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My dog hasnt really been liking the dry food all that much, so ive been putting a small amount of broth on it and mixing and then she will eat it easily. So i thought i might as well use something that has more vitamins or minerals that she needs.
So my question is are there any trusted liquid type toppers that i can put on the food that will give extra vitamins and minerals that dogs specifically need that also will have a good smell and taste that will she would like eating as well
I've been using Nupro Silver as a kibble topper. It's a powder...some dogs will eat it like that but I used the included scoop to measure the recommended amount, then add just enough warm water to give it a quick stir with a fork. I have five dogs and they all love it. It's reasonably priced too.
If you're feeding a good quality food, she shouldn't need it unless she's not eating enough. But if that's the case, I'd stick with broth or whatever will get enough food into her (a spoonful of cottage cheese can work well, I've found). You may need to experiment a bit with brands and types of meat she prefers.
thanks ill check out the nupro. She eats it all with a bit of broth on it but without she doesnt like it too much, im feeding taste of the wild. Do you think she needs some extra fish oil or calcium or something?
I've been using Nupro Silver as a kibble topper. It's a powder...some dogs will eat it like that but I used the included scoop to measure the recommended amount, then add just enough warm water to give it a quick stir with a fork. I have five dogs and they all love it. It's reasonably priced too.
Agreed on the low fat cottage cheese too. Also wanted to suggest a fish oil supplement...it's good for their coats, skin and joints. Some come in a squirt type bottle so it's easy to use.
subject2change...I agree with you about feeding a good quality of food...what I try and do with rotating things like fish oil, the Nupro and cottage cheese is to add a little variety of flavor. I wouldn't like eating the same old thing day after day and I know my dogs love a little variety too.
Oh, I almost forgot. To the OP, I don't know if you're up to a little bit of slicing and cooking, but once a week I make a carrot/sweet potato/apple mash once a week...takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish and using one lb. of carrots, 4/5 medium sweet potatoes and two apples lasts my five dogs all week long. They get a dollop on top of their evening kibble. If you'd like the step by step, let me know. I'm happy to share.
How about the all natural suplement from them, i heard that the kelp and enzymes are good for dogs, including all the other stuff in there
I haven't tried it but I'll look at the ingredients a little later this evening. I have five pairs of eyes begging for a small bite of chicken...and they're going to get it. ha ha
All my dogs are now seniors and I tend to lean toward foods/ingredients to support their joint health...arthritis, luxating patellas, things like that. Heck, even a little coconut oil is good for them and us...my dogs love that too.
NOTE: I don't give them all these things every day....as I posted earlier, I rotate the things I know they like...usually on a weekly or every ten day basis. If I find I'm out of everything, I'll open a can of Wellness 95% Lamb and put a tiny little spoonful of that on their kibble. You know, variety is the spice of life.
Agreed on the low fat cottage cheese too. Also wanted to suggest a fish oil supplement...it's good for their coats, skin and joints. Some come in a squirt type bottle so it's easy to use.
subject2change...I agree with you about feeding a good quality of food...what I try and do with rotating things like fish oil, the Nupro and cottage cheese is to add a little variety of flavor. I wouldn't like eating the same old thing day after day and I know my dogs love a little variety too.
Oh, I almost forgot. To the OP, I don't know if you're up to a little bit of slicing and cooking, but once a week I make a carrot/sweet potato/apple mash once a week...takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish and using one lb. of carrots, 4/5 medium sweet potatoes and two apples lasts my five dogs all week long. They get a dollop on top of their evening kibble. If you'd like the step by step, let me know. I'm happy to share.
Sure if you could give me a step by step that would be nice and useful, thanks
I second Nupro. My dogs love it. Sprinkle the powder on the kibble, then add warm water and stir or just swirl the bowl to make a gravy.
I switch off what I top their food with. I rotate between Nupro, Sojo's pre-mix in the green bag (I soak in water overnight, then spoon some on), wet cat food that my cats reject, nature's logic food fortifier (also mixed into a gravy by adding water), a squirt of salmon oil, and good old green beans.
Sure if you could give me a step by step that would be nice and useful, thanks
Sure, I'll post it right here.
This is the size batch I make every week. I have five dogs...a Lab, three Bostons and one Frenchie. I use approximately one tablespoon on their evening meal.
1 lb. carrots
4 or 5 medium/large sweet potatoes/yams
2 apples...whatever's on sale
Peel and slice carrots, not too thin and put on to gently boil in a pot large enough to hold all ingredients. While these are simmering, peel and slice the sweet potatoes, again, about 1/4" wide slices. They cook faster than the carrots. Peel apples and carefully remove all seeds (these are toxic) and core and do a rough chop into chunks.
When carrots are almost fork tender, add the sweet potatoes and apples and simmer a few more minutes till the potatoes are fork tender.
Remove from heat and drain almost all the water off. Using a good old fashioned potato masher, go at it. Don't over mash the mix though. You don't want a smooth mashed potato consistency. You want a chunky mix with texture to it. If you like, stir in a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil.
Allow to cool a bit, then transfer to a Tupperware type container with a close fitting lid and keep refrigerated. When I'm ready to top their food, I take my spoon and put five dollops on a small paper plate and nuke just long enough to take the chill off. Yes, they're spoiled but they will eat it cold. LOL
I've never had a dog not love this. The three ingredients are good for them...adds fiber to their diet and yes...you may see orange tinged poop for a day or two. LOL
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