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by luvmyk92 on 14 October 2008 - 15:10
I feed Proplan performance due to having a very active female and she burns it off quickly, but I also give her one leg quarter with that, due to her weight. I have found that the food that I feed gets burned off quiclky. What type of foods do you who comment, feed yoru working dogs?

by GunnarGSD on 14 October 2008 - 16:10
RAW is best for any dog - working, show or companion. Meat, bone and organ provide virtually every dietary need. Some supplement with salmon or fish body oil, but that's all that should be needed.
If the dog is losing weight - feed more.
If the dog is gaining weight - feed less.
My raw fed dogs are thriving. Two are working dogs and the others are house dogs. All are happy and healthy.

by snajper69 on 14 October 2008 - 16:10
I don't belive there is only one way solutin to correct nutrition for dog. I am not pro nor against raw, but I think you can go without raw, just as well you can go only feeding raw. I belive in feeding good quality dry food, and suplement it with meat. If my dog is extra active I use Martinsk9 formula, energol and Antioxidants formulas, they work well on my dogs and I would highly recomended.
My feeding:
2 times a day:
Monday: Morning: 1 cup of Holistic Health Extension Original Dry food, 2.75oz. Vets Choice Chicken Meat Mix
Evening: 1 cup of Holistic Health Extension Original Dry Food, 2.75oz. Vets Choice Chicken Meat Mix
Tuesday: Morning: 1 cup of Holistic Health Extension Original Dry food, 1TBS Energol, 1 Raw Egg (whole)
Evening: 1 cup of Holistic Health Extension Original Dry Food, Mix of Veg (blended self made about 2.75OZ)
Wed: Morning: 1 cup of Holistic Health Extension Original Dry food, 1TBS Martins K9 Antioxidants, 1 Raw Egg (whole)
Evening: 1 cup of Holistic Health Extension Original Dry Food, 2.75oz. Vets Choice Chicken Meat Mix
End so on my dog seems to enjoy, and it maintains a healthy waight. I don't do raw because I don't have time, or need as of now.
Do you research and find what works best for you. Good luck

by GunnarGSD on 14 October 2008 - 18:10
snaiper - I'm glad the combo is working for you.
I've, on the other hand, have decided that I will never feed anything from a dog food manufacturer again. I don't see how anything can be labeled "quality" or "superior" or any of those misleading labels when the food is void of any nutrients because of how it is cooked at a high temperature. Or because of any of the many fillers that are used to boost profits at the dogs expense. Or because of the preservatives that provide no benefit at all to the dog.
by Abhay on 14 October 2008 - 19:10
I found the study below to be very interesting. The article states, dogs undertaking endurance exercise(aerobic), such as sled dogs, high fat diets increase stamina and maximize energy production, and high protein diets prevent training-induced anemia. Nutrient requirements differ, however, for sprint racing dogs,(anaerobic) such as greyhounds. Greyhounds run faster when fed moderately increased dietary fat but run more slowly when dietary protein is increased.
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/full/128/12/2686S#FN3

by jletcher18 on 14 October 2008 - 23:10
good read Abhay. thanks again. you seem to have a wealth of info collected when it comes to canine performance and nutrition.
john

by snajper69 on 15 October 2008 - 00:10
Great read thanks for sharing
by Abhay on 15 October 2008 - 02:10
Thanks fellas! I am always looking to gain an extra edge. There is a lot of info to absorb in that paper. I might have to give the meat, veggies, and buttermilk, to kibble a try.

by GunnarGSD on 15 October 2008 - 14:10
One note regarding the article. It's stated: "Feeding too much meat without adequate calcium supplementation can result in hyperparathyroidism..."
The raw diet that is being compared here appears to be a diet where ONLY meat is fed. In fact, when feeding bone and organ along with the meat, calcium supplementation is not needed. The calcium/phosphorous ratio remains intact when meat/bone/organ is fed.
by HighDesertGSD on 15 October 2008 - 16:10
How much the bone actually dissolves in the stomach is a factor, I believe.
If a pack of wild wolf eats a large animal, I think the alpha animals do not eat all that much bone, mostly organs. If wolves eat a large portion of their diet as whole small preys, much bone is injested, and the smaller bones may actually dissolve well.
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