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Michael Geraghty Australia (Verified User) Posts 4138 Dogs 14 / Races 15 01 May 2014 02:33
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Although there is so much info supporting the damage feeding commercial Kibble may do to our dogs, most continue to use it.
Its convenient, relatively cheap, and the packaging says its healthy! IS IT?
High end kibble is obviously the way to go. IS IT?
Go with one with less protein or added vegs because its better. IS IT?
Kibble has no short term or long term adverse effects. REALLY.
Have a real good read of this. EXTERNAL LINK There are hundreds of articles on the net like this one if you look.
Are there many people out there who are trying natural alternatives that they have been happy with?
A dog's primary dietary needs are protein, fat, and a little if ANY carbohydrates. Commonsense will tell, just by looking at the ingredients of kibble, that it is loaded with carbs.
I've come to one resounding conclusion on kibble...you're NUTS for using it!
Noel McCaskie Australia (Verified User) Posts 1122 Dogs 23 / Races 5 01 May 2014 02:42
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Good read Michael,
Are you feeding the two boys kibble,lol Watched his first run last week,come home well still abit green,keep up the good work,give the kibble a miss
Michael Geraghty Australia (Verified User) Posts 4138 Dogs 14 / Races 15 01 May 2014 02:47
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Noel McCaskie wrote:
Good read Michael,
Are you feeding the two boys kibble,lol Watched his first run last week,come home well still abit green,keep up the good work,give the kibble a miss
Hi Noel,
Thanks...he is still green, but learning well. How do you know the two boys?
...and, no, the don't even get to smell commercial kibble, let alone eat it.
Noel McCaskie Australia (Verified User) Posts 1122 Dogs 23 / Races 5 01 May 2014 02:49
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Michael,i bred them and i know the owner. The picture is of their mother,hope they are ok
Michael Geraghty Australia (Verified User) Posts 4138 Dogs 14 / Races 15 01 May 2014 02:53
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Noel McCaskie wrote:
Michael,i bred them and i know the owner
Very good...they're good boys. Lets hope Goof and Ned do you proud.
Noel McCaskie Australia (Verified User) Posts 1122 Dogs 23 / Races 5 01 May 2014 02:57
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Lets hope they do all concerned involved proud mate.About the kibble ive always had my doughts using it,i look at it as only a filler ide rather use pasta instead
Michael Geraghty Australia (Verified User) Posts 4138 Dogs 14 / Races 15 01 May 2014 03:34
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Noel McCaskie wrote:
Lets hope they do all concerned involved proud mate.
Definitely, Noel. We'll do the best we can.
Pasta isn't going to kill them as long as they don't have any wheat intolerances.
Glenn Hatton Australia (Verified User) Posts 4852 Dogs 92 / Races 98 01 May 2014 04:22
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If kibble is so bad, why do the majority of racing greyhounds look so good?
Grant Thomas Australia (Verified User) Posts 11447 Dogs 64 / Races 20 01 May 2014 05:26
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Last I heard...White rice and Durum wheat pasta was 'as' good...for carbos...
Michael Geraghty Australia (Verified User) Posts 4138 Dogs 14 / Races 15 01 May 2014 06:39
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glenn hatton wrote:
If kibble is so bad, why do the majority of racing greyhounds look so good?
That's probably a fair question, Glenn. The operative word is "look"
Funny, isn't it...that we are prepared to spend hundreds, if not thousands of dollars to gain a competitive advantage spending it on all sorts of formulas yet its convenient to overlook the basics like feeding.
The dog has a very short racing life. I guess my way of thinking is finding a way to shorten the "lay off" periods with complaints like digestive issues and organ issues. So much wasted time and money spent on non-injury related problems.
What does your vet say to you when you encounter problems like this? Usual answer is simplify its diet with pasta or rice.
Why is that?
Glenn Hatton Australia (Verified User) Posts 4852 Dogs 92 / Races 98 01 May 2014 07:04
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With all due respect Michael, I don't think most vets would recommend pasta or rice to simplify a dogs diet. Back to the wild I doubt a dog got to eat either of those items so I can't see introducing them as simplifying the diet.
Pasta & rice I would feed a dog but they are quite opposite in make up. One contains gluten one does not. There is some dogs (apparently) that are sensitive to gluten (just like humans) & one alternative kibble is called Canidae.
Jamie Quinlivian Australia (Verified User) Posts 8727 Dogs 10 / Races 0 01 May 2014 07:14
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Michael Geraghty wrote:
There are hundreds of articles on the net like this one if you look.
There are hundreds of articles on the net claiming that Michael Jackson was Jesus Christ too.
Noel McCaskie Australia (Verified User) Posts 1122 Dogs 23 / Races 5 01 May 2014 07:29
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The article Michael put up is a good read and whether we agree or disagree is up to each individual.I myself do feed kibble but have also had a fair bit of trouble with different brands.I dont think that kibble is the main factor in a dogs diet,maybe it may have something to do with the quality of the meat and other things that go into the feed bowl.Its all about trial and error IMO
Glenn Hatton Australia (Verified User) Posts 4852 Dogs 92 / Races 98 01 May 2014 07:43
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Yes. I don't think michael is right or wrong. As long as your dog is happy & healthy that's the main thing. Another interesting theory worth looking at is the BARF diet.
Noel McCaskie Australia (Verified User) Posts 1122 Dogs 23 / Races 5 01 May 2014 07:47
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Is it a good read Glen?Do you have a link to it ?lol
Glenn Hatton Australia (Verified User) Posts 4852 Dogs 92 / Races 98 01 May 2014 07:53
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Google will answer all your questions!
Nigel Mc Garry Ireland (Verified User) Posts 1240 Dogs 10 / Races 0 01 May 2014 08:04
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I agree 100% with Michael on kibble, I know it's s**t before they eat it never mind when they pass it, however I do use it ONLY when rearing pups (redmills) mixing it at about 60% nuts 40% chicken as I couldn't afford to rear pups the same way I feed the racing dogs. There was another thread on here about using electrolytes, I have personally found if you are feeding nuts you also need to be giving electrolytes as dogs dehydrate really easily, but when I feed brown bread, chicken, and veg I never need to use electrolytes, at the moment all the dogs being fed nuts have very dull coats and all the racing dogs are shining, I know this is only my opinion but I stick to what works for me and NEVER feed a racing dog what I couldn't eat myself
Noel McCaskie Australia (Verified User) Posts 1122 Dogs 23 / Races 5 01 May 2014 08:05
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Thanks Glenn had a quick look,think ill stick to my way of feeding, but it doesnt hurt to gain a bit of knowledge on here from different people and sources.
Cheers Noel
Glenn Hatton Australia (Verified User) Posts 4852 Dogs 92 / Races 98 01 May 2014 08:41
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You won't see many people just feeding chicken in Australia Nigel. Red meat all the way...and bones bones bones
Mark Schlegel Australia (Verified User) Posts 3168 Dogs 9 / Races 5 01 May 2014 08:58
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If I've said it once....I've said it a thousand times.
Kibble is just glorified roughage!
Because we don't feed the whole prey animal (skin, fur, bones, offal....) we need to provide fibre to go with the raw meat so the dogs digestive system has sufficient time to properly digest and process the food.
Kibble does that job, as does brown bread or pasta/rice.......but that is pretty much ALL it does.
Do you have questions regarding the health of your greyhound? Do you need tips what you should feed your dog?
