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William just had kefir (a drinkable yogurt) and a slice of peach mixed with rice. He loved it! I am beginning to think he will eat anything...:rolleyes: I wanted to get some yogurt in him, he had diarrhea this am. I looked up Dr Pitcairn's book and I will be ordering it as soon as I can. Thank you again for all your wonderful advice. I also went to the forum on health and diet. Lots of good recipes...I am excited to be starting on this new venture with William. I think he is a happier dog than when he was eating kibble. :p ~Melody |
I hate to be preachy but the veal industry is an unbelievably sick and cruel industry. It's really awful- http://www.noveal.org/photos.htm I know we're all animal lovers here.:) |
A diet of only chicken and rice will cause your dog to have nutritional deficiencies. It's important to remember that dogs are CARNIVORES - they were meant to eat other animals. They were NOT designed to eat grains, fruites, and veggies. Unfortunately, the commercial pet food industry has made most pet owners believe it's okay to feed dogs these things because they are cheap sources of energy. Dogs do not digest carbs well at all. Dogs were meant to eat meat, bones & organs. I feed a raw diet, but homecooking would be the second best option. But if you are going to homecook, you need to talk to a nutritionist or with someone who is experienced with homecooking. You'll need to use supplements as well. |
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Chicken and rice is fine to feed for a few days if your dog is sick. It isn't necessary to supplement during this time but you can if you want. You HAVE TO supplement if you are going to do homecooking for longer. Chicken is not the best for liver compromised dogs but fine for others. |
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If anything, the rice should be deleted. Your dog is not equipped to digest grains. |
Wow am I learning some things on this thread. Ive been feeding mine chicken rice and vegetables a couple days a week. I didnt realize they cant digest the rice. I think I am going to order Dr. Pitcairns book |
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Hey Melody, Bella was on chicken and rice for a few months as a puppy because she had a lot of health problems it was the only thing she could eat and keep down. We gave her supplements as well. The vet down at Michigan State said it would be fine for awhile but to make sure we got her back on dog food for all the other vitamins/minerals. We hope you feel better William! Bella cant wait to play with you when it gets warm! |
I get so confused. Some say rice, chicken, others say no to rice,chicken. |
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Some people think that dogs aren't supposed to have grains and that the kidneys can handle all this extra protein. Others aren't sure if hte kidneys can handle it so they have to feed grains because what else is there to feed? Chicken itself is fine for dogs (without certain heath issues). It is the amount that people can't agree on. It is really your call. |
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