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by claybuster_aa
Wed Jun 15, 2016 9:08 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: 4 health preformance dog food.
Replies: 17
Views: 10820

Re: 4 health preformance dog food.

The "variety" of nutrients when comparing the two, Chicken Meal and Chicken By-Product Meal are actually very close. The typical analysis, the vitamins and minerals, and the amino acid profiles do not vary much between the two meals. I think what has made the Abady feeds successful over they years i...
by claybuster_aa
Wed Nov 11, 2015 8:34 pm
Forum: Polls
Topic: Dog Food
Replies: 295
Views: 319455

Re: Dog Food

My last post in this thread was in 2008, so time for an update. Zoey is 14 now, doing very well for her age and her new food is a kibble called NEW FRONTIER . I switched because I noticed she was having some issues with stool formation. She would have a normal front end stool, but the back 1/2 very ...
by claybuster_aa
Sat Jun 13, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Those that have or had English Setters
Replies: 14
Views: 9645

Re: Those that have or had English Setters

September 5th Zoe will be 13. She is doing great health wise, knock wood. No problems with hips or signs or arthritis. I think she should be easily hunting (short trips) another few years without any issues. Teeth are still good but the breath is a little stinky! She had never had a dental cleanings...
by claybuster_aa
Tue May 05, 2015 7:03 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Beretta Silver Pigeon I, o/u 20 gauge
Replies: 16
Views: 17980

Re: Beretta Silver Pigeon I, o/u 20 gauge

Mine is a Silver Pigeon Sporting 12G 30" barrels and I paid 1200 used.
by claybuster_aa
Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:27 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: SxS search, could use some help
Replies: 11
Views: 9018

Re: SxS search, could use some help

I just found this for you...and no it's not my gun! I know you said new...but this looks really nice and within your price range.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =457504240
by claybuster_aa
Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:15 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Pistol for bears?
Replies: 53
Views: 47057

Re: Pistol for bears?

A friend had told me they would use bird shot followed up with a slug. The first shot with the bird shot would be into the face. The bear would react the same way every time....stand up on it's hind legs and use its front paws to wipe its face down as if to get the bird shot off...out of eyes. This ...
by claybuster_aa
Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:00 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: feeding pork cause pancreasisis
Replies: 30
Views: 15871

Re: feeding pork cause pancreasisis

Lard has been an ingredient in my dog's feed for over 12 years. No problems or issues to report.
by claybuster_aa
Tue Dec 02, 2014 10:14 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: 1100 20G Standard
Replies: 16
Views: 18917

Re: 1100 20G Standard

I have decided to shoot my Standard in the ECSC Winter League this season. So far we have three matches under our belts. Two of those matches we lost, partly because we had to take some blind scores. First match we were a man down in our squad and the second match we were down two shooters. The doub...
by claybuster_aa
Sat Jul 26, 2014 3:09 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Which feed is good for teeth cleaning?
Replies: 26
Views: 13134

Re: Which feed is good for teeth cleaning?

I don't think it is possible to clean teeth with food. If a kibble food company claims their product can keep teeth clean, I would be very skeptical and view it as some type of marketing gimmick.
by claybuster_aa
Wed May 21, 2014 7:04 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: For You GMO Defenders
Replies: 59
Views: 25438

Re: For You GMO Defenders

I'm not a big fan of GM foods to be honest with you. I really don't eat much corn these days and would rather avoid it if possible. I also try to avoid the derivatives of like HFCS. A friend of mine just commented on Facebook he was had a bottle of Coke from Mexico and it was the best Coke he had ta...
by claybuster_aa
Tue May 20, 2014 6:09 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: For You GMO Defenders
Replies: 59
Views: 25438

Re: For You GMO Defenders

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by claybuster_aa
Sat May 17, 2014 10:02 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: 22 LR ammo
Replies: 8
Views: 10495

Re: 22 LR ammo

I suspect it is more than just hoarding. I think a lot has to do with politics. I think a month or so prior to the midterm election we will see some buying opportunity, the shelves will be well stocked with whatever you need. Maybe even see some shotgun powder returning to the shelves just before th...
by claybuster_aa
Sat May 17, 2014 8:02 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: 22 LR ammo
Replies: 8
Views: 10495

22 LR ammo

I assume this is happening everywhere, not just where I live, not being able to find 22LR? Luckily, when things started to tighten up, I started to hold on and not shoot my Ruger 1022. I think I may have slightly over 2K rounds. Three full bricks and a bunch of loose boxes of 50s. Kinda of a shame, ...
by claybuster_aa
Sat May 17, 2014 7:54 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Meat & Bonemeal ---- YUK ! ! !
Replies: 26
Views: 14083

Re: Meat & Bonemeal ---- YUK ! ! !

Why are none of the commercial dog food bashers part of the legitimate scientic community, they are never subject to peer reviewer, never in the mainstream media? They are always a blog, an article in an obscure magazine, or some crude pamphlet. Is there a conspiracy? And it is always conjecture, t...
by claybuster_aa
Sat May 17, 2014 7:38 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: 1100 20G Standard
Replies: 16
Views: 18917

Re: 1100 20G Standard

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by claybuster_aa
Fri May 16, 2014 8:05 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: 1100 20G Standard
Replies: 16
Views: 18917

1100 20 STD

Well, I finally got her fixed a few months back, and it shoots great! I took the gun up to Worcester MA, LaRocca Gun Works for the job. He gave it a good overhaul. When he took out the action spring it was about a good inch plus shorter than a new spring. New firing pin spring. New link...the ends o...
by claybuster_aa
Thu May 15, 2014 8:06 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What do you feed your Dogs?
Replies: 285
Views: 198577

Re: What do you feed your Dogs?

The availability of vegetable matter in a dogs diet has been well proven over many years. There is no logical way it can be argued today when most performance feeds include it to provide the energy that a dog needs when working. If they couldn't digest it we would have a lot of dead and skinny dogs...
by claybuster_aa
Thu May 15, 2014 7:51 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What do you feed your Dogs?
Replies: 285
Views: 198577

Re: What do you feed your Dogs?

Cats always chew up their kibble into smaller bits than the already small bits they come in - are they not carnivores? Can't see that gulping has much to do with it - the behaviour has more to do with pack feeding. Cats eat grain matter contained in the kibble diets...are they not omnivores? That's...
by claybuster_aa
Thu May 15, 2014 7:44 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What do you feed your Dogs?
Replies: 285
Views: 198577

Re: What do you feed your Dogs?

Brazosvalleyvizslas wrote:Doesn't matter if they gulp. They are still not true Carnivores.
False Carnivores?
by claybuster_aa
Thu May 15, 2014 7:07 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What do you feed your Dogs?
Replies: 285
Views: 198577

Re: What do you feed your Dogs?

Ever notice that dogs will naturally gulp their food? The only time dogs chew is when they are afraid they may choke on something. There are indicators in the mouth and teeth structure...all indicating carnivore structure. Naturally gulping food, sharp canines for tearing meat off of bone.
by claybuster_aa
Wed May 14, 2014 10:30 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What do you feed your Dogs?
Replies: 285
Views: 198577

Re: What do you feed your Dogs?

Until the dog world can agree that dogs are not Carnivores, the argument will never be settled on what is best to feed them. Cats are Carnivores and Dogs are Omnivores.... Just look at the teeth. Dogs have Canines for killing and tearing but they also have molars for chewing things like plants and ...
by claybuster_aa
Wed May 14, 2014 8:35 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP diarrhea for a month
Replies: 14
Views: 11227

Re: GSP diarrhea for a month

Maybe try giving some acidophilus (probiotic) orally until to get things back to normal. It also maybe possible you caught a bad batch of food with some traces of salmonella. Things should clear up given some time and the probiotics should also help firm up stools.
by claybuster_aa
Wed May 14, 2014 8:21 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What do you feed your Dogs?
Replies: 285
Views: 198577

Re: What do you feed your Dogs?

Being that this topic was discussed earlier in this thread, I though I would share this quote with you: In the 50s, the largest producer of dry diets circulated an absurd notion that dogs consumed mostly the plant matter contained in the internal organs of their prey, justifying the production of ki...
by claybuster_aa
Wed May 14, 2014 8:14 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: What do you feed your Dogs?
Replies: 285
Views: 198577

Re: What do you feed your Dogs?

I'm feeding this:

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by claybuster_aa
Wed May 14, 2014 6:41 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: To or Not Too Feed Raw Diet?
Replies: 55
Views: 27841

Re: To or Not Too Feed Raw Diet?

The biggest problem I can see with raw feeding is not the concept but rather the application. Unfortunately, probably 90% of raw feeders get it wrong and are feeding unbalanced diets and inappropriate ingredients. Many companies have jumped on the raw bandwagon selling premixed raw diets. Marketing ...
by claybuster_aa
Tue Jan 07, 2014 7:34 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Blue Commercials
Replies: 63
Views: 24364

Re: Blue Commercials

I'm not big on adding lots of veggies and prefer adding leafy plants like parsley, spinach, and dandelion . I also like to add apples, blue berries and cranberries in small amounts. I avoid feeding (additional) plant matter to my dog outside of whats already in her ration already (white rice, saffl...
by claybuster_aa
Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:07 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Blue Commercials
Replies: 63
Views: 24364

Re: Blue Commercials

ezzy333 wrote: Another ad I am hearing everyday is Dynovite I think is the spelling and it is a supplement that will solve every problem a dog could experience. Ezzy
Yes, we get that commercial around here too, but only on the radio I think. Yes, very sad!
by claybuster_aa
Tue Jan 07, 2014 8:03 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Blue Commercials
Replies: 63
Views: 24364

Re: Blue Commercials

A small amount of vegetation and fruit is species appropriate for dogs. I disagree. If a food cannot be processed by the dog on its own accord (through the stomach), and it must first be cooked for the dog by man, it therefore cannot be species appropriate. It is also a well known fact the feeding ...
by claybuster_aa
Mon Jan 06, 2014 9:44 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Blue Commercials
Replies: 63
Views: 24364

Re: Blue Commercials

Bounty_Hunter wrote: Don't forget to include some fruit and veggies in your dogs diet too. Remember you are what you eat applies to the dog too.
No thanks...I try to feed species appropriate.
by claybuster_aa
Sat Jan 04, 2014 10:08 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Blue Commercials
Replies: 63
Views: 24364

Re: Blue Commercials

I just looked at both of those links, but no mention of by-product meals coming back to the USA, just possibly some chicken nuggets? The articles (both) mentioned the only chicken going over to China is fully cooked processed chicken, not the live bird. Therefore, it seems unlikely fully cooked proc...
by claybuster_aa
Sat Jan 04, 2014 9:00 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Blue Commercials
Replies: 63
Views: 24364

Re: Blue Commercials

Since chickens produced in the US can be shipped to China for processing, and the resultant products sold here with no country of origin on the label, will by products from the Chinese processing facilities be shipped back here to be used in dog food? At today's oil and fuel prices, do you really t...
by claybuster_aa
Fri Jan 03, 2014 9:49 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Blue Commercials
Replies: 63
Views: 24364

Re: Blue Commercials

Corn is mentioned in the Blue commercials, but they are not going after GM ingredients. In their attack ads, they simply mention corn for they know they will get a favorable liking due to corn bashing long before the rise of GM corn...recall the huge corn allergy myth being spread around the interne...
by claybuster_aa
Tue Dec 31, 2013 7:54 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Chinese Ingredients
Replies: 46
Views: 18868

Re: Chinese Ingredients

... I am sure some food brands use chicken and chicken by products imported from China, as well as vitamins. ... Doubtful. Vitamins maybe, but chicken, chicken meal, and chicken by-product meal are so abundant in the US it would seem very unlikely a company would go overseas for those ingredients. ...
by claybuster_aa
Sun Dec 29, 2013 6:14 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Blue Commercials
Replies: 63
Views: 24364

Re: Blue Commercials

During the football game today a Blue Wilderness commercial had just come on...."inspired by the diet of ancestors". I decided to take a peek at some of the ancestral ingredients on their website: Tapioca Starch, Tomato Pomace Alfalfa Meal, Potato Starch, Whole Carrots, Whole Sweet Potatoes, Blueber...
by claybuster_aa
Sun Dec 22, 2013 4:20 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Blue Commercials
Replies: 63
Views: 24364

Blue Commercials

Don't be fooled! These folks are playing on your emotion. IMO dishonest deceitful advertising. "If you love them like family feed them like family", classic BS that does not do the dog justice. When I hear a company going after chicken by-product meal, that is an indicator the food they are selling ...
by claybuster_aa
Tue Dec 10, 2013 5:44 pm
Forum: Off Topic Forum
Topic: Beer?
Replies: 185
Views: 69548

Re: Beer?

by claybuster_aa
Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:16 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Any of you feed raw?
Replies: 423
Views: 124132

Re: Any of you feed raw?

Good advice here. I think every raw feeder owes it to their dog to get it right. And there is a sea of good information out there, some is even recommended by vets. In my opinion even a less than perfect raw diet beats a diet of kibble every day of the week. There is some good information on balanc...
by claybuster_aa
Sat Oct 12, 2013 3:59 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Any of you feed raw?
Replies: 423
Views: 124132

Re: Any of you feed raw?

Some thoughts on raw: I think it's very beneficial for the dog however there are some drawbacks. First major drawback would be it is not as simple as people make it out to be. You need to get your ingredients right, your ratios right. Most raw feeders probably are feeding improperly structured diets...
by claybuster_aa
Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:44 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Iverhart Plus Recall -- what are you using instead?
Replies: 13
Views: 5420

Re: Iverhart Plus Recall -- what are you using instead?

This what I use for my dog, I lay it on the tongue. My vet told me the recommended monthly dosage and a few times a year crank it up a bit higher. This is about a 5 year supply for my dog.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/i ... wine-50-ml
by claybuster_aa
Tue Sep 17, 2013 10:54 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Reloader I need help
Replies: 11
Views: 6553

Re: Reloader I need help

Had a similar problem in 28 gauge once. Think the problem was in Station 5. Raise the crimp punch. It's pushing too deep causing the wad not to seat correctly. The rib you see around the hull toward the bottom of the hull is the base of the wad pushing out against the hull, too much pressure. Some s...
by claybuster_aa
Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:42 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Competitive Shooting
Replies: 8
Views: 5888

Re: Competitive Shooting

I shoot with the ECSC. We're only competitive amongst our own within the organization and within a division. The only prize at the end is a league pin (everyone gets one) and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams within a division get a plaque that you can hang on your clubhouse wall. The ECSC claim to fame...
by claybuster_aa
Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:09 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: To young for probiotics?
Replies: 32
Views: 12173

Re: To young for probiotics?

If transitioning your dog from a different food upgrading the protein to a higher level, that can cause some upset stomachs and possibly some unpleasant accidents in the home (hopefully not on the carpet or rug). Mixing in some probiotic (with the new food) can help in that transition IMO.) Take apa...
by claybuster_aa
Fri Apr 26, 2013 6:46 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dr Tim's Dog Foods
Replies: 176
Views: 65809

Re: Dr Tim's Dog Foods

Well Dr. Tim's fed dogs won the Iditarod again this year, Mitch Seavey, the father of last's years winner. Also had 3 other teams place in the Top Ten. I think it is a well known fact that if any musher hopes to finish the Iditarod with his dogs in good standing condition, kibble diets are by no me...
by claybuster_aa
Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:08 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
Replies: 58
Views: 18670

Re: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab

brad27 wrote: " just keep a big bowl of food out. The dog will eat when it's hungery.
Yes, that is exactly what I do! She without question regulates her own food intake and only eats when she's hungry.
by claybuster_aa
Mon Jul 02, 2012 8:38 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
Replies: 58
Views: 18670

Re: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab

Straight from the horse's mouth. Industry is trying to blame people for not exercising their pets properly when the problem really is that the poorly designed food is causing the dogs to gain (or lose) weight. Exercise has nothing to do with it. The horses mouth would be Abady of course! Abady: “Do...
by claybuster_aa
Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:22 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Diatomaceous Earth (food grade)
Replies: 8
Views: 4769

Re: Diatomaceous Earth (food grade)

Thank you all for the replies and comments. I've done some more research on those two brands at Tractor Supply. The 20-LB bag is about 65% DE while the other is about 77%. Unless it works a heck of a lot better, I don't see justification in the cost difference per pound. I haven't noticed any fleas ...
by claybuster_aa
Sun Jul 01, 2012 5:04 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab
Replies: 58
Views: 18670

Re: A New Feed For an Over Weight Lab

My cousin has been feeding his non-active lab house dog a high performance feed (Black Gold) and the dog is over weight. He feeds 1 cup in the morning and 1 cup in the evening so the dog is not being overfed. Any suggestions on a good food to switch to??? Thanks Wouldn't a non-active dog eat less a...
by claybuster_aa
Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:52 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Diatomaceous Earth (food grade)
Replies: 8
Views: 4769

Diatomaceous Earth (food grade)

Has anyone every used Diatomaceous Earth for killing fleas and other insects like ants around the home? I noticed Tractor Supply sells two brands. One is a 20-lb bag from Red Lake Earth for $12.99. This contains Calcium Bentonite. The other brand is called "Safer" and is 4-lbs for $7.99. I went for ...
by claybuster_aa
Sat May 26, 2012 9:33 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: 1100 20G Standard
Replies: 16
Views: 18917

1100 20 STD

If I ever come across another in decent shape, very first thing I'll do is replace the hammer spring. The bars probably were not meeting enough resistance on the way back creating too much stress on them. A brand new hammer spring will probably fit in that gun and I should have done that first thing.
by claybuster_aa
Fri May 11, 2012 9:38 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Dog food spreadsheet
Replies: 70
Views: 19997

Re: Dog food spreadsheet

"I won't be answering any of those questions with this spreadsheet. It is just a cost per day. The end user will have to decide if brand X is better than brand Y based on ingredients and any other metric they want to use." Maybe you all forgot to read this post from Brad! Cost per day or maybe cost...