| littlelady | 07-18-2008 07:32 AM |
Higher BAt and liver enzymes
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Originally Posted by artie merlino
(Post 2121270)
Why would you Switch Dog food? Unless it's a Puppy and grows into an Adult formula? Royal Canine has a Puppy Formula for up to 10 mos. and then you should switch to the Adult Formula, but I would'nt switch brands. I just used that brand as an example b/c that's what I use. But I would'nt swith just to give them a variety? Since doing so gives them Digestive/Bowel problems but once you find something that they will eat every day you should stick with it,
otherwise in the long run you'll be stuck with a Finicky eater. Just remember Dogs don't want a choice they like a routine it gives them a sense of security,
it is us Dogs Owners that "Humanize" them. Just my opinion.
| A local breeder who also shows her dogs, told me she used to feed them Royal Canin and her dogs when she would have them tested all tested high on their first BAT's and then she switched their food to SCience diet Natural Balance and they all have had normal test compared to the first test drawn.
So she switched the food she was feeding them.
I have been trying to find studies concerning food : ( ROYAL CANIN, WELLNESS, AND CANIDAE ) To see if yorkies tend to have higher blood test results ( BAT and Amonia levels ) with these foods. Since they are higher in protein. Because since these dogs have had higher percentage then other dogs for having (LIver shunt- and MVD ) liver diseases then higher protein levels in their food would make the test higher and maybe even give off a false postive result for the disease. Then you as a concerned dog owner end up spending alot of money on test that may not ever have had to be done to make sure you have a healthy pup as a preventative issue and as precaution you are breeding a healthy dog. | 