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Helen Newbie
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:47 pm Post subject: Chappie |
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What do you all think of Chappie [dry] food?
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John Thomson Site Admin
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4780 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 10:58 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not a fan of any commercial pet food.
here is an ingredient list..........meat and animal derivatives immediately causes me problems......ingredients are listed with the largest by volume first.
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Ingredients.
Cereals (min 4% wholegrain), derivatives of vegetable origin, meat & animal derivatives (a minimum 4% poultry), oils & fats, minerals. Also contains antioxidants & preservatives.
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Protein 20.0, 0il 7.0, Ash 6.5, Fibre 4.0. Vitamins A, D, E. Copper 10 mg/kg "witht the largest first _________________ John Thomson
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jackdeb I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 07 Mar 2008 Posts: 2389 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:06 pm Post subject: Re: Chappie |
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Helen wrote: |
What do you all think of Chappie [dry] food?
Helen |
Our two have never tried this.
Don't matter what we think.
Does your dog like it, does he/she thrive on it.
That's what you need to find out.
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kendal I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:07 pm Post subject: |
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most dog foods only have a maximum meet content of 8% ie chicken 4% and duck4% _________________ microchiping and grooming www.chipnclip.co.uk
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Ross/Ali I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:09 pm Post subject: |
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the vet recommended it for Giles to try when his collitus was really bad, but we never got round to it.
He's now on Royal Canin Sensitivity which he loves and so does his gut! _________________ want to see the animals in my life?
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lynn 01 I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2008 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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love the pic Ross _________________ My life belongs to a Collie |
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Gaelle I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:15 am Post subject: |
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re Chappie dried food.
Like others, the vet reccomended that we tried this when Cuthbert was still a pup as he had repeated bout of stomach upsets and despite trying other foods like Burns etc it wasn't settling. Once he was switched to Chappie these episodes disappeared and he began to thrive. If it works then its well worth it. _________________ Happiness is watching my dog chase leaves dancing in the breeze. |
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Anna Site Addict
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Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:31 am Post subject: |
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We were only recommended to give Tilly chappie when she couldn't keep anything down because it is so easily digestible. We were told no hard food just this tinned stuff until she was better. I'm quite happy to use it since it means I didn't need to clean up sick every 20minutes, fortunately Tilly is all better now and isn't sick.
If it helps him when he has collitus I say just give it to him, it helped us alot _________________
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Ross/Ali I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:05 pm Post subject: |
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Anna wrote: |
We were only recommended to give Tilly chappie when she couldn't keep anything down because it is so easily digestible. We were told no hard food just this tinned stuff until she was better. I'm quite happy to use it since it means I didn't need to clean up sick every 20minutes, fortunately Tilly is all better now and isn't sick.
If it helps him when he has collitus I say just give it to him, it helped us alot |
thats the same as us - we were just so happy that he was loads happier and we didnt have a mess to clear up.
Ashley recommended a raw diet as her dogs got better on that, but we're not that prepared to feed him on Raw. _________________ want to see the animals in my life?
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Anna Site Addict
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Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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Yeah I'm not prepared to feed Tilly on raw either, scares me
Chappy definitely help though _________________
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Ashley I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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RossM wrote: |
Anna wrote: |
We were only recommended to give Tilly chappie when she couldn't keep anything down because it is so easily digestible. We were told no hard food just this tinned stuff until she was better. I'm quite happy to use it since it means I didn't need to clean up sick every 20minutes, fortunately Tilly is all better now and isn't sick.
If it helps him when he has collitus I say just give it to him, it helped us alot |
thats the same as us - we were just so happy that he was loads happier and we didnt have a mess to clear up.
Ashley recommended a raw diet as her dogs got better on that, but we're not that prepared to feed him on Raw. |
Yeh my two still do great on the raw, but I do give them chappie if they are going to my grans, or if they have a wee upset tummy. Holly doesnt seem to be a fan of it, but i think it might be more down to the texture of it. I have heard from others it works with colitis. Actually, i might have heard that from you Ross lol. _________________ Ashley with Holly & Murphy.
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Lisa/Colin I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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Hektor is fed Chappie at the moment along with some chicken, veg and occaisional pasta/rice depending on what we have had for dinner. I find his poo much firmer which makes a difference as you can imagine the amount he produces!!!
On the other hand, if we had the freezer space I probably would try him on the raw diet, just because you are never sure what is in the commercially produced stuff...and john says there is less poo as the body produces less waste with a 'pure' diet.
It works for us at the moment though |
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Jack I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:29 pm Post subject: |
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My vets recommended Chappie dry food as it's good for sensitive tummies and is better than some of the MUCH more expensive brands out there. My lot all have fairly weak tummies and are fantastic on this so I'll be sticking with it. At least until I can try them on the raw but even then I think I'll still balance it with Chappie. _________________ Staffies are my life! Visit us at www.staffies.co.uk |
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Helen Newbie
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:13 am Post subject: |
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Our vet pushed for it too. Our kids were on Wafcol Salmon + potato. I was wary about changing Harvey over [never known a dog with a digestion like his] but did it over 10 days and it has been very successful. He was a bit loose for a couple of days but he has settled down. Rosie is fed on JWB senior [light] as being older she does not need so many calories etc.
Oddly enough Katie's tear staining has almost cleared up - yet Harvey's has got worse!!
Helen
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Jack I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 8:00 pm Post subject: |
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Tear staining is a nightmare isn't it? My white Persian is horrific for it. Sykes my little white cross Staffie also gets a little but just a little right in the corners of his eyes.
For the Persian to restore the whiteness of the fur you are supposed to clean with lukewarm pre-boiled water applied with cotton wool, dab off the excess with kitchen paper and then using a q-tip/cotton bud very very carefully (making sure the eyes are closed) dab on some Boric acid available from vets & pet stores - they do look beautiful when done but sadly don't stay clean for that long! _________________ Staffies are my life! Visit us at www.staffies.co.uk |
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