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Great Danes => Great Dane Discussions => : jessicanparker February 16, 2006, 12:56:02 PM
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Just a quick question. . . .
Skuy is a very tall boy! I'm sure you all familiar with that - you've got Danes. Anyhow, he weighs in at 153 pounds. One of the last times he was at the vet the Dr. said we might want to switch him to a light food. You can feel a thin layer of fat on his ribs, but it's not a lot. He's by no means overweight. He has gained some weight lately.
Will light food really make a difference for him? Is Science Diet a good choice?
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Thanks for the info. I've been trying to figure out what the best food would be for him. I am a little hesitant to use a light food. I've been reading everything I can about food for Danes and I'm aware of the proper protein and fat levels, I know to try to stay away from grains especially if they're listed in the top few ingredients. I suppose I need to find a feed store in Atlanta!
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I feed Science Diet large breed. A few weeks ago when I went to buy food (yes, I waited until there was none left) they only had Light. I thought they are both getting round this winter, I will try it. Well only being on the food 2.5 weeks, Maia started to look thin, Rocco of course was just as round as usual. So, yesterday, I found another store and got just regular food.
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Thanks for the info! I've decided not to go with the light food. As I said before, Skuy is a big dude and I really don't think he's roly-poly. He's not even fat. I bought a bag of our normal food today but I'll continue to research the super premium brands. Hopefully I can find a store close by that carries them. I live in the 'hood in Atlanta and I have never seen any feed stores near here. I'll keep looking!
Jessica