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Originally Posted by JennaPenny  Although I eyeball it, I took a lot of nutrition classes, so the measuring I have down to a science. She gets approx. 1/3 cup of either kibble OR boiled food (with a lot of fresh veggies and now additives!) twice a day. Since the predisone was shown to have an amazing effect on her health, she's been hungrier. She gained a pound, and for the first time has a bit of chunk to her and no rib bones. We are very happy with this weight, so no more weight as she's so small. So I give her (thanks Matese!!!!) green beans up to three times a day, with a small carrot every so often cut up for her snacks.
She still gets what we call "nut nut" butter, but, it was either that or the chicken hot dog for her medication. We chose the nut nut butter that we grind ourselves. We tried to NOT give her the meds without a bribe. however, I knew she was taking them too easily, and I went looking about 3 weeks ago. Yep, sure enough, my clever gal hid them behind and under things. so, nut nut butter it is- until her allergy panel comes back.. then we'll see. |
What's predisone and nut nut butter? I give mine carrots every so often. My mom gets mad because she wants her to be in that strict regiment but I feel bad for her... eating kibble day in and day out.. I every so often feed her carrots (3-5 chunky small ones about 2-3inches long), sometimes I give her a slice of turkey ham(I know i shouldnt but its very rare like maybe once a week if even), a slice of whatever meat I am eating, as my diet I like it simple. If I am eating chicken I eat it mostly boiled. I dont like fried stuff much... If I do however have cooked chicken (skillet) I end up only giving the white part and only have I run it through water in the sink and try to get as much grease out. My foods dont ever have condiment on them(like spices) as I am not too much of a fan of that. Unless its specific meals.
Most of what I give her is veggies though, steamed, boiled or raw.
Like carrots, lettuce, sometimes broccolli, etc. Never beans, rice, or anything dangerous for her.
I very rarely give her hotdogs. I never give anything overly processed outside of the ham, or hotdogs and again-- very rarely and sparse.
I am very careful what I give her and how much because she's known to throw up a lot of things. One time my family came over with my very young cousin(long story) and he would accidentally drop a piece of pizza crust on the floor and the dog would be eating at it. Of course I'd have her drop it, but whatever she'd eaten she'd throw it back out later. Now we're more careful to keep her away when children are eating....
Anywho, my point is, she has variety because of me, because I figured out what upsets her stomach and what doesn't. But she doesn't get a lot of it imho because Im careful to not overfeed.