swatson6
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| 05/14/2007 10:20 AM |
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| Jack is just about 6months now (wow!) When can I switch him to eating 2 times a day from 3? |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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DaisysMom
Moderator
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| 05/14/2007 10:26 AM |
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| He should be ok with it by now. Daisy has pretty much always had to be on a twice a day schedule because we work / go to school. |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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JenMax
Firehouse Big Dog
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| 05/14/2007 10:29 AM |
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We feed Max 3 times per day because of his liver.
Is Jack okay now? |
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Jenny - Max's sister
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 05/14/2007 10:40 AM |
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| He seems good!! I think we will switch now then. It'll just make things easier. I still haven't put any flea meds on him though, kinda waiting as we don't have any problems with them right now and with the kids if I can hold off then I'd feel better, ya know?! |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 05/14/2007 10:57 AM |
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| So glad Jack's doing good! |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, www.newrattitude.org
Pics of my current fosters:
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/caradoc
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/willow
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/fiona
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 05/14/2007 11:05 AM |
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 Me too!! |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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Izzy's mom
Ratastic
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| 05/14/2007 11:12 AM |
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| Are rat terrier's to only be feed so many times per day? I just fill the bowl with a cup and a half of food for the day sometimes two and Izzy just eats when she feels like it? When i see the bowl is empty i fill it up with another cup and a half of food. She seems to be eating more now that she is comfortable in her new home though? |
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 05/14/2007 11:17 AM |
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| Everyone feeds a little differently, it's whatever works for you and your rattie. Puppies just eat more often. I used to free-feed (which is what the way you're feeding is called) but my guys are the Type B, stockier ratties and they started gaining weight so now I just feed a certain amount. |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, www.newrattitude.org
Pics of my current fosters:
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/caradoc
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/willow
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/fiona
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 05/14/2007 11:18 AM |
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| Well, I don't want to free feed due to potty issues, so I started with 3 times a day because he was only 12 weeks and 6lbs when I got him so I felt it was better to split up meals. Now he is eating about 1 cup of food a day, so I suppose I'll just split that in 2 meals. Boy he is going to be scrounging in the afternoon! LOL Maybe that's whne I'll give him his treats. |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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Izzy's mom
Ratastic
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| 05/14/2007 11:21 AM |
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| Maybe i should only feed two times a day. That could help with her accident issues? I think i will give that a try when she is feeling better from her scope. My little Izzy will be getting spoiled big time tonight and the next few days for sure after going through her scope today!! I just can't wait to see her now and give her some hugs! |
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Mitzy's Mom
PAWesome
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| 05/14/2007 11:28 AM |
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| Most people don't free feed because of potty issues...also the weight thing and feeding at certain times also helps establish your "pack leadership" but for me it was the weight thing. |
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Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids
Georgia Foster Mom, www.newrattitude.org
Pics of my current fosters:
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/caradoc
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/willow
http://imageevent.com/newrattitude/fiona
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DaisysMom
Moderator
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| 05/14/2007 11:36 AM |
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| I don't free feed due to a couple of things: 1.) keeping them on a schedule makes it more predictable when they will have to go #2; and 2.) like MB, said being in control of the food is a good way to establish yourself as pack leader. |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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swatson6
Attention Starved
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| 05/14/2007 11:45 AM |
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| I let the boys feed Jack alot of the time too so they also control food. Treats also and he does a very good job listening to them. I think it has helped with the way he interacts with them alot!! |
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Sarah
Mom to Jack, Jeter and foster mom to Teagan
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