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Cocker Specific Discussion => Feeding => Topic started by: clarey-doll on July 11, 2007, 12:13:30 PM
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When i first got Lady the breeder advised on Beta dry food for puppies she liked it for a while but went off it
,i tried jwb and burns not too kean so tried wet foods i give her joe and Jacks dry and wet foods she seemed to like it but went off it again am i giving her too much choice ? :-\
whats the best way to get her to eat and what kind of food :-\
read an article about commercial dog food that can poison your dog cause of animal derivatives! >:D
i try get her organic whole foods whats your thought!! ;)
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I think you are giving her too much choice. I would research the types of diets available and when you are happy with the one you would like her to be on then I'd stick with that one. Dogs can sometimes be picky eaters so you really don't want to reinforce fussy eating behaviours.
Put down the food and if she doesn't eat say with 30 mins max remove and do not offer anything until next meal time (not even titbits or chews) Offer food again at next meal time and if still refused leave without until the next day. Dogs are not designed to deliberately starve themselves, unless they have learned that by refusing food you will give them alternatives, if you use the hard techniques you'll soon find the dog learns there is nothing to be gained from being picky so they'll eat.
I would only consider a change if your dog has diarrhoea, vomitting, appears constantly hungry despite eating, or looks and appears apathetic, other than that I would stick to one food.
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You'll find lots and lots of similar threads on feeding if you do a search (Search button is located towards the top of your page) on this board which will give you a good idea of the complete kibbles most popular with members as well as advice on raw feeding/BARF if that's your interest. Yes there are people who believe that commercial diets are not good for dogs but there are also many, many owners whose dogs enjoy and thrive on commercial dog diets. In the end, it comes down to personal choice ;)
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We were also advised by the breeder to feed Beta puppy food which Roxy would wolf down, then she first started turning her nose up at that after her first visit to puppy school where we encouraged to bring treats to aid training like sausage and cheese, boy, did she enjoy those!!
I decided to switch to jwb which she is still on at just over 4 months, she can still be picky at times but will eat it when she realises there is nothing else on offer. One thing I have noticed since using jwb is her coat is really shiny, maybe this is just a coincidence.
Good luck!!
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I have just in the past 2 weeks moved Lilly on to Burns and lots of raw stuff like chick wings. Her coat now is really silky and she is showing signs of enjoying it more than JWB.
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My Newfs were on Beta, until I realised it isn't a good food! The Cockers are on Royal Canin, as it is what their breeder fed them and as they eat it I haven't changed it. Having said that, I have bought Autarky and mixed it in with the Royal Canin. They also get cooked chicken, tuna, scrambled egg, sardines or some such stuff with their dry food.
I have found the best way to get a picky eater to eat, is by getting another dog! They don't want someone else eating their food so they eat it!
I also stick to the 30 minute rule with the Cocker (the Newfs only take seconds to eat their meals!). If they don't eat their tea then they don't get anything else! I used to do the same with the kids too ;)
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I feed mine on eukanuba and they love it but the younger one
Bailey was fussy at first and I did the 30min thing and it worked
took a few days but he never leaves a morsel now I also give my
11yr old springer omega 3 tabs and joint wise liquid in her food
for her arthritis its the same as I have and she is doing really well
on them any thoughts?
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Welcome to Col :luv: ;)
Im new aswell and everyone so friendly and welcoming enjoy the forum ;) :luv:
Need to post some pics of your brood ;)
Cheers Clare and lady :luv: ;)
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Jesse got fed on CSJ CP27 (Puppy) until 4 months old, since then on CSJ CP21.
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Mine are fed on a raw diet which suits me and my dogs well. When I was pregnant however, I couldn't face raw meat so they had to go on Autarky - but Herbie's weight increased a fair bit.
Mine thrive on a Raw diet but you have to do what suits you.
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ruby was on jwb,but was very picky and with constant anal gland problems we decided to looking in to changing her diet,we have changed her on to nature diet and she is thriveing and put a little weight on so we are really happy now,every dog is different whats good for one isnt allways any good for others ;)
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My Floyd is on Beta dried biscuits and Webbox tubes as well, my puppy is on Beta dried biscuits as well and butchers puppy food.
Thay both seem happy but Charlie was very fussy at first I kept changing his food because he wasnt eating but the vet advised me not to and that he will eat when he wants and not to worry. So I kept him on Butchers constantley and betta and now he loves it. :D
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I feed Burns and am very happy with my doggies diet :D
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All mine are now on Royal Canin and doing very well. They were on Arden Grange but put on far too much weight with it and they were getting tiny portions
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Ruby is on Arden Grange.
She's had it since she was a puppy and has never seemed to have any problems with it.
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They were on Arden Grange but put on far too much weight
Thats strange because I have just changed back to Burns for the same reason. Holly was only getting half a cup twice daily and she still put on weight :-\