tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post3811661517777796928..comments2024-03-29T00:26:29.467-07:00Comments on Pitlandia: Do You Feed Your Dog Rocket Fuel?Pitlandia Poochhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13478490838803484081noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-12318025385281114512016-10-24T07:24:36.155-07:002016-10-24T07:24:36.155-07:00Hi ! Olivia ...yes ...
Nice post and thanks for su...Hi ! Olivia ...yes ...<br />Nice post and thanks for such a great information.<br /><br />Here we can find more about dog food ! : http://www.topbestdogfoodforpitbulls.com/<br />Tomhttp://www.topbestdogfoodforpitbulls.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-71406949242054723582016-10-21T13:00:57.165-07:002016-10-21T13:00:57.165-07:00This is a good post. This post gives truly quality...This is a good post. This post gives truly quality information. I’m definitely going to look into it. Really very useful tips are provided here. Thank you so much. Keep up the good works.<br /><a href="http://www.topbestdogfoodforpitbulls.com" title="best dog food for pitbulls" rel="nofollow">best dog food for pitbulls</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248296275628982891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-61091919703150221612012-10-24T19:10:05.360-07:002012-10-24T19:10:05.360-07:00High protein diets can be really hard on the kidne...High protein diets can be really hard on the kidneys, and dry diets like kibble are hard on the kidneys as well because of the lack of water (soaking the kibble in an equal amount of water before feeding can help). As a comparison, a raw diet consisting of 80% meat, 10% edible bone and 10% organs is generally in the 18-24% protein range. What this means to me is that kibbles that are 30+% protein are really hard on a dog's body, and not natural. <br /><br />I would, however, think that carbohydrates are more of a cause of the puppy crazies (as I call the energy bursts) than protein. In fact, since starting feeding raw, my dogs don't do the crazy sudden bursts of zoomies around the house or yard- they save that for play time and mellow out in the house.K-Koirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933780350863090595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-20289187486543100692012-10-23T12:05:21.965-07:002012-10-23T12:05:21.965-07:00Interesting post! Never thought of it that way. I ...Interesting post! Never thought of it that way. I wonder how this comes into play in raw diets which are all protein? Maybe it breaks down differently than kibble proteins. Or maybe there are a lot of psycho dogs out there on raw diets, lol. <br /><br />I've given my dogs both those brands and haven't noticed a difference in their energy levels, maybe it depends on the dog. Kaya's food - nature's instinct raw boost is high at 35% but I have given her the chicken kind a few times which is 42%! But they do run off leash every day so maybe they burn it off! We need a farm to match our food:DMy Two Pittieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526624777044038820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-66043839227439194002012-10-23T03:09:55.611-07:002012-10-23T03:09:55.611-07:00I just think my dog is crazy...he was on 28% and b...I just think my dog is crazy...he was on 28% and bumped up to 34% no real reason other then I wasn't paying attention to what I grabbed off the shelf but he is a hunting dog. We switched from what the breeder told us to feed (Iams) to Nutro or Wilderness only because GSPs tend to have allergies to grains. Lyndseyhttp://aengineerinthekitchen.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-91535660267970758342012-10-22T15:16:50.972-07:002012-10-22T15:16:50.972-07:00I have heard that Wellness Core is a great food! ...I have heard that Wellness Core is a great food! I'm glad that the higher protein food is working for you, I know that it is not always the cause of extra energy!Pitlandia Poochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478490838803484081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-47681887393955903402012-10-22T15:15:05.274-07:002012-10-22T15:15:05.274-07:00Yeah, the protein/aggression thing can seem like a...Yeah, the protein/aggression thing can seem like a stretch, but there are some very detailed studies out there that suggest that some aggression can actually be caused by a high protein diet. Definitely not the case for all aggression though, just thought I'd share the correlation because it has come up in many of my google searches about high protein food =)<br /><br />We know that Athena's breed is high energy and at her age ( 1 1/2) she still has a lot of puppy energy and behaviors. We have found the switch of food and the use of food dispensing toys to really help her to have a more constant energy throughout the day where she is getting out her excess energy during appropriate times (playing fetch, out on walks, playing with toys) rather than having bursts of energy 20 minutes after each a meal resulting in crazy bitey zoomies!Pitlandia Poochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478490838803484081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-9291837303921701212012-10-22T15:10:16.014-07:002012-10-22T15:10:16.014-07:00Well I'm glad that you enjoyed the information...Well I'm glad that you enjoyed the information! There's definitely so much that goes into considering dog foods, sometimes it can be overwhelming!Pitlandia Poochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478490838803484081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-84550095175257495332012-10-22T15:08:23.774-07:002012-10-22T15:08:23.774-07:00I found the correlation between high protein food ...I found the correlation between high protein food and dog aggression to be interesting. There are many studies that have been done about it. Obviously high protein isn't always the cause for aggression, but it's definitely something to consider if you are having those issues!Pitlandia Poochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478490838803484081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-86546402830837185382012-10-22T15:07:00.756-07:002012-10-22T15:07:00.756-07:00Good plan =)Good plan =)Pitlandia Poochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478490838803484081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-25018271978761265192012-10-22T15:06:46.506-07:002012-10-22T15:06:46.506-07:00You always know all of the good things to consider...You always know all of the good things to consider about dog food! I have never heard of the concept of warm vs. cool foods, but it sounds like something I should look into!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing about the glycemic index within foods....that is also something that I need to look more into!Pitlandia Poochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478490838803484081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-36237648875500710762012-10-22T15:02:49.350-07:002012-10-22T15:02:49.350-07:00Yes, 22% sounds about right for a non-working dog ...Yes, 22% sounds about right for a non-working dog =)Pitlandia Poochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478490838803484081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-50970230408239298312012-10-22T15:02:20.980-07:002012-10-22T15:02:20.980-07:00I have looked at the food advisor website before a...I have looked at the food advisor website before and they give some great information. We will keep you updated on how Athena is doing on Natural Balance!! But so far, so good!Pitlandia Poochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478490838803484081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-59871777156005326912012-10-22T15:00:52.284-07:002012-10-22T15:00:52.284-07:00What did you end up switching to? I hope it helps...What did you end up switching to? I hope it helps Miss Polly!Pitlandia Poochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13478490838803484081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-86546300501481396432012-10-22T12:45:58.588-07:002012-10-22T12:45:58.588-07:00Hmmm... We switched to Wellness Core a few months...Hmmm... We switched to Wellness Core a few months ago, which Monty is eating reliably. It has 34% protein but we haven't noticed any zoomies going on!<br /><br />SamHow Sam Sees Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305827999885588071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-27723660744690257132012-10-22T11:47:24.635-07:002012-10-22T11:47:24.635-07:00Hmm... Don't really believe the protein/aggres...Hmm... Don't really believe the protein/aggression thing. That's a little bit too much reaching, in my opinion. I think breed/genetic propensity has a LOT to do with energy requirements, maybe even more so than feeding. And I absolutely believe that too much energy that isn't used can make a dog crazy. <br /><br />People are always on top of raw feeding as if you're feeding "too much" protein. When really, Elli doesn't get more than 12-15% on any given day. And even she'll go crazy if she doesn't have an outlet. Ximenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149363758149608097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-22912766052779683452012-10-22T10:30:59.326-07:002012-10-22T10:30:59.326-07:00Wow, this is the most interesting thing I've l...Wow, this is the most interesting thing I've learned about dog food lately, and compared to most people I know, I consider myself a dog food expert! I also thought the higher the protein content the better.<br />My dogs are ultra lazy (or normal activity level,) so I'm not worried about that, but that's good information if I ever end up with a super high energy pup! Taylor is, but her food is donated so that's luck of the draw anyway.<br />I actually was giving Natural Balance and then switched to Taste of the Wild because I thought the protein wasn't suffiecient. Well look at that! Interesting indeed!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02650445910092342851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-29195342560031818242012-10-22T10:27:24.144-07:002012-10-22T10:27:24.144-07:00And I think we're going to switch our food, to...And I think we're going to switch our food, too!goosie mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15420296208993432494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-1494628991253765042012-10-22T10:15:55.250-07:002012-10-22T10:15:55.250-07:00SUCH an interesting post - specifically the piece ...SUCH an interesting post - specifically the piece about crude protien and dog agression. I've been feeding G a grain free diet, but it has 34% crude protien (yelp!). goosie mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15420296208993432494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-24727462155990315492012-10-22T09:43:06.691-07:002012-10-22T09:43:06.691-07:00I think I should go and look at Boomer and Dottie&...I think I should go and look at Boomer and Dottie's food label now!Emily @ Adventures of a Dog Momhttp://adventuresofadogmom.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-25169040644169721952012-10-22T09:39:30.182-07:002012-10-22T09:39:30.182-07:00Another thing to consider is the concept of warm v...Another thing to consider is the concept of warm vs cool foods a la Chinese medicine. Chicken, Turkey, and most Fish are all cool foods and Lamb and Venison are warm foods. The way those foods influence our body, they can also influence behavior - cool foods being recommended for high energy dogs to help curb their activity level. I also recommend looking at low glycemic foods - potatoes & white rice can do a lot to fuel sugar spikes and the zoomies, whereas sweet potatoes and brown rice are more moderate on the glycemic scale and less likely to cause spikes in energy and activity levels.<br /><br />I think the most comprehensive way to evaluate how food affects behavior is to consider protein level, protein type & where the starches fall on the glycemic index. You can go with a higher protein food if you pay attention to the other qualities of the food. Though I do agree with your trainer that foods in excess of 30% protein are over-kill for most dogs. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12927341583121637250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-40668638339326216122012-10-22T09:22:24.977-07:002012-10-22T09:22:24.977-07:00Good to know! I just checked the protein content o...Good to know! I just checked the protein content of our food, and it's around 22%, which should be good for our non-working dogs.Rebelwerewolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04724334549085759793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-12699888245805843422012-10-22T08:35:08.929-07:002012-10-22T08:35:08.929-07:00Whenever we think about switching Ray's food I...Whenever we think about switching Ray's food I check out the dog food advisor for rating and analysis on the contents. Pretty interesting reading as well as keeping me informed on all the latest recalls, of which there seem to be many. I try to keep in the four to five star range for his food. Right now he is on Nutro Ultra large breed puppy food which comes in at 4 stars and 28% protein but I need to make a decision soon on what adult food he will be eating so I can start introducing it. I've found that he needs a pretty good dose of grains (not corn or glutens) and fruits and veggies to stay happy and healthy. <br /><br />I'll be intrested in the verdict on the Natural Balance! <br />Debra@Peaceabullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04486502648093658830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5033899566570421594.post-92178946906714407262012-10-22T08:07:52.167-07:002012-10-22T08:07:52.167-07:00We just switched our dogs' food too... it rema...We just switched our dogs' food too... it remains to be seen if it will help with Polly's crazy energy!Emily @ Our Waldo Bungiehttp://www.ourwaldobungie.comnoreply@blogger.com