dog feeding

[ferret15 0]

wolves eat there food mostly lying or squating (if you give a dog a bone it will lie down with it) and at body temp not room temp and they have to tear their meat from the carcase witch takes time. witch is normaly because of its size 4 or 5 inches above the ground. our dogs may be decended from wolves but have changed a huge amount from there orignal genitic make up a wolf is a much heaver set than a lurcher etc and eat once or twice a week not every day like our dogs. our dogs have a tendency to bolt food with out chewing likei said earlier its not the only cause of bloat but any one who tries feeding ther dog raised will tell you they notice a diffrence in the dog less wind eat slower etc etc ( if i feed my dogs on the floor they have to bend their front legs ) every one is entilted to there opinion

but dont knock it till you have tried it and keep an open mind if every one went round saying thats not how the cave men did it where would we be (not on the web thats for sure)

[snoopdog 1,255]

IAM NOT KNOCKING ANYTHING ....BUT WHEN I HAVE SEEN WOLVES FEEDING ON TELLY OFF COURSE .. THEY DONT SEEM TO TAKE THERE TIME TO ME QUITE THE OPPOSITE REALLY THE ALFA FEMALE FIRST THE THE ALFA MALE BUT THEY DONT TAKE THERE TIME THAT IS A FACT ..HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE SAYING (WOLFING IT DOWN ) I REST MY CASE ALL THE BEST SNOOP

[ferret15 0]

IAM NOT KNOCKING ANYTHING ....BUT WHEN I HAVE SEEN WOLVES FEEDING ON TELLY OFF COURSE .. THEY DONT SEEM TO TAKE THERE TIME TO ME QUITE THE OPPOSITE REALLY THE ALFA FEMALE FIRST THE THE ALFA MALE BUT THEY DONT TAKE THERE TIME THAT IS A FACT ..HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE SAYING (WOLFING IT DOWN ) I REST MY CASE ALL THE BEST SNOOP

 

what im saying has more to do with the stance than speed anyway im not convinced my self that the speed an animal eats has any real bearing on their digestion (except choking of course) but have you ever tried to swallow a mouthfull of steak up side down ?

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feck me if you dont get the fact that it is easier for a tall dog to eat from a raised bowl, you obviously have not watched enough lurchers eat of the ground.

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[ferret15 0]

feck me if you dont get the fact that it is easier for a tall dog to eat from a raised bowl, you obviously have not watched enough lurchers eat of the ground.

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thank you thats what i have been trying to say

[snoopdog 1,255]

well i will have to watch more lurchers eat wont i perhaps i will give them a knife and folk too i dont want to see him stuggling chewing it ...

 

 

yes i have eaten steak up side down quite a few times actually and she loved it

[ferret15 0]

well i will have to watch more lurchers eat wont i perhaps i will give them a knife and folk too i dont want to see him stuggling chewing it ...

 

 

yes i have eaten steak up side down quite a few times actually and she loved it

 

 

if i was you i would stear clear of cows

 

thats where stake came from last time i checked

Edited June 27, 2007 by ferret15

[snoopdog 1,255]

well i will have to watch more lurchers eat wont i perhaps i will give them a knife and folk too i dont want to see him stuggling chewing it ...

 

 

yes i have eaten steak up side down quite a few times actually and she loved it

 

 

if i was you i would stear clear of cows

 

thats where stake came from last time i checked

i will bare that in mind ferret 15 thanks for the advice ...

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well i will have to watch more lurchers eat wont i perhaps i will give them a knife and folk too i dont want to see him stuggling chewing it ...

 

 

yes i have eaten steak up side down quite a few times actually and she loved it

fukin classic snoops

[elma-fudd 0]

right having watch them eating last night they ate there food much better and later on there was no farting not even a wiff but without a shadow of a doubt they looked so much more happyer eating.oh yea cant beat abit of upside down steak

[Guest sallybb]

hi dogs with deep chests can suffer from bloat and choke both can be fatel bloat being the worst only way to get rid of it is to make the dog sick or an injection from the vet if you catch it straight away!!

A tip about feeding your Greyhound. i copied this for you form www.greyhound muses.comhope it helps

 

There is a condition known as Gastric Torsion, commonly called Bloat. It is a serious, life-threatening condition, and it is most comonly seen in deep-chested dogs like Greyhounds. The stomach first dilates with gas and fluid, then becomes twisted. Signs are:- panting, vain attempts at vomiting, restlessness and visible abdominal distension with drum-like tightness just below the ribs. The dog should be taken immediately to the vet for emergency surgery.

 

Taken from "Pet owners guide to the Greyhound". By Anne Finch.

 

 

This sounds like an alarming condition and indeed it is. No one wants to see their beloved Greyhound in such a life-threatening state. One of the things that can cause bloat is placing your Greyhounds' food bowl on the floor so he/she has to reach down to it when eating. Because of their long neck and deep chest, it is particularly bad for them to have to do this.

 

Fortunately the answer is easy. Most pet shops sell purpose made metal stands with a hole in the top to hold your dogs' food bowl. They are made of light steel or aluminium and come in different sizes for different height dogs. However, if cost is a consideration for you, and I have to admit that it can be for us with up to 11 Greys to feed, then why not do what I did, make your own out of cardboard. Of course, they don't look as good as the shop bought ones but they cost nothing. The one pictured at the bottom of this article has lasted for many years. It looks tatty and home made but hey, it does the job and it's not what it looks like that matters anyway is it? If you find that you dog knocks your light cardboard one over, just place a weight such as a small brick or stone in the bottom, or alternatively, place it against a wall or piece of furniture.

 

Since I wrote this tip I have received a very helpful addition from Anna in Florida. This is what she says.--- Re the tip on feeding up off the floor. I have found that plant stands work well, they come in various heights, look good and are very inexpensive. They're available in hardware stores and places like Wal-mart and Kmart too. I've attached some pictures.

 

Anna in Dunedin, Florida.

 

And also:-

I am the proud owner of an ex-racing boy we call him Arri his racing name was Arrigle Go. I was reading your tips on feeding your dog. I also looked at the more 'specialised' feeding bowls but decided they were very expensive. So I bought a cheap plastic bucket and cut the bottom out. Now an ordinary stainless steel dog bowl fits very neatly into the upturned bucket. If you are really clever you can co-ordinate the colour of the bucket with the decor in you kitchen! Hope you find this tip both useful and money saving!

 

Regards Joelle (Arris' mum)

PS: cheaper buckets work best as it's easier to cut the base out.

 

 

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To end this I will quote the rest of the article from Anne Finchs' book.

 

Nobody is absolutely certain what causes it. (bloat). A large intake of dry food or water, especially after exercise, has been suggested as one possible cause. Divide meals into two or three a day, and do not allow your dog to eat or drink too much when he is still stressed from exercise.

 

 

Anna's plant stands.

 

Here is Hannah showing off her raised feeder from Argos. Only cost £12.99 Hannah tells me. My home made contraption. Cost nowt.

 

Please buy or make something like these to protect your Greyhound.

 

sorry it hasntcopied the pics but there there at the website under hint and tips

 

Arrigle Go mentioned above in red.

This dog has been found wandering the streets in Ipswich today. Does anyone know how to contact the owners?

If you do or have any information that might help ring me on 01473 420232.

Edited December 15, 2007 by sallybb

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RACING GREYHOUNDS DONT HAVE RAISED BOWLS, (SOME WORTH WELL INTO 5 AND 6 FIGURES) AND ITS NOT TO SAVE TIME BELIEVE ME, IVE NEVER SEEN A GREYHOUND BECOME ILL IN ANY WAY AND MOST ARE A FAIR BIT BIGGER THAN THE AVERAGE CUR, TAKE IT FROM EXPERIENCE

[allgame 0]

a smart dog will lay down when they eat all mine have done it esspesacily if you feed them in there kennel not an issue ever but i dont care do it however makes you happy but iv never had an issue with it and i dont no of anyone who has in fact if anyone on this site has id like to hear there story

[Bacchus 0]

Mine are fed mainly on turkey necks or rabbits, put them in a high bowl and they will take them out and eat them of the floor. Sometimes they lie down with them, sometimes they dont and they seem quite comfortable either way - point is they eat them off the floor through choice.