copperhead46

I've never had much money so I usually fed "Ol' Roy" or whatever was cheapest. I've learned that feeding a heathy diet is by far the cheapest way to go. My advice is to buy some cheap pork neckbones and feed them at least twice a week. It gives good hard bones for cleaning teeth, plus the benefit of raw meat and the chance to cleanse. I know people say to feed only raw, and I will with the dogs I have left, but I also know that a lot people just can't do that, so do the best you can. Any healthy changes will help your dog. Even try adding a few veggies, they like them.
P.J.

msilvermare

I have been giving my dogs carrots for snacks for over a year now, and they love them. I buy organic carrots from Trader Joe's, their Nantes carrots, and if I am stuck, grocery store carrots. They are healthy, crunchy--last a few seconds more than a dog biscuit, and low cal. My dogs love them! Try them!

copperhead46

Ive read that they are great for cleaning teeth..........Pete doesn't have enough teeth to eat them now.......too bad.

jeffers

it makes sense to feed raw food as they certainly wouldnt be cooking it in there lairs......... and i think it keeps them healthier for longer. i know that when my old girl was gradually replaced to raw the improvement was great and along with other natural things im convinced it made her happier and pain free from her cancer. i only wish i had found it sooner. my new boy is on half and half at mo but evenyually i hope to have him on taw. there are bloads of sites you can visit to find out about raw just type raw food for dogs/canines in browser.

levenshugh

I do agree with your opinions, it's really a good and flexible job....
Very well said, thanks for sharing.

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Meesh

Carrots tend to be high in sugar, i.e. carbohydrates, and are therefore not recommended in high quantities for cancer dogs! Just a heads up.
Michelle, Rufus & Hamlet

Benpaws

I agree with Michelle (Meesh) that carrots have a high sugar content and cancer feeds on sugar. Once in while is okay.

Joanne

Penny's Mum

Definately the diet. I would not make the same mistakes with another dog & feed it the rubbish from supermarkets.

Its horrible to think that sheer ignorance might have caused my dog to have these problems.

spquisen

I have done a lot of reading on what to feed my dogs and know that diet is so important. I want to be sure they are getting the best I can afford. When looking at dog food, the first 5 ingredients are the most important. The first ingredient should be a meat or fish product. Since goldens often have allergies, I avoid corn and most grains also. I don't want my kids just eating fillers and garbage. I am also very careful that their food does not contain any by-products. We supplement their meals with veggies like, green beans, cauliflower, broccholi, squash, pumpkin, and occasionally carrots. They also like cottage cheese. If you spend a little more on a quality dog food you will notice less "poop" and they don't need as much since they are getting better food. If anyone is interested, I can send you a flyer we give out to our prospective adoptive families on "How to Chose Your Dog Food".

Meesh

Vaughn,
I think it's a safe bet that the majority of people here stay away from "supermarket" pet food. Cancer dogs need a grain free diet and unfortunately the supermarket varieties include carbs/grains.

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Michelle & Rufus & Angel Hamlet
Dx 01/29/10 Stage Va, B-cell lymphoma w/liver, spleen & bone marrow involvement
Tx 02/01/10 U of Penn Chemo Protocol
Complete Remission 04/26/10
Completed Chemo Protocol 06/28/10
Relapse of lymphoma in spleen & interabdominal nodes/Began relapse chemo protocol 09/16/10
Stopped chemo (due to lack of response & additional viable options)/Continued Prednisone & Palliative Meds 11/11/10
Crossed Over 11/20/10