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Question by aya8142: I need to make an impression on my mother about dog nutrition. Any good resources?
My mother insists on feeding the family dog horribly and she (the dog, Indy) needs help! She goes for runs and plays with my dad, which makes her happy. However, my mom doesn’t earn Indy’s respect and love by… say training or just petting her. She just feeds her food… massloads of random food and leftovers. She’s gaining weight fast, it’s wreaking havok on her joints, her coat is dull, she’s deprested, has bad breath, she’s just not healthy.
Anyway, every time I tell her she needs to come up with an actual “diet” we get in a big fight about how feeding “real” food is better. I’m all for the real food diet as long as she really followed a good plan, which would not happen. I’d really like to get her a good senior food and feed the required amount when needed. I know Indy would still get a lot of scraps but I would feel better if she was getting a bit of kibble. Then I would know she was getting SOME good nutrients. Any good articles I could show her, any ideas… anything?!
P.S.
Here’s how Indy gets fed:
Breakfast: maybe some scrambled or hard broiled expired eggs
Lunch: a stale bread peanut-butter sandwich
Dinner: leftovers (my mom puts all the random leftovers, extra grease, etc. into a tupperware and Indy gets a scoop out of it)
All day: every time my mom walks into the kitchen Indy follows her begging and my mom “has to” feed her because she’s “hungry” so she gets a snack (half a peanut-butter sandwich, some leftovers, etc.)
Sorry, I have to add more details…
I feed my personal dog Nutro Natural Choice. We love it. I was thinking of taking a bag (of senior though) to my mom so she could try it on Indy. Any other feeling on this food?

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Answer by rebel_gurl002
My suggestion would be speaking with a local vet.They might be able to give you some information.Or heck,take the dog to the vet and make your mother go with you.

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Question by The Spooky ELLYphant: Need advice about choosing this reining horse (UPDATED!)?
I wanna start off by asking that i recieve NO rude answers. I understand that i don’t know much, but you need to understand that we all have to start learning somewhere. And no one knows what to expect when you buy your first horse, so be considerate, please.

Ok, so in about a month, i’m going to start leasing out an Appaloosa. He is also for sale, but i am going to lease him so i can see if we get along and make a connection. I have never shown, but this appy is a great youth/rookie/nonpro wherever you wanna go kind of horse. He takes some work to get going, but i have MUCH experience in that area, as all the horses i work with are the lazy types that i have to fix XD haha anyways.

This appy is very good, he’s made the top ten at Appaloosa World show a bunch of times, and has qualified for a very “prestigious” (can’t think of another word) reining show 4 years in a row. He’s registered with ApHC. they say that anyone can show him, never misses a lead change, solid spins and that he’ll stop for anyone.Besides being almost perfect, he’s definitely not a trail horse, he’s spooky. Which i don’t mind. So that’s just some background info. they’re asking 8000 for him, but can lower it to maybe 3000 or 4000 because i work there and i’ll be boarding there so they’ll still be getting revenue from that horse staying at the current facility.

i’ve seen him in person etc, i’ve just never gotten the chance to ride him, i’m going to ask my trainer if i can sometime next week. for one, he’s most likely in my price range, and he’s almost absolutely perfect. My only problem comes with the fact that he might not be affectionate. I’m really big on have affection between myself and pets. Even so, i wouldn’t mind, i’d still give him tons of hugs and kisses and stuff, he’ll just have to deal with the fact that i love him hahah <3

So yeah. If you can give me any advice about whether or not this horse sounds worth it, i really appreciate it. Thank you for reading my novel! xD

***********UPDATE*******Ok, so many people think it's sketchy that he's priced low. Here are the reasons:
1)The owner doesn't want to have him anymore. He gave him to the ranch so that they could sell him for him. He has many other Appaloosa's that he shows and feels that this one would be better suited for a new reiner.
2)I would be getting him for 3-4k because i work at the barn. Meaning they consider the fact that they will still be making money off of him since i will be boarding there.
3)Yes, he's spooky. I don't like trail riding, so it's not a problem for me. I'm an arena girl.
4)He's healthy. I can assure you. I've worked at the ranch for over a year and have seen the horse shown many times.
5)My trainer would not have recommended this horse to me if she didn't feel i could handle him.

AND ANOTHER ADD!!!
I never said he won anything. He's qualified for things, and has been in the top ten of appaloosa world shows. On the registry it says he led the nation in Non-Pro and Senior Horse.
and also, I'M NOT JUST UP AND BUYING HIM!!!! I'm LEASING him FIRST. for around 2-3 months to see if we get along well.
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i was JUST at the ranch yesterday when the vet was there. you can't promise me he's sick if you don't know the horse and i do!
yeah i've only been aruond horses for year, and you for 28, but you've never seen/met/heard of this horse. You can't make judgements. I WORK AT THE RANCH. They lower the prices for people like me WHO WILL STAY BOARDED AND CONTINUE TO MAKE MONEY OFF OF.

the capital letters are meant to be italisized, not yelling btw
and also, how is he lame? Did you read anything i wrote?
I saw him show about a month ago! He got second place at NATIONALS.
with a 13 year old girl, let me add.
ok here's the thing. Myranch is not some ranch full of assh***s who lie about the horses.
We've kicked out numerous people for lying about their horses in order to sell them,

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Answer by mulewrangler
Oky your new to the horse world so let me give you advice if hes so great and lead the appy world he would not be so cheap if he was healthy. There is something wrong with him! Take it from someone whos been around horses her whole 28years. The owner is looking for someone like you a newbie he can doupe and unload a lame horse on you. I bet you anything hes drugged

edit…. Drugging horses at shows is not uncommon… But if you are not willing to listen then if there is a problem with him then guss chaulk it up to lesson learned. Its a hard one but many newbies like you learn the horse world can be cruel and harsh.. Not alll in it are truthful.

Im not talking about your ranch im talking about the owner who YOU yourself stated he wasnted to get out from under the horse that should RAISE A Huge red flag… As to why he wants to getvout from under it.. But like i said i hope your not bein duped and you dont end up with a lame drugged horse.

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Question by alfredespinosa: is there any help for low income seniors that are in need of vetranery care for there pets?
my dog has several tumors or grouths that i think should probabbly be removed, does any one no of a less expensive or financial aid program that will be able to help me get my dog the vet. care he needs?

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Answer by Ritza
I know that your local animal control can recommend you to a vet that has such financial programs or even help you out with a waver from the state.
You and your Dog will be in my prayers.
I hope you can find the assistance you need.
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