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03-29-2009, 07:31 PM | #1 |
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| home cooking vs. dry kibble is homecooking better than a diet on dry kibble or vice versa? i was just reading some posts that dry kibble can cause teeth to become loose and fall out if the dog is on it for their whole life. i also read that homecooking can cause dogs to be overweight and they might not be getting the right amount of nutrients. i want what's best for my yorkies. can anyone shed some light on this subject?
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03-29-2009, 07:38 PM | #2 | |
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There are several good, balanced kibbles out there. If going with kibble, you must do your research and feel comfortable with the company, due to the recent problems with recalls and deaths associated with toxins and other problems due to kibble. There is a sticky at the top of this section with premium foods as a start for ya Start reading some posts, do your research, and come up with the best plan for YOU and your baby!!!
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03-30-2009, 12:41 AM | #3 |
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| I had the same question a couple of months ago...I even had a nice lady, on this site, send me such fantastic receipes for home-cooking...All the while, I was researching food, debating the wet/dry issue, just as you are...I finally made the decision that I didn't really have time in my life to do home-cooking, and made a decision to feed Innova Puppy, for now, and, possibly, switch to Evo or maybe raw, when she's older...Bottom line is your her mama, and need to feel good about what you are feeding her...Just be sure to switch, slowly, from what your baby is on now...Innova recommended the following schedule: 75% old food - 25% new food for a week 50% old food - 50% new food for a week 25% old food - 75% new food for a week then 100% new food...It's hard for me to keep this schedule, because Apple just loves Innova, but I'm going follow it in her best interest...Hope this helps... Love Maggie & Apple xoxoxox |
03-30-2009, 05:02 AM | #4 |
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| Well it all depends, specifically on what type of kibble you are feeding, and what you consider home cooking. Kibbles vary in nutritional content as does the homecooked meal. Also the ages of your dogs play a major factor. Puppies require about 2x as much energy per body weight as an adult dog. Which is why most nutritionists tell you to feed puppies at least 3+ times a day. Dogs are also omnivores, which means they need plant material in their diet as well. Vitamins and minerals also play an important part in the complete nutriton of a dog. I would definitely do some research in the National Acedemies Press, or the JVM. I personally do a combo of home, kibble and supplements. Best of luck, and keep us posted as to what you have chosen. |
03-30-2009, 05:07 AM | #5 |
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| Homecooking is definitely not better for their teeth than kibble but I wouldn't say that kibble is better for their teeth than homecooking either. A lot of people believe that kibble is much better for their teeth and some that feed it don't even brush. That probably isn't a good idea. There are kibbles with the Veterinary Oral Health Council seal on them that do reduce plaque but none that I'd want to feed. I think it would be very difficult or impossible to find any research backing up the position that homecooked is healthier than kibble. I prefer it because it is way less processed and hasn't been sitting around in a bag for 6 months. I also don't have to trust dog food companies. On the other hand, it is quite a bit of work and expense. If I had more dogs, I would most likely feed kibble with a small amount of homecooked mixed in.
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