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02-14-2013, 03:07 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: MN
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| Homecooks need some advice For those of you that home cook can you help? I made this recipie today & My Mercy loves it. but need to know if it is ok or if there is anything I need to add. 2# ground turkey 4 eggs and the ground up shells 1 can salt free Carrots 1 can salt free green beans 1 cup oatmeal 3 teasp olive oil mixed and baked in oven like meat loaf. She loves it but I don't know how much of it to feed her she has been eating 1/2 cup in morning and 1/2 cup at night is this too much or to little Mercy is 4 years old and weighs 5 pounds. Just got her a couple weeks ago and her old owner feed her cat food all the time I tryed many different hard and soft foods with no luck so that is why I am so glad she is eating this. I know she needs a supplament and plan on going this weekend to get one. what do you use that homecook? |
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02-14-2013, 11:14 PM | #2 |
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| I don't home cook but wanted to bump this to see if anyone else who home cooks for their little ones could help you out.
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02-15-2013, 12:24 AM | #3 |
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| At the top of this forum (almost the top) there is a search tab, you can always use that to find anything on here, I also did a search by typing "home cook"+yorkie talk in the google bar. Putting quotes around a small phrase or word will get you there. There are many, many threads here about this topic and I'm sure some others will help you out during normal daylight hours! Here is a link to start with: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...-question.html
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02-15-2013, 05:57 AM | #4 |
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| That diet is not balanced and I would not feed it. Failure to balance a diet can lead to serious health consequences.
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02-15-2013, 06:29 AM | #5 |
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| If you want homecooking information, here are some links that may be helpful to you: www.acvn.org You can find a veterinary nutritionist at this website. www.balanceit.com PetDiets - VNC putting pets' health first! Good luck!
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02-15-2013, 07:13 AM | #6 |
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| Could you provide a bit more information for those who aren't familiar with HC? What about it makes it unbalanced? Ratio, ingredients, lack of appropriate nutrients, etc.?
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02-15-2013, 08:00 AM | #7 |
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| Of course I can, I've been doing home cooking for 13 years for my dogs since they were puppies. However, I won't, because I don't think people should home cook without veterinary nutrition guidance and/or oversight. See LadyJane's post for links to how to locate vet nutritionists or reliable resources from renowned professionals. Again, this diet isn't something I'd feed my dogs and there are many reasons why. The biggest reason is the improper calcium phosphorous ratio and the second reason is that the diet has not been specifically made for this individual dog's daily caloric needs which is why the person doesn't know how much to feed.
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02-15-2013, 08:17 AM | #8 |
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| Thanks. I'm always interested in the why and wherefore behind an answer. I was NOT questioning your knowledge!
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02-15-2013, 11:18 AM | #9 |
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| Thank you will look at the sites you provided and do some more searching |
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02-15-2013, 06:05 PM | #11 |
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| Yes, please consult with a nutritionist! It's SO easy to mess these things up and it'll be your baby to pay. BTW, I'm glad you're interested in this lifestyle for you furkids.
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