Help with dog food (raw food/”home cooked” vs. Kibble)?
Question: Help with dog food (raw food/”home cooked” vs. Kibble)?
I will be getting a small breed dog soon and I have been doing some research on dog foods. I would like to do the “home cooked” or “raw” food diet but I would like some more information on this.
-what are some recipes?
-can this be frozen to be used later(could I make all the meals for the week and freeze them)?
-how much does this cost?
-how much time does this take per day?
-How much should I feed the dog (also include how many times a day I should feed…keep in mind it is a small dog I would be cooking for)
-Would a raw food diet be better? (reasons why/recipes for this)…I would imagine that uncooked chicken would be bad…?( i know dogs are animals but they’re also domesticated)
I’ve looked into different kibbles and decided that Blue Buffalo would probably be best as it seems healthy, had good reviews, and is available at my local pet store…but I’m unsure of this as I would imagine that the raw/home cooked diet would be best
So a few questions I have about this are…
-would it be good to mix both the blue buffalo and the home cooked diet together (how much should I give of each)?
-If I was unable to give the home cooked meal would the Blue buffalo be ok for the week?
-what are your experiences with Blue buffalo (for small breeds)?
I want to feed what’s best for my dog but I also cannot afford to spend 60 dollars on a bag of dog food that will last me a month. (I did the math and blue buffalo should last me around 2.5 months for 30 dollars….plus I can get a discount on the food)
Please let me know your experiences for both and help me make the right choice for my dog
Answer:
Answer by Bells IS Suspended
Raw diet doesnt have recipies, per se.
You feed RAW meats…organs…etc. There are books on the subject and groups here on Y/A.
I personally do not feed Raw because I neither have the time or the knowledge to get into it. (Or the organizational skills required to make sure that there is raw meat ready on a daily basis for feedings).
I feed Wellness. Tried Blue Buffalo first, its a decent food, but didnt sit well with my dog.
Pet fish help? (Please help me my fish might be in danger)?
Question: Pet fish help? (Please help me my fish might be in danger)?
I won my fish just yesterday at my state fair.
It’s a fish thats white with orange spots and is about and inch big.
I don’t have any fish tank or anything but I just putted him in a container which isnt that big. Yesterday when I won him he was in a Zip-Loc at the fair when I got him home I put him in the container.
I filled the container up HALF way, and yesterday I feared he might die because I don’t have all the right “Fish Supplies” for him.
So is it okay if he stays in the container for awhile? Does he need oxygen or any special needs? Please help me:) 10 points best answer!
THANK YOU!
http://www.fish-species.org.uk/gold-fish/gold-fish.jpg
This is how he looks like and he is a goldfish I just figured 
But he has less of the orangy things “)
Answer:
Answer by Jacob
He should be fine if its only a few days… its not like the folks at the state fair treat him any better…
Just remember to keep the water at room temp. and clean it out…. But i highly suggest getting a larger tank before you need to clean it
-Jake
Beta fish help……?
Question: Beta fish help……?
i’m thinking about buying a Beta fish, and i want to know a little bit about them before i buy it…
what would a good tank size be? i will only be buying one fish, for obvious reasons…
should i use regular gravel on the bottom of the tank or do betas need something else?
what do i use to help aerate the tank?
i will be putting in real plants…
i will probably be going to Pet Supplies “Plus” to get it.
and anything else i will need or need to know, please.
thanks!!
Answer:
Answer by kazaloful
Good for you for asking before you buy the fish.
A good tank size would be 5 gallons. You can get by with a 2.5 gallon but this should be the minimum.
You can use regular gravel.
To aerate the tank, I wouldn’t buy a bubbler or anything. Bettas don’t like that much movement. Buy a small filter. Or better yet, look into eclipse tanks by marineland. They have the light and filter built in.
Some good real plants are java fern, java moss, anubias, and anacharis. Some pet stores sell plants that are not actually aquatic. They will rot in your aquarium. Make sure you don’t buy those.
One more thing is that you need a heater. Bettas like 78-80 degrees F.
How does Organic pet food help my pet live longer? Is there a difference between Organic and all natural food?
Question: How does Organic pet food help my pet live longer? Is there a difference between Organic and all natural food?
I have been thinking about feeding my dog Organic pet foods, then I see something called “all natural foods.” What is the difference if any?
Answer:
Answer by Alice
Organic means grown without herbicides or pesticides. All natural means everything in it is natural… eg. a plant, animal or grain.
Pesticides are made to kill things… anyone who thinks they can kill the bugs and weeds but are perfectly safe to consume should really think about it. I know they are consumed in minute quantities, but over time I tend to wonder why we have so much more cancer and immunodeficiency ailments these days such as asthma and severe allergies.
Whichever you go with be sure it is a good quality animal diet… as far as cost goes you are better off buying a grain free (or at lease wheat and corn free) diet over an organic diet with wheat or corn in the top 5 ingredients. If you can afford an organic grain free diet…then your pup is one lucky dog!
Wheat and corn are much harder on your animal than the small amount of pesticides are…
And this is coming from someone who buys organic LOTS and truely understands the difference.