skyler08 Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 I'm just curious as to what everyone is feeding their pups and how it is working for them? We currently feed Canidae and I've read of the recent changes made. The whole thing with the semi loose poos and the fact that they poo sometimes 5 times a day makes me think of switching. I mean it's always normal at first and then when they are about done it gets thinner and more runny, and they like to poo, walk 2 feet poo some more, walk and poo some more. (sorry for the graphic image). The vet said they may have the loose poos because they are puppies still. I don't really know. I know the local farm store carries every kind of food you can think of and they special order also. Anyways, I was just thinking of trying something else, but hate to switch foods and have it not work and switch again. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Root Beer Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Speedy and Dean eat raw. Maddie eats raw and Taste of the Wild. Sammie eats Taste of the Wild and is supplemented with raw several times a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagicGirl Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Magic had been eating Soild Golds Bark at the Moon, but because I have had troulble getting have recently switch her to Wellness Core. Note: She ate the Solid Gold well and pooped only twice a day (small firm poops). When I went to switch the food I mixed the to together for transition. Well I can tell which one she preferred. She picked out the Wellness kibble and left the solid gold. She still only poops twice a day and small and firm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 How much Canidae are you feeding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.DaisyDuke Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 Daisy eats about 1/1.5 cup of Orijen split in 2 meals, she goes twice a day. I don't think you should feel bad about switching food often, I have gone through quite a few brands finding one that she likes and does well on. If it could improve you dog, then I don't see the harm in it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
border_collie_crazy Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 I feed raw and it works out great, small firm stools twice a day and they are in great health otherwise as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted July 26, 2008 Report Share Posted July 26, 2008 I rotate kibbles between Solid Gold Mmillenia, Innova Evo Red Meat, Wellness Super 5 Lamb, Eagle Pack Holistic Select (lamb or fish varieties), ProPlan Selects Salmon, and Prairie (Beef, Venison, or Lamb varieties). I switch both of my dogs cold turkey and generally have no problems. The brand of food is generally switched every 1.5 or 3 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyler08 Posted July 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 The bag says for their weight and age you should feed 2-4 cups a day. We feed them 3 cups a day, I think that may be a little much because they don't always eat it all before I take it up. It's also hard to tell unless I sit there and watch them because they like to switch food bowls. They will both eat for awhile, stop and look at eachother then happily walk over to eachothers food bowl and switch. I don't understand it. Neither are aggressive toward eachother or people when eating. I also noticed that the last few days their poos have been completely firm and they are going less often. They just recently got in a better feeding routine so maybe that's all it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyler08 Posted July 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 I also read a link someone posted the other day about the recent switch in Canidaes' formula. I know our bag now is the old formula. I don't really like the fact that they have Gluten in it now and that the fish is not Herring meal anymore but rather Fish meal that is from unknown origin. If I'm not mistaken isn't Gluten one of the "stay away from it" ingredients? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrancis Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 The bag says for their weight and age you should feed 2-4 cups a day. We feed them 3 cups a day, I think that may be a little much because they don't always eat it all before I take it up. It's also hard to tell unless I sit there and watch them because they like to switch food bowls. They will both eat for awhile, stop and look at eachother then happily walk over to eachothers food bowl and switch. I don't understand it. Neither are aggressive toward eachother or people when eating. I also noticed that the last few days their poos have been completely firm and they are going less often. They just recently got in a better feeding routine so maybe that's all it was. Great that they switch bowls like that so co-operative! Also really good that they seem to have settled into their food. I think the norm is what you describe (2 x day, firm and easy to pick up ). Ailsa P.S. Good luck with the spaying tomorrow! They'll be just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 I have fed just about everything everyones listed and my dogs liked some better but, did pretty well on all. With Core they were looking for extra carbs (should be read as table surfed). I switch my dogs cold turkey most of the time. Occ they change brands each bag. They do fine. I'm about to try Waltham. Currenlty eating Chicken soup. At the rescue the dogs eat vet diets of Royal canin and Purina they do get loose with a bag that surprises us with corn. The pups eat science diet lamb and rice because it's more similar to what they ate at the shelter and I have actually fed a finicky puppy puppy chow first who didnt want dry food. They all love canidae but, I'm not sure we have gotten any with the changed formula. I think any of the high quality food are good. The rescued dogs look 100 Times better in 2 weeks of our food. Their coats even begin to shine. They lose or gain weight as needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyler08 Posted July 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Afrancis: Thanks. We are both worried still, I guess it's natural human emotion to worry and can't be helped. I'll just be glad when we get them home. Thanks everyone for the replies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiegirl Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Sounds like a lot of food- and who is eating how much? My 60 lb Boxer eats less than 3 cups a day.... Lucy, who is 30 lbs eats less than 2 cups a day. Perhaps you are feeding too much- that will cause lots of output, and loose when it does... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ooky Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Odin is on Canidae, and we are very happy with it (poos easy to pick up, about 3X a day but seems to be naturally going down from an original of 5X a day when we first got him). We liked it so much compared to his puppy food that we switched our cats to Felidae. Although, I may look for another brand when we finish our current bag as we also have the old formula still. Do not like the idea of unknown fish meal. We also "tried" Nutro Max lamb and rice for several days when visiting our in-laws (what their dobie Margie eats). Odin thinks Margie's the coolest, so obviously her food was the thing to have. They also free-feed, so it was kind of hard to stick to our schedule. His poops were the size of a whole other puppy, after that food. ooky +Odin (BC pup), Dr. Benway (ocicat) and Lobo (bengal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyler08 Posted July 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 I'd say they eat about the same amount and it's probably more like 2-2.5 cups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted July 27, 2008 Report Share Posted July 27, 2008 Mine are eating Prairie Lamb and Oatmeal right now. We also regularly use Innova products and Natural Balance (on occasion). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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