurring ear problem. Almost two years and many $ later I took a flyer and put him on a non-grain diet. Problem cleared up right away. The food came from Dr Tim’s line, available with home delivery at chewy.com. Yes, it’s expensive but well worth it IMO. Eli is also on one of their foods designed for medium- and large-size sporting dog puppies and is thriving on it. Dr Tim’s has an extensive line of specialty and remedial foods. At a certain purchase level the 2-day delivery is free to your home. (I have no relationship with that company, except that they take my money!)Hey! I have that same special relationship with Chewy.com..they are a really good e-tailer with outstanding customer service. |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 16, 2020 20:21:01 GMT -5
One gripe about Chewy. I ordered a fairly large quantity of chew-toys for my puppy, Eli. About half of them were made in China. I objected, and asked they identify ciountry-of-origin of their products. They refunded my money on the Chinese stuff but stonewalled me on IDing items. If you buy accessories or toys from them, I recommend you ask them COO before completing the sale. Just my 2¢.
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Post by toshtego on Nov 16, 2020 20:40:24 GMT -5
One gripe about Chewy. I ordered a fairly large quantity of chew-toys for my puppy, Eli. About half of them were made in China. I objected, and asked they identify ciountry-of-origin of their products. They refunded my money on the Chinese stuff but stonewalled me on IDing items. If you buy accessories or toys from them, I recommend you ask them COO before completing the sale. Just my 2¢. we have to watch the Chewy products. On the whole, they do a good job. Their chosen delivery agent- Fed Ex contractors are a problem. |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 16, 2020 20:55:57 GMT -5
Mine are very good. So far anyway. Local contractor guys. They seem to care.
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 16, 2020 20:57:13 GMT -5
They try to give my dogs cookies and I won't let them. I don't let 'strangers' give food to my dogs.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 16, 2020 21:37:22 GMT -5
One gripe about Chewy. I ordered a fairly large quantity of chew-toys for my puppy, Eli. About half of them were made in China. I objected, and asked they identify ciountry-of-origin of their products. They refunded my money on the Chinese stuff but stonewalled me on IDing items. If you buy accessories or toys from them, I recommend you ask them COO before completing the sale. Just my 2¢. Excellent point...thanks for mentioning it! You are absolutely right about strangers giving your doggies food or treats... absolutely no. |
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Post by toshtego on Nov 17, 2020 10:23:23 GMT -5
One gripe about Chewy. I ordered a fairly large quantity of chew-toys for my puppy, Eli. About half of them were made in China. I objected, and asked they identify ciountry-of-origin of their products. They refunded my money on the Chinese stuff but stonewalled me on IDing items. If you buy accessories or toys from them, I recommend you ask them COO before completing the sale. Just my 2¢. Excellent point...thanks for mentioning it! You are absolutely right about strangers giving your doggies food or treats... absolutely no.That is probably better. Before the pandemic, I used to have dinner at a neighbor's house. They have two wolves in the house. Everyone feeds them scraps from the table. Sort of an exercise in socialization. They sit on the floor next to the people while we are eating. They are so tall their heads are above the table. They are as dinner guests. I fed them meat scraps which they took so delicately from my fingers. I was impressed by their social ability and grace. |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 17, 2020 10:40:32 GMT -5
Pure wolves? DNA is strong medicine.
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Post by simnettpratt on Nov 17, 2020 12:34:32 GMT -5
Any animal can be domesticated like that, from an elephant down to a spider. You just have to remember their history, ie were they wild most of their life or raised from a cub, and what they are. Making your tabbycat mad so he claws you is not the same clawing you'll get from your pet tiger. Tiger isn't more mad, just more clawie.  |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 17, 2020 12:46:33 GMT -5
"Any animal can be domesticated like that, from an elephant down to a spider."
Maybe. Sceptical about how many generations it takes, though.
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Post by simnettpratt on Nov 17, 2020 13:14:23 GMT -5
I don't blame you for being sceptical. I would be too, except I've done it. From a bear down to a spider.
Spiders taught me the most.
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Post by pepesdad1 on Nov 17, 2020 13:23:06 GMT -5
Excellent point...thanks for mentioning it! You are absolutely right about strangers giving your doggies food or treats... absolutely no.That is probably better. Before the pandemic, I used to have dinner at a neighbor's house. They have two wolves in the house. Everyone feeds them scraps from the table. Sort of an exercise in socialization. They sit on the floor next to the people while we are eating. They are so tall their heads are above the table. They are as dinner guests. I fed them meat scraps which they took so delicately from my fingers. I was impressed by their social ability and grace. My lil girl is just like that... very delicate about taking food from my fingers...don't think I'd try that with a "pitty"...might forget her manners and leave me like the cartoon above. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 17, 2020 13:55:21 GMT -5
Anyone feed their dog a raw food diet? It's done wonders for our dog. Also, simnettpratt, gotta love Gary Larson cartons. |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 17, 2020 14:55:03 GMT -5
I don't blame you for being sceptical. I would be too, except I've done it. From a bear down to a spider. Spiders taught me the most. I must defer to you on the subject of domesticated spiders. |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 17, 2020 14:56:09 GMT -5
Anyone feed their dog a raw food diet? It's done wonders for our dog. Also, simnettpratt, gotta love Gary Larson cartons. Could you describe the diet, please? |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 17, 2020 15:40:00 GMT -5
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 17, 2020 15:58:49 GMT -5
Thanks for the reference. I went over and read it. Apparently it’s frozen, but I still have no idea of its consistency. |
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Post by Legend Lover on Nov 17, 2020 17:41:39 GMT -5
Thanks for the reference. I went over and read it. Apparently it’s frozen, but I still have no idea of its consistency. It looks like minced beef. I defrost a tub and it does me 3 days in the fridge. From what I can tell it's very close to 100% raw meat without the other stuff to bulk it out etc. |
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 17, 2020 17:56:00 GMT -5
Thanks. I was wondering what the stuff looked like.
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Post by toshtego on Nov 17, 2020 18:19:29 GMT -5
Pure wolves? DNA is strong medicine. Two strains of Wolves- Timber and Red. They have no dog characteristics. Their humans are careful with them. Litter mates- neutered and spayed. |
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Post by toshtego on Nov 17, 2020 18:35:45 GMT -5
I have Marbles on the 79 cent per pound boiled chicken quarters with a little special kibble. Used to be 59 cents but the price increased over time. He is liking that and it stays down. I have lived with other dogs who were like that. They have to eat boiled chicken or pork. The good news is I get the bones and scrap for stock. All winter a stock pot is boiling keeping the kitchen warm and soup available. A good symbiosis of species.
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Post by Plainsman on Nov 17, 2020 18:35:50 GMT -5
So which are they, timber or red?
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