Yes canines are carnivores but still need
the nutrition they get from veggies and calcium
etc. In the wild all carnivores do snack
on some grass . In the wild , carnivores
eat herbivores , who eat only veggies so they
get it that way too . They eat the bones
And get calcium that way .
In your home they need a varied diet too.
For example , a dog that eats only boiled
chicken day in and day out is not going
to be very healthy .
Sheryl
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On Aug 21, 2012, at 8:39 AM, "Darlene Ashcraft" <darlaashcr...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I agree that dogs don't really digest veggies. They are made for eating meat.
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> Date: 8/20/2012 3:14:32 PM
> To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}
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> dogs don't need veggies, then again I like Rebecca feed raw. Pumpkin is good
> for loose stools or constipation but IMO not necessary for everyday
> consumption. All the hype about adding supplements to your dogs food reminds
> me of the overhype of human taking supplements also. It is recommended
> because most humans don't eat right.
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> Life is what happens while you are busy making plans.
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> On Aug 20, 2012, Darlene Ashcraft <darlaashcr...@yahoo.com> wrote:
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> From: Peggy & The Girls
> Date: 8/19/2012 10:00:53 PM
> To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}
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> You know that is one thing that I don't fully understand. Dogs are mostly
> carnivores and I have read that they don't digest cellulose which is what
> most vegetables are. Sometimes I think that when everything hit a head with
> the dog food companies to get rid of the filler foods, like wheat and corn
> and too much rice is not beneficial to a dog, that they had to come up with
> something they could add to the kibble, so veggies was it. I give my girls a
> little bit of broccoli, and carrots, and sometimes pieces of corn as a treat
> when I have it as part of my dinner, but just don't feel that it would be
> beneficial to them as part of a regular diet.
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> Date: 8/19/2012 9:51:26 PM
> To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food {Disarmed}
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> frozen veggies are much healthier & less salty than canned. I'm diabetic,
> the drs cram all that
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> You process it in a food processor or grinder.
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> 1 large can Veg-All mixed veggies
> 1 large can plain pumpkin
> 2 eggs
> 1 large baked sweet potato
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> From: Darlene Ashcraft
> Date: 8/19/2012 2:16:22 PM
> To: Chihuahuas
> Subject: [Chihuahuas] Home made dog food
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> Does anyone make homemade food for your chis? I'm interested in doing so but
> most of the recipes I've found are for huge amounts and I want to make some
> food that is good for small breeds. Any advice would be appreciated.
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