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Title: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: cam2502 on 07 December 2009, 18:47:27
im looking after a friends dog for the next week, shes a lovely wee staffy called cassie.
question is, what do you feed your dogs?
her owner told me she ate dry food and that was all, but the 2 brands i have tried so far,she doesnt like.......until i make up a gravy and pour it over.long story about why the owner didnt give me food for the dog, she had to go quickly...leaving me to look after said mutt!
 so anyone got any experience of staffys or any food tips? :y
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: Welung666 on 07 December 2009, 18:52:02
For working dogs like staffs you need to check the ingredients of the dry mix. Always always check that the first on the list is meat or meat meal. We have an 19 month old boxer and feed him on Chudleys Working Crunch. This stuff is great, 15kg bag for £11 :y

Mix with cooled boiled water and it gravy's up on it's own.
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: cam2502 on 07 December 2009, 18:58:35
Tried her 1st with bakers complete....she didnt like it much.  Now got her on Dr Johns silver medal...says on bag.....cereals,meat and animal derivitives (min 4%chicken)
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: Welung666 on 07 December 2009, 18:59:59
The ingredients go down in size order. 4% chicken is very little. The Chudleys ours has is 7% beef and 4% chicken.
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: cam2502 on 07 December 2009, 19:04:50
No wonder she grunts indignantly and wanders off after a sniff then! ;D ;D
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: sexydaz on 07 December 2009, 19:05:10
up in yarkshire wi feed our whippets on pigeons and chum n throw in the odd ferret tha knos ;D
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: cam2502 on 07 December 2009, 19:06:43
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up in yarkshire wi feed our whippets on pigeons and chum n throw in the odd ferret tha knos ;D
that will be down in yorkshire for me :y
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: PhilRich on 07 December 2009, 19:12:19
'Up' here in Hartlepool, we hang the occassional burglar to 'cure' in the garden shed for just such an eventuality. My two LOVE it ;D ;D ;) :y
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: hotel21 on 07 December 2009, 19:36:50
If the hounds hungry, it will eat.  Give the food bowl a half hour or so then lift it and bin it.  Bet the fresh meal of food is inhaled 24 hours later.....   ;)
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: CaptainZok on 07 December 2009, 19:40:24
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If the hounds hungry, it will eat.  Give the food bowl a half hour or so then lift it and bin it.  Bet the fresh meal of food is inhaled 24 hours later.....   ;)
As my mum always used to say "It'll eat it before it's front feet."
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: waspy on 07 December 2009, 20:24:21
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If the hounds hungry, it will eat.  Give the food bowl a half hour or so then lift it and bin it.  Bet the fresh meal of food is inhaled 24 hours later.....   ;)
As my mum always used to say "It'll eat it before it's front feet."

Thirded :y

Mine sometimes turns her nose up at her snap, because there's no goodies mixed in. It stays there until she eats it, be it a day or so. Don't pussy foot around with them ;)
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: KillerWatt on 07 December 2009, 20:36:13
ANY animal will eat WHATEVER it comes across if it's hungry enough.
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: Vamps on 07 December 2009, 21:48:09
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im looking after a friends dog for the next week, shes a lovely wee staffy called cassie.
question is, what do you feed your dogs?
her owner told me she ate dry food and that was all, but the 2 brands i have tried so far,she doesnt like.......until i make up a gravy and pour it over.long story about why the owner didnt give me food for the dog, she had to go quickly...leaving me to look after said mutt!
 so anyone got any experience of staffys or any food tips? :y

It got you trained quickly then....... :D :D :D
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: Tony H on 07 December 2009, 22:14:40
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im looking after a friends dog for the next week, shes a lovely wee staffy called cassie.
question is, what do you feed your dogs?
her owner told me she ate dry food and that was all, but the 2 brands i have tried so far,she doesnt like.......until i make up a gravy and pour it over.long story about why the owner didnt give me food for the dog, she had to go quickly...leaving me to look after said mutt!
 so anyone got any experience of staffys or any food tips? :y
If it's a gravy mix it's best avoided to much salt is a bad thing as said it's best not to pander to much to her she will eat if she is hungry.if all else fails natural stock i.e chicken will do the trick. It's also advisable not to vary her normal food, and if you have to do it gradually or you may have to clear up the result! :o
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 December 2009, 06:14:33
Sausages, it works every time for OOF's dog Holly.
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: doog on 08 December 2009, 09:21:14
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im looking after a friends dog for the next week, shes a lovely wee staffy called cassie.
question is, what do you feed your dogs?
her owner told me she ate dry food and that was all, but the 2 brands i have tried so far,she doesnt like.......until i make up a gravy and pour it over.long story about why the owner didnt give me food for the dog, she had to go quickly...leaving me to look after said mutt!
 so anyone got any experience of staffys or any food tips? :y
I have two stafs here one is a hoover and will eat anything and the other picks at his food
he will eat it but it takes him 24 hours to get through it all

Doug
Title: Re: question for OOFs dog lovers
Post by: unlucky mark mv6 on 08 December 2009, 11:06:20
Well we have had 2 staffies now mate,and they eat absolutly anything(well swallow ;D),but you will more than likely find she is not eating due to being in a new enviroment.We had the same trouble when we went on holiday,but dont worry mate they will eat when they are hungry. ;)