Another food thread: Confused by puppy vs. adult vs. ALS. - MyCorgi.com2024-03-29T07:35:36Zhttp://mycorgi.com/forum/topics/another-food-thread-confused-by-puppy-vs-adult-vs-als?commentId=1150197%3AComment%3A1928982&feed=yes&xn_auth=noBeth thank you for the info.…tag:mycorgi.com,2015-10-15:1150197:Comment:19290102015-10-15T02:54:22.906ZKevin Jacobihttp://mycorgi.com/profile/KevinJacobi
<p>Beth thank you for the info. That report, while older and by a big company, didn't seem to promote Purina and seems like some good info.</p>
<p>If I read it correctly, high protein didn't seem to have negative affects and as long as the calcium levels were below 3.3% and above .33/59% things seemed to go ok.</p>
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<p>Orijen Puppy is a little high in protein at 38%, but calcium is 1.3/1.6 and above the phosphorus levels.</p>
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<p>P.S. Bibs was going to leave another 1/3 of her…</p>
<p>Beth thank you for the info. That report, while older and by a big company, didn't seem to promote Purina and seems like some good info.</p>
<p>If I read it correctly, high protein didn't seem to have negative affects and as long as the calcium levels were below 3.3% and above .33/59% things seemed to go ok.</p>
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<p>Orijen Puppy is a little high in protein at 38%, but calcium is 1.3/1.6 and above the phosphorus levels.</p>
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<p>P.S. Bibs was going to leave another 1/3 of her meal again and then I put a little water on it and Bam! the stuff was gone and she was licking the dish and waiting for more. That was the corgi hunger I have been looking for.</p> Here's a pretty well-document…tag:mycorgi.com,2015-10-14:1150197:Comment:19292822015-10-14T23:52:13.219ZBethhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Beth306
<p>Here's a pretty well-documented article on the subject:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.vcaspecialtyvets.com/ckfinder/userfiles/files/VCAASG_Breed%20Size%20Puppy.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.vcaspecialtyvets.com/ckfinder/userfiles/files/VCAASG_Breed%20Size%20Puppy.pdf</a></p>
<p>Here's a pretty well-documented article on the subject:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.vcaspecialtyvets.com/ckfinder/userfiles/files/VCAASG_Breed%20Size%20Puppy.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.vcaspecialtyvets.com/ckfinder/userfiles/files/VCAASG_Breed%20Size%20Puppy.pdf</a></p> Lots of people say puppies sh…tag:mycorgi.com,2015-10-14:1150197:Comment:19289892015-10-14T23:46:00.187ZBethhttp://mycorgi.com/profile/Beth306
<p>Lots of people say puppies shouldn't have too high a protein content, but then others say it's not the protein but the mineral balance. I don't have the stats to back any of that up and unfortunately for all of us, dog food studies are not easy to find and most are done by a couple big companies (Iam's, Science Diet, Purina) and look at specific ingredients. For instance, I think that Iam's was the company that discovered DHA is important to be added to puppy food (and food for the…</p>
<p>Lots of people say puppies shouldn't have too high a protein content, but then others say it's not the protein but the mineral balance. I don't have the stats to back any of that up and unfortunately for all of us, dog food studies are not easy to find and most are done by a couple big companies (Iam's, Science Diet, Purina) and look at specific ingredients. For instance, I think that Iam's was the company that discovered DHA is important to be added to puppy food (and food for the nursing bitch). </p>
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<p>My own breeder recommended using a large breed puppy formula, since Corgis develop more like large breeds than small.</p>
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<p>As far as poops, they will change a bit as she grows, teeths, etc. Big thing is to make sure you have a stool sample since quite a few pups test positive for Coccidia. If that is clear and she's going regularly and it's not runny, I wouldn't worry. </p>
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<p>Good luck. Don't overthink it. Do what makes sense for you and then don't worry too much. </p> Hi Kevin, the best thing to d…tag:mycorgi.com,2015-10-14:1150197:Comment:19289822015-10-14T23:25:22.345ZSam Tsanghttp://mycorgi.com/profile/ceo
<p>Hi Kevin, the best thing to do is read the FAQ on top, do your own research and then work with your own budget. There are licensed professionals that can advise you on food as well. Popular opinion are just opinions, pay attention to Recalls and you will be fine. Good luck!</p>
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<p>Hi Kevin, the best thing to do is read the FAQ on top, do your own research and then work with your own budget. There are licensed professionals that can advise you on food as well. Popular opinion are just opinions, pay attention to Recalls and you will be fine. Good luck!</p>
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