What is a good diet food for Chihuahuas ?
Q. My 6month old Chi was spayed yesterday. However, the vet tells me that "from now on, you have to watch her diet very carefully". She loves "Cesar puppy" food (wet food). She has one in the morning, and one in the evening. No snacks during the day. The vet said: "See what she likes". By the way, she never liked dry foods. I've tried very hard with those. I kept returning the bags of dry food to the pet store ! Should I just give her "half of her Cesar food"?
Asked by Clo ! - Tue Jun 16 06:15:31 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I wouldn't give her any less unless she really starts to put on weight. Pretty soon (if not right now) I'd switch to adult food which has less fat. If she ever starts getting heavy, I wouldn't cut her food down by any more than 25%. One type of dry food you might try is Royal Canin. They make a dry food specifically for little guys, and though it's expensive, you don't need to feed as much and maybe your pup would like it. If you go to certain pet food stores, not Petco or Petsmart though, I don't think they have samples, you might be able to get samples to try so you don't have to bring back bigger bags. The pieces are smaller too, so they're easier for her to eat!
Answered by catz - Tue Jun 16 09:32:29 2009

Switching from Science Diet to By Nature Organic dog food, how do I get my dogs to eat it when they won't?
Q. They just sniff it and won't eat it. I tried mixing it in with the remaining science diet food and they just spit out the new food. Will they eventually start eating it?
Asked by hardeeharhar - Sat Apr 7 16:31:15 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Try mixing a little big of cooked ground chicken/beef and rice in it. (Just a little) I usually do this when my Peke is stubborn and won't eat his food. Here is how to switch foods: "A new pet food should be gradually introduced to your animal by mixing it with their current food. For a nice, slow transition, replace the old food with the new in 10 perecent increments over the course of a 10-day period. It can take 4 to 6 weeks for a pet's digestive tract to adjust to a new diet. If digestive upset occurs, pull back and transition more slowly." Hope that helped! & Good job for switching to a better quality food!
Answered by glamourl0ve - Sat Apr 7 16:39:02 2007

Has your cat lost a good amount of wieght on diet food?
Q. I have had my cat on diet food for about 8 months now and he keeps gradually loosing wieght. I'm starting to think he's loosing to much. He was kinda fat and now he's maybe average or below average. Do you think the food is main reason or maybe he has tape worms? Does heartworms make cats loose wieght? He never goes outside either, he is strictly an indoor cat. I can't get an appointment until Friday. I'm a little worried.
Asked by #1 Due 12/18: BOY - Thu Mar 20 02:53:52 2008 - - 3 Answers - 1 Comments

A. Cats are infected with heartworms by the bite of an infected mosquitoe. Mosquitoes live in swampy areas where the water is still. Do you live near a place like that? As for the tapeworms, they come from fleas. Kitty grooms himself and ingests a flea. The tapeworm cycle begins. Fleas are everywhere..dry areas and wet areas. Even if kitty doesn't go outside, you or your family can bring fleas in yourself, they can come through open doors and windows. Does kitty eat well, just continuing to lose weight? Loosing weight is a sign for many illness. The vet will draw blood and maybe urine for analysis and check his thyroid, kidneys, liver, blood sugar levels and CBC. If the vet is concerned about the heartworms, he can use a few drops… [cont.]
Answered by Patty O - Thu Mar 20 04:18:28 2008

When a kitty is roly poly, how can you get them to eat that diet food?
Q. sometimes cats can be sooo difficult, refusing to eat their prescription diet food. How can we make it more enticing?
Asked by y p - Mon Apr 9 16:57:20 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is one of those things that cats do. Your roly poly kitty is spoiled. Ofcourse your kitty is waiting for the good stuff. When he is ready, he'll eat. If you are really worried. Perhaps mix some of the old with the new. Until he gets use to it.
Answered by galbee - Mon Apr 9 17:02:26 2007

What should I be eating of as a good diet food?
Q. I started working out 45min a day 5 times a week, and at first I would just starve myself, I would eat like an apple and some juice, for the day. I lost weight, but once the weekend hit I totally caved, and I was like oh well I can just diet again once the week starts, but I would really like to know what food and how much of it I should eat. Thank you so much! (If this is of any help my height is 5'9'' and my weight is 160, I would like to weigh 130)
Asked by girly7 - Mon Dec 3 18:23:10 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Your type of dieting forces your body into a starvation mode where it will hibernate to keep from losing body fat. It's also very unhealthy and encourages you to go on binges just to keep your metabolism going. You're doing great going to the gym, let's tackle your eating habits. My daughter lost 75 lbs doing the following. Does not involve counting calories. breakfast, never skip! Get some protein in your tummy so you will not feel hungry! Have 1 serving whole grain cereal with sweetener and low fat milk for breakfast. Or, a piece of whole grain toast with peanut butter. Or, a boiled egg and a piece of whole grain toast, Or, an egg white omelet and a piece of whole grain toast. A piece of fruit is fine but cut out the juice.… [cont.]
Answered by TNGal - Mon Dec 3 19:01:31 2007

What can you eat on a raw food diet?
Q. Someone else mentioned raw food in relation to another question earlier and I just wondered what people on a diet like that eat? Obviously raw food, but what sorts of meals do they have? Is it filling? I think I'd struggle on a diet when I didn't cook anything. I'm not personally going to start this diet but I was just interested in what was eaten. It's not really for me but just curious what people eat. Thanks for the info and links.
Asked by starby78 - Sun Oct 29 17:16:48 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hello, I have "teetered" with raw vegan food for about 3 years now and here's what I know so far. Raw foods will include: - Raw fruits and veggies that are in season and/or organic. - Nuts and legumes. Both will need to be soaked overnight for easier digestion. - Plenty of leafy greens. You can juice these (i know, yuck! but greens are so good for you!!!) and incorporate these in salads. - You can make milk using raw nuts such as almonds and sesame seeds by soaking these overnight and blending them. - Some raw foodists will eat mono meals. Meaning for the entire day, one will eat all meals of bananas, or greens..etc.. Sometimes, its easy to eat like this, like just pick up a piece of fruit and eat. No more wondering if your food has… [cont.]
Answered by Tammy R - Sun Oct 29 18:00:52 2006

What should i start eating for the raw food diet?
Q. Ok so today was my 4th day of liquid fasting. I decided im done with the liquid fast and wanted to go onto doing the raw food diet. I want to start today, what should i start out by eating?
Asked by BCLaynee - Mon Nov 30 08:58:44 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. lettuces salad with oil n vinegar little veggie soup fruits bananas apples go also with avocados for healthy proteins Make sure every day you eat a nice soup onions cabbage celery potatoes.
Answered by Lucia K - Mon Nov 30 09:05:53 2009

What food/diet is good to lower the fat percentage?
Q. I'm 5'4 and 115 pounds. I don't want to lose weight but I'm working on toning my body I work out daily but I know my diet is bad. I'm use to eating a lot of junk food. So I want to find a diet that is healthy that cuts down on unwanted fats. My goal is to lower the percentage of fat in my body and replace it with muscle. Please inform me with a diet that is "do-able".
Asked by jass - Wed Sep 16 19:51:29 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. To lose fat eat mainly fish, lean meat, chicken, vegetables, salads, and brown rice. Drink only water and make sure you drink a lot. Do some cardio everyday.
Answered by John - Wed Sep 16 20:05:53 2009

what is the best soft food diet?
Q. my girlfriend just had a c-section and she has been placed on a soft food diet. my girlfriend just had a baby. i am looking for suggestions for something to cook her that is filling, but not the same ol chicken noodle soup.
Asked by first time dad - Wed Aug 19 10:40:42 2009 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. How about a Quiche mashed potatoes rice pudding scrambled eggs applesauce cooked cereal regular pudding Go to the bing.com search engine and type in "soft food diet recipes" Lots of alternative choices
Answered by barbie - Wed Aug 19 11:25:15 2009

How much should I feed my dogs on a raw food diet?
Q. Hello, I have already decided to feed my dogs a raw food diet. I have done research on exactly what types of protein and vegetables are good for them, and what they cannot have. I can't find anywhere how much food exactly I should give them... I mean in ounces or pounds, and how many times a day I should feed them this. Their meals will mainly consist of chicken, lamb, potatoes, carrots, and rice. They are two female adult Golden Retrievers, one a little small for her breed. Any suggestions? Thanks
Asked by aldakemina - Sat Apr 28 19:37:10 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Most dogs will eat about 1.5-3% of their body weight per day. My dogs are between 70 and 80 pounds and get between 1.5 and 2 pounds a day. It still varies based on dog since one of my dogs is skinny and needs a little over 2 pounds per day and one gets chubby on more than 1.5 while the third dog gets somewhere in between. They get this once per day and it is NOT measured out perfectly every day -- some days they might get a bigger meal that is 3 pounds and the next day a smaller chunk of something that is only 1 pound. The important thing is balance over time, just like I don't measure out everything I eat every day. You can save the veggies for treats... they aren't necessary in a raw diet (or any other) as dogs aren't built to… [cont.]
Answered by FairlyErica - Sat Apr 28 23:14:26 2007

What do you think is harder to follow a financial diet or a food diet?
Q. I am trying to develop a good spending plan. I feel like I am on a food diet. Like you try hard to eat right and exercise but still have a hard time staying on track. Money is the same way. Anyone think this is similar.
Asked by chicken2008 - Thu Mar 5 08:29:54 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hahahahaaa... I like this question. But personally, I have never and still can't try that 'financial diet' that u are talking about there because I have never ever had monies to spear. I am very skinny financially. But, both can be hard and both can be easy. It depends on your will power. Will yourself to do it and you will. Take a piece of paper and a pen and write down randomly the benefits (pros) of the financial diet then the cons as well. When u r done, write them out in order of priority. Review it every now n then if anything else comes to your mind. And keep this close to your heart. Then every time you deny yourself something (from spending money), write down the date, the item and the amount. Every week, month, etc, total… [cont.]
Answered by Donna - Thu Mar 5 08:48:47 2009

How can I get my ferrets to eat raw food after living a whole year on a Marshall's ferret food diet?
Q. My ferrets have lived a year of their life on a Marshall's ferret food diet, which I know is the worst thing a ferret can have (from all the poisonous chemicals in it). I really need to switch their diet to a raw food diet, or even a cooked meat diet, but they just won't even sniff the meat I give to them. They're stuck on their junk food and won't let go of it. Can someone please help me!?
Asked by nintendogs 4ever - Sun Jul 20 11:23:16 2008 - - 7 Answers - 3 Comments

A. I actually heard the opposite thing about Marshall ferret food. I read that it had no preservatives and definatly no poisonous chemicals. It does however lack some vitamins so I add them in seperatly. Maybe you could put small pieces of meat in their normal food. If they eat the pieces put a little more meat, then a little more, and a little more until they get used to it. Just remember to remove the meat quickly after meal times or it will spoil and give them some vitamins too so they have a complete diet.
Answered by chiquita - Wed Jul 23 10:05:28 2008

Is a raw food diet good for a dog with struvite crystals?
Q. My pug is prone to struvite crystals and I am curious about the benefits of a raw food diet for his condition. Does anyone have any information? I just want him to be healthy!
Asked by S Bear - Fri Nov 20 17:54:09 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. A dog that develops struvite crystals should be on a food with a reasonable protein level (arounbd 18-25%) that promotes a healthy urine pH. I use California Natural for my own dogs (one also used to develop crystals). There are prescription diets available, as well, though they cost more, and often, there are healthier choices available. If the crystals continue to recur, a prescription diet may be the best choice. They haven't been back in my dog since I switched food.
Answered by Leigh - Fri Nov 20 23:52:34 2009

How can I eat eggplant on a raw food diet?
Q. This is my favorite vegetable. I use to bake it in the oven, but now i'm on a raw food diet and i can eat only raw vegetables. What should i do? Raw eggplant tastes like noting.
Asked by Carrie B - Thu Feb 26 22:49:51 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Eating eggplant raw? You just wouldn t want to. It doesn t taste good and uncooked eggplant contains solanine a toxin that can cause gastrointestinal difficulties. But if you really want... here is a recipe for you. Tuna Tonnato with Eggplant Salad 2 (6-ounce) cans light tuna packed in olive oil (preferably Italian), drained, divided 1 large anchovy fillet 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus additional for drizzling 2 teaspoons drained capers 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 2 (11 1/2- to 13-ounce) jars or containers grilled eggplant, drained 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1/3 cup coarsely chopped parsley 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar 2 cups grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise… [cont.]
Answered by Smurfetta - Fri Feb 27 11:39:36 2009

When doing the raw food diet is working out necessary?
Q. I am starting a raw food diet and while I know that exercise is always good to add on I have NO time to do it in my day! Its really horrible. My question is, while the calories I am taking in are from healthy superfoods, veggies etc, the amount is huge right? So my question is if I don't exercise while on a raw food diet will I still lose weight?
Asked by Bo Harper - Fri Aug 28 12:41:48 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you have enough time to browse Yahoo! Answers, then you have enough time to exercise. I'm sick and tired of people complaining that they have no time. At one point in my life, I was exercising 17 times a week. I ate 6 large meals a day, all of them homemade. I was also a full-time college student working 30-60 hours per week! I made time because it was important to me. So, if you like the idea of being weak as a kitten and flabby as hell, then try to lose weight with diet alone.
Answered by Hannibal The Cannibal - Fri Aug 28 13:39:13 2009

Do you believe the raw food diet is the healthiest diet?
Q. I have been doing a lot of research and I do believe the raw food diet is the healthiest diet. I have decided to just stick with the raw food diet. I mean, I still want to do a lot of juicing, but not exclusively. I want to include whole raw fruits and vegetables in my diet as well. I think this diet is the original diet of humans before we became corrupt and started eating the corpses of other beings (gross!). The raw foods diet is not a fad. The meat eating diet is the fad. The original man ate a diet of raw fruits and vegetables. It was only after man became corrupt, that he started eating meat and giving up morals. You know, I laugh when I read some of these replies. You people are like the blind following the blind. You people can't… [cont.]
Asked by Ashley - Sun Aug 26 03:05:12 2007 - - 23 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I have done some research into the raw food diet before answering your question and yes it sounds like a healthy diet. It also recommends this diet for people who: Want the easiest way to remove fat from diet Want the easiest way to lose weight Have an eating disorder If you want to live off a raw food diet then go ahead, eat what you like, I really don't care. But you say that that fruit and veg is the original diet of humans. You are wrong and as I unlike you are able to quote my sources, here it is In scientific circles it was always assumed that the first people ate meat, says paleontologist John de Vos from the Naturalis museum in Leiden, the Netherlands. But two years ago, sound scientific evidence for this claim was found. In… [cont.]
Answered by zeggy - Sun Aug 26 11:13:14 2007

We want to start a raw food diet for our french bulldog boston terrier but we don't know where to start?
Q. We are feeding him royal canine brand of food and we have heard good things about the raw food diet, but we have NO idea where to start? What can you feed them? Does it have to specially prepared for dogs? Can you feed kibble for one meal and raw meat for the next like breakfast & dinner? Our dog is almost 8months old, is this a safe age to start raw meat or does he have to be older? basically any info you can give us will help! THANKS!
Asked by Steve o - Tue Jun 16 23:25:12 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I wouldn't recommend it at all. Though dogs are carnivores, they still need other nutrients that a meat-only diet can't provide. This will not make your dog healthier, and it's both time consuming and expensive. And though someone else claimed that kibble is just sugar, that's not true at all. Some kibble is like that, but if you're smart and do the research, you can find a hard food that's completely healthy.
Answered by venus_smrf - Wed Jun 17 03:38:23 2009

How should I go about converting my cats to a raw food diet.?
Q. I have two wonderful cats, one is just over a year old, the other is seven years old. I am ready to start feeding them a raw food diet, but after having them both on strictly kibble diet all of their life, I am unsure as to what I should start them on. I have had people recommend chicken necks and wings, but I was wondering if anything else would be good. I would like to stay mostly in one protein source, at least at first. Any ideas? Lol! when I said I would like to stay in one protien source I ment until they had gotten the hang of a raw diet. So maybe for a week or two.
Asked by Eon - Wed Jan 28 20:26:26 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. That might be a good start. Since they are used to crunching on kibble - if you chop necks and wings into very small pieces they might try it. Those items are good and are NOT a properly balanced diet for cats so you have some things to learn there. You can try to see if they will eat a quality canned food such as Wellness. They may not recognise ANY meat as food. There is a Yahoo group called Whole Cat Health and I would suggest you join it. The members are feeding raw or converting their cats to raw. The list owner is very knowledgable about cat nutrition. I have been feeding a raw diet for eight years now. I use a supplement powder I get from Feline Instincts with ground chicken and ground turkey. Felice is the owner of the… [cont.]
Answered by old cat lady - Wed Jan 28 20:45:48 2009

Is a raw food diet good for my kitten?
Q. I just got a 7 week old kitten and started him on the regular cat chow. But after visiting a pet food store was persuaded into trying a Raw food diet simular the the BARF diet. He seems to like it but I am conserned about feeding my kitten raw meat! They told me at the pet store that grains were bad for cats because they weren't able to diggest them. I'm very confused can anyone shed some light?
Asked by Chris S - Mon Aug 13 11:43:06 2007 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. This is absolutely correct, and good for you (and your pet store) for considering this. It sounds as if you're purchasing a raw food? True raw is really best, but if you're using something like Nature's Variety that's quite good as well. The reason this is true is because cats are obligate carnivores. That means they are designed to and are required to eat diets high in meat-based proteins. Also high in fat, but not as high as the protein. Any grains they ingest are minor, few and far between - anything that might be found in a mouse's stomach, but they are not necessary. In other words, the mouse is the perfect food for cats, and the raw diet attempts to recreate that by providing meat, organs and bones. I've collected a lot of… [cont.]
Answered by RuneAmok - Mon Aug 13 11:54:03 2007

Can eggs play any roles in a healthy food diet?
Q. Can eggs play any roles in a healthy food diet? I want to know if its okay. If so any suggestions in recipes?
Asked by Terry V - Sun Mar 2 17:37:57 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I...LOVE...EGGS, lol Go to this site, it'll tell you all the benefits of eggs, just don't be eating them too many at a time, lol, if you're a healthy gym guy, then you can probably get away with 4 a week, but if not, stick with 2. (the site has references to scientific studies at the bottom) As for recipes, just look online I guess, there are lots of sites that have tons of stuff, I like mine simply scrambled. Bon appetite :)
Answered by Jawny - Sun Mar 2 17:43:42 2008