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To the Rescue: Can Adult Dogs Eat Puppy Formula?

PetSugar — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:55:24 -0800

Can they? Yes. Should they? Probably not. Although not that different ingredient-wise than adult formulas, puppy-specific kibble usually has more fat and protein.

The meat sources are likely listed first (ie, in higher proportion) for a growing body, which obviously makes it more appealing to an adult dog. The high protein and caloric content can make adult dogs overweight super quickly, so there's a reason the packaging says to only feed to the lil ones for a limited time - that meal for an extended period of time is damaging and dangerous to health.

In fact, some breeders of large dogs (especially those prone to weight issues or bloat) recommend not feeding these puppy formulas more than a few months due to the high content of all those things mentioned above. Did you feed your pets puppy food or move straight into adult bits for the babes?

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Say Pretty Peas, Please

PetSugar — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:50:02 -0700

With the poison potential packed into some veggies, it's good to keep up on the safe list of human food OKed for pets. Now, I've raved about frozen carrot bits in the past, but equally good are lil frozen peas.

The green circles work well as tiny training treats - they're small and easy to digest, but still better (calorie-wise) than using the same number of most doggie yums. Next time you're getting your dog to sit, lie down, or shake, trying asking with some pretty peas, please.

Where Do You Put Your Pet's Dishes?

PetSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:30:08 -0700

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Do You Know Which Dog Treat Has More Calories?

PetSugar — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 07:00:31 -0700

Calorie counting has gone to the dogs! I've placed several popular pet snacks side-by-side - can you guess which product has more calories for your furry friends? The screen is not scratch and sniff so you'll need to make these choices without a pet's help.

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Which treat has more calories?

Which Seasonings Are Dangerous For Dogs?

PetSugar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:50:43 -0700

If you're into baking up treats and just like to create your own dog cookie recipes by mixing a smidgen of what you find around the house, it's important to know which herbs, spices, and other seasonings are OK to add . . . and which are off limits. Test yourself now, and there's a recap at the end, so you won't forget in the future!

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Ground cinnamon:

Mind Your Manners at the (Doggie) Table

PetSugar — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:00:30 -0700

I don't even let North on my bed, let alone join me at the dining table. But now he can practice his table manners with his own Wooden Dog Dining Table ($40).

Unlike most food risers I've seen, this table adjusts to five different heights to fit your doggie (or kitty!) perfectly at any stage. It's been shown that raising your dogs' food and water bowls can aid digestion, and when paired up with a Portion Pacer, your pup will not only slow down his eating habits, but he'll savor his food like a proper pup.

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Doggies Sit and Stay For a Bit O Luv Beef Jerky Treats

PetSugar — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:10:14 -0700

I just couldn't resist putting up this picture of little Samson as he sat nicely and waited for his Bit O Luv Bistro Beef dog treat. It's just too cute! Bit O Luv's philosophy about dogs not just being pets, but being a part of your family, goes right in line with my own. So naturally, I wanted to give the treats a shot. Well, not me, but Samson and North anyway.

Bit O Luv makes all their treats here in the US without any by-products or fillers. And their jerky? Slow roasted. Sounds better than some of the things that I eat on occasion. If Samson's excitement to eat the jerky bits was any indication (well, let's face it - this guy doesn't discriminate), I think your doggie will love them too. Just make sure you check the feeding instructions on the back of the package so you don't overdo it. Just cause your pup is a good boy, doesn't mean he should be overweight too!

Slow It Down With Portion Pacer

PetSugar — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:15:34 -0700

Gobble, gobble, gobble. Sound familiar? If you've heard these noises coming from your dog's dish, he could use a distraction. The Portion Pacer should be placed along with a pet's food or water - the device simply gets in the way so the pooch has to work a little harder and take his time at meal time.

Coming in porcelain or steel with two sizes, small ($12) and large ($15), it can help your pup digest food better and reduce that water coming back up minutes later. I know there's food I practically shovel in my mouth - can you imagine what it'd be like if they made this for people?

If You Get Waterlogged, Prevent Mucky, Yucky Treats With This

PetSugar — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:32:46 -0700

Treats: don't leave home without them. But, if your travels bring you by water, the risk of soggy yums enters the dining scene. Even though undiscerning pooches will still gobble them up, it's not as pleasant for owners to find these smushed in a pocket or sticking to a purse. I know, 'cause I've been there.

Since boats and beaches can be wet and sandy, don't add in dirt to the equation with this simple trick. Use an empty and fully dried water bottle to store some tiny training treats (like these). Easy to find and less mess, toss the container in your bag and you're ready to set sail!

Which Fruits Are Toxic to Dogs and Cats?

PetSugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:00:04 -0700

If you're considering a tasty fruit salad this Summer, I hope you remember that peaches are poison to pups! In honor of some other sweet people food, test your knowledge on different fruits and their toxicity to pets!

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Grapefruit?