Our Oscar has always been a fussy eater (unless it's pizza or chips).. we found this http://www.petsathome.com/shop/en/pets/evolution-adult-chicken-with-turkey-and-fish-15kg ....about 6 months ago and he actually eats it, not scoffs it..but takes his time. He has a scambled egg with it in the morning and a tiny bit of chicken or rice in the evening with it. I went to Pet City today and the lady there asked what dog we had, "a 15 month Lab" I told her.. she said "he shouldn't be eating this as it's so high in meat.. it's mean't for wolfs and Huskies"... is this food that bad for him?? He is quite active and goes out twice a day for a run with his ball of about 1-1/2 miles.... His stools are hard daily and he drinks really well. Fit and well and loving life !!
Re: Food question The advice from pets t home is 'suitable for all adult dogs', it doesn't specify certain breeds and in the reviews a lab owner feeds her 10 year old lab on it with no issues
Re: Food question I would say if he is doing well on it then there is no need to worry. You say he is active and his stools sound fine so no reason to change in my opinion.
Re: Food question [quote author=Penny+Me link=topic=10060.msg147005#msg147005 date=1425331146] I would say if he is doing well on it then there is no need to worry. You say he is active and his stools sound fine so no reason to change in my opinion. [/quote] I agree too. Pricey stuff though - is it even more expensive than Orijin? Can't be much between them I feed an 80/20 product.
Re: Food question Is a scrabmled egg a day ok as well??? Just one egg, no butter or egg. Thanks for the quick replies 8)
Re: Food question Kibble is "complete" food. An egg is extra - do you need to give it? Maybe keep it as a treat? Not sure really
Re: Food question I would think a scrambled egg once a week is ok. Raw eggs are not because they inhibit the uptake of Biotin, though I guess the odd raw egg would be ok.
Re: Food question I feed a raw egg a couple of times a week. Biotin deficiency is incredibly rare, and the yolks are supremely rich in biotin. The real problem seems to only come when you feed only the raw whites in very high quantities - which is what happened in the 1964 study that linked feeding raw eggs with biotin deficiencies. My dogs also get some liver each week, which is also rich in biotin. I also feed the shells, which the pups love to crunch up. You have to be careful with super-shiny eggs as they're sometimes treated to make them look more appealing. The ones I buy often still have poo on them, so no worries there - just a quick wash to ensure they're clean.
Re: Food question My dog often gets raw eggs as the ducks lay in the garden and he finds them. As Snowbunny says, any effect of biotin inhibition from raw white is compensated for by the biotin in the yolk. Cooked eggs are not an issue at all. Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet and are a good addition to the diet. If that dog food company is making food that's targeted at Wolves then they are going to go out of business in a hurry as there aren't that many pet Wolves around, last time I looked And anything that's fine for a Husky is fine for a Labrador. IMO breed specific food is a marketing gimmick, not something dogs actually need.
Re: Food question Penny gets a raw egg sometimes, shell and all, though recently she has gone off the shell and just prefers the inside!
Re: Food question Pongo gets a raw egg as a treat. His breeder feeds all her dogs raw eggs every day in addition to their normal kibble. (He is very funny to watch eating it. He'll carry it off to a secret corner of the garden where he won't be disturbed, then spends ages mouthing it and tapping it gently with his teeth....so gently....he is aiming to make just one small hole in the shell. Then when he has a small hole he'll very delicately lick out all the insides - his tail wags crazily when he gets to the yolk - trying not to spill any. And then finally he crunches up all the shell with a look of complete bliss on his face.)
Re: Food question I have seen a Gordon Setter who became weak and lethargic from having raw eggs regularly.
