Guest BunnyBlab Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Do you float your kibble in water in the bowl or just let them eat it dry? I think I read the water method decreases bloat, but it also probably doesn't do as much good for their teeth, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I have tried it both ways but I am more comfortable adding some warm water. They would sometimes cough when it was dry only but since adding a little water they do not cough up any kibble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowiebears Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Most of ours have preferred with water, but lately both (we have had 5 total so far), seem to prefer it dry most of the time. Of course is there are add-ins, like yogurt or pumpkin, that goes first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mountain4greys Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 We add warm water, wait a minute, and dump any excess. Then add pumpkin or yogurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trudy Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I add water, but not very much and I don't let it sit, so it is still crunchy. For T's food, we have to add water for his meds and with one brand, have to let it sit for 15 mins so he get soft mush stuff. I much prefer kibble in bowl, add a little water, put it down for them to eat without waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamsmom Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I add water. I only started doing it when my lab was eating so fast that I was trying different things to slow him down. Then I did it for the others because it seemed they liked the gravy that it made. I only leave the food down for 5 minutes. They eat then or it gets taken up. I do not let it sit and soak. Only once has the food been not eaten and taken up and that was this morning... one of mine ate some choc. chips and now has a tummy ache. Quote ~Beth, with a crazy mixed crew of misfits.~ Forever and Always missing and loving Steak, Carmen, Ivy, Isis, and Madi.Don't cry because it's ended, Smile because it happened.Before you judge me, try to keep an open mind, not everyone likes your taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I soak mine in warm water for about (1) hour prior to feeding. They inhale their food. I also mix in either, greens or green beans, pumpkin, yogurt and a little canned food. CARI? Right now, eating brown rice, cooked chicken and a little kibble. **That might change by next week!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I add warm water (not too much, just enough to make it like gravy) to their kibble along with my home-cooked concoction (chicken and veggies) and they love it. I'm working on Kevin...his tummy hasn't quite adjusted yet so he's getting kibble with just a little water with pumpkin added in. Once we get that under control, I'll wean over to what everyone else eats. Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BunnyBlab Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 fourofem, what's your recipe? I'd love to cook for Jacoby... Awesome help! Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I free feed so the kibble is dry, unless I am dog sitting dogs that need structured meals. When the food is always there they eat at thier leisure (usually several small meals) instead of gulping.If you pay attention it isn't that hard to hear them eating and keep track of who is eating when. I have yet to encounter a dog, even muttly strays found starved, that tried to eat everything once they found out the food would be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TwoGreytGirls Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I also float kibble in water Rin would eat so fast she would cough and so when I got Phebe I just it continued with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cgl0909 Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 We used to put water on their food and let it sit for about 5 mins, but I have found that they chew the food better if it is dry. I also think that it is better for their teeth. I would like to hear about feeding dry and bloat. We might go back to putting water in the food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I don't float the kibble! It's not bobbing for kibble! I put in hot water stir for a few seconds, add a dollup of premuim wet food and that's it! Done. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 i soak the kibble since my greyhound rep. (who is a vet) told me to- to avoid bloat. these are the first pups i have ever owned whose food is moist. i remember boarding my saluki years ago, who wouldn't eat unless the kibble was dry. once i informed them, he was gave him dry and he inhaled it. all of my other pups have had dry kibble and fantastic teeth to the very end. the moist food most likely is attributing to the plaque and tarter build up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
September Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I wet the kibble. I did notice this when I was on the Dog Food Analysis site, and was like when I was researching different foods. This was for the Prairie brand of food. Note this food uses Citric Acid as a preservative and should not be pre moistened prior to feeding (a bloat risk factor for large breed dogs). Quote http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc124/TgrrValily/CookieMac2009pt2/siggyyayayayayay.jpg Waiting at the bridge: Buddy James, Cookie Dough, Shelby, and Mac. My angels New dog mom to dachshunds Ginger and Ruger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyTzu Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 All the dogs get some water over their dry kibble. Dessie gets the most water, almost floating, as I just don't think she drinks enough. The dogs who bolt their food, Disco and Dessie, get a smaller bowl of yogurt placed on top of their kibble and it slows them down so they don't eat too fast. Everyone eats from an elevated feeder also. Quote Wendy and The Whole Wherd. American by birth, Southern by choice. "Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup!" ****OxyFresh Vendor ID is 180672239.**** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdoglady Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I moisten the dry food slightly with warm water as greyhounds do not produce as much saliva as other breeds which is why they they have such bad teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CDNgreys Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I have 2 that I have to add the water to so they don't cough up kibble and 2 that eat slowly and don't need the extra water added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mirthlesstroll Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I don't float my kibble, except for my BMD, who needs more water than she will drink on her own b/c she gets frequent UTIs. I mix in yogurt, pumpkin, and whatever supplements everyone happens to need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhoundlady Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I used to add water to their kibble in the morning (or mix in canned), but lately they have become extremely picky at breakfast and I would end up tossing the mixture since I did not like leaving it there for long. I now give them dry only for breakfast, which they will eventually eat - sometime around noonish. I haven't had any problem with their eating the food this way as it is almost like crunching their biscuits. They do chew the kibble. Then for dinner I mix a can of wet into their dry and for some reason, dinner is always gobbled up instantly. For now, this process is working for us. I am sure next month the scene will change again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BunnyBlab Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Sounds like it depends on the dog. As he's on the Prairie feed for now in foster care (and will be for 2 bags' worth after he comes home), it sounds like feeding it dry is the way to go. Maybe if he's eating too fast, we'll feed him a cup at a time so he doesn't garble it all down like some kinda animal. Oh, wait... ;-) Thanks for all your help! (AGAIN!) I moisten the dry food slightly with warm water as greyhounds do not produce as much saliva as other breeds which is why they they have such bad teeth. Very interesting... Apparently Jacoby had wicked bad teeth, so I'll have to keep an eye on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I don't "float" the kibble. I add a little bit of warm water. A tablesppon of canned tripe or sardines and put it down. And really they eat so fast dry kibble would NEVER do anything for their teeth. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NHgreys Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Our first greyhound Joy is a very picky eater and will not touch her kibble unless it is mixed with some canned food (we use Evangers/Merrick). Red will eat it plain with a little water, but we put canned food in hers too so she doesn't feel slighted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 Normally I add a little bit of warm water to their kibble and put it down for them immediately. I first started doing this to slow them down, but they seem to cough it up less now with the water so I've just continued it. Although there are days where I just give them the kibble dry. I guess they don't really have a preference, it's more of mom's preference I guess! Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytNut Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 I add equal parts water and kibble to their bowls, essentially turning it into kibble soup. It's a good way to get some extra water into them and it prevents the hacky-gackies they so often get when they inhale dry kibble. Quote Kristen with Penguin (L the Penguin) Flying Penske x L Alysana Costarring The Fabulous Felines: Squeak, Merlin, Bailey & Mystic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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