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| JWL Member Since: 26 Oct 2011 Location: Hereford Posts: 3443   
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When I used to run 4 collies as working dogs I allways fed Chudleys and as the farm was paying for it my terrier and black lab had the same(well the food would have gone off if I didn't use it
 ) When I packed in the shepherding and moved my remaining collie and little and large pets were transferred to Countrywide Muesli Complete. I've fed this to all my dogs in the past 16 years and all seem to have done well enough on it. Trouble with a lot of the dry/multi-ingredient foods is the amount of "packers" put in the mix to bulk out the food. A lot of cereals are used which are not digested by the dog, they then excrete and as there is still "food" available which is appealing to some dogs, the main reason why some dogs "recycle". Some foods which can be more expensive but fed in lesser quantities can work out more cost effective, if you have a good relationship with your local vetinary practice they might have an animal nutritionist who could give you some impartial advice, failing that some of the nationwide stores such as Pets at Home have feed nutritionists that can advise and generally are impartial.
When my labrador and terrier take thier last shuffle round the block I shall be looking seriously at different foods for the next dog, mine are confirmed recyclers and as they're both over 12 years of age there is no turning back so any visitors just have to put up with doggy hallitosis |
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18th Apr 2013 11:22am |
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| Cakey Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 468  
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2 working dogs , dr johns gold or silver
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18th Apr 2013 1:38pm |
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| landytom Member Since: 26 Dec 2011 Location: Leics Posts: 87 
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18th Apr 2013 1:50pm |
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| Defpuma Member Since: 10 Feb 2013 Location: Kent Posts: 84 
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Our flat coated retriever is now 8 years old. We have always fed him on IAMS dried dog food. One small scoop in the morning and one small scoop in the evening. Has always weighed in at 30kg as an adult dog, has a really good shiny coat, full of energy and loves being out on a shoot all day.
It currently costs about £30 quid for a 25kg bag from pets at home, and lasts a month. Not bad at £1 per day for good sized dog. He never has anything else either - just his dried food. Click image to enlarge[/URL][/img] Admin note: this post has had its images recovered from a money grabbing photo hosting site and reinstated  Last edited by Defpuma on 18th Apr 2013 8:55pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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18th Apr 2013 8:47pm |
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| fekete Member Since: 24 Dec 2008 Location: Here on the other end of the computer Posts: 3626 
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NEVER TAKE LIFE SERIOUSLY. NOBODY GETS OUT ALIVE ANYWAY Last edited by fekete on 7th Dec 2015 7:45pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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18th Apr 2013 8:50pm |
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| WarPig Member Since: 05 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748 
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Raw chicken wings are perfectly safe, but they MUST be raw and preferably meaty bones (with flesh on) rather than just dry bones.
Dont listen to the old wives tales about chicken bones being bad for dogs, its a load of cobblers. Pretty much any raw meaty bone is safe. Its cooked bones that can be dangerous as they can splinter, so avoid cooked bones. If your dog doesnt take to them straight away, score the flesh with a knife or sear them in a frying pan for a few seconds to release some flavour. You could also put some raw veg (not onion or spuds) in a blender with a couple of raw eggs (with shell on). Stir in a tin of pilchards for scent and your pup will thank you. But dont feed this in the same meal as bones, keep bones as a seperate meal on a different day. |
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18th Apr 2013 9:39pm |
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| Romadog Member Since: 07 Jul 2011 Location: Powys Posts: 1750 |
CHUDLEYS ORIGINAL
http://www.chudleys.com/working-dog/produc...ginal.html Less than £15 a bag, which lasts at least 3 weeks (fed twice a day) with my two labs. Why people pay more for food I do not know |
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18th Apr 2013 10:44pm |
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| RED-DOT Member Since: 29 Jun 2009 Location: stirling Posts: 2363 
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Pondstretchers sell a 21% complete dog food called RICA and my three Chessies are thriving on it. They are normally quite fussy but they love this product and it's only £5.99 for a 12.5kg bag. It is better than food four times the price. 2008 RS4 gone, 123d M Sport, and a Puma 90 XS..
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19th Apr 2013 5:58am |
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| Happyoldgit Member Since: 14 Sep 2007 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3471 
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I feed a combination of a BARF diet when available and dry grub. As above it's worth repeating that meat and bones should be uncooked. I would never, ever feed cooked poultry bones - ever. Steve. Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades. Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW. [Insert something impressive here such as extensive list of previous Land Rovers or examples of your prestigeous and expensive items, trinkets, houses, bikes, vehicles etc] http://forums.lr4x4.com I used to be Miserable ...but now I'm ecstatic. |
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19th Apr 2013 11:24am |
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| noworries4x4 Member Since: 24 Dec 2010 Location: Newton Abbot Devon Posts: 1195
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Ours have dryed bagged Greyhound food they love it and for treats and shiney coats every other day they get an egg cracked into it. £12.99 25 Kg sack, talking of which it was a bit of a long rach to the bottom of the bin this morning mental note to self when going to Lidl this morning go to pet food store. If everything is under control you are not going fast enough.
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21st Apr 2013 9:16am |
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| WarPig Member Since: 05 Dec 2009 Location: Sheffield Posts: 1748
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Agreed, definately never feed cooked bones. Heres a video I made recently of my dogs munching on raw chicken carcasses.... |
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21st Apr 2013 11:47am |
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| noworries4x4 Member Since: 24 Dec 2010 Location: Newton Abbot Devon Posts: 1195
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 currently our stupid Rotty cross is trying to beat Newtons laws of gravity and is trying to chase a squirrel up a tree. Not working but she will keep trying. If everything is under control you are not going fast enough.
Every Day 16 MY Discovery 4 Commercial Workshop and Escort Vehicle Weekends 07MY L322 TDV8 Vogue SE Series 1 80" 3ltr 6cyl with overdrive No Worries 4X4 |
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21st Apr 2013 12:16pm |
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| DRW58 Member Since: 23 Feb 2013 Location: Perthshire Posts: 167 
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I'm with LandyTom on this one.
Three labs one springer and a cocker all doing just fine on Snyds Wonderdog. Feed it dry with lots of drinking water available. Goes in nicely comes out without a problem too, in fact must still be palatelbe as the cocker will eat it again if given the chance. 
She's a delight 
Why do they do this? Is it an aquired taste? It's not as if it's a hunger thing, often taken as a Sh*t chaser after the main course.
Best served warm apparently
DRW I built a garage for my Mini With a place for everything and everthing in its place. Ten years down the line there's a Mini in there somewhere, and  all's where it should be!!!! Ho hum |
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22nd Apr 2013 8:01pm |
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| lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006 
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Our springer gets James welbeloved senior as he is old. It keeps his weight down and has joint supplements which complement his pain and joint meds. Only down side is 43 quid every 6 or so weeks. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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22nd Apr 2013 8:58pm |
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