linderbelle
Well-known member
You replied to one of my posts and I don't understand your response. Both husband and I have read it. I would really appreciate clarification on both #2 and especially #3. Not sure what you mean by "outside source". I truly do want to make their food and at this point it wouldn't be easy to get my tri back on dry food. Before on dry food it was common for her to go 3-4 days sometimes without eating. Now she's eating daily. I just want to do whats best for my dogs. If this was cooking for a child I'd say I was doing the right thing but dogs is another story. Their needs are obviously (at least I think they are) different than ours. By making their dog food they have been getting their protein, grain and veggies. I'm just not sure about the ratio and even how important that is. I like you and Karlin have figured out that the information on the net is driving me nuts. Too many different ratios and what to do etc. In regards to the calcium/phosphorus on #2 all I can say is that I have been giving them daily calcium supplements plus some liquid multi-vitamin that I put in their food. Am I over-reacting since they are getting the supplements but then I am thinking that on #4 of your response that possibly that is what you are stating by no outside source--outside source may mean vitamins.
I really appreciate your responding to my post and actually was shocked that a surgeon would have the time etc. I sure wish you were closer to me in Georgia and I'd have my tri who I'm concerned about possibly having sm in your office for at least a consultation. Still debating whether to mri--its so expensive.
Thanks again and sorry that this got to be a long post.
I won't write my opinion on dog food.... But I would like to say 3 things:
1. I entirely agree with Karlin. There is an enormous amount of junk on the Internet, especially about dog food.
2. The calcium/phosphorus ratio is a very important one, as an imbalance can cause all kinds of health problems.
3. Enzymes are found in your puppy's stomach and intestines, just like you. There is no need for an outside source.
Dr Zeltzman (surgeon)
www.DrPhilZeltzman.com
I really appreciate your responding to my post and actually was shocked that a surgeon would have the time etc. I sure wish you were closer to me in Georgia and I'd have my tri who I'm concerned about possibly having sm in your office for at least a consultation. Still debating whether to mri--its so expensive.
Thanks again and sorry that this got to be a long post.
I won't write my opinion on dog food.... But I would like to say 3 things:
1. I entirely agree with Karlin. There is an enormous amount of junk on the Internet, especially about dog food.
2. The calcium/phosphorus ratio is a very important one, as an imbalance can cause all kinds of health problems.
3. Enzymes are found in your puppy's stomach and intestines, just like you. There is no need for an outside source.
Dr Zeltzman (surgeon)
www.DrPhilZeltzman.com