blake murphy wrote:

> On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 22:19:31 +0000 (UTC), PeterLucas wrote:
> >
> > ********!!
> >
> > As was explained to me by the vet that has been looking after her since
> > she was 8 weeks old, I was feeding her once a day, and she was being
> > overfed (2 x chicken frames). Dogs are masters at changing their
> > metabolism to suit their 'scenario'. If they aren't getting food on
> > demand, they shift their metabolism to suit, and slow down. My poochs'
> > ideal body weight is 32kgs. For the past 4 years she has maintained that
> > weight.
> >
> > Dogs can go for a month with no food........ as long as they have water
> > they are fine.
> >
>
> humans can go without food for a pretty long time as long as they have
> water, too. doesn't mean they enjoy it, or that it is harmless.
>


PeterBreathMucus was born too soon, Hitler coulda used 'im as Commissary
Commissar in some concentration camp...he'd design a feeding schedule for
inmates just like he does for his pet dogs, lol...


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Greg

" I find Greg Morrow lowbrow, witless, and obnoxious. For him to claim that
we are some
kind of comedy team turns my stomach."
- "cybercat" to me on rec.food.cooking