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Jace Swiffer     Barked: Tue Apr 30, '13 9:13pm PST  I guess it would depend on whether the three dogs were all different types of clips,ie teddy bear, scissor etc. In the past I have seen this to be a common job prerequisite, so I guess I would chalk it up to the overall money you will make once you get the job my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Jace Swiffer     Barked: Mon Apr 29, '13 9:11am PST  The fiber level in the NOW is comparable to other foods at 3.5%. Generally increased fiber increases stool volume, however it does depend on how much is soluble or insoluble, or fermented. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dog Health > Boxer Chronic Vomitting

Jace Swiffer     Barked: Sun Apr 28, '13 9:37pm PST  aw I am sorry your pup isn't feeling well. I think I would take your vets advice, as based on your dog losing weight, and the foods you have tried, a scope or biopsy might be in order. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Food & Nutrition > Shelter Dog - allergy issues

Jace Swiffer     Barked: Sun Apr 28, '13 8:47pm PST  The amount you are feeding is recommended for a 80lb dog, so I would try feeding 25% or so less, as Maxwell suggested. You could also have a look at the Go! formula, instead of the NOW. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Food & Nutrition > So exactly how much of the supplements in his kibble is my dog getting per meal?

Jace Swiffer     Barked: Wed Apr 24, '13 1:03pm PST  "How is the analysis of the food different from the analysis of the actual supplements?" It depends on the source they are using, however any company that has the expression in the guaranteed analysis, would have to add that, at a minimum. The question here is more two fold I think. If a manufacturer is using naturally occurring chicken cartilage, the absorption is debated, based on where digestion occurs. For kibbles that add Glucosamine and Chondroitin specifically, although this is the isolated nutraceutical, the ability to add the required level is limited. Absorption is also better when coupled with a probiotic, to ensure a healthy gut. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Jace Swiffer     Barked: Tue Apr 23, '13 1:10pm PST  I think that determining how much your dog is getting using "natural" sources on food can be a bit tricky. Mostly good-guy bacteria breaks Glucosamine down, but since it happens in the bowel, absorption isn't great. Absorption is best when it occurs in the upper GI tract, rather than the lower. The issue with relying on bones and cartilage is that so much is simply excreted, and there is no way to determine how much is being absorbed. This is because is bones are digested by bacteria in the bowel. I would supplement.. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15212191 my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Food & Nutrition > Grain free and hungry all the time

Jace Swiffer     Barked: Thu Apr 4, '13 4:50pm PST  You can try adding green beans or pumpkin, however the jury is still out on whether adding fiber creates "fullness". I have seen research on both sides. Some breeds of dogs just don't have the mechanism that tells them when they are full. Have you tried a treat ball? Some people find it effective, as it slows down eating, allowing the food to settle in. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Food & Nutrition > Anal Gland Issues Pt.2 - Fiber Options and Change in Food Questions

Jace Swiffer     Barked: Tue Apr 2, '13 6:56pm PST  Dr Peter Dobias has a great article here http://peterdobias.com/?s=anal glands&x=0&y=0 I am not sure if this link will work, but if you google Dr Dobias, and then enter anal glands in his search box, the article will come up. He speaks to bones primarily.. Because food issues and anal gland issues often run concurrently, if the fish is not working I might be inclined to try a Duck or Venison Diet, or some other "obscure" protein source. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Food & Nutrition > food changing when do may sometimes have acid reflex or vomiting

Jace Swiffer     Barked: Tue Apr 2, '13 1:02pm PST  Can you clarify a bit? Have you switched foods, and now your dog is vomiting, or has possible reflux? What food are you going from/to and how long is your transition time? Normally as soon as digestive upset occurs when switching, you would go back to the amount of the mix that worked well, and slowly transition up. Is this the first transition you have done from one food to another? my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

Jace Swiffer     Barked: Thu Mar 14, '13 12:00pm PST  Is it an ingrown hair? Looks like it might be, but I would get it checked too. Fingers crossed.. my posts | my page | msg me | gift me | become pals [notify]

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