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Pica and iron deficiency?

We adopted our standard poodle, Philo, from a local shelter last November. He was 2.5 years old, and he weighed only 45 pounds (he is about 24 inches tall at the shoulder). His ribs and hip bones were very prominent--though he has a hard poodle coat,

Started by Elizabeth, Philo, & Cosmo

2 Replies · Reply by Elizabeth, Philo, & Cosmo Mar 31

Low Fat Formulas From Our recommended Brands List

Thanks to J, Riley & Toby for doing the research and sharing this with us.

Riley has chronic pancreatitis (has to maintain a low fat diet) and she has been on Fromm Weight Management Gold and doing very well - it's only 11% fat on a dry matter basis

Started by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle

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Hungry Bark for Puppy/Grain Free Updates

Hi everyone - it's been a while since I've been on DK (teddy has lymphoma but is in remission currently and we just got a new puppy, Oliver) but I've just gotten home from the vet and had some questions to run by the group :) Oliver is 13 weeks old a

Started by Nicole, Teddy, & Oliver

20 Replies · Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle Oct 28, 2021

Food for Sensitive Stomach

I'm putting this here for the OP.

Alexis October 6, 2021 at 9:17am

Hi All, I'm moving my original post to the food group!

I'm new to this group and came across this website while searching for the best foods for goldendoodle with sensitive s

Started by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle

1 Reply · Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle Oct 6, 2021

Cats?

Hello - Does anyone know of a website that is helpful to cat Owners like DoodleKisses is for us? I always get the best advice and information here especially when Barkley is sick. My daughter has a cat and wishes she had a site she could trust like

Started by Carolyn & Barkley the Bear

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Switching Large Breed Puppy Food

Hi,

Long time reader, first time poster. I'd like to switch our 5-month-old standard Bernedoodle puppy off of the Royal Canin large breed puppy food that the breeder fed her. She's been with us almost four weeks, and she is actualy doing really well

Started by AZ, Vail & Bailey

19 Replies · Reply by AZ, Vail & Bailey Jul 18, 2021

Low fat foods for pancreatitis

Hi,

This is sort of a combo medical/food discussion but moreso food related.

So it's looking more and more likely Riley has pancreatitis... she had another "episode" yesterday of bloody diarrhea and this time vomited blood too. We took her to the vet

Started by J, Riley and Toby

35 Replies · Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle Aug 26, 2021

Need some help with constant soft BMs/diarrhea

Hello everyone -

I need some help with my 8-month old goldendoodle - Willow.

Sorry this is going to sound a bit muddled and very long. My apologies in advance.

Willow has always had soft bowel movements. She also gets diarrhea on a regular basis, whe

Started by Sid Suri

27 Replies · Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle Jun 20, 2021

Food for a potential hunting dog!

Hello everyone! My husband and I are in the early stages of bringing home a new baby! This dog will be hopefully used to duck & goose hunt if all goes as planned! My husband recently heard that Purina pro plan is a good option for a "sport dog." I kn

Started by Haley, Yeti, and Phin

3 Replies · Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle May 25, 2021

My 7 year old mini has stopped eating her kibble

Over the last several weeks, Gracie Mae has left her kibble untouched more often than eaten. I've tried mixing it with pumpkin, cottage cheese, chopped vegetables, toppers, etc. When the extra food is discernible, she eats only that and leaves the

Started by Marilyn Sucher Cohn

1 Reply · Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle May 22, 2021

Proteinuria diet?

Hanna recently had her annual vet checkup and vaccines. We decided to do a baseline senior blood panel last week since she turned 10 on 1/1/21.

Vet said the test results are consistent with the condition called proteinuria.

The following values came b

Started by Marni and Hanna

13 Replies · Reply by Marni and Hanna Apr 23, 2021

Puppy Allergy Test Results

Hey Everyone!
Since my husband and I got Bogey (currently a 5 month old Australian Labradoodle) we have been trying to solve his soft stool and scratching issues. I just got his allergy test results back and was wondering if anyone knew of puppy food

Started by Laura Victoria

15 Replies · Reply by Laura Victoria Apr 25, 2021

Hand Feeding and Chews for 11 week old Remy

I've had Remy for 3 weeks now and he's doing great! He's a BIG chewer though and I'm wondering about chews for his age--11 weeks? I've got puppy nylabones and lots of toys for him to chew on but I was thinking of adding in something more interestin

Started by Jennifer Adams

5 Replies · Reply by J, Riley and Toby Mar 19, 2021

New puppy, help!

Hi there!

This group is SO helpful and I've learned so much from all the posts, but I still feel really overwhelmed when it comes to feeding my new pup. I want to do things right when it comes to nutrition and diet, but don't know where to even begin.

Started by Nicole and Mac

3 Replies · Reply by Nicole and Mac Mar 6, 2021

Grain-free diet not linked to DCM in dogs, Research Review Finds

I'm putting this here so I can find it again when I need it.
And you know I just have to say....I told you so, lol. From the very beginning. ;)

While further research is needed, a literature review of 150 studies indicates dilated cardiomyopathy is i

Started by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle

8 Replies · Reply by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle May 3, 2021

Chew recommendations for doodle with a sensitive stomach?

Hello, I have looked at the recommended treat brands link and I saw some "chews" mentioned in the dicussion area that have the seal of approval (Himalayan chews and Paragon which I think are Whimzees). I'm wondering if there are any chews that are sp

Started by KT

10 Replies · Reply by J, Riley and Toby Feb 22, 2021

Puppy nutritional needs and comparing formulas

I've been thinking a lot about puppies and puppy food lately after Toby's vet has been all up in arms about us feeding an ALS formula. I was wondering - what exactly ARE the nutritional needs of puppies? So I've been doing some digging and thought

Started by J, Riley and Toby

9 Replies · Reply by Adina Mar 10, 2021

Switching from breeders food

Andie's breeder sent him to me eating a combination of

FirstMate Grain Friendly...

https://www.chewy.com/firstmate-grain-friendly-wild-pacific/dp/229048?utm_medium=email&utm_source=transactional&utm_campaign=OrderConfirmation&%243p=e_sg&%24original_url

Started by Anne & (Mr. Haley) and Andie

27 Replies · Reply by Anne & (Mr. Haley) and Andie Mar 3, 2021

Puppy Food Transition Help

Puppy Food Help

I have a 10 month old Labradoodle- Lola who developed loose stools at the 4 month mark. I'm a first time dog owner and the vet explained that it is common for labradoodles to develop a fiber -sensitive colitis that eventually resol

Started by Lisa Owens

2 Replies · Reply by Melinda Weeks Jan 29, 2021

Feeding puppies 2 times vs 3 times daily

When to stop feeding puppy 3 times a day and switch to twice a day. I've read it's 4 months. Is that correct? Mine is now almost 15 weeks old.

Started by Linda

2 Replies · Reply by Linda Jan 9, 2021

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Pica and iron deficiency?

Low Fat Formulas From Our recommended Brands List

Hungry Bark for Puppy/Grain Free Updates

Food for Sensitive Stomach

Cats?

Switching Large Breed Puppy Food

Low fat foods for pancreatitis

Need some help with constant soft BMs/diarrhea

Food for a potential hunting dog!

My 7 year old mini has stopped eating her kibble

Proteinuria diet?

Puppy Allergy Test Results

Hand Feeding and Chews for 11 week old Remy

New puppy, help!

Grain-free diet not linked to DCM in dogs, Research Review Finds

While further research is needed, a literature review of 150 studies indicates dilated cardiomyopathy is i

Chew recommendations for doodle with a sensitive stomach?

Puppy nutritional needs and comparing formulas

Switching from breeders food

Puppy Food Transition Help

Feeding puppies 2 times vs 3 times daily

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