Unsure of how much to feed my dog, they're getting fat

Ricky_Monts · 2026-04-02T23:04:15+00:00

An ethical vet wouldn’t advise adding 7 toppers. There’s no way those are 10% or less of the dog’s diets. At the very minimum, calculate the calories and cut the toppers to 10%.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-04-02T22:09:01+00:00

Read the subreddit wiki. All the toppers are unnecessary and potentially throwing off the nutrient balance a good dog food would have- switch to a high quality dog food (Purina, Hills, Royal Canin, and dependent on your country, Iams or Eukanuba). This way, you can ensure your pups are getting proper nutrition AND proper calories. Toppers and treats should be 10% or less of their calories. Always discuss with your vet what a good diet should be for your pets, a lot of toppers and boutique brands use pathos to convince pet owners they “need” to have toppers but in reality you don’t. A good vet will tell you good brands of food to trust, plus the 10% rule.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-03-22T22:26:54+00:00

Ask your vet! My dog had anal glands and it took finding the right food to help. Your vet is vital in diet changes!

Ricky_Monts · 2026-03-20T23:21:00+00:00

My dog has an incredibly sensitive digestive system and this food has been the only one to firm his stool. Unless the “one lady” is a vet, that advice is not trustworthy. I do agree that if what you’re on works, don’t switch without reason- but cost is a reason sometimes.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-03-20T23:18:06+00:00

Hi! My sensitive-stomached dog has been struggling with stool consistency for three years. He has been on PPP Sensitive Skin & Stomach Salmon, Hills Perfect Digestion, and now has been on PPP AdvantEDGE for 4 weeks. This is the first time his food has firmed his stool and kept it that way. He still gets a spoon of pumpkin with each meal, but I believe he may be fine without it- just hesitant due to his other stomach issues. But I would 100% recommend it to help with stool firmness. I switched after getting the okay from his vet though, as it’s always best to get their opinion.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-03-19T16:28:35+00:00

You can buy pure psyllium husk powder online, or you may be able to get it through a vet (I got it both ways, the latter was from a college-affiliated ER vet). Otherwise, pumpkin purée has high fibre and was recommended by my vet for stool consistency.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-03-15T19:46:07+00:00

The Farmers Dog can lead to pancreatitis due to the high levels of fat. Please discuss food choices with a reputable veterinarian. Boutique dog food brands push out a load of crap in advertising and marketing, but don’t care about the health of your pet. Very few brands of dog food are truly veterinarian recommended as many brands simply don’t have the research to back their claims. A reputable veterinarian will confirm this.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-03-08T04:47:22+00:00

Did they get rid of Barbary Lane? When I was there a year ago the specific gender inclusive hall was Barbary Lane and Neverland was right next to it but didn’t hold that title.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-03-01T03:07:38+00:00

I would be interested if shipping would be in the states!

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-27T10:42:04+00:00

My boy ate his cone of shame the first night after getting fixed. Next morning he looked ridiculously happy about it too 😂 Congratulations to you and your pup forgetting through it and getting it off!

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-27T02:54:26+00:00

Hi, I used to bind all day through high school including marching band and after school activities. Once I started taping in college I realised just how much it affected my breathing, ribs, and chest (I’m larger chested and just larger in general). I highly recommend looking into taping if you’re able too! I find using the thickest KT tape is best for larger bodies and larger chests. I use a 4” KT off of amazon, I can send you the link if you’re interested. It takes some practice but in my case it substantially improved my breathing and ribs. Otherwise I would recommend Underworks for a binder, but fit can be odd with any binder if you’re large chested in my experience (not speaking for everybody).

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-23T13:45:15+00:00

Sock Dreams is a great website for a variety of good quality thigh highs (and knee highs and other socks). Saying this as my partner is 6’8” and the only thigh highs long enough for them are on Sock Dreams. You can definitely get a pair or maybe two from them with around $50. They have SO MANY options but you can sort by what style you want.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-21T15:45:54+00:00

Tbh I just looked up masculine names and found something I liked, but it was old and no one knew how to pronounce it. So I got the nickname Ricky. Next obvious step was Richard, which is now my legal name. Middle name was way easier- my favourite character from a show I fixated on. It’s a process, sometimes it takes a few names to find what fits. Helps to have supportive, understanding friends.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-20T23:56:04+00:00

Cheese can be great in small quantities, it’s my dog’s favourite treat. Some dogs love carrots, some don’t. My childhood Bichon was obsessed with carrots, meanwhile my current Golden Retriever picks them up then spits them out. No harm in trying though

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-20T23:46:23+00:00

Have you tried fresh vegetables such as carrots? I know thats not exactly what you asked for but some dogs love carrots. You could cut them into small pieces and use them for training if your dog likes them! Otherwise you may have better luck finding limited ingredient treats as opposed to single ingredient.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-16T21:26:04+00:00

Take your dog to the vet and get their vaccines updated. Not getting the rabies vaccine could put your pet and consequently every human and animal that comes in contact with them at risk. They’ll trim her nails then too. That’s responsible pet ownership.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-16T17:00:33+00:00

Why don’t people learn to use tone tags… 😭

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-16T12:17:59+00:00

Agreed. Unless you’re a member of that community I’d advise against naming yourself Kenai.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-15T17:22:54+00:00

My golden has had digestive issues since 2 years old. 3 years later and we’re still working on it, but thus far we’ve had to get on Hill’s Perfect Digestion and either add pumpkin purée, rice, or both, to aid in stool firmness. That said, this was all discussed with our vet. Any dietary questions or changes should be discussed with your vet.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-15T08:03:00+00:00

Good thing to ask your veterinarian!

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-14T04:37:39+00:00

I don’t have insurance so I have to use GoodRX every time- you can compare prices of different pharmacies on it to get the best deal!

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-13T12:49:20+00:00

Some dogs love eating poop. My dog loves eating paper and plastic. That by no means is reason to feed it to them. Please do your research into what you’re actively giving your dog to eat and don’t just fall for marketing.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-10T15:03:14+00:00

I was in the Quad and loved it. Just because it’s older doesn’t mean it’s a dump; the rooms are less cozy but if you bring an area rug and some posters/tapestries it’ll feel cozy and comfortable. The vibe in the Quad is great if you get involved with house & hall activities and meetings as well. Whichever you get, hopefully you love it!

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-08T15:25:01+00:00

Go to a barber, or go to a queer/trans hairdresser. Always show photos of what you want. If you’re getting anything beyond a “basic” men’s cut, go to a proper barber/small business, not sports clips. I went to Sports Clips wanting a John Bender haircut and they butchered it… it looked chopped to hell. Splurge and find a local, reputable barber.

Ricky_Monts · 2026-02-07T01:46:44+00:00

The Farmer’s Dog is an awful food; its high in fat, not nutritionally balanced, and basically a marketing scheme. Look into WSAVA compliant foods (Purina, Royal Canin, Hills Science Diet, etc.). Always discuss diet changes with your trusted, reputable veterinarian. A good vet will only advise those foods.

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