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todo-mama

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05/02/2007 7:44 AM
This is my first time owning a dog. I only have a parrot called RayRay. Well, being a first timer , i'm not sure when or what to feed him. his name is Todo. Can any expert help me???

Mitzy's Mom

PAWesome

05/02/2007 7:47 AM
Can you tell us a little more about him? Is this a young puppy or an adult dog? There are many choices of food out there....you should pick one that doesnt' have any//much corn, wheat filler in it. Canidae, Natural Balance, EVO/Innova are all good. I feed Nutro DRY Lamb and Rice small bites with Natural Balance Ultra premium mixed in. Here's a good link to educate yourself on food choices: www.dogfoodproject.com

Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude Check out our ratties at www.newrattitude.org

Katie'sMom

Newbie

05/02/2007 7:56 AM
I was feeding Katie Nutro Lamb and Rice, but recently changed to Natural Balance. I think she likes the Natural Balance better than the Nutro.

todo-mama

Newbie

05/02/2007 9:06 AM
Thanx.i will do what you said. He's a puppy.What about when to feed him?

Mitzy's Mom

PAWesome

05/02/2007 9:15 AM
When mine were puppies I fed them more often and gave them the puppy variety of food (most brands will have those). As I remember I fed them about 1/2 cup in the morning and 1/2 cup in evening (I'm gone all day). But amounts can vary, depends on the size of your puppy, etc. If they are gobbling it up and seeming to be still hungry you can feed a little more...if they are leaving it then maybe cut back. Also, I supplement my dogs diet with cooked eggs 1-2 times a week, fresh veggies like carrots and snap peas (not too much, just a few bites each day), cooked salmon - the human type in the pouch with no bones. Ratties seem to love veggies! Just be careful if you give any of these not to feed too much at first as that can cause tummy upset! And limit treats such as cheese, biscuits, etc. so he will be hungry for his food.

Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude Check out our ratties at www.newrattitude.org

saybrook84

Newbie

05/02/2007 1:03 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't Natural Balance on the recall list?

Mitzy's Mom

PAWesome

05/02/2007 1:14 PM
http://www.naturalbalanceinc.com/ Natural Balance Venison foods (dry and canned) and some of their canned foods....see above link. I feed the dry Ultra Premium and Duck/Potato varieties. I just make sure there's no wheat gluten, rice protein concentrate, corn gluten, etc. in ANY food I feed. Nutro had some canned/pouch foods recalled, too...same thing. The Nutro Lamb & Rice doesn't have any of those things in it.

Mary Beth, mom to the Lollipop Kids Georgia Foster Mom, New Rattitude Check out our ratties at www.newrattitude.org

spence9118

Terrier Terror

05/02/2007 2:39 PM
I just switched to Natural Balance too. Mine seem to like it a lot more than the Nutro Max I was feeding them. Plus the Natural Balance is for all ages so I can feed my 8 month old and my almost 4 year old the same food! And they make it here where I live so I can get it cheaper too!

Erica- Charlie and Tucker's Mommy www.myspace.com/ricka9118

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