No human shampoo at all, even baby. Something about the ph in their skin. I have always had Toby on a schedule. That keeps his other business on schedule as well :wink: I would just very carefully pick a food and then feed as the bag instructs. I divide the daily feeding into a 7am and 6 pm dose. That works very well for us.
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Hi, it's fun to see you making plans for your baby...finally! 
What LeeBeth said is right on spot...this is the advice that most people and vets give.
I, of course, have some experiences that view the opposite side and the dogs have never had a problem...one is that when bathing dogs, I personally agree that you should only use dog shampoo...but, you know, looking at ingredients, I can't see a heck of a lot of difference...unless the shampoos are specialty types. My mother has never used anything except her own shampoo on her dogs and they have never had a skin problem, allergy problem...nothing. They do just fine. (Again, I wouldn't do it...my dogs get dog shampoo.)
I do free feed though. Maybe it is because I have 4 dogs and they all enjoy eating at different times. I fill the food dishes in the morning and evening and the dogs eat when they are hungry. Usually it is when food is served, but sometimes (for a variety of reasons) they are not hungry then and will come back in the middle of the night and eat. They have never been overweight (in fact they are on the lean side) and they seem content. Plus, it makes everything much easier when I know that I"ll be away...I don't need to worry about them getting off their schedule.
So, although it is not the recommended way to feed, free feeding has worked very well for us.
What LeeBeth said is right on spot...this is the advice that most people and vets give.
I, of course, have some experiences that view the opposite side and the dogs have never had a problem...one is that when bathing dogs, I personally agree that you should only use dog shampoo...but, you know, looking at ingredients, I can't see a heck of a lot of difference...unless the shampoos are specialty types. My mother has never used anything except her own shampoo on her dogs and they have never had a skin problem, allergy problem...nothing. They do just fine. (Again, I wouldn't do it...my dogs get dog shampoo.)
I do free feed though. Maybe it is because I have 4 dogs and they all enjoy eating at different times. I fill the food dishes in the morning and evening and the dogs eat when they are hungry. Usually it is when food is served, but sometimes (for a variety of reasons) they are not hungry then and will come back in the middle of the night and eat. They have never been overweight (in fact they are on the lean side) and they seem content. Plus, it makes everything much easier when I know that I"ll be away...I don't need to worry about them getting off their schedule.
So, although it is not the recommended way to feed, free feeding has worked very well for us.
Hi Kelly, you should feed your puppy 3 times daily until she is 3 mos old and then you can cut that back to twice daily. Feed puppy food until 5 or 6 mos of age then switch to adult food. Of course, during hunting season, as I'm sure your fiance knows, you will need to feed a high protein food. As for keeping her on a schedule or free feeding, I always feed mine on schedule. Some dogs do fine on free feeding but most will tend to over eat so I guess you can just see how Sammy does and do what you feel is best for Sammy. Have fun
Thanks Dixie!!! sounds good!
You all are right, she is already adding kibble in. So I think I will buy a small bag of the kibble she is feeding and mix them along with a little pumpkin to ease the digestion.
Thanks everyone! 4 more days!!!!
Thanks everyone! 4 more days!!!!
At 2:30... I an NOT going to be able to concentrate on work at ALL that day! ha!
Ok so I bought the CUTEST thing for her today... I was worried about her being sad and alone for her first night without her mama and sisters, so I was at Target and I saw this special teddy bear for puppies that has no plastic eyes or nose or anything they could chew off and choke on for $7 so I bought it for her to have someone to snuggle with. awwwwww
I also was able to find organic canned pumpkin so that is good. It is kind of hard to find pumpkin in Feb!!! I had to go from aisle to aisle, finally found it in the baking aisle, no where near the canned veggies or fruits.
We also bought her a little purple collar (Derek insisted on Purple... which I happen to think is pretty cute that he cared so much ) and a little silver tag that says Sammy and our phone number on it. Even thoguh I know we wont have her wear it that much for now (I have read you sholdnt leave it on them when they are in their crate because they can hurt themselves)... she needed to have her own little collar and tags!
Thanks for all of yoru support Jac!! The countdown is on!!!
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Ok so I bought the CUTEST thing for her today... I was worried about her being sad and alone for her first night without her mama and sisters, so I was at Target and I saw this special teddy bear for puppies that has no plastic eyes or nose or anything they could chew off and choke on for $7 so I bought it for her to have someone to snuggle with. awwwwww
I also was able to find organic canned pumpkin so that is good. It is kind of hard to find pumpkin in Feb!!! I had to go from aisle to aisle, finally found it in the baking aisle, no where near the canned veggies or fruits.
We also bought her a little purple collar (Derek insisted on Purple... which I happen to think is pretty cute that he cared so much
) and a little silver tag that says Sammy and our phone number on it. Even thoguh I know we wont have her wear it that much for now (I have read you sholdnt leave it on them when they are in their crate because they can hurt themselves)... she needed to have her own little collar and tags! Thanks for all of yoru support Jac!! The countdown is on!!!
:!:Free feeding wont work well for us, we do prefer the schedule... how early can we do 2 feedings a day? THAT would work MUCH better for us than 3!
DAY AFTER TOMORROW!!!!!!
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DAY AFTER TOMORROW!!!!!!
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