Ok, I know this thread keeps going and going. I have not had her throw-up for about a week now. She is getting an egg with every meal. I have had a couple people tell me they are concerned that maybe its not a good idea to give her an egg everyday. However, when I ran out of eggs last week the throwing up started again. She really confuses me and I want to do what is best for her.
Any thoughts on the egg thing? Thank you again.
So you mix the egg in with the kibble? I know that an egg is protein packed and that may be what she needs. The lesser quality dog food has more grain and less protein (meat). I feed my B's 3/4 cup of dry Canidae twice a day. A 20# bag costs around $30, but it's worth it because the quality of the food is better, more protein (meat) and less grain. Animals digest protein slower and it fills them up longer. I feed them less food than I would with a lesser quality. Lately I've been mixing wet dog food (Merricks brand) 1/4 can, there is lots of yummy meat and gravy in them. They eat it all up right away so I don't have to worry about them being hungry all day. Pet Supplies Plus carries these dog food brands.
I remember now, somewhere there was a discussion about corn meal in dry dog foods that many dogs here have allergies or have trouble digesting it. If you check the ingredient label on your dogs dry kibble, check it to see if there is corn meal listed as one of the 1st three ingredients. Your dogs body may not be able to digest it. That might be what's making her throw up. (The egg offsets the ratio of cornmeal to protein)
On a separate note - If it costs a bit more than your budget allows, think how much your baby furkid means to you and consider how much a vet visit would cost. In the long run you'll be saving $$ and your dog a trip to the vet. You and your little furkid will be happier and healthier. 
Ok. what you have said makes a lot of sense. I am currently feeding her Purina One Sensitive Systems.
I will most likely change her food, but I need to finish this bag, before I do. My main concern is, Can I continue to give her the egg without hurting her?
Thanks
If she likes eggs, it certainly will not hurt her… many feed a totally raw diet and egg is included.... but I am not certain that it is every day...?
One thing about your Purnia that I would stay away from is the corn gluten meal... and animal fat is "anything".... I find it really "funny" that they would promote this for "sensitive" as corn is one of the biggest things that dogs have allergies to.... that and wheat...
Ok. what you have said makes a lot of sense. I am currently feeding her Purina One Sensitive Systems.
- Salmon (natural source of glucosamine), brewers rice, pearled barley, oat meal, corn gluten meal, animal fat preserved with mixed-tocopherols (form of Vitamin E), fish meal (natural source of glucosamine), salmon meal (source of fish oil), non-fat yogurt, animal digest, salt, potassium chloride, dicalcium phosphate, calcium carbonate, L-Lysine monohydrochloride, Vitamin E supplement, choline chloride, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, manganese sulfate, niacin, Vitamin A supplement, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, copper sulfate, riboflavin supplement, Vitamin B-12 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, garlic oil, folic acid, Vitamin D-3 supplement, calcium iodate, biotin, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of Vitamin K activity), sodium selenite.
D-4187I will most likely change her food, but I need to finish this bag, before I do. My main concern is, Can I continue to give her the egg without hurting her?
Thanks
I was mistaken about the price of the 20# bag. My husband bought the current 20# bag and he said it was $25. I usually buy the bigger bag, so I knew it was $30 something.
FYI - I am reading the ingredient label:
Chicken Meal, Turkey Meal, Brown Rice, White Rice, Lamb Meal, Chicken Fat (preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Herring Meal, Flaxseed, Sun Cured Alfalfa, Sunflower Oil, Chicken, Lecithin, Monocalcium Phosphaste, Potassium Chloride . . . and the rest looks like herbs, root, vitamins and some other indescript things.
It also states above the ingredients label "No Corn, Wheat, Soy, Grain Fractions or Fillers - Naturally Preserved."
At least the 1st two ingredients are meat, and as you may know, ingredients are listed in the order of highest content.
When you plan to switch food, do it gradually by mixing in her current food with the new food during the span of a week, increasing the ratio of new food slowly. KWIM? That way, her system doesn't get upset with a sudden change. I am sure that Veteranarians and breeders would advise too.
Found this thread with a great resource for Dog Food. I found the link very informative.
Thank you very much. I appreciate all the great advice.
i just started having the same problem with my 4 month old pure bread "B". any advice? i feed him 2 times day 1 cup morning and night and he has only been eating 1/2 a cup. he ate a diffrent brand dogs food a few days ago at a friends house but it was only 1 bit. could this be the problem?
We had a problem with both our B's & vomiting. It became a ritual in the evening before dinner. Pee,eat grass vomit and then poop. It broke our hearts to see them both doing this. After discussion with our vet we put them on Purnia EN. It has made a world of difference in them, puking has gone to rarely. If your dog likes the taste of purnia this might work as ours were on purnia one lamb and rice before this. Its alittle pricey $35 for 20lbs and only available at vets which means my keeping a good eye on how much is on hand to co-ordinate with my vet's hours but they are worth it. Purnia EN is an enteric coated food and easy on the tummy. They will sometimes get cottage cheese, or boiled hamburg and rice for a little variety from plain kibble and for some added protein.
Vomiting before eating, especially if it is yellow bile, is usually because of having an empty stomach. If I am late getting my dogs their breakfast or dinner they may throw up bile, especially Nicky and Rio who have fast metabolisms. You can try feeding a biscuit between meals to give them something in their stomach. Also, look at the ingredients in the food you are feeding because food allergies could also be a problem especially to grains with corn and wheat usually at the top of the list.
i just started having the same problem with my 4 month old pure bread "B". any advice? i feed him 2 times day 1 cup morning and night and he has only been eating 1/2 a cup. he ate a diffrent brand dogs food a few days ago at a friends house but it was only 1 bit. could this be the problem?
Maybe you should try feeding him 3x a time until he's a little older. Try giving him 1/2 cup in the morning, 1/2 cup in the afternoon, and 1/2 cup at night.
See if that helps with the vomiting.
I wouldn't be concerned myself if my 4 mos old puppy wasn't eating a whole cup of food at one sitting. He may just be self-regulating.
Jazzy is 3 yrs old and won't eat more than 1/2 cup at a sitting. She knows her limits.
Neither of my two B's would have eaten 1 whole cup of food at one sitting at 4 mos old. I started them both on 3 feedings of 1/2 cup a day and worked them to 2 feedings by about 6 mos.
My adult B's eat – Well, Jazzy eats about 1 cup of food a day {1/2 cup twice a day} plus treats, Keoki { 14 mos} eats 1 3/4 cups of food a day {1 cup in the AM, 3/4 in the PM} plus treats.
Dick Van Patten's is the brand of dog food i feed him. this is what was recommended by the breeder. do you think its a quality brand?
Do you mean Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance?
Which formula are you feeding? They are a good food but their organic formulas do have grains which may not agree with all dogs. Even with good foods some dogs will do better on one formula and not on another.
i just started having the same problem with my 4 month old pure bread "B". any advice? i feed him 2 times day 1 cup morning and night and he has only been eating 1/2 a cup. he ate a diffrent brand dogs food a few days ago at a friends house but it was only 1 bit. could this be the problem?
That is alot for a pup, one cup in the morning and one at night… mine have never ate that much....... and I agree with splitting it up more... have you discussed with the breeder other then the type of food? I use the Natural Balance Potato and Duck and mine are doing great on it...
thanks everyone for the advise. i fed him some chicken soup with his dry food and he loved it and it has made him better after 2 meals. has not been throwing up the past 24 hr so hope it helps.
Do you mean Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance?
Which formula are you feeding? They are a good food but their organic formulas do have grains which may not agree with all dogs. Even with good foods some dogs will do better on one formula and not on another.
Too true Lisa! My Boxenji does pretty good on the Natural Balance fish and Sweet potatoe but cannot take the Duck and potato.
