Could I feed my dog canned tuna in addition to her dog food to help her gain weight? She has always been thin (so is her mom) and is a picky eater. She won't eat expensive dog food so I have decided to start supplimenting since she will eat human food. I have tried various types of food of different prices and have only had real success with the food Im giving her now which is bottom of the barrel dog food. Eventually Im thinking I will start feeding her an all human food diet of various meats and vegtables but I am going to start small becuase A I can't afford all real food right now and I want to get her used to it. Tuna is inexpensive and high in potein. Is there anything in it like the murcury that will hurt her? I am also thinking about giving her an egg every day. What is the best way to prepare the eggs?

shazamataz

I don't like recommending specific food brands as there are just too many different opinions.

I can tell you though do not listen to your vet when it comes to food.
And do not listen to pet store employees.
Both are paid to try and make you buy certain brands.

If you can go to a local dog show, find someone with your breed (or close to it if you own a mix) and talk to them about diet.
Show dogs need to be in peak physical condition and the owners/breeders usually feed the best.

Aurora_Bell

Ya that's what I was trying to get at by "to each their own".
I don't nessasarly think the most expensive are always the top of the line foods. I think pet store and even vets put a lot of pressure on people to buy specific brands.
It just depends on the owner and the pet.

fmshaw

Thanks for all of your help guys. I really appreciate it. Im going to try just adding eggs for now into the dog food for some added protein so she will put on some weight in the intrum and try to find a dog food that is good quality and that she will eat. I'm also going to see about trying to do those balls for treats, thanks so much for the recipie and again thanks for the time you both took to respond!

fmshaw

I don't forsee any dog shows in my future lol but thanks for the advice! I know about looking at the ingredients but what about the nutrition...what should I be looking for?

fmshaw

I agree. The lady i did talk to was focusing on the ingredients and she was showing me some foods like beneful and science diet and some other so called gourmet foods that had garbage for main ingredients.

Aurora_Bell

Hey no problem!
It's always great to hear different opinions!

Lucky098

My opinion on IAMS ---

I'll never promote it or buy it. They're absolutely aweful to their dogs that they test the food on. Ive heard stories of the scientists cutting giant wholes into the dogs body to see how the food supports the muscle growth. They also attach window-type devices to the dogs stomache to watch and observe digestion. These dogs are not sedated or numbed. They lay on the floor in pain. Its mainly beagles that get it.. but I'm sure there are other types of dogs as well that get experimented on. When Iams is done with the dog, they kill them on the spot. Bullet to the head (if they're so lucky).

I know its a PETA thing.. even though I think PETA is absolutely crazy, I think they have a few good points. This being one of them.

IamsCruelty.com

Aurora_Bell

you're kidding right?

Lucky098

Nope.... watch the video...read the articles... Its kinda horrible.

Aurora_Bell

I am pretty sure you recomended they try Eukanuba...