[nagdu] dog food and Re: flying, changes, and vet visit

[Mark J. Cadigan]

Hannah,



Like everything it depends on your dog. Remember, that historically, dogs 
were carnivorous animals.



So, in my opinion and experience, I like to feed my dog a food high in 
animal protein. This is not to be confused with vegetable protein. And for 
treats, I like to give meat based treats. Remember, I don't give my dog 
grain.



Either plain meat, by that I mean roasted unseasoned meet that was not 
cooked in any kind of oil, or meat packaged and sold by a quality dog food 
manufacturer is fine. On the other hand, giving your dog part of your 
bourbon glazed stake tips is not a good idea.



For treats, I typically stick to jerky in either lam or beef made by solid 
gold, or bill jacks. However, I have used other meat based treats which were 
specifically made for dogs.



As a side note, I have only had a guide dog for a month; however, I have had 
a pet dog for most of my life.



Mark


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Hannah Chadwick" <sparklylicious at suddenlink.net>
To: "'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'" 
<nagdu at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 12:25 PM
Subject: Re: [nagdu] dog food and Re: flying, changes, and vet visit


> Mark,
> Thank you for the info.
> I was told a few times to not give my dog meaty treats like jerky and
> such... what do you all think?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
> Of Mark J. Cadigan
> Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 5:42 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: [nagdu] dog food and Re: flying, changes, and vet visit
>
> Milk bones are not good for your dog. Think of them like potato chips, 
> tasty
> and yummy, but absolutely no redeeming qualities. I also feed my dog grain
> free, for the most part, and milk bones and other biscuits have grain in
> them. That being said, I have a box of them on my desk beside me. I mostly
> give my milk bones to my friend's dog and give my dog other treats.
>
>
>
> I just ordered months worth of food from Amazon. This is what I got.
>
>
>
> BTW he eats better than I do.
>
>
>
> Taste of the Wild Dry Dog Food, Hi Prairie Canine Formula with Roasted 
> Bison
> & Venison, 30-Pound Bag
>
>
>
> Solid Gold Beef Jerky Dog Treats, 10oz
>
>
>
> Greenies Dental Chews for Dogs, Large, Pack of 17
>
>
>
> Including shipping it was under $100.
>
>
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