Dogs of VolNation and other pets that are inferior to Dogs

[Behr]

Yeah that's cool I just got my info from several veterinarians, what do they know.

Yea, I just answered your question.

Don't give your dog bones, I really don't care. I just think its as silly as the discussion not long ago on letting dogs run free.

 

[bignewt]

Yea, I just answered your question.

Don't give your dog bones, I really don't care. I just think its as silly as the discussion not long ago on letting dogs run free.

Just going by science. My grandpa fed his coon dogs table scraps every day and they would die in 7 years. Trying to keep mine alive as long as possible.

 

[Behr]

Just going by science. My grandpa fed his coon dogs table scraps every day and they would die in 7 years. Trying to keep mine alive as long as possible.

Don't feed yours table scraps or bones every day, thats not good for them.

 

[bignewt]

Don't feed yours table scraps or bones every day, thats not good for them.

so I've been told

 

[Orangeslice13]

How can you tell your dog has been in you recent concrete project ?

 

[VolStrom]

I'm taking my puppy in for his 12 week Vet visit tomorrow. I'd feel sorry for him, but he's a bigger pain in my ass than I am his.

 

[n_huffhines]

Is the table scraps thing scientific or is it just a wive's tale passed down? Anybody got literature? I'm well aware of the opinion, I just want to know if it's supported by anything substantial.

Just seems like if my dog can survive off an unnatural diet that is largely grain-based, a little bite of fried chicken isn't going to cut years off her life.

 

[YankeeVol]

Is the table scraps thing scientific or is it just a wive's tale passed down? Anybody got literature? I'm well aware of the opinion, I just want to know if it's supported by anything substantial.

Just seems like if my dog can survive off an unnatural diet that is largely grain-based, a little bite of fried chicken isn't going to cut years off her life.

Can Dogs Eat Bones? Raw & Cooked Bones for Dogs

Exercise Caution When Giving Your Dog a Bone – American Kennel Club

 

[n_huffhines]

Can Dogs Eat Bones? Raw & Cooked Bones for Dogs

Exercise Caution When Giving Your Dog a Bone – American Kennel Club

Sorry, not talking about bones, but human food in general. I thought that's what Newt was talking about by "scraps".

 

[Orangeslice13]

Sorry, not talking about bones, but human food in general. I thought that's what Newt was talking about by "scraps".

I figure it’s like everything else. Moderation is key.
Some people are fat others not so much. Fat people tend to have fat dogs.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Is the table scraps thing scientific or is it just a wive's tale passed down? Anybody got literature? I'm well aware of the opinion, I just want to know if it's supported by anything substantial.

Just seems like if my dog can survive off an unnatural diet that is largely grain-based, a little bite of fried chicken isn't going to cut years off her life.

Missed this.
Sorry I don’t have any studies but I do have 6 healthy dogs. And have had many over the years. The youngest I’ve ever lost a dog is 14 years old. The oldest was 19. My system seems to work

 

[YankeeVol]

Raw bones are ok (no bigger than size of their head). Should never be cooked. Both links provided say the same thing (one being from the AKC)

 

[Obsessed]

Is the table scraps thing scientific or is it just a wive's tale passed down? Anybody got literature? I'm well aware of the opinion, I just want to know if it's supported by anything substantial.

Just seems like if my dog can survive off an unnatural diet that is largely grain-based, a little bite of fried chicken isn't going to cut years off her life.

I asked this same question to my old vet back in Arkansas. (Granted he mainly dealt with horses)

But said: do you eat dog food?

So I guess you can see how the conversation went after that.

I don’t see how a piece of chicken can hurt them
My ex worked for a large company and one of their products is dog food. It’s a wet food that has real meat in it. It comes in blocks (pressed) and is used in their food. They actually eat the dog food to test it’s quality. (She only did this once)

 

[Grand Vol]

Sorry, not talking about bones, but human food in general. I thought that's what Newt was talking about by "scraps".

My pup will get pissed if I cut off her Nutter Butter supply.

 

[n_huffhines]

My pup will get pissed if I cut off her Nutter Butter supply.

It's anecfotal, but as kids we fed my Mom's shih tzu garbage and she lived 15 years, so that puts me in a push with other people's anecdotes. Wish there was some scientific literature to know for sure, but until then I'll stick with the principle of moderation (which rarely fails me).

 

[Big Gucci Sosa]

Chillin

 

[J-P]

Is the table scraps thing scientific or is it just a wive's tale passed down? Anybody got literature? I'm well aware of the opinion, I just want to know if it's supported by anything substantial.

Just seems like if my dog can survive off an unnatural diet that is largely grain-based, a little bite of fried chicken isn't going to cut years off her life.

I'd say there are two things to consider here:

1) Many human foods are high in calories, and if the dog is getting to be obese, this is not good for their health.

2) Many foods that are fine for humans can be toxic to dogs, things like chocolate, avocado, macadamia nuts, garlic, onions, chives, shallots, etc.

So you have to be smart here. Like someone else said, moderation, with some thought as to what is actually being given.

I also like to remind my wife that to dogs, there is no "sometimes". It is either "always" or "never", so if it's something you don't want to allow always, it's best to stay on the side of never.

Just my two cents.

 

[Grand Vol]

Another tear jerking, yet happy ending story.

 

[The Dog]

Another tear jerking, yet happy ending story.

That is so sad, but like u said, a happy ending

 

[K-town Vol Fan]

Cooper my 2 year old Beagle. He doesn't get bones of any sort and rarely gets table scraps. Although he absolutely loves fruits and vegetables. Strawberries are his favorite but he loves carrots, blueberries, watermelon, cantaloupe, and even broccoli.

 

[Obsessed]

This was a week or two ago but the pic fits the girls perfect
Ava is the one looking like someone was stealing a car and Molly is the one leaning on my console waiting for a treat.

 

[Orangeslice13]

Good looking dogs

 

[Grand Vol]

This was a week or two ago but the pic fits the girls perfect
Ava is the one looking like someone was stealing a car and Molly is the one leaning on my console waiting for a treat.

Copycat.

I don't know anyone who would pick up a female GSD

 

[Obsessed]

Copycat.

I don't know anyone who would pick up a female GSD

Lol. They are roughly 9 months old. Ava is pushing 80 pounds and Molly is at 70.
I got Ava after work one day and couldn’t take it. Went back and got Molly that night. They are sisters and Molly was the last one of the litter.

They are finally starting to come in to their own. Ava hid behind me the first time she watched a rabbit run across the yard. Lol
I had to remind her she was a GSD and not supposed to be scared of anything.

 

[T-TownVol]

This was a week or two ago but the pic fits the girls perfect
Ava is the one looking like someone was stealing a car and Molly is the one leaning on my console waiting for a treat.

Looks like you need a hair cut OB......