On 11/20/2017 2:45 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> "casa chevrolet"Â* wrote in message news >
> On 11/20/2017 10:18 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>> "casa chevrolet"Â* wrote in message news >>
>> On 11/19/2017 1:57 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>>> wrote in message ...
>>>
>>> On Sun, 19 Nov 2017 09:42:55 -0500, Gary > wrote:
>>>
>>>> Ophelia wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> ...but here, the dog/cat food has to
>>>>> be fit for human consumption.Â* Not that I would try it but I found it
>>>>> interesting
>>>>
>>>> What I find interesting is that you hear about people that will
>>>> eat dog/cat food sometimes in order to save money because they
>>>> are so poor.Â* IMO, they might be poor but they are also stupid!
>>>>
>>>> No matter my budget, I can always find "people food" on sale
>>>> cheaper than buying dog or cat food. I didn't mention ferret food
>>>> because THAT is much more expensive.Â*
>>>>
>>>> Seriously though...I even question the statement that poor people
>>>> buy canned dog or cat meat. If they do, they are not shopping
>>>> wisely.
>>>
>>> Pet food ain't cheap.
>>> A single 3 oz can of fancy feast typically costsÂ* 55¢... almost
>>> $3/lb... grilled chicken bits in gravy is not too bad, even looks and
>>> smells okay, probably good over rice with a little Dwarf brand hot
>>> sauce.Â* However one can do better with people food for $3/lb.Â* Today
>>> skinless boneless chicken breasts are going for $1.89/lbÂ* Nice looking
>>> center cut pork chops are $2.89/lb.Â* Some of the so-called gourmet cat
>>> foods run around $5/lb.Â* Thing is most people probably don't calculate
>>> the price per pound of those itty bitty cans, and some are like 2.67
>>> ozs per.... buy a half dozen and you're paying as much if not more for
>>> aluminum cans.
>>>
>>> ---
>>>
>>> I would rather give my dog the chicken breasts <g>
>>>
>> I believe your dog would rather you do that too!
>>
>> ---
>>
>> lol you would never believe she was a rescue dog nearly starved to
>> death. Since she has been with us she has become quite picky <g>
>>
>>
>>
> She's leading the life of Reilly for sure!
>
> Lucky dog, as the old saying goes...
>
> ==
>
> I hope so
>
>
>
Ever put peanut butter on your **** and let
her lick it off?
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My mental health professional has directed me to apologize to this
group at large and to Marty and Steven in specific for acting out
here. A change in my medications is being made to address a disorder I
have been experiencing this summer. I will be monitored, but I am no
longer allowed to engage in certain activities I previously have
enjoyed as they exacerbate my condition. I apologize for being
disruptive, in a better state of mind this was generally not an issue
for me.

Janet wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> In article >, cshenk1
> @cox.net says...
> > > I'm not sure I get this thread. Maybe I deleted too many
> > messages
> > > > but seems she's just making side dishes for the dog? As long as
> > > > the dog gets a balanced kibble/wet for most of the diet,
> > >
> > > It doesn't. According to Julie it doesn't get any dog food or
> > > kibble.
> > >
> > > Dogs have an entirely different physiology, dentition and
> > > digestive tract whose requirements she's oblivious to.
> > >
> > > Janet UK
> >
> > Sorry to hear that, Dog nutrition is more than 'toss leftovers at
> > it'. While my almost 16yo pooch has health issues at her age,
> > nutrition gaps isn't even remotely related. She's on a high grade
> > 5 star food based on dogfoodadvisor, with suppilments from her vet
> > that are age appropriate.
> >
> > Iowna gets only 2 regular odd things added, both with vet aproval.
> >
> > She is on tramadol for arthritis which can cause constipation.
> > Leafy raw greens (or grass) adjusts around that. Iowna is a known
> > lettuce snob but it's not like I am serving her a 2 cup salad every
> > day. I put down 1/4 cup and she eats part and my other dog will
> > nibble some. They seem to know how much they want so if the bowl
> > is empty, I add a little more in the evening.
>
> We used Metacam (no constipation) for one dog's arthritis and
> acupuncture for the other. If you can get vet acupuncture I recommend
> it; it's like watching an instant miracle.

Smile, her plan covers Tramadol and she had some odd reactions to the
Metacam. Nothing major but dry mouth and seemed a little dizzy. She's
doing well with Tramadol and a little lettuce/greens works just fine
for her needs.


> > Iowna is also a late spay female. Like many, she dribbles a little
> > due to the estrogen changes. She gets 1-2 ts a day of tofu which
> > adds natural plant estrogen and helps a lot there.
>
> My last bitch had that. We used Incurin tablets which completely
> solved the problem without side effects. For the first month she had
> one a day (in her food); then the dose was reduced to one tab on
> alternate days then a half tablet on alternate days, was enough to
> maintain it.

I could try that but my vet (and I) like natural food adjustment as
long as it works, and so far this is my second late spay who's done
fine on a little tofu. The added protien is also good for her at this
age (with no added fat).

You are right though, they have some excellent meds for this. If the
tofu were not working, that would be her next step.

Carol



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On Mon, 20 Nov 2017 18:16:43 -0600, "cshenk" > wrote:

>Janet wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>
>> We used Metacam (no constipation) for one dog's arthritis and
>> acupuncture for the other. If you can get vet acupuncture I recommend
>> it; it's like watching an instant miracle.
>
>Smile, her plan covers Tramadol and she had some odd reactions to the
>Metacam. Nothing major but dry mouth and seemed a little dizzy.

If one is permanently dizzy oneself, can one then still observe
dizziness in another being?

On 11/20/2017 5:37 PM, Bruze wrote:
> On Mon, 20 Nov 2017 18:16:43 -0600, "cshenk" > wrote:
>
>> Janet wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>>
>>> We used Metacam (no constipation) for one dog's arthritis and
>>> acupuncture for the other. If you can get vet acupuncture I recommend
>>> it; it's like watching an instant miracle.
>>
>> Smile, her plan covers Tramadol and she had some odd reactions to the
>> Metacam. Nothing major but dry mouth and seemed a little dizzy.
>
> If one is permanently dizzy oneself, can one then still observe
> dizziness in another being?
>

Are you seeking treatment?