The 35th Random TPBM (Waiting for Spring) Chat Thread

T.D. wrote in post #9701490
They''re so prolific, I'd have to stay away all together to miss them.

Truth
You do fine work, we are lucky to have you

Permagrin wrote in post #9701460
LOL K is a very social eater. He won't eat if he's home alone. We have to bring the food with us into the house (we used to feed them in the garage). Then he'll eat a mouthful, come hang with us for a while, eat some more etc. He just loves to be with people so much that eating doesn't become an issue unless he's starving. He is very thin. Sometimes I worry that he's too thin. Doc says he's okay though. Even though you can see his ribs.

Harly is misnamed at food time she should have been called Dyson as she simply hoovers up whatever is in the bowl.

She does sit when it is being prepared. She then sits down and will not eat utill told that she can, and if you take her food away she simply sits down, wags her tail and looks at you with big eyes. But when she is in the act of eating, it simply does not touch her sides

Zane I sort of agree with you, but I don't know what the answer is. The current system and legislation does not work, and I don't know what will.

short5 wrote in post #9701501
Truth
You do fine work, we are lucky to have you

Oh sure, that's what your fingers say, but I know what's inside that head.

And it's not pretty. :p:p

neil_r wrote in post #9701502
Harly is misnamed at food time she should have been called Dyson as she simply hoovers up whatever is in the bowl.

She does sit when it is being prepared. She then sits down and will not eat utill told that she can, and if you take her food away she simply sits down, wags her tail and looks at you with big eyes. But when she is in the act of eating, it simply does not touch her sides

Zane I sort of agree with you, but I don't know what the answer is. The current system and legislation does not work, and I don't know what will.

Sure you do

We have the same issues here

Permagrin wrote in post #9701206
we pay to license our dogs here. I don't know if it's the same thing or not. But I was wondering what you thought about a dog owner "fit-ness" program? Here, people would just work around it. I DO think it's a good idea (wish it could be implemented) but it would never work here.

I think dog licensing in the US is primarily a rabies control measure. I've never lived anywhere where having a current rabies vaccination wasn't a requirement for obtaining a dog license. It's of questionable effectiveness with the ever-increasing numbers of skunks, raccoons and bats that are found in urban areas today...

Skrim17 wrote in post #9701282
There are large fines here for not cleaning up after your dog, the police will enforce it too if they see it.

Here too...

Permagrin wrote in post #9701331
speaking of dogs, I was looking up dog food. We're moving the dogs out of puppy food to help control Hale's weight (now that she's basically at her full growth). It's so weird reading the reviews. Almost all the advertized dog foods are 1 star. Including IAMS (and some other "vet recommended" dog foods).

http://www.dogfoodanal​ysis.com/dog_food_revi​ews/

We feed Buddy Natural Balance dog food. We chose this for a couple of reasons. One, the company produces foods that are used by the zoo for their animals and second, the woman that runs the monkey sanctuary can get if for us at a reduced price... We feed him the canned, dry and the rolls.

http://www.naturalbala​nceinc.com/dogformulas​/home.html

T.D. wrote in post #9701508
Oh sure, that's what your fingers say, but I know what's inside that head.

And it's not pretty. :p:p

Darn it, I knew you could hear!!! *Sticks sewing needle in brain*

we tried natural balance. Kona wouldn't eat the puppy food. No matter what we did. If he did eat it out of desperation, he barfed. Maybe he was allergic to something in it?

short5 wrote in post #9701537
Darn it, I knew you could hear!!! *Sticks sewing needle in brain*

wanna borrow Dan's fork? It makes for funnier photos...

I'm not sure why (I really don't know) but our vet told us that she rarely saw a springer around here that wasn't overweight. The groomer said that too. I don't know if it's a genetic thing or what. But we're really trying to make sure they stay healthy.

Permagrin wrote in post #9701568
I'm not sure why (I really don't know) but our vet told us that she rarely saw a springer around here that wasn't overweight. The groomer said that too. I don't know if it's a genetic thing or what. But we're really trying to make sure they stay healthy.

I think Kona is the perfect weight. Yes, he's small - but he's really, really fit.

Permagrin wrote in post #9701554
wanna borrow Dan's fork? It makes for funnier photos...

Permagrin wrote in post #9701568
I'm not sure why (I really don't know) but our vet told us that she rarely saw a springer around here that wasn't overweight. The groomer said that too. I don't know if it's a genetic thing or what. But we're really trying to make sure they stay healthy.

That goes for most pet dogs.

T.D. wrote in post #9701604
I think Kona is the perfect weight. Yes, he's small - but he's really, really fit.

That^

We are off to walk Woogles. I will look into dog food more when I get back. We have been feeding Science Diet Natues Best but I suspect it is not ideal.

I was surprised that Costco's brand dog food rates a 3star. (the Kirkland chicken, rice & veggies or lamb rice and veggies) Where IAMS (Iams is talked up big here) is a 1 star. That just blows me a away.

have fun on your walk Z.

T.D. wrote in post #9701604
I think Kona is the perfect weight. Yes, he's small - but he's really, really fit.

short5 wrote in post #9701621
That^

well I'm counting on you guys knowing best.

tbh, I KNOW he eats til he's full. I don't want anyone thinking we're cruel to him because his ribs show.