Healthy Pets

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Originally Posted by Bit

CRAP... I have a dog. I went to the bathroom... he cried and then FORCED himself to follow me, crying from pain and fear the whole way. Once he saw where I was he went back to bed... and then FORCED himself to come and meet me when I came back to the puter.

This baby better live. Crap. He wagged his tail at me, with two bad hips, he wagged his tail. CRAP.

*tries not to cry*

*doesn't succeed very well*

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*takes deep breath and gets re-centered*

Okay NotAnAverageGuy *that's a mouthful, lol* your dog can eat chicken, yes, cooked by any method--I favor boiling because you get the broth also, sooo good to make the rice with the broth--BUT never never never ever the chicken bones, and never turkey bones or turkey skin either.

Avoid mushrooms, onions, salt, and beans. Garlic is okay for dogs; it helps a little to repel fleas, and dogs tend to like the flavor.

Hmm boiling never thought about that, ty for the tips and my dog is a garlic whore anyways lol, she got ahold of my garlic rice one time and chowed down

*rolls eyes* and if its easier just call me sugar daddieo lol

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by NotAnAverageGuy

Hmm boiling never thought about that, ty for the tips and my dog is a garlic whore anyways lol, she got ahold of my garlic rice one time and chowed down

*rolls eyes* and if its easier just call me sugar daddieo lol

Just don't do too much garlic. In small doses its fine. Don't use garlic salt. Try adding a little parsley.

Dogs also love plain yogurt and small amounts its good for them. I wouldn't go crazy on grains. The best thing you can feed your dog is chicken, veggies, some fruits. Very little, if any grains.

[NotAnAverageGuy]

Originally Posted by Sachita

are you asking how to bake a chicken? Its cheaper to buy the chicken on the bone cut up. If you're making it for your dog maybe put a tiny bit of olive oil. Bake at 380 for about 40 min, but that depends on the size of the pieces. I cook everything by temperature and use thermometer. You can also boil it until it starts to break away. Just pull it off the bones. Make sure you get all the bones. Try baking a sweet potato and give her/him 1/2 with that chicken.

no seasoning and definitely no onions. many times we give our dogs leftovers without thinking what's in it and some things are just not good for them and will make them sick.

ohhhhhhh they can eat sweet tatos, woot this is great and yeah I always buy boneless chicken, I just wasnt sure what temp to set it too and for how long.

Originally Posted by Sachita

Just don't do too much garlic. In small doses its fine. Don't use garlic salt. Try adding a little parsley.

Dogs also love plain yogurt and small amounts its good for them. I wouldn't go crazy on grains. The best thing you can feed your dog is chicken, veggies, some fruits. Very little, if any grains.

Yeah I have heard small doses and never garlic salt always garlic powder, i dont like garlic salt anyways lol so I wouldnt let my dog have it.... I think i need to google what dogs can and cannot have

[Sachita]

Originally Posted by NotAnAverageGuy

ohhhhhhh they can eat sweet tatos, woot this is great and yeah I always buy boneless chicken, I just wasnt sure what temp to set it too and for how long.





Yeah I have heard small doses and never garlic salt always garlic powder, i dont like garlic salt anyways lol so I wouldnt let my dog have it.... I think i need to google what dogs can and cannot have

Dogs love sweet potatoes and pumpkin. If you eat in balance with your local area you'll be more healthy and so will your dog. This is why seasonal fruits and veggies are important. In fall and into winter everyone, even my hens and pig get sweet potatoes, echinacea- cone flowers (which they eat no problem) and garlic. As mentioned I also start throwing mint, basil and any other herbs I have growing in the ground right before they freeze. This builds up immunity for winter.

Then spring you can give berries and baby greens which are easy to grow. But if you don't garden buy a big bag of blue berries at Sam's Club, defrost what you need and add to food with a small amount of yogurt. If you don't garden buy the tubs of organic spinach and salad mix - puree and add. They are under 4.00 a tub and one tub will last 1 human, 2 dogs or 1 tub 5 dogs.
AS summer heat approaches continue greens and add cantaloupe, green beans and peas. Soy beans in limited amounts,

There are things you clearly stay away from. Onions, tomatos (some tomato sauce ok) citrus, grapes, anything acid. Corn is ok but it's really too starchy and adds very little to their diet.

I eat a lot of beans- black beans, pinto, black eye peas. I always make extra for my dogs without onions and often throw in greens.

Change your own diet, become more balanced with the earth and your local environment then share it with your dog. Yes, he needs protein but why not supplement with fruits, veggies and legumes?

Here's what gets me... they tell you the life expectancy of certain breeds and it ranges from 14-20 years, right? The life expectancy of humans 40 years ago was very low, now its proven, with proper diet a human can live a healthy life to 120 years! I feel we can give this to our pets too. Over and over I see the results of of dogs living 25-30 years. Some of my dogs are already older and I didn't know what I know today. The dogs I adopt are already challenged BUT I see a huge difference in every aspect of their life by watching their diet, brushing, nice music, walks and love. We all benefit from this plan. (kiss)

[NotAnAverageGuy]

When you search for breed life expectancy, most sites give you 12-20 years and also list what each breed is prone to, as well.

I am gonna start off small with baked chicken and sweet tatos and see what she does.

[Arwen]

Health Alert for some dog treats.

[Dude]

I'm unsure if Hartz OR Sergants flea & tick products have been brought up in this thread.

Dont use them. Although you can buy them at the grocery store they are extremely toxic and the side effects can be long lasting and / or deadly.

I have some Dr.Fl33 natural shampoo that is the best shit ever.It's concentrated,lasts a long time and smells hella good ..
Cant remember what I spent but it is worth every penny.

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Updates on our two special needs dogs.

Our lil dog has not had a seizure for a month and a half now.
We are trying her on that pottasium bromade stuff. It has not made her
lethargic at all. She is 100 times more playful, in fact. She must of really felt like shit with out it.

My puppy who was in ICU on IV's two different times as a baby, is now a healthy ,rotund and super sweet 7 months old.
I actually feel comfortable enough to have her spayed soon and seriously
thought I never would make it to this point.
I may have ruined her (a tiny bit) with my over protective issues and she is
a huge sissy.