does anyone give electrolyte

[iceman001979 1,316]

A dog should not need electrolyte replacement daily (unless working hard daily) or if poorly.

I use this.....

 

http://www.vetsearch.com.au/productsSummary.asp?id=43

 

Prior to a long night/days work, during if needed and after when i get home.

 

If you know you are going out on a big night in advance, soak the dogs evening meal the night & morning before in a vast quantity of water.

much is that???? and how long would it last you

[jf1970 328]

A dog should not need electrolyte replacement daily (unless working hard daily) or if poorly.

I use this.....

 

http://www.vetsearch...mmary.asp?id=43

 

Prior to a long night/days work, during if needed and after when i get home.

 

If you know you are going out on a big night in advance, soak the dogs evening meal the night & morning before in a vast quantity of water.

 

i always soak my dogs meals in boiling water and leave to cool until luke warm, whether it be dried food or raw, would this be enough instead of using electrolyte or similar product, cheers......john

[Moll. 1,770]

A dog should not need electrolyte replacement daily (unless working hard daily) or if poorly.

I use this.....

 

http://www.vetsearch.com.au/productsSummary.asp?id=43

 

Prior to a long night/days work, during if needed and after when i get home.

 

If you know you are going out on a big night in advance, soak the dogs evening meal the night & morning before in a vast quantity of water.

much is that???? and how long would it last you

 

Cant remember to be honest, i've had it that long, do an internet search (greyhound megastore etc) to find out current prices.

 

It last ages, you only need a small amount mixed with water, and to be honest a well conditioned dog will only need it if going to be worked really hard.

[Moll. 1,770]

A dog should not need electrolyte replacement daily (unless working hard daily) or if poorly.

I use this.....

 

http://www.vetsearch...mmary.asp?id=43

 

Prior to a long night/days work, during if needed and after when i get home.

 

If you know you are going out on a big night in advance, soak the dogs evening meal the night & morning before in a vast quantity of water.

 

i always soak my dogs meals in boiling water and leave to cool until luke warm, whether it be dried food or raw, would this be enough instead of using electrolyte or similar product, cheers......john

 

After you have soaked the food, then put more water on till it is swimming.

You would only need to use electrolyte replacement if you are planning a hard days/nights work really...say an average night out for a few runs on rabbits for example you should not need it if your dog is fit John

[rocky1 942]

i might me wrong dos,ent boiling water on the dry take all the oils out of the dry,

Edited January 2, 2011 by rocky1

[Moll. 1,770]

I've also heard boiling water is bad for dry food...don't know if it has anything to do with the oils? I always use cold water on food, rarely feed just dry food anyway.

[rocky1 942]

raw ,fish,veg,s,and snedys wonderdog[dry],that what i feed mine

Edited January 2, 2011 by rocky1

[jf1970 328]

i might me wrong dos,ent boiling water on the dry take all the oils out of the dry,

never heard that before rocky, would warm water be ok? cheers......john

Edited January 3, 2011 by jf1970

[jf1970 328]

A dog should not need electrolyte replacement daily (unless working hard daily) or if poorly.

I use this.....

 

http://www.vetsearch...mmary.asp?id=43

 

Prior to a long night/days work, during if needed and after when i get home.

 

If you know you are going out on a big night in advance, soak the dogs evening meal the night & morning before in a vast quantity of water.

 

i always soak my dogs meals in boiling water and leave to cool until luke warm, whether it be dried food or raw, would this be enough instead of using electrolyte or similar product, cheers......john

 

After you have soaked the food, then put more water on till it is swimming.

You would only need to use electrolyte replacement if you are planning a hard days/nights work really...say an average night out for a few runs on rabbits for example you should not need it if your dog is fit John

thanks moll.

[rocky1 942]

i might me wrong dos,ent boiling water on the dry take all the oils out of the dry,

never heard that before rocky, would warm water be ok? cheers......john

their was a read on here about it before ,it,s ment 2 take all the goodness out of the biscuit,including the oil,s that are good for your dog

[Blue one 89]

i might me wrong dos,ent boiling water on the dry take all the oils out of the dry,

never heard that before rocky, would warm water be ok? cheers......john

 

John, personally, i would not put boiling water over the dry food, it will kill all the vitamins ect.

If you are going to soak it, just luke warm water and dont soak the food for more that half hour, i give it 10/15 mins, just cover the food, dont overflow it with water.

I give soaked complete in the morning and dry in the evening, split the feed, it digests better.

For your pup John, half a mug, soaked in the morning and half a mug dry evening, should be grand.

As for electrolytes, i all ways use them, they are badly needed after hard running ect, i know at one time, no one had them, but, a lot of running dogs died as well..

[Moll. 1,770]

 

If you are going to soak it, just luke warm water and dont soak the food for more that half hour, i give it 10/15 mins, just cover the food, dont overflow it with water.

 

The extra soaking is just for prior to working your dog hard, not for normal feeding

[Blue one 89]

 

If you are going to soak it, just luke warm water and dont soak the food for more that half hour, i give it 10/15 mins, just cover the food, dont overflow it with water.

 

The extra soaking is just for prior to working your dog hard, not for normal feeding

 

Sound...

But, i would not feed a dog at all, before work..

[Lab 10,979]

Very interesting this topic but is any off it scientific or is it mostly personal preference? I've always giving my dogs soaked biscuits with hot water(not boiling). How would boiling water effect the 'oils' in the feed if the dish will be completely eaten anyway?

[rocky1 942]

Very interesting this topic but is any off it scientific or is it mostly personal preference? I've always giving my dogs soaked biscuits with hot water(not boiling). How would boiling water effect the 'oils' in the feed if the dish will be completely eaten anyway?

on the back of the bag of dry it ment 2 tell you which way is best 2 feed ,some one did tell me ,its on the back of redmill,do,nt how true it is