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Rainbow
10:06:45 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Bird
Oh wow, yeah, you were an infant! Whatever your parents did has nothing to do with you at that point. I don't know why someone would judge a kid for having divorced parents. That's just wild.
Lunar Wilds
10:06:38 Lux - AAs
Bird
He didn’t realize, he backtracked some once he was told but he also had a habit of mansplaining that made it very funny to be a part of haha
Hummingbird Meadows
10:05:25 Bird
@Lux, sounds like he needed to vent. That or didn't realize everyone at the table had divorced parents. XD
Lunar Wilds
10:05:10 Lux - AAs
Bird
I’m sorry they were so close minded about it
Lunar Wilds
10:04:35 Lux - AAs
Bird
I once went on a double date where the other’s guy talked about how traumatic their parents amicable divorce was and how we didn’t know how divorce could be damaging for kids (they were 17 when it happened). While divorce can be traumatic and damaging, he was talking to a table full of people with divorced parents
Hummingbird Meadows
10:03:44 Bird
@Rainy, I have been looked down on it for my whole life even though I wasn't even 1 when it happened. It sucks.
Rainbow
10:03:06 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Bird
That's a shame. It's not like you had any control over that!
Rainbow
10:02:28 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Tobi
Yeah, it can be annoying for sure. I think everyone does it to a degree, though.

Hummingbird Meadows
09:58:10 Bird
This was a different guy too, not the tree guy.
Hummingbird Meadows
09:57:54 Bird
On a different date the guy wanted to know about what it's like being a kid to divorced parents. He was extremely turned off by the fact my parents were divorced. =/
Hummingbird Meadows
09:56:31 Bird
I think it was the fact that he talked about his special interest and himself for the whole hour and a half that bothered me.
Snitches' Stitches
09:55:45 Snitch
Trees in general. He always had to stop whatever we were doing and identify them
Afterglow Radio
09:55:14 Tobi | SA
Yeah the special interest talk isn't bad. Just can be for the wrong person lol

The talking about yourself the whole time tho?? That's crazy. I always worry that I talk too much about myself just in one simple conversation lol
Hummingbird Meadows
09:54:12 Bird
@Snitch, was he fascinated with tree rings too?
Rainbow
09:54:07 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Then again, I'm very likely to talk people's ears off about my special interests, so yannow. No one's perfect lol.
Snitches' Stitches
09:53:51 Snitch
Bird
You literally just described my ex lmao
MakeEm Fancy
09:49:46 Ally 💜
XD
Rainbow
09:49:14 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Bird
Oh lord. That's how to impress a lady (I'm assuming), wow her with tree facts and make sure to emphasize how great you are (sarcasm)
Hummingbird Meadows
09:47:24 Bird
The last online date I went on the guy spent the whole time talking about himself and tree rings. 😬
MakeEm Fancy
09:44:10 Ally 💜
Oh yes much appreciated 🤣 @Rainy

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Rainbow
10:06:45 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Bird
Oh wow, yeah, you were an infant! Whatever your parents did has nothing to do with you at that point. I don't know why someone would judge a kid for having divorced parents. That's just wild.
Lunar Wilds
10:06:38 Lux - AAs
Bird
He didn’t realize, he backtracked some once he was told but he also had a habit of mansplaining that made it very funny to be a part of haha
Hummingbird Meadows
10:05:25 Bird
@Lux, sounds like he needed to vent. That or didn't realize everyone at the table had divorced parents. XD
Lunar Wilds
10:05:10 Lux - AAs
Bird
I’m sorry they were so close minded about it
Lunar Wilds
10:04:35 Lux - AAs
Bird
I once went on a double date where the other’s guy talked about how traumatic their parents amicable divorce was and how we didn’t know how divorce could be damaging for kids (they were 17 when it happened). While divorce can be traumatic and damaging, he was talking to a table full of people with divorced parents
Hummingbird Meadows
10:03:44 Bird
@Rainy, I have been looked down on it for my whole life even though I wasn't even 1 when it happened. It sucks.
Rainbow
10:03:06 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Bird
That's a shame. It's not like you had any control over that!
Rainbow
10:02:28 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Tobi
Yeah, it can be annoying for sure. I think everyone does it to a degree, though.

Hummingbird Meadows
09:58:10 Bird
This was a different guy too, not the tree guy.
Hummingbird Meadows
09:57:54 Bird
On a different date the guy wanted to know about what it's like being a kid to divorced parents. He was extremely turned off by the fact my parents were divorced. =/
Hummingbird Meadows
09:56:31 Bird
I think it was the fact that he talked about his special interest and himself for the whole hour and a half that bothered me.
Snitches' Stitches
09:55:45 Snitch
Trees in general. He always had to stop whatever we were doing and identify them
Afterglow Radio
09:55:14 Tobi | SA
Yeah the special interest talk isn't bad. Just can be for the wrong person lol

The talking about yourself the whole time tho?? That's crazy. I always worry that I talk too much about myself just in one simple conversation lol
Hummingbird Meadows
09:54:12 Bird
@Snitch, was he fascinated with tree rings too?
Rainbow
09:54:07 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Then again, I'm very likely to talk people's ears off about my special interests, so yannow. No one's perfect lol.
Snitches' Stitches
09:53:51 Snitch
Bird
You literally just described my ex lmao
MakeEm Fancy
09:49:46 Ally 💜
XD
Rainbow
09:49:14 Rainy/Prism/Chrome
Bird
Oh lord. That's how to impress a lady (I'm assuming), wow her with tree facts and make sure to emphasize how great you are (sarcasm)
Hummingbird Meadows
09:47:24 Bird
The last online date I went on the guy spent the whole time talking about himself and tree rings. 😬
MakeEm Fancy
09:44:10 Ally 💜
Oh yes much appreciated 🤣 @Rainy

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Dog Food? January 9, 2023 08:14 PM


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So, I am working with a dog trainer for my dog and they provided a handout on dog nutrition. They reccomended some brands of kibble, but ultimately said that feeding raw is the healthiest for your dog.

After doing some research I have found premade raw food to be expensive and I am a little hesitant to put raw meat in my dogs food bowl myself.
I have done quite a bit of research and there are so many conflicting opinions on the best dog food, kibble vs raw, etc.

My dog is a healthy 11 month goldendoodle, but I thought it might be nice to get some advice and experiences from real people. What brands of food do you feed your dog? Do you feed raw? Do you use supplements? I am just looking for some advice on how to maybe better help my pup stay healthy and happy with his food.

Edited at January 9, 2023 08:15 PM by Silver Isle Eventing
Dog Food? January 9, 2023 08:20 PM


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I would talk to your vet, not your trainer. Raw can be done but it is very difficult to do properly and not often worth the hassle. Dog food brands put a LOT of research into their product, there really isn't anything wrong with feeding only kibble as long as it contains the nutrients your dog needs.
Dog Food? January 9, 2023 08:26 PM


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Thanks for the advice. I don't think my vet would say anything except possibly switching over to the brand they have a contract with and would therefore got part of a profit from.

FirstLightFarms said:
I would talk to your vet, not your trainer. Raw can be done but it is very difficult to do properly and not often worth the hassle. Dog food brands put a LOT of research into their product, there really isn't anything wrong with feeding only kibble as long as it contains the nutrients your dog needs.



Edited at January 9, 2023 08:31 PM by Silver Isle Eventing
Dog Food? January 9, 2023 08:32 PM


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I've gone through a TON of foods with my dogs. If you don't have copious amounts of time and a tolerance for understanding how to formulate homemade raw, it's absolutely not worth it. It's a ton of information to digest, understand, and apply to make sure your dog's diet isn't lacking in anything.
It took a ton of research and a ton of time. My dogs (Australian Shepherds) thrived on it, but I simply couldn't dedicate a big chunk of my weekend for making their meals and have enough freezer space to keep everything.
I ended up transitioning them back to a salmon based kibble (can't tolerate chicken) that they thrived on. They aren't as enthusiastic about their meals, of course, but it's keeping them as healthy as a raw diet.
Starting with a kibble your vet recommends is a great place to start. Most dogs will thrive on a typical, high quality kibble. If your dog has issues, then work with your vet to find the best formula/protein base for them.
Dog Food? January 9, 2023 08:35 PM


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Silver Isle Eventing said:
Thanks for the advice. I don't think my vet would say anything except possibly switching over to the brand they have a contract with and would therefore got part of a profit from.

FirstLightFarms said:
I would talk to your vet, not your trainer. Raw can be done but it is very difficult to do properly and not often worth the hassle. Dog food brands put a LOT of research into their product, there really isn't anything wrong with feeding only kibble as long as it contains the nutrients your dog needs.




You can mention your concern that the vet is biased to the vet, but as a whole your vet wants your dog to live a long and healthy life. They're not going to contract with a crap food.
Dog Food? January 9, 2023 09:29 PM


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Hey there! I have had a lot of dogs and several dog breeds and mixes. My current pup is a French Bulldog and she is incredibly picky. We have gone through somewhere between 6 and 8 dog food brands to try and get it to work where she would it and she just wouldn't until we found the brand Nutro. My past two dogs were on Royal Canine (breed specific) and my dogs before that were normally on Purina. Although raw is good, it can be very expensive. What we have been doing is mixing raw and kibble for my dog. Since my dog is allergic to a lot of foods including all poultry, salmon, and pumpkin, we are very particular as to what we give her. Her food is 90% beef with some veggies in it like carrot and potato and egg. We mix raw foods with kibble which is totally okay. My biggest advice with dog food is to find one's that are mostly meats or meat products and I go by the 5 ingredient rule so the first 5 ingredients have to be some kind of meat. Brands to steer clear of are Blue Buffalo and Taste of the Wild. Taste of the Wild has been found to cause heart disease in dogs and Blue Buffalo has had a few recent recalls. Brands I recommend are Nutro and Honest Kitchen with both of them offering raw food "toppers" which are fantastic. Actually Honest Kitchen is something people can eat because it's made in an actual kitchen and doesn't taste bad (we tried it ourselves because if you don't want to eat it, why should your dog). The only reason we switched my dog off of Honest Kitchen is because we live on an island and it was hard to find here. It's okay to feed your dog kibble food. It won't hurt them, you just have to find a good brand that works for your dog. And you can mix it with a little bit of raw food and that's totally fine too. You don't have to go completely on a raw diet for your pup to be healthy and well. I hope this helps :)
Dog Food? January 10, 2023 05:30 PM


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dog nurtrition is a fucking trainwreck shit show dumpster fire man
everybody gonna tell you something different
its exhausting honestly.
my vet gave me a handout thingy for all the different brands she recommends. shes a bit nutsy kookoo when it comes to kibble and is convinced its satan's spawn but she has good recommendations for raw and other shit
I liked Nulo kibble and lucky's on First Mate right now. he also gets homecooked meals with the kibble.
organ meats are great by the way
heres a pic of brands she recommends
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Dog Food? January 10, 2023 06:38 PM


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This is not a thing. There is no such thing as a vet contracting with any food company. Veterinarians are not in bed with "big kibble." The only way any veterinarian makes any money off of you purchasing dog food is if you are purchasing a prescription diet that you can only purchase with a script and if you purchase it from your vet... Please listen to your vet and only feed a WSAVA compliant kibble.

Keep in mind that it makes no sense to think there is a way that you would go to a pet store and purchase dog food from that store, and your vet would somehow get money from that. Again, the only way any veterinarian anywhere gets any profit from selling dog food is if you purchase prescription dog food from said veterinary office (and even then, in my extensive experience, they are making only a few dollars of profit from any bag they sell).
Do not take nutrition advice from dog trainers, the internet, or anyone here that isn't a DVM. If you really don't trust your DVM, you should get a different one. If you do want to try raw (although I don't recommend it for various reasons), I implore you to reach out to a board certified veterinary nutritionist to help you create a balanced recipe to avoid any nutritional deficiencies, and understand that raw feeding is expensive and difficult to do when done properly.
Sincerely, a 2nd year DVM student who really wants the idea of veterinarians not understanding nutrition to stop.

Silver Isle Eventing said:
Thanks for the advice. I don't think my vet would say anything except possibly switching over to the brand they have a contract with and would therefore got part of a profit from.

FirstLightFarms said:
I would talk to your vet, not your trainer. Raw can be done but it is very difficult to do properly and not often worth the hassle. Dog food brands put a LOT of research into their product, there really isn't anything wrong with feeding only kibble as long as it contains the nutrients your dog needs.




Dog Food? January 16, 2023 04:49 PM


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I feed mine Hill's Science it's a vet recommended brand. I also use lots of food toppers such as broth (for dogs), pumkin puree (organic), greek yogurt, boiled eggs, plain cooked chicken, and wet dog food toppers made with few ingredients. There's a very wide range of healthy food toppers. I usually use them every other day and try to change it up as much as possible. (:
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Edited at January 16, 2023 04:59 PM by Sweetwater Creek

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