The Right Food

[Benny684lovley 22]

After a good nights on the lamp what sort of food should I be looking to put back in my lurchers for good recovery and to make sure they have energy and not just blown out. ?

[nans pat 2,575]

i put it in their water not the food,,,just feed them normal.

[Somewhereyournot 1,117]

High fat

[Gaz_1989 9,539]

I think the pre-lamping meal is equally as important as the post-lamping meal.

 

One to ensure energy and one to ensure recovery.

 

A glucose/electrolyte drink can come in handy for during and after too.

[albert64 1,882]

after they've had there feet washed and been checked over

had a good rub down with a towel

they get a nice warm feed of lamb breast

[Benny684lovley 22]

Thanks fellas ?

[skycat 6,174]

High protein and fat: protein to rebuild muscle tissue, fat for energy: but if the dog is being fed correctly all the time, for the work it does generally, then it shouldn't need a particular type of food after work. Having said that, I'd lay off too many carbs for the after work meal as you want to put protein and fat first. However, a well balanced diet should cover all the bases providing it is made of quality ingredients.

[haymin 2,465]

Give the dog good natural food and put some lard in with it yum yum ?

[Somewhereyournot 1,117]

High protein and fat: protein to rebuild muscle tissue, fat for energy: but if the dog is being fed correctly all the time, for the work it does generally, then it shouldn't need a particular type of food after work. Having said that, I'd lay off too many carbs for the after work meal as you want to put protein and fat first. However, a well balanced diet should cover all the bases providing it is made of quality ingredients.

how much in grams , cooked pasta would you add to dogs diet a day for medium size lurcher ? Cheers

[Somewhereyournot 1,117]

Give the dog good natural food and put some lard in with it yum yum ?

that what I do, dogs love it haga

[skycat 6,174]

I never measure anything, but I suppose a handful cooked, but depends on the size of the dog and how hard it is working as well as the breeding. I've found that heavily Saluki saturated lurchers do better with a decent amount of carb and slightly less protein than an out and out sprint machine.

[King. 215]

I never measure anything, but I suppose a handful cooked, but depends on the size of the dog and how hard it is working as well as the breeding. I've found that heavily Saluki saturated lurchers do better with a decent amount of carb and slightly less protein than an out and out sprint machine.

+1 I have only ever fed by eye

[low plains drifter 11,306]

 

I never measure anything, but I suppose a handful cooked, but depends on the size of the dog and how hard it is working as well as the breeding. I've found that heavily Saluki saturated lurchers do better with a decent amount of carb and slightly less protein than an out and out sprint machine.

+1 I have only ever fed by eye

Sometimes eyes are bigger than bellies

[King. 215]

The way my wife loads my plate then yes you are right mate lol. Ive allways took some weight off them in the summer though and put it back on in winter.

[Somewhereyournot 1,117]

 

I never measure anything, but I suppose a handful cooked, but depends on the size of the dog and how hard it is working as well as the breeding. I've found that heavily Saluki saturated lurchers do better with a decent amount of carb and slightly less protein than an out and out sprint machine.

+1 I have only ever fed by eye

by measuring it is the only way to know exact carb content that's why I asked.