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Veg
Apr 4, 2017 18:58:10 GMT 10
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Post by Donnie on Apr 4, 2017 18:58:10 GMT 10
Hello tom when I do veg for the dogs I usually blend vitalised 0.5kg of each of these carrots string beans broccoli & 1 celery raw then blended then0.5 kg of pumpkin boiled & 1 apple grated then give 1 cup to each dog . Will the pumpkin be alright given everyday or when they got loose motion & what about given apples .his there any other veg you would advice me to use thanks Donnie.
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Veg
Apr 5, 2017 11:44:12 GMT 10
Post by Tom Meulman on Apr 5, 2017 11:44:12 GMT 10
Hi Donnie,
While vitamised vegetables can be given for their vitamin and fibre value, keep in mind that canines are primarily scavenging meat eaters, and that their digestive system does better with meat than with vegetables or fruit.
The unfortunate side effect that can occur if too much in the way of raw vegetables are added to the diet, is that often their stools do become too soft rather than shaped, and while that is not as much of a problem as diarrhea, it really means that not all of the liquid has been absorbed into the body including essential electrolytes during the final stages of the digestive proces, and that can in some instance aggravate existing dehydration.
The efficient absorption of fluid from the small intestine greatly depends upon the absorption of sodium, glucose, and amino acids, while vegetable fibre in the small intestine can interfere with this process.
Basically this means that correctly formed stools and the right colour are a good guide in regard to the diet. If stools become to soft that means too much fibre in the diet, and/or excessive bacteria in a portion of the food. Stools can become too firm if insufficient water is provided or excessive amounts of calcium or bones to chew on.
In regard to colour, proving no internal bleeding exists, if the stools are going on to very dark brown to almost black it means excessive amounts of meat, while pale brown to fawn can indicate excessive amount of grain/fat in the diet.
While I can't recommend any other vegetables that may be of some value in addition to what you are feeding, keep in mind that the consistency of the stools are a good guide to how the digestive system is coping with the diet provided.
Cheers, Tom
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