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Oho!! The puppies are growing up fast RiiSi. Looks like you will need Thor's hammer to keep them fall in line. Cheers, Raghu

Yep. Mine does this all the time. I am convinced EBs have frog genes in them Cheers, Raghu

Skipping 2-3 meals out of 14 is not a big deal if there is no associated weight loss. Maybe your dog decided to cut back and is giving you a hint. When she does not eat, try giving her a fruit (banana or watermelon) to keep yourself sane. Cheers, Raghu

I went with raw for a few reasons: - kibble was causing all kinds of immunity issues resulting in pyoderma very often for my older dog (boxer) - kibble was making me pickup loads of messy poop - kibble was making him stink of doggie odor and dog's breath within a week After switching to...

If you are willing to cross the fence, start feeding raw. It depends on how reliable your source of meat is. Raw minced meat with raw chicken/turkey neck, back, wings, breast bones will give all the nutrition your dog needs. Or you can go the raw-meat-and-bone method. Calcium from animal bone is...

If you are looking for a cheap source of probiotic, you cannot go wrong with greek yogurt or plain old curd. Check if your dogs can handle dairy first. Some dogs don't handle it well enough. If you have any Indian/Pakistani friends in your area, just ask them how to make curd or "dahi" from milk...

Once dogs get the taste of raw, they can become picky about dry food. There is no absolute correlation between diet and tear stains. Meaning, A follows B kind of cause and effect. Apple cider vinegar is said to help balance out the blood pH and help with tear stains. I have been adding this to...

She is a fine example of "one black of everything" 1 black patch over one eye 1 black patch over one ear 1 black toenail 1 black teat Cheers, Raghu

Bella, the incorrigible mutt. Here she is despite warning her not to go outside. She thinks she is a babe from from some Nordic country who has been denied her share of the sun. And here the sun is 95+ degrees. She is out on the terrace for about a minute. Then it dawns on her, that the sun is...

I would recommend diluting store bought broth heavily as it contains salt. Start with 1 part broth and 4 parts plain water and try. The idea is to coax your bully to drink more water. Since my EB is raw fed, she is getting a good portion of daily water requirements from meat itself. In addition...

Just saw El Chapo's pic and that of his mum & dad. You have a damn fine pup!! Cheers, Raghu

As minimal exposure to elements as possible. Pups can catch a cold that can turn to pneumonia overnight. Cheers, Raghu

matador, An 8 week old pup will most probably require 4 meals a day. Their tummies are still small to hold large meals. The trick is to stay with whatever kibble he was fed at the breeders until he settles into your home. Then switch one meal to boiled meat only, preferably chicken (no bone)...

matador, The reason for feeding raw should be because it is cool, it should be because you committed to the health of your dog. Yes, raw feeding has its advantages over kibble but also comes with its inconveniences. Advantages are: - natural food - trusted source (if you are reasonably confident...

Now that your dog is on raw meat and bones, see how quickly those nails grow. Be prepared for frequent pedicure sessions :D Cheers, Raghu