Out of dog food. What would you do?

[Akane]

It's actually very common especially among people who feed raw to fast a dog one day a week. Not at all abnormal and rarely does it cause vomiting or other problems. Some people going for healthy diets also fast themselves one day a week and then eat small frequent meals the rest. There are some breeds of small and toy dog who do have blood sugar issues though and need fed more often than standard medium-large breeds especially working breeds.

 

[Hound]

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Yes, I was just wondering how many of those that said SKIP the meal for the dogs, actually go without food themselves for over 24 hours?

Scrambled eggs and cooked rice are great ,bland and low fat, should not upset their stomachs.
I would not feed them high salt sardines or rich meats.

No problem fasting dogs for 24 - 36 hours they fast in the wild for long periods, also if a dog has stomach problems, best way to end vomiting and diareaha is to cut off their food intake. . . UNLESS they are on meds where they need something in their stomach swo it doesn't get upset AND as long as they are indoors for the most part - without food, dogs have a tough time keeping themselves good and warm. They do need to injest liquids and some low sodium chicken or beef broth will also help keep them drinking water - as the salt in the low salt varieties stimulates their thirst

plus it's good to help warm them up

Exactly how many Labradors are there in the wild?

Incidentally cat food is not 80% protein, it is typically between 28% and 32%.

 

[schmije]

There's been a lot of talk here about skipping a couple of meals for the dogs. I know some people do that, and I know it wouldn't hurt mine, but I don't intend to do it. At least not if I can help it.

And I think the peanut butter sandwiches are a great idea, especially if you're on the road. Mine go crazy for peanut butter in a Kong.

 

[geebs]

I haven't bought a bag of dog food in years...I feed my dog meat and such;.. Potatoes, rice, veggies... He loves it...I watch out for too much sodium...It keeps my diet good feeding my pet well...

 

[nczookeeper]

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A dog's DNA is so similar to the DNA of a wolf, that until only very recently, testing could distinguish the two. Their internal organs are identical, therefore able to break up and digest the same food, and eat on the same schedule.

Feral or wild dogs exist all over the world - dogs, whose mothers or grandmothers, or great grandmothers. . .were domesticated pets who were disguarded, or got loose & lost, left to fend for themselves. Naturally, survival of the fittest comes into play and the smaller or more delicate breeds are either bred up, or die off. These wild dogs eat the same way wolves do - exactly the same way. They live in packs, fight in packs and structure their packs the exact same way as wolves do, as well as keep their activity usually between dawn and dusk. I could go on, I've written a book on canine nutrition and my 10 years of research can pretty much fill a hard drive - but I think that explains my comment

I understand that the OP was not talking about 'sick dogs' - HOWEVER, for me to condone fasting of canines on a website where dozens, hundreds - who knows how many people may read the info and not point out that some dogs could suffer ill effects from this, would be irresponsible.

 

[Hound]

I think most people would prefer not to implement 'survival of the fittest' when it comes to their pets. The day my dogs have to survive like feral dogs will come over my dead body. I also know what won't be on my reading list.

Dogs get used to a certain eating schedule, as do humans. Of course abruptly changing said schedule is going to cause hunger and discontent.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

There are very few labs in the wild but, they are still dogs. Although uncontented they won't be negatively impacted by light nutrition a day or two. Fortunately, dogs will eat almost anything (as will chickens) mix it up and they'll think it's a treat. Our bred up Pom will eat anything, it's dog food we have trouble getting him to eat.
The rice and whatever you are having should be fine for a day or two.
If you were planning on butchering anything, today might be the day.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I was getting low on Sadies dog food, so I started adding eggs to her food until I got a new bag.

 

[redhen]

If i ran out of food i'd boil hamburg and rice for them..

 

[Garden Gal]

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IJust wanted to make sure you are awared: One or two raw eggs a week is fine, but more than that should be cooked to prevent a biotin deficiency.

"Avidin: A protein found in uncooked egg white that binds to and inactivates biotin. An abundance of avidin in the diet can result in a deficiency of biotin."