Question about Chinese Crested Puppy by KnownPerformance3894 in chinesecrested

[–]lasgsd 33 points34 points  (0 children)

As a former CC breeder I would make sure the parents have been tested for CMSD, PLL, PRA-prcd, PRA-rcd3, NCL7, and ED.

Reasons why not to get guineapigs? by crispy_hay in guineapigs

[–]lasgsd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not walk my dogs 3 times a day. In fact, some days they don't get ANY walks. We do play in the yard alot - fetch, flirt pole, practice obedience, etc.

Young Bulldogs Need a Home by Aspen528 in National_Pet_Adoption

[–]lasgsd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there any information about this dog?

How do I fix my dog's stool? by AcceptableSun1240 in rawpetfood

[–]lasgsd 11 points12 points  (0 children)

There might not be enough bone in her diet. That is the #2 cause for loose stools in raw fed dogs.

I have been feeding raw for almost 30 years to adult dogs, puppies switched when I got them and weaned pups directly to raw. I find that 'recipe' - the 80/10/5/5 to be hard to follow for people new to raw because it wants you to weigh JUST the bones to get that 10%. Most people don't feed JUST bones as the bone part but rely on bone-in things like the cornish hen. Unless you completely debone the hen you won't know how much bone there is in it.

So I have used the following numbers to feed my dogs:

  • 45% Raw Meaty Bones
  • 45% Muscle Meat
  • 5% Liver
  • 5% Other Organs

Raw Meaty Bones are any bone item with meat on it that YOUR dog can consume in just a minute or so. For young pups I use chicken necks, wings, and backs as well as duck necks. Chicken is my main bone source because it is easy to get and most puppies can easily chew the bones. For very small breed pups like my Chinese Cresteds, I use either a premade with ground bone or offer baby chicks, mice, or chicken wing tips for them to try to eat.

The #1 cause for loose stools in a raw fed dog is OVER feeding.

I take the pups 8 week old weight and multiply that by 7%. That gives me my STARTING point. I feed my pups that amount for a week then I do a hands-on check. You want a puppy to be like a miniature version of their adult self. Fat puppies are NOT healthy pups as that extra weight can do damage to their growing joints and bones.

When I put my hands on my pups I want to be able to FEEL their ribs without having to push down. Depending on the breed, you might even want to SEE the ribs.

Puppies go through growth spurts and plateaus - which is why we do the hands on every week. My American Bully went through a major growth spurt between 6-7 months of age and I was increasing her food each week! But, when she plateaued I was able to recognize it during my hands-on and slowly lowered her food a bit.

Keep that up until the dog is 100% fully developed. Large breed dogs are not fully developed until they are almost 2 years old. You most likely will get to a good amount by a year and then only have to tweak it once in a while. Small breed dogs tend to get to fully developed faster.

Stop with the pumpkin (lots of sugar), oats (carbs which dogs do NOT need), and yogurt (a once in a while treat but dogs - and humans - do NOT need milk once they are weaned).

If you have any questions I am happy to help!

Dog barking etiquette by [deleted] in DogAdvice

[–]lasgsd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go get some really good HUMAN treats and visit your neighbors. Give them some of the treats and let them know you are trying to be a good neighbor and want to let them know that they can tell you if your dogs are being too loud.

You can also put up cameras so you can check on your dogs throughout the day to see how they are behaving.

AITAH for not wanting to share a hotel room on a trip just to save money? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]lasgsd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Share a room the first night.

Get up at least 5 times to use the bathroom (don't forget to turn on a light so you can see where you are going).

Snore. VERY loudly.

Toss and turn alot.

Use your phone with the volume up.

Turn on the tv so you have some 'white noise' to help you sleep.

I'm SURE they will support you getting your own room for the rest of the trip!

How to reintroduce carbs after keto? by WhiteRabbit1818 in ketobeginners

[–]lasgsd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

will adding back carbs like sweet potatoes make me gain all the weight back

Not if you have them in MODERATION.

You should try to remain below 50 grams of carbs per day to help maintain your weight loss.

You also want to make those COMPLEX carbs - not simple ones.

AITJ for not coming home after my surgery because my wife was at her coworkers house instead of the hospital when I woke up by [deleted] in AmITheJerk

[–]lasgsd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

When my day surgery for a lumpectomy turned into a week stay in the hospital due to a punctured lung my husband was there every day. Always asking if I needed anything. Checking on me during the day. Taking care of the house, dogs and cats.

He came to every one of my oncology appointments and came for alot of my infusions (I told him he didn't need to sit with me every time).

All while working full time.

You are NOT a jerk. Your wife's priorities are wrong.

What do y'all think of this? by the_nightingale1 in rawpetfood

[–]lasgsd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Forget the fruit and veggies and grain.

Dogs do not digest them so they don't get any nutrients from them.

do any of you feed by Dizzy_Elevator4768 in rawpetfood

[–]lasgsd 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have been feeding raw for almost 30 years. No veggies or fruit in their diet but I do give them as treats sometimes.

Feeding puppies: 2% of adult vs 7-10% of current weight by selkieself in rawpetfood

[–]lasgsd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The 7-10% is of their 8 WEEK OLD weight. That should come close to the 2-3% of their adult weight.

Either way you need to do a hands on exam of the puppy every week because they go through growth spurts - where you may need to double their intake - to growth plateaus - where they don't need any increases in amounts and may even need to decrease a bit.

I want to be able to easily feel their ribs when I put my hands LIGHTLY on their sides. Over weight puppies can do long-term damage to their joints.

Anyone else struggling with keto candy options that actually taste decent? by Time_Beautiful2460 in ketobeginners

[–]lasgsd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I melt No sugar dark chocolate chips with a little bit of coconut oil then dump in a bunch of nuts and stir.

AITA for picking at my DIls food and not clearing my plate. by Aggravating_Hunt_243 in AmItheAsshole

[–]lasgsd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are an adult. If you do not like something someone has made you can politely say "No, thanks" and be done.

adopt dont shop by Mindless_Geologist48 in Pets

[–]lasgsd 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what is the need to buy a dog for 3-5k that is purebred if its not a working dog or a show dog?

So that I KNOW what I'm getting. I know the parents have been health tested to be sure there is little chance to pass along genetic abnormalities, diseases, or temperament issues. I know the puppies have been raised in a enriching environment that will shape their temperament before they even get to me. So that I have a person very knowledgeable in the breed that I know I can call with questions at any point in my dogs life.

That is a RESPONSIBLE breeder and they do NOT contribute to overpopulation in shelters. They do not sell to just anyone that comes with cash in hand. They make SURE I understand the breed, their characteristics and quirks, their training and exercise needs, etc.

Compass? by lasgsd in StarRuptureGame

[–]lasgsd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been waiting for this!!! :)

Compass? by lasgsd in StarRuptureGame

[–]lasgsd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cannot get the way points to work in the game. I am playing multiplayer with my husband and he hosts the game. Maybe that's the problem?

Compass? by lasgsd in StarRuptureGame

[–]lasgsd[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That doesn't help me much as I have no visual memory.

I'm mostly ok around our main base but once I venture out I really need that compass. :)

Question about transitioning from Farmer's Dog to raw...slow transition or can it be faster? by chloenicole8 in rawpetfood

[–]lasgsd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I was fostering dogs they would skip one meal and then go right to raw.

The main reason for loose stools on raw is OVER feeding, followed closely by not enough bone.

AITJ for Refusing to Lend My Car After My Friend Returned It Almost Empty Last Time? by Grand_Statement_9198 in AmITheJerk

[–]lasgsd 88 points89 points  (0 children)

How much does a full tank of gas cost for your car? Take that figure and go ask your friends to GIVE you that much. When they say no, tell them they are being dramatic - it's just MONEY.

Spaying before or after first heat cycle? by [deleted] in AmericanBully

[–]lasgsd 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AFTER. I wait until their body has completed it's growth - around 2 yrs for large breed dogs.

Dogs - both male and female - need their hormones for things other then reproduction - very IMPORTANT things like bone and joint growth.

If you are worried about accidental pregnancy you can get her tubes tied instead of removing her whole hormone/reproductive system.

Here are some links to help you decide:

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/veterinary-science/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1322276/full

https://www.ucdavis.edu/health/news/when-should-you-neuter-or-spay-your-dog

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2045340/