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Expert Profile: Labman

Expertise:  What kind of food is best, dogs that won't eat, dogs that eat too fast, judging your dogs weight, preventing joint problems in large breeds, feeding puppies, supplements, avoiding health problems, healthy skin and coat, etc.

Experience in the area
Much of what I know about dog diets comes from my years of experience and training with dog guides and other service dogs. I can share their proven methods with you. They can't afford anything but the best to give a dog the same long, active life you want for your pet. They breed most of their dogs, and have pedigrees, X-rays, other medical records, and complete life histories on thousands of dogs. Their staff veterinarians are in touch with each other, top nutritionists, academic researchers, etc. They have investigated and tested many different diets. Nobody knows more about producing and maintaining healthy dogs, has more incentive to do so, and to share what they know with those such as me caring for the dogs. Unlike many others giving diet advice, they aren't selling anything. They are giving away dogs after very expensive training. It costs them the price of a new car to replace ones no longer able to work. They don't skimp on food. I have also done extensive reading in this area.

Education/Credentials
My degree in chemistry allows me to understand how real research is done and evaluate the proof behind diet claims. I am not taken in by the junk science behind many diets.

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What do you like about this subject?  Seeing all the healthy dogs eating a good chow
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:  An early switch to adult chow for large breed puppies slows growth allowing more time to develop sturdy joints.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  Dogs do as well or better on the common brands of dog chow as on anything else
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Prestige Points: 3110
Knowledge   9.68   Best of the best
Clarity of Response   9.46   Excellent
Timeliness   9.73   Best of the best
Politeness   9.77   Best of the best
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User Comments
thanks for getting back to me so quick.
(marcia on 11/10/08)
Thanks Labman-I'll start by cutting down 1 of her 2 meals.
(Monika on 10/10/08)
the response was very clear and fast .which is highly appreciated
(samyukta on 09/22/08)
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Recent Answers from Labman
2008-11-16  dog food In most cases, if the breeder is feeding anything reasonable in the way of a dry puppy chow, you are better staying with it until the puppy is 4 months old. Then switch to an adult chow. Switching to...
2008-11-14  food hell-p! Are you certain that the additives are a problem? Much of what is ''known'' about dog chow isn't true. How is his weight? I have always kept my dogs lean, but overweight is common and leads to all sorts...
2008-11-14  bowel movements and diet Puppies are like that, but usually by the time they are a year old it takes longer. At least he is predictable. There is not one, but 2 easy, tested, effective ways to control rapid eating. It is...
2008-11-10  How much my dog should eat? Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest. You should be able to easily feel the ribs, but not see them. Each dog is different. Standard recommendations are a good place...
2008-11-10  pet food Most puppy chows, even the large breed ones, are formulated for maximum growth. Large breed puppies do better on an adult chow which leads to slower growth and sturdier joints for a longer active life...
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