How many times a week can you feed a dog on rice?
i cook rice with chicken or mince and even fish.
I do a big bowl full every other night that lasts 2 days.
Am i giving her too much?
She hates dried food, and was feeding pedigree, but then she went off that, fussy dog lol
Jane

Hi Jane,

There's no reason why you can't use rice as a bulking agent every day - it's impossible to tell if you're giving her too much as only you know what her body/coat/general physical condition and mental wellbeing are like and, importantly, what proportion of protein you're providing at the same time :)  I personally would add a  supplement such as SA37 to a diet such as you describe to ensure she is getting enough vitamins and minerals - I'm all for home prepared foods whether cooked or raw but you have to research if all the ingredients you're using are sufficient to ensure an over all healthy, balanced diet. 

HTH, regards, Teri :)

ps. have you tried feeding her "Nature Diet" ?  It's a complete but moist food and rice based too but everything is worked out for you :P

Hi Teri
Thanks for the advise.
Where do i get that supplement from?
I did try her on that nature diet she liked it for a while then she went off it.
You wouldnt believe the food i have tried lol.
I dont want to bulk her up too much, she would be too heavy when she wants cuddles lol :)
Any suggestion would be very welcome. :)
Take care
Jane

Hi Jane

You can get it from Pets at Home :)  It comes in powder or tablet form.  Personally I prefer the powder because the tablets are quite big and bulky but you'd need to add a little extra moisture to the meal for the powder to mix in well.  I fed my first two dogs for years almost exclusively on raw tripe and raw minced lamb, plain biscuit mixer and added SA37 and they thrived on it but then the mixer probably also contained other needed nutrients.  Perhaps tomorrow some of the raw feeders on here will be able to advise on alternative or additional supplements if you are intending to stick to rice plus one protein only per meal :) 

Good luck, Teri

Thanks Teri.
Its friday the 13th so i will stay at home and go to pets at home tomorrow lol
I always put biscuit mixer, but then not sure if she is getting too much or not enough .
Thanks for advise your a star :)
Jane