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by TingiesandTails on 21 October 2010 - 22:10
LOL, Hans -
I agree!
I feed with the same principles.
The recommendations we got from our (conventional) vet in 1971 are the same recommendations I get from my holistic vet today - feed raw and organic.
If you can't feed raw use as much "life" nutrition as possible (e.g. fresh veggies, fresh egg, fresh cheese).
Historically: In a booklet published in 1976 the SV recommends a daily menu of 2/3 meat (beef, heart, intestines, liver, tripe) mixed with 1/3 plant material (rolled oats,rice, herbs and fruit). Every now and then an egg and dog cookies are recommended. After feeding time, a resting time of 1-2 hours is recommended. In his book "Der Deutsche Schäferhund" published in 1969 Alfred Hacker also recommends fresh fish, especially because it was not too expensive in some areas of Germany. Dr Schneider-Leyer additionally recommends Vitamin D (now available in Salmon Oil) for puppies (if you prepare dog food yourself) as well as horse meat, mutton, venison, goat milk, barley and more. ("Der Deutsche Schäferhund", 1966). We always fed and feed our dogs like this and had/ have healthy, strong dogs with beautiful coat.
I agree!
I feed with the same principles.
The recommendations we got from our (conventional) vet in 1971 are the same recommendations I get from my holistic vet today - feed raw and organic.
If you can't feed raw use as much "life" nutrition as possible (e.g. fresh veggies, fresh egg, fresh cheese).
Historically: In a booklet published in 1976 the SV recommends a daily menu of 2/3 meat (beef, heart, intestines, liver, tripe) mixed with 1/3 plant material (rolled oats,rice, herbs and fruit). Every now and then an egg and dog cookies are recommended. After feeding time, a resting time of 1-2 hours is recommended. In his book "Der Deutsche Schäferhund" published in 1969 Alfred Hacker also recommends fresh fish, especially because it was not too expensive in some areas of Germany. Dr Schneider-Leyer additionally recommends Vitamin D (now available in Salmon Oil) for puppies (if you prepare dog food yourself) as well as horse meat, mutton, venison, goat milk, barley and more. ("Der Deutsche Schäferhund", 1966). We always fed and feed our dogs like this and had/ have healthy, strong dogs with beautiful coat.
by herrickd on 22 October 2010 - 02:10
Hans,
I know this is kind of off topic...but what type of food do you recommend?
I know this is kind of off topic...but what type of food do you recommend?
by Keef on 22 October 2010 - 05:10
Please, please read my post of Aug 10th regarding Canine Bloat. We lost our beautiful GSD "Viggo" a few weeks ago with this dreadful condition. I can't comment about citric acid but we did use elevated bowls..... a hangover from our previous GSD who had back problems and we just never changed back. Do some research, there are some very informative websites out there.
I can't stress enough just how awful Canine Bloat is. Our boy was healthy, lively and this awful bloat took him in a matter of hours. I don't care if people get fed up with me banging on about it.....it's a killer.....and I am determined that I will do all it takes never to have to lose a dog this way again!
Elevated bowls are a contributing factor as is exercising both before and after feeding, Drinking too fast after exercise. There are a lot of factors and these websites will help prepare you regarding diet, the do's and don'ts and how to recognize the symptoms of bloat,
I can't stress enough just how awful Canine Bloat is. Our boy was healthy, lively and this awful bloat took him in a matter of hours. I don't care if people get fed up with me banging on about it.....it's a killer.....and I am determined that I will do all it takes never to have to lose a dog this way again!
Elevated bowls are a contributing factor as is exercising both before and after feeding, Drinking too fast after exercise. There are a lot of factors and these websites will help prepare you regarding diet, the do's and don'ts and how to recognize the symptoms of bloat,
by Ruger1 on 23 October 2010 - 12:10
Thank you for the concern,,,sorry to hear about Viggo...I can relate to living with the reality that your companion is healthy and lively one minute.....then gone so quickly...
Deanna.....
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