low ash content

[Jane Austen]

How would I find out what the ash content is in a kibble type dog food? I am thinking of changing Duchess to Innova. I have been giving her less kibble on a dayly basis so the richness issue with Innova should not apply.

[corgimom]

Jane,

if the Ash % is not on the bag, email the company, or call them. They are usually more than happy to give you that information. I have emailed pet food companies in regards to calories per cup on my cat's food and also to find out what "Natural flavor" meant on their ingredient list because my cat has allergies. I got responses very quickly.

Here is the link to Innova - the Contact info is on the side. Hope this helps.

http://www.naturapet.com/display.php?d=home-tab

[Cheyenne60041]

What is "ash content"? Is it bad?
I primarily cook for my dogs, so I don't use a lot of dry dog food. Dry food is just something in their bowls that's always available for snacking between their "gourmet" dinner.
My Corgi-Lola is perfect weight for her size.
My Rottweiler-Lord is however too skinny in my opinion: I have tried so many things to feed to fatten him up with no result. And vet is no help either since he thinks that it's ok for him to be a bit underweight. And there is no medical reason for it either. And vet said that all of Lord's nutruitional needs are being met.
Does anyone have any advise or recommendations on dog food brands or recipes that would put some weight on him?
Thanks.

[Chip's Mom]

A rottweiler actually does alot better on the lean side. This breed is very prone to hip dysplasia and arthritis. Does he get alot of exercise and does he have a fenced in yard to run in? He may be burning off calories.

[Cheyenne60041]

Originally Posted by Chip's Mom

A rottweiler actually does alot better on the lean side. This breed is very prone to hip dysplasia and arthritis. Does he get alot of exercise and does he have a fenced in yard to run in? He may be burning off calories.

Oh, I don't want him to be fat, but I think that his ribs might be a little too pronounced. He is long haired so it is hard to see, but you can really feel them. Shouldn't there be some meat on his bones?
Yes, he does have a fenced in yard and yes he does run around in it a lot with Lola, balls, my son, chasing squirells, Charlie (neighbour Cocker Spaniel), etc. I am worried that he might be burning off more calories than he consumes.
That's why I was wondering if there is some "fattening" food out there. Something a bit more affordable than raw meat. I KNOW he could eat a cow or 2 of that a day, beef is his favorite......I just can't afford that.

[Chip's Mom]

What kind of dog food are you feeding him? He should be getting more then just raw meat. I have never heard of a long haired rottie? Is he a mahogany? I couldn't see from the pic you posted. He looks almost entirely black.

[Cheyenne60041]

Originally Posted by Chip's Mom

What kind of dog food are you feeding him? He should be getting more then just raw meat. I have never heard of a long haired rottie? Is he a mahogany? I couldn't see from the pic you posted. He looks almost entirely black.

No, I don't just feed him raw meat, if I did we would be living on the street since he would eat us out of the house. lol
He eats canned food like Alpo & Pedigree and he eats all kinds of dry food. Right now is eating Diamond. Their usual brand is Nutro Natural Choice, but I will buy different brands for variety. They eat some raw meat, but I usually cook it in the soup for them with canned vegetables such as carrots, beans, peas, corn, etc. They hate vegetables, but will eat them in the soup. A lot of times I will mix soup with some dry food, which they will promptly spit out on the floor and would not touch again until there is no more "good food" left.
Yeah, the pictures did not come out very well, I will work on better ones. Lord is black with with a little brown around his nose and chin, brown paws and a white spot on his chest (all Bavarian Bear Rottweilers have one) and of course very expressive brown eyebrows.

[Chip's Mom]

I have never heard of a bavarian bear rottie. I do know with a regular rottie that a white spot is considered a fault. Why are they called bavarian bears? Is it two separate breeds mixed? They are marked different then a regular rottie and the color isn't classified the same.

[darci]

Jane,
Email natura with the link Linda provided for Innova, but I know their Evo has a high ash content, not sure about regular Innova.

(ETA: Timberwolf has some of the lowest ash foods on the market.)
Its a great food and mine seem to really like it.

[Dillydoodle]

Cindy-
Dillon is now eating 75% of his diet as Timberwolf- still 25% wellness . The timberwolf is really great, what is the ash content on the wild n' natural timberwolf (their super high protein) variety? I am curious as I am feeding Dillon ocean blue mixed with the elk and salmon variety right now but Gus, the new guy coming is eating the wild n natural...any thoughts on this.
Emilie

[Chip's Mom]

Jane

I must apologize to you for getting so far off your thread. Sorry

[glencorgi]

Originally Posted by Chip's Mom

I have never heard of a bavarian bear rottie. I do know with a regular rottie that a white spot is considered a fault. Why are they called bavarian bears? Is it two separate breeds mixed? They are marked different then a regular rottie and the color isn't classified the same.

Think along the lines of all the dogs called "teacup" whatevers, the so-called designer "breeds," rare long-haired corgis, etc.

Debbie

[darci]

Originally Posted by Dillydoodle

Cindy-
Dillon is now eating 75% of his diet as Timberwolf- still 25% wellness . The timberwolf is really great, what is the ash content on the wild n' natural timberwolf (their super high protein) variety? I am curious as I am feeding Dillon ocean blue mixed with the elk and salmon variety right now but Gus, the new guy coming is eating the wild n natural...any thoughts on this.
Emilie

Wild n natural I think is 5 %, look on the bag b