Feeding A Sheltie
First I would like to tell you there is ALOT about dog food that the average
person is not aware of. So instead of me going into details about this, I have
found a couple of websites that have a wealth of information that I could
never fit onto this page. Please take the time to visit these as it will be an eye
opening experience. Now before you say 'You can't believe everything you see
on the net' let me say that I found out about dog food before I found these
sites. Please visit them.
person is not aware of. So instead of me going into details about this, I have
found a couple of websites that have a wealth of information that I could
never fit onto this page. Please take the time to visit these as it will be an eye
opening experience. Now before you say 'You can't believe everything you see
on the net' let me say that I found out about dog food before I found these
sites. Please visit them.
Now that you have had your eyes opened and I have your attention I would
like to tell you that I have found satisfactory results with using Precise and
Nutro Brand Dog Foods. They are made with 'human consumable' meat and
are preserved with vitamins not chemicals. Of course each dog is an individual
and yours may do well on another brand. Please do some research before you
decide what is best for your dog.
Once you choose a food, stick with it. It may take a few months to find out if
it is right for your sheltie but give it time. Sometimes when you change
brands, it will start a coat shed. This is normal and sometimes the reason why
some dogs look so bad, they have their brand changed every time the owner
goes shopping. We, being humans, think there is a need for variety. Dogs
really don't care and are happy with the same food all the time. Of course a
treat every now and again is nice.
Treats can be things that you would never think of a dog eating, like
vegetables and fruits. My gang LOVES carrots, broccoli, cauliflower,
tomatoes, apples, peaches, pears, bananas and grapes (great for playing
catch). Also popcorn and nuts. But a little goes a long way, so don't over do.
Now this doesn't mean that you are going to feed 'people food' to your
sheltie. People food is BAD for a dog, no matter what the breed. I know it is
tempting to share with that little sweet eyed critter, but DON'T do it!! Many
health problems will arise in dogs from eating people food. Ask your vet.
Click Here for some food poisoning information.
Shelties are known to become over weight very, very easily. Don't let this
happen. Many health problems are related to being over weight just like a
human. Joint and bone problems as well as heart troubles and early deaths.
If you love your sheltie, maintain a healthy weight. This means you should be
able to feel the rib cage when you run your hand down their side. Now this
doesn't mean they should feel like a skeleton, but you should be able to tell
where the rib cage starts and stops. Also when you look at them from above,
the body should dip slightly in at the end of the rib cage. If you are not sure
if your sheltie is over weight, ask your vet.
I hope this has been informational for you and the next time you see someone
in Wal-mart buying Old Roy Dog Food, you cringe and feel sorry for the poor
dog who has to eat it. (I think the bag it comes in would be more nutrition!)
like to tell you that I have found satisfactory results with using Precise and
Nutro Brand Dog Foods. They are made with 'human consumable' meat and
are preserved with vitamins not chemicals. Of course each dog is an individual
and yours may do well on another brand. Please do some research before you
decide what is best for your dog.
Once you choose a food, stick with it. It may take a few months to find out if
it is right for your sheltie but give it time. Sometimes when you change
brands, it will start a coat shed. This is normal and sometimes the reason why
some dogs look so bad, they have their brand changed every time the owner
goes shopping. We, being humans, think there is a need for variety. Dogs
really don't care and are happy with the same food all the time. Of course a
treat every now and again is nice.
Treats can be things that you would never think of a dog eating, like
vegetables and fruits. My gang LOVES carrots, broccoli, cauliflower,
tomatoes, apples, peaches, pears, bananas and grapes (great for playing
catch). Also popcorn and nuts. But a little goes a long way, so don't over do.
Now this doesn't mean that you are going to feed 'people food' to your
sheltie. People food is BAD for a dog, no matter what the breed. I know it is
tempting to share with that little sweet eyed critter, but DON'T do it!! Many
health problems will arise in dogs from eating people food. Ask your vet.
Click Here for some food poisoning information.
Shelties are known to become over weight very, very easily. Don't let this
happen. Many health problems are related to being over weight just like a
human. Joint and bone problems as well as heart troubles and early deaths.
If you love your sheltie, maintain a healthy weight. This means you should be
able to feel the rib cage when you run your hand down their side. Now this
doesn't mean they should feel like a skeleton, but you should be able to tell
where the rib cage starts and stops. Also when you look at them from above,
the body should dip slightly in at the end of the rib cage. If you are not sure
if your sheltie is over weight, ask your vet.
I hope this has been informational for you and the next time you see someone
in Wal-mart buying Old Roy Dog Food, you cringe and feel sorry for the poor
dog who has to eat it. (I think the bag it comes in would be more nutrition!)
