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Originally Posted by 107barney  Barney lasts 2 minutes w/ the Small Cuz toys too. The nylabones I use are the blue dental ones. I also buy the BBQ ribs nylabone and he likes those. I've been using these forever, even with puppies, and never had an issue but of course every dog is different.
I can understand your concerns about active lifestyle and letting your dog be a dog! I know it must sound like I am a neurotic nut, but my Barney is no couch slouch. He runs around the yard, he goes on walks, he does obedience training, and he does occasionally get into trouble doing all of those things.
I really think you would benefit from a consult with a vet nutritionist because I think they do take into account YOU and YOUR DOG and your lifestyle. For example, I work 80-90 hours a week, I cannot steam tilapia on the stove. I need to roast chicken in the oven when I'm doing other things. These are things a vet nutritionist listens to. Some things are going to be "non-negotiables" but that is for his best interest, but for the most part, there is a lot of flexibility. I wonder if you could home feed one meal and do one kibble meal -using the nutrition from the second meal for treats and training.
I know you have a lot to think about and I'm contributing to your brain hurting so I'm going to step away from your thread now and wish Jackson a swift recovery and ongoing health! |
No no you really don't have to step away at all!! LOL I am so deeply appreciative of all of this help you have been giving me. I couldn't have got through this alone! I just meant it's a lot to take in but I have been more relaxed these past few days and I'm just going to make sure I speak with a trusted professional who can advise me on what to do, like I said, for our personal benefit.
I actually was wondering about doing half homecooked/half kibble. So that I can always have kibble on hand if homecooked is not available for some reason.
And 80-90hrs a week?! How do you keep up?! I admit my schedule is pretty lax right now, with me being on break from school, and having a dayjob as a dogwalker... it's pretty good money but the schedule is very flexible. So I've probably had too much time to think about all this stuff too much!!
I will take a look into all the nylabone products and choices, I am sure we will find something he can chew on eventually.