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MOOSE1

Fruitport, MI

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08/26/2010 6:32 PM
Has anyone made these before and used them? I made batch tonight and am going to just mostly use them as a treat for the dogs. But I just wanted to see if anyone else had ever used them.

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bravepoint User is Offline

North Gower, ON Canada

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08/26/2010 6:52 PM
I used them last fall to put some weight on Rayne. We had entered several conformation shows and she was just too skinny IMO. I used 1/2 a tennis ball sized satin ball per meal (2 x /day for only 4 days). The weight went on fast and stayed on for a while. She's still thin but not a bone rack anymore.

Gail, Moka, Avery, Terra & Rayne Bravepoint GSPs

singltrak

Las Cruces, NM

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08/26/2010 7:00 PM
Yes, but as a weight additive...not as just a treat. They will get to where that is all they will eat if you do that, Beth. I'd put the mixture in gallon baggies and flatten it out and then freeze...10 pounds of hamburger is a lot!

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MOOSE1

Fruitport, MI

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08/27/2010 4:12 AM
I didn't do 10 lbs of hamburg. I cut it in half. It is all in the freezer except one baggie right now. The one dog I am showing needs some weight for a show next weekend so I was going to give him some of them per day to try to get some pounds on him and then the rest of the dogs let them have a 1" ball or so every other day or ever few days. I rarly feed treets so it isn't like it is going to be something that I am using all the time while teaching tricks. These will be just special treats. When we work on new stuff being taught or stacking or anything like that I use their regular dog food and will continue to do so. Thanks for the feedback. I guess the way I wrote it did make it sound like I was going to use them a lot huh! oops! :0)

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bravepoint User is Offline

North Gower, ON Canada

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08/27/2010 4:28 AM
I would be very careful with how much you give as it seemed that all of sudden the weight goes on. Good luck at the show!

Gail, Moka, Avery, Terra & Rayne Bravepoint GSPs

MOOSE1

Fruitport, MI

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08/27/2010 5:49 AM
Thanks Gail. The boy I am showing next weekend hasn’t eaten in over a week as my girl Phoenix was in her prime of her heat cycle. So I need to pack on the pounds with him! LOL. Silly boys! The rest will just get one every once in a while. I am glad to hear they work well though! :0)

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08/26/2012 2:05 PM
I would like some advice on satin balls, I have 2 rescued (headed for the pound) GSH's that I got at 2 different times but from the same people. Now both went through parvo, my female got through it with herbs and baby food etc. My male is another story, he had to go to the vets for a week and the medicine they put him on he had side effects to. He has been out of the vets for aweek and a half but still is not putting weight on. He is beening fed boiled chicken and toast points, now here is my question, I would like to put him on sation balls but I am concerned about his stomach being able to handle the fat, he still has running bowel movements. What do you think about the fat and how many a day and for how many days do you think he should stay on them? I want to see him give his sister a run for her money!! Thank You, DogHouse699

Texas Belle User is Offline

Austin, TX

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08/26/2012 2:53 PM
Beth - I use special homemade treats for dog training and have even used satin balls. You just have to watch their weight closely. Also if you only use then for rewards while working they will still be happy with their regular food. I think if you use special treats for reinforcing behavior you might find they start working harder and more enthusiastically too. Doghouse - I would not feed satin balls until you get your boys stools more solid. They would probably be too rich for him. To help get his digestive tract back healthy you might talk to your vet about probiotics or feeding him some yogurt. Also, you could up the amount he is eating, but split it into 3 smaller meals. You might also want to add cooked rice which will help firm him up. Pumpkin also will help, but make sure you get plain pumpkin with no spices. Good luck with your rescues. Sound like they had a rough time until they met you.

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