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    The Classic...is She Too Skinny?

    in Health and Medical discussion

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    I think she's fine where she is. A little more of the hip visible than I usually like to see in the average greyhound, but given her bad leg, I wouldn't recommend having her gain even a pound or two (unless it's muscle). It's healthier to be a little on the light side, especially for a dog with orthopedic issues.

    Completely agree!

     

    Most dogs I see (of all breeds) are way too fat. :(

    Goat's Milk

    in Food and dietary discussion

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    Somewhat off topic, but when I was in college my boyfriend would go to his uncle's farm and come back with a case of mason jars. Half were filled with milk from his goats and half were filled with moonshine from his still. I lived to tell the tale.

     

    Not sure dogs really need milk.

    OMG, milk and moonshine!? :lol Glad you survived it.

     

    Adult dogs don't really "need" milk, but raw milk is a great source of live enzymes and beneficial bacteria.

    Goat's Milk

    in Food and dietary discussion

    Posted · Edited by galgrey

    I know many people will think it's not worth the risk, but pasteurization defeats the purpose and negates the benefits (enzymes and probiotics) because the pasteurization process kills the enzymes and beneficial bacteria. If you decide to use it, I would look for a source of raw goat's milk from grass fed goats rather than grain fed.

     

    I've read testimonials from both dog and cat owners that tout the benefits for a variety of conditions: allergies, UTIs, kidney disease/stones, diarrhea, constipation, poor digestion, etc. In it's raw form it's loaded with probiotics and enzymes that help boost the immune system. I've been looking for a local source of raw goat's milk, but haven't come up with anything yet.

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