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Suzy · 01-20-2008, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by pepe mint

I have also wondered about this. Right now maggie is on a chicken and rice diet because of being sick. I was just about to post on here asking how much I should be feeding her. she LOVES it.

Right when they get sick, withold food for a few hours or overnight depending on how things are going

After that, start with 1-2 tablespoons of chicken/rice. If that stays down, and diarrhea doesn't get worse, I give the normal amount of food, only in chicken and rice...so for example if Milli eats 1/4 cup of her normal food, she got 1/4 cup of chicken and rice. Adjust for Maggie's weight/intake. Make sure to give her a little yogurt too to get things back to normal

pepe mint · 01-20-2008, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Suzy

Right when they get sick, withold food for a few hours or overnight depending on how things are going

After that, start with 1-2 tablespoons of chicken/rice. If that stays down, and diarrhea doesn't get worse, I give the normal amount of food, only in chicken and rice...so for example if Milli eats 1/4 cup of her normal food, she got 1/4 cup of chicken and rice. Adjust for Maggie's weight/intake. Make sure to give her a little yogurt too to get things back to normal

will do...thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

stingrhea · 01-20-2008, 12:22 PM

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...

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.

~Melody

Nikki+2 · 01-20-2008, 12:48 PM

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.

MyFairLacy · 01-20-2008, 01:11 PM

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.

yorkiecrazy · 01-20-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

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.

pepe mint · 01-20-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki+2

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.

I agree.

Ellie May · 01-20-2008, 01:22 PM

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.

MyFairLacy · 01-20-2008, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikki+2

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.

I really don't like the food animal industry period...I don't really like the way any food animals are treated. I can understand why some choose to be vegetarians because of it. I like meat too much to do that but I still don't like the way food animals are treated

abbie's mom · 01-20-2008, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stingrhea

Can he get too much chicken? Not enough of something?
Please help.
~Melody

Hi Melody,

If anything, the rice should be deleted. Your dog is not equipped to digest grains.

chachi · 01-20-2008, 01:34 PM

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

Nikki+2 · 01-20-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MyFairLacy

I really don't like the food animal industry period...I don't really like the way any food animals are treated. I can understand why some choose to be vegetarians because of it. I like meat too much to do that but I still don't like the way food animals are treated

I know, I don't either.

I know dogs have to have meat so at least there are options that are a little less cruel. Veal just really bothers me. To the OP, I'm sorry to go off topic. You've gotten wonderful advise and I wish you the best of luck!

Bella's Mommy · 01-20-2008, 01:45 PM

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!

Shadow · 01-20-2008, 01:48 PM

I get so confused. Some say rice, chicken, others say no to rice,chicken.

Ellie May · 01-20-2008, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadow

I get so confused. Some say rice, chicken, others say no to rice,chicken.

Aren't we all.

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.

01-20-2008, 12:22 PM	#18
stingrhea Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MI Posts: 237	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... 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. ~Melody __________________ My Three Sons: Willie Moshe Ya'akov Proud member of Little Gentleman's Club and Petite Pups United

01-20-2008, 12:48 PM	#19
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 7,373	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. __________________ "If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men." — St. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226

01-20-2008, 01:11 PM	#20
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	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. __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

01-20-2008, 01:22 PM	#23
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	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. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

01-20-2008, 01:34 PM	#26
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	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 __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-20-2008, 01:45 PM	#28
Bella's Mommy YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 318	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! __________________ Mandy & Bella myspace.com/bellaboop219 Proud of my U.S Marine Member of PPU

01-20-2008, 01:48 PM	#29
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	I get so confused. Some say rice, chicken, others say no to rice,chicken.