Wednesday, 21 September 2011
What are some reasons a guy who seems really into you then loses interest?
Been %26quot;dating%26quot; this guy for about 2 months and we are both in our early 40s. He pursued me and seemed really into me and we would do all these fun thing together. After 1 month we had sex and things slowly started to change and he became distant. Now he only wants to see me when its convenient for him and 90% its just for sex?? What happened?What are some reasons a guy who seems really into you then loses interest?no idea.What are some reasons a guy who seems really into you then loses interest?He got what he wanted. If I romance this girl she'll give it up. Ah. Great. She gave it up. Now I'm in. I don't need to do all that crap anymore. But it's good stuff and I'm gonna get some whenever. That's what happened. If you just want to be a ****-buddy then carry on, but you're not going to have a complete relationship with this one, sorry.What are some reasons a guy who seems really into you then loses interest?u should of waited for the sex because thats what all guys think about and you said 90% is on sex so you should have taken it slow because now if you stop he might not like it.good luckHe's staying with you to get what he wants. And that's sex i guess. Leave him and you can do better! DUMP HIM!! He's using you, because once he gets what he wants he's gonna leave you. And if he can only see you when its convienient for him, he's probably sleeping with others too.
How do you get itunes to stop changing information automatically?
I try to change genres for certain songs and then after i click on it again, it changes back to what it was. how do i get it to stop doing this?
for example: i try changing a song from metal to rock but it automatically changes back to metalHow do you get itunes to stop changing information automatically?I've had this problem before as well. Once you add the file to itunes, you can no longer edit its information from windows explorer (inside its folder).
To edit the info in itunes, do this:
Right-click the song, or select the group of songs and right-click the group, then choose Get Info in the menu that pops up. It should be the first option listed. You can then fill the info in from there.
for example: i try changing a song from metal to rock but it automatically changes back to metalHow do you get itunes to stop changing information automatically?I've had this problem before as well. Once you add the file to itunes, you can no longer edit its information from windows explorer (inside its folder).
To edit the info in itunes, do this:
Right-click the song, or select the group of songs and right-click the group, then choose Get Info in the menu that pops up. It should be the first option listed. You can then fill the info in from there.
How can you remove semi-permanent hair dye without changing the natural hair color?
I need some hair help- fast! My natural hair color is a medium/dark blonde, but I decided to use a semi-permanent(28 day wash out) dark red dye on it. It looked very pretty for the first two or three weeks, but then it took on this dull red-orange color. Since then, the color has stayed the same, and it's been six weeks since I dyed it.
I would like to have my blonde-ness back by wednesday, because school starts back up, and I don't want to go with this odd red-orange mess. I tried one of the crystal clarifying treatments, but it barely changed the color of my hair. Since it takes nearly a year and a half to grow it out, I don't want to use bleach or another dye to make the red go away. I obviously don't have a salon license, so my choice of products is probably limited. I was wondering if there are any products that will take the dye out without changing my natural hair color at all. Thanks.How can you remove semi-permanent hair dye without changing the natural hair color?The red molecule in hair color is the biggest...Wich makes it difficult to penitrate into the hair shaft but once in, it is the hardest to remove from the hair. It is also the hardest color to maintain looking as vibrant as it does in the begining week or two.
In your question you wrote you did not want to use another color or bleach.....The only way you will be able to get rid of the red will be by covering it up with another color that will counter act the red/orange.....which is going to be a color with a purple, blue, or green undertone.....You should choose a color that is one level lighter than your natural color....I would recommend having it professionally done. Hair color that salons use is much different than store bought color....salon color leaves your hair feeling better than when you walked through the door.....Store color leaves your hair feeling like straw...Plus you will have the expertise of a trained professional to figure out your corrective color......Otherwise, you could end up just creating another mess on your head!!!!How can you remove semi-permanent hair dye without changing the natural hair color?what i would do is get hair dye and match it up to my natural hair color. i done that and no one really noticed.How can you remove semi-permanent hair dye without changing the natural hair color?There is nothing that will remove the color without changing your natural color. Semi-permanent stains the cuticle and washes out slowly but usually always affects the natural color until cut off.
I would suggest that you just make the best of what you have by using a non-ammonia color gloss. Such as Jazzing or Sebastian Cellophane's or Matrix Prisms. They contain no ammonia and will not alter your natural color. Another option is to use a shampoo with red color pigments in it. It will enhance the red and add shine until it grows out. There is also a clear gloss that only adds shine.
One other option is to use the color gloss, but go opposite, an ash color in the gloss. It might neutralize some of the red-orange and become a more natural looking brown.
But do not try to lighten your hair by Wednesday to a blond, only a professional would be able to do it correctly.msdn drawing a circle
I would like to have my blonde-ness back by wednesday, because school starts back up, and I don't want to go with this odd red-orange mess. I tried one of the crystal clarifying treatments, but it barely changed the color of my hair. Since it takes nearly a year and a half to grow it out, I don't want to use bleach or another dye to make the red go away. I obviously don't have a salon license, so my choice of products is probably limited. I was wondering if there are any products that will take the dye out without changing my natural hair color at all. Thanks.How can you remove semi-permanent hair dye without changing the natural hair color?The red molecule in hair color is the biggest...Wich makes it difficult to penitrate into the hair shaft but once in, it is the hardest to remove from the hair. It is also the hardest color to maintain looking as vibrant as it does in the begining week or two.
In your question you wrote you did not want to use another color or bleach.....The only way you will be able to get rid of the red will be by covering it up with another color that will counter act the red/orange.....which is going to be a color with a purple, blue, or green undertone.....You should choose a color that is one level lighter than your natural color....I would recommend having it professionally done. Hair color that salons use is much different than store bought color....salon color leaves your hair feeling better than when you walked through the door.....Store color leaves your hair feeling like straw...Plus you will have the expertise of a trained professional to figure out your corrective color......Otherwise, you could end up just creating another mess on your head!!!!How can you remove semi-permanent hair dye without changing the natural hair color?what i would do is get hair dye and match it up to my natural hair color. i done that and no one really noticed.How can you remove semi-permanent hair dye without changing the natural hair color?There is nothing that will remove the color without changing your natural color. Semi-permanent stains the cuticle and washes out slowly but usually always affects the natural color until cut off.
I would suggest that you just make the best of what you have by using a non-ammonia color gloss. Such as Jazzing or Sebastian Cellophane's or Matrix Prisms. They contain no ammonia and will not alter your natural color. Another option is to use a shampoo with red color pigments in it. It will enhance the red and add shine until it grows out. There is also a clear gloss that only adds shine.
One other option is to use the color gloss, but go opposite, an ash color in the gloss. It might neutralize some of the red-orange and become a more natural looking brown.
But do not try to lighten your hair by Wednesday to a blond, only a professional would be able to do it correctly.
How old where you when you basically quit changing your opinions?
If you haven't quit changing your opinions, what's the last issue you changed your mind about? Thanks for answering!How old where you when you basically quit changing your opinions?hmm, i would have to say that to some degree i have quit changing my opinions. however, the other day someone asked me about abortion and for the past few years i have always had the same opinion about it and when i opened my mouth to answer my opinion had suddenly changed. at first i thought maybe i was embarrassed about my answer, but the simple fact was my opinion had just changed. for me i will draw a conclusion rather fast, but then once i learn to better understand what i have decided it changes.How old where you when you basically quit changing your opinions?I don't constantly change my mind, but I do occasionally, I do not think there is an age where this stops, but I'm 16, so I guess I'm not old enough to say this for sure.How old where you when you basically quit changing your opinions?18 (after graduating highschool) is when a lot of my views on life drastically changed. for the better =)people are in change accordingly to their needsOpinions are based upon available information on a given subject thus when this knowledge pool changes or is corrected the opinion should change with it.
Opinions on morality, however, are, or should be, a bit more rigid do to the long term consequences of changing %26quot;or modernizing%26quot; them to fit current cultural ideas. The concept that some things never change is quite true so is the concept that change is the one constant.
My opinions are based upon what I know at this point, I habitually allow for them to change so that I can be right more often later...hehe.maybe, as long as i am aging..i think it's normal...we can never be too confident with ourselves, and admitting that what we thought first was wrong is never a sin.. :)People don't 'quit' changing their opinions. It depends on how effectively they can sustain the ones they have for them to keep them. Like, I have opinions that I've kept since I can remember and others that I change whenever I discuss them or hear sth about the topic in question on the news or sth. If there was a particular age at which you were supposed to stop changing opinions, the world would become a very static and boring place indeed.A person who is not a socialist at the age of twenty has a hard heart.
A person who is a socialist at the age of forty has a soft head.
Opinions on morality, however, are, or should be, a bit more rigid do to the long term consequences of changing %26quot;or modernizing%26quot; them to fit current cultural ideas. The concept that some things never change is quite true so is the concept that change is the one constant.
My opinions are based upon what I know at this point, I habitually allow for them to change so that I can be right more often later...hehe.maybe, as long as i am aging..i think it's normal...we can never be too confident with ourselves, and admitting that what we thought first was wrong is never a sin.. :)People don't 'quit' changing their opinions. It depends on how effectively they can sustain the ones they have for them to keep them. Like, I have opinions that I've kept since I can remember and others that I change whenever I discuss them or hear sth about the topic in question on the news or sth. If there was a particular age at which you were supposed to stop changing opinions, the world would become a very static and boring place indeed.A person who is not a socialist at the age of twenty has a hard heart.
A person who is a socialist at the age of forty has a soft head.
Is Mr Clutch ok for changing a clutch or should I go else where?
I've heard bad things about Mr clutch as they are cheaper than a dealer, but could make a lot of mistakes changing a clutch, or is it better to go to an independent garage?
You pay peanuts you get monkeys working on your car?Is Mr Clutch ok for changing a clutch or should I go else where?I'd go elsewhere. Better to go to a known/recommended back street (independent) garage.
My brother had told a friend of mine to get his clutch done at said place. My pals car broke down next day in fast lane of M1 in rush hour. AA towed it to MR clutch. AA man was so furious He went to speak with the mechanics. All workers were chinese, so he couldn't give them a piece of his mind.
Mr Clutch did refund money and paid for new gear box.Is Mr Clutch ok for changing a clutch or should I go else where?Mr Clutch centres operate as a franchise. A bit like most McDonalds %26quot;Restaurants%26quot; it is down to the owner and the staff at each one. Some will be great and some could be awful and everything in between
You pay peanuts you get monkeys working on your car?Is Mr Clutch ok for changing a clutch or should I go else where?I'd go elsewhere. Better to go to a known/recommended back street (independent) garage.
My brother had told a friend of mine to get his clutch done at said place. My pals car broke down next day in fast lane of M1 in rush hour. AA towed it to MR clutch. AA man was so furious He went to speak with the mechanics. All workers were chinese, so he couldn't give them a piece of his mind.
Mr Clutch did refund money and paid for new gear box.Is Mr Clutch ok for changing a clutch or should I go else where?Mr Clutch centres operate as a franchise. A bit like most McDonalds %26quot;Restaurants%26quot; it is down to the owner and the staff at each one. Some will be great and some could be awful and everything in between
How do you go about changing gravel in a fish tank?
Im thinking about changing my gravel in my fish tank reason for this is is because i hate the stones in there. but i was wondering how you would go about doing so?How do you go about changing gravel in a fish tank?Start the process by rinsing the new gravel until the rinse water runs clear. Then set up holding tank as close to the main tank as possible. This will allow you to transfer the fish from one tank to the other readily. Just make sure the holding tank is not situated where you'll fall over as you work! Now that your holding tank is ready, temporarily turn off the filter in the main tank. Perform the next few steps quickly, so the filter is only off a short period of time. Siphon off enough water from the main tank to fill the another holding tank about two thirds of the way full. Then remove any live plants, rocks, and other decorations, from the main tank and put them in the holding tank.
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How do you go about changing gravel in a fish tank?hahah fish lol....How do you go about changing gravel in a fish tank?first if its a tropical fish tank best to remove the fish into a small tank while you do it ....empty out the water scoop out the old gravel thoroughly rinse any new gravel then replace it ...its not a big job reallyid go with sheila, put fish in bucket with tank water dump out extra water and remove the gravel, i would not try to remove gravel with fish in the tank because theres so much waste in the gravel you cant get even with a gravel vacuum that itll float around the top of the tank, plus you dont want to pelt your fish with gravelwell, you have to find a temporary home for your fish while you do this. dunno how many you hav but they have to be in there for a while.
Then, you scoop them out and put them in their temp home, take out anything you have in the tank, filters and anything else, then you scoop the rocks out. what you want to do with them if you don't want them anymore is either put them in the garden around flowers or put them in a plastic bag and throw them away, i would put them in the garden. clean out the tank really well, and then rinse the new rocks really well to remove anything on them and put them in the tank.. then put your fishy's back and there ya go! good luck!Like the others have said, I would remove the fish to a temporary bucket with as much of the tank water as possible, then scoop out the gravel and replace it. If you have a spare fish net, they work well as a scoop, but you may bend the handle a bit. If you can't remove all the water before switching out the gravel you may want to give your filter a couple hours to clean the water before adding the fish back in, since you'll stir up a lot of crap during the switch.
Also remember the gravel houses a lot of the bacteria required for proper filtration, and they will take some time to to recolonize the new gravel. Do frequent water tests after the switch to avoid new tank syndrome.umm.... i would put the fish and plants into a bucket with tank water but try to save some of ur tank water cause the Bacteria and stuff
scoop the stones out and wash thoroughly the new gravel and put it in.. then put some water and dechlorinator in and then ur old tank water and fish in
hope i helped :)If you are decided in changing the gravel, then your only option is to take down the tank and redo the set up from scratch. To help you along you can transfer the fish into a smaller tank, but make sure that it is equip with a good filtration and aeration, and fill it with water from your existing tank. Give it a few days for the new setup to settle before reintroducing the fishes back to the tank.I agree with most everyone, but make sure you clean your new gravel off with cold water, not hot. I don't remember the reasoning, but just do it just in case...don't do it all at once as the fish need the bacteria you have to allow some of the bacteria in the new gravel to be established first do half and then do the other half in about 2 weeks
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How do you go about changing gravel in a fish tank?hahah fish lol....How do you go about changing gravel in a fish tank?first if its a tropical fish tank best to remove the fish into a small tank while you do it ....empty out the water scoop out the old gravel thoroughly rinse any new gravel then replace it ...its not a big job reallyid go with sheila, put fish in bucket with tank water dump out extra water and remove the gravel, i would not try to remove gravel with fish in the tank because theres so much waste in the gravel you cant get even with a gravel vacuum that itll float around the top of the tank, plus you dont want to pelt your fish with gravelwell, you have to find a temporary home for your fish while you do this. dunno how many you hav but they have to be in there for a while.
Then, you scoop them out and put them in their temp home, take out anything you have in the tank, filters and anything else, then you scoop the rocks out. what you want to do with them if you don't want them anymore is either put them in the garden around flowers or put them in a plastic bag and throw them away, i would put them in the garden. clean out the tank really well, and then rinse the new rocks really well to remove anything on them and put them in the tank.. then put your fishy's back and there ya go! good luck!Like the others have said, I would remove the fish to a temporary bucket with as much of the tank water as possible, then scoop out the gravel and replace it. If you have a spare fish net, they work well as a scoop, but you may bend the handle a bit. If you can't remove all the water before switching out the gravel you may want to give your filter a couple hours to clean the water before adding the fish back in, since you'll stir up a lot of crap during the switch.
Also remember the gravel houses a lot of the bacteria required for proper filtration, and they will take some time to to recolonize the new gravel. Do frequent water tests after the switch to avoid new tank syndrome.umm.... i would put the fish and plants into a bucket with tank water but try to save some of ur tank water cause the Bacteria and stuff
scoop the stones out and wash thoroughly the new gravel and put it in.. then put some water and dechlorinator in and then ur old tank water and fish in
hope i helped :)If you are decided in changing the gravel, then your only option is to take down the tank and redo the set up from scratch. To help you along you can transfer the fish into a smaller tank, but make sure that it is equip with a good filtration and aeration, and fill it with water from your existing tank. Give it a few days for the new setup to settle before reintroducing the fishes back to the tank.I agree with most everyone, but make sure you clean your new gravel off with cold water, not hot. I don't remember the reasoning, but just do it just in case...don't do it all at once as the fish need the bacteria you have to allow some of the bacteria in the new gravel to be established first do half and then do the other half in about 2 weeks
How do I go about changing my dog's food?
Currently I am feeding my dog a food called In-Pet's Choice which I get at Soldan's Feed Store. However, she is a 5 year old Belgian Malinois (Shepard) and I am seeing a lot of dry, flaky skin and she is shedding and itching a lot. I am looking into changing her dry dog food to something more holistic such as Innova or Evo. How do I switch brands for her and which brand do you recommend to help her skin and promote a healthy coat?How do I go about changing my dog's food?Read up about dog foods at
www.dogfoodanalysis.com
It is a web site that rates dog foods.
It is one of the most informative sites I have seen.
When you find one you want to feed start out with 25% new food to 75% old food for at lest three days then move to
50% old 50% new for a few days then on to
25% old 75% new for a few more days than on to all new food. This should take about two weeks or so to switch if your dog has a sensitive stomach or gets the runs go slower taking up to a week at each stage.
Make sure the food you are looking at feeding has a good balance of Omega3 and Omega 6 fatty acids this will help with skin and coat issues.How do I go about changing my dog's food?Innova Evo is fine. I reccomend a gradual change by decreasing the smount of old food and increasing the amount of new food every couple days. and adrupt change can result in stomache upsets and dierrea.heres how to make a proper switch.
Put in a large amount of old food and a few peices of new food for the first day. then the next day give him bit more more new food bit less old food. soon within a week or so soon enough you will be at the point where your dog is eating mostly new food and a bit of old. A couple days more and you can trash the old..
so basicly in a nut shell.
day 1-2 mix 90% old %26amp; 10% new
day 2-3 mix 80% old %26amp; 20% new
day 4-6 mix 60% old %26amp; 40% new
day 7-8 mix 50% old %26amp; 50% new
day 9-10 mix 25% old %26amp; 75% new
day10- 13 mix 10%old %26amp; 90% new
Two weeks. 0% old %26amp; 100% newHow do I go about changing my dog's food?Start by mixing the foods - about 25% new food, 75% old. Over the next few days, if you haven't noticed any ill effects, gradually adjust the proportions until it is 100% the new food. If the dog does develop runny stools, drop back slightly on the ratio for a few days until the system has adjusted and then pick up where you left off. I've heard that Bil Jac is also a good food for skin problems but none of my dogs has ever had skin problems so I've no personal experience with this.some people say that you shold introduce the food to her slowly but i dont think its really nesessary... you can just give the food and if the pup is hungry he will just eatGradually change by adding a little more of the new food to the old food each day. Some cold pressed flax seed oil might help with the coat. Use a small about 1/4t to start and gradually build up more oil so you don't upset her digestive system.
I feed Inova, Prairie and sometimes Newmans plus home made e food so they have the nutrients and enzymes from raw, unprocessed foods. The homemade is raw and balanced for recommended canine diet.Innova and Innova EVO are both excellent choices for food. Here is some information about dog food:
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There is no single food that is %26quot;best%26quot;. For example, some dogs thrive on grain-free foods, while grain-free is too rich for other dogs. What you want to find is the high-quality food that *your dog* does best on.
I recommend feeding dry food instead of wet. It's healthier for the gums and teeth.
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On choosing a good dog food:
Read the ingredients on the food you buy. Go with a high quality dog food. A grain should not be in the first couple ingredients ingredient (corn and such are mainly fillers, dogs don't digest it well). Avoid foods that have a lot of %26quot;by products%26quot; listed.
Here is an article about byproducts:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?鈥?/a>
And an article on what ingredients to avoid:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?鈥?/a>
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Some GOOD foods are :
* Merrick - http://www.merrickpetcare.com/
* Solid Gold - http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/
* Canidae - http://www.canidae.com/
* Timberwolf - http://timberwolforganics.com/
* Orijen - http://www.championpetfoods.com/orijen/o鈥?/a>
* Wellness - http://www.omhpet.com/wellness/
* Chicken Soup brand - http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssou鈥?/a>
* Blue Buffalo - http://www.bluebuff.com/
* Innova - http://www.naturapet.com/brands/innova.a鈥?/a>
* Innova EVO - http://www.naturapet.com/brands/evo.asp
Or check this website for good foods: http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_鈥?/a>
(I recommend only feeding foods rated 4, 5, or 6 stars. Anything 3 stars or less, I would stay away from.)
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Stay away from grocery stores brands. They are low-quality foods chalk full of fillers, preservatives, dyes, etc.. (Grocery store foods are those like Beneful, Old Roy, Alpo, Pedigree, Purina, etc.)
Beware %26quot;premium%26quot; foods. %26quot;Premium%26quot; does not mean good nutritionally, and is not a nutritionally high quality food. It has the same types of ingredients as grocery store foods, just a bit better quality of those not-so-good ingredients. (Premium foods are those like Iams, Eukanuba, Science Diet, etc..)
Another thing to be wary of: A lot of vets will recommend what they sell in their office. They get profit from the brands they keep on their shelves, that's why they push it. Truth is, vet schools don't focus a lot on nutrition. It's not saying that a vet is a bad vet because he recommends those foods, a lot of vets just are told %26quot;this is good food%26quot;, so they pass the message along without proper nutrition knowledge. Also, some dog food brands (like Hills) support vet schools, so vets have heard of it from the time they start college, which makes them think it's good as well.
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Higher quality food may seem more expensive at first, but it evens out. The higher quality the food, the less fillers eaten (and therefore the less poop comes out the other end). Your dog eats more to try to get the nutrition it needs, and most of the food just passes right on through. Also, it will make your animals healthier, so you save money on vet bills in the long run.
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%26quot;Big box%26quot; petstores like Petco and Petsmart rarely have quality foods. (I do believe that PetCo sells %26quot;Solid Gold%26quot; brand, which is a quality food, but most of the foods aren't.)
Also, grocery stores and Walmart aren't good places to buy food either.
Your best bets for getting quality dog food are:
- small, locally owned petstores
- dog boutiques
- farm supply stores
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When switching foods, do it gradually. I do this over about a two week timespan:
25% food A, 75% food B
50% food A, 50% food B
75% food A, 25% food B
100% food A
.My dog has never had a problem switching brands. The best way to go about it is by only using 1/3 of a portion of the new stuff and 2/3 yuor old stuff. Grasdually increase the food amount Until you are solidly on the new food. I would suggest Ignovia as your new food. No matter what anyone says, don go with Iams. They are very unhealthy for a dog.It may not be the food. Your dog could have fleas, mites, or skin problem from the shampoo you are using for example. If you want to change the food I always give one cup of new food with one cup of old food to avoid diarrhea, you should do this for about a week and gradually taper out the old food. Good luck.slowly start mixing the dog foods and each day start adding in more of the new brand and less of the other.gradually and the foods that give my canines a shiny coat is Hills Science DietLike playerette, I too am beginning to question whether or not it is absolutely necessary to do the tapering off one and increasing the other. Recently, I have had occasion to switch my dogs' food three or four times, and I have just fed them the old stuff one day, and the new the next. I will note, though, that these are all high quality foods, so in some ways they may not be that different from each other. I don't know about the In-Pets Choice, but if it has a lot of wheat, corn, soy, various glutens, or other things of that sort and you suddenly go to EVO, for example, which has no grains, and is a very high protein content food, it might cause some upset.
I think almost any high quality food would help with the coat, but you might paricularly look for something with Omega-3 and Omega-6, particularly if it's from a fish source. Those should help the coat.
The dog food analysis site has a lot of useful information, as does the dog food project site. Both of those have been mentioned.
www.dogfoodanalysis.com
It is a web site that rates dog foods.
It is one of the most informative sites I have seen.
When you find one you want to feed start out with 25% new food to 75% old food for at lest three days then move to
50% old 50% new for a few days then on to
25% old 75% new for a few more days than on to all new food. This should take about two weeks or so to switch if your dog has a sensitive stomach or gets the runs go slower taking up to a week at each stage.
Make sure the food you are looking at feeding has a good balance of Omega3 and Omega 6 fatty acids this will help with skin and coat issues.How do I go about changing my dog's food?Innova Evo is fine. I reccomend a gradual change by decreasing the smount of old food and increasing the amount of new food every couple days. and adrupt change can result in stomache upsets and dierrea.heres how to make a proper switch.
Put in a large amount of old food and a few peices of new food for the first day. then the next day give him bit more more new food bit less old food. soon within a week or so soon enough you will be at the point where your dog is eating mostly new food and a bit of old. A couple days more and you can trash the old..
so basicly in a nut shell.
day 1-2 mix 90% old %26amp; 10% new
day 2-3 mix 80% old %26amp; 20% new
day 4-6 mix 60% old %26amp; 40% new
day 7-8 mix 50% old %26amp; 50% new
day 9-10 mix 25% old %26amp; 75% new
day10- 13 mix 10%old %26amp; 90% new
Two weeks. 0% old %26amp; 100% newHow do I go about changing my dog's food?Start by mixing the foods - about 25% new food, 75% old. Over the next few days, if you haven't noticed any ill effects, gradually adjust the proportions until it is 100% the new food. If the dog does develop runny stools, drop back slightly on the ratio for a few days until the system has adjusted and then pick up where you left off. I've heard that Bil Jac is also a good food for skin problems but none of my dogs has ever had skin problems so I've no personal experience with this.some people say that you shold introduce the food to her slowly but i dont think its really nesessary... you can just give the food and if the pup is hungry he will just eatGradually change by adding a little more of the new food to the old food each day. Some cold pressed flax seed oil might help with the coat. Use a small about 1/4t to start and gradually build up more oil so you don't upset her digestive system.
I feed Inova, Prairie and sometimes Newmans plus home made e food so they have the nutrients and enzymes from raw, unprocessed foods. The homemade is raw and balanced for recommended canine diet.Innova and Innova EVO are both excellent choices for food. Here is some information about dog food:
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There is no single food that is %26quot;best%26quot;. For example, some dogs thrive on grain-free foods, while grain-free is too rich for other dogs. What you want to find is the high-quality food that *your dog* does best on.
I recommend feeding dry food instead of wet. It's healthier for the gums and teeth.
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On choosing a good dog food:
Read the ingredients on the food you buy. Go with a high quality dog food. A grain should not be in the first couple ingredients ingredient (corn and such are mainly fillers, dogs don't digest it well). Avoid foods that have a lot of %26quot;by products%26quot; listed.
Here is an article about byproducts:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?鈥?/a>
And an article on what ingredients to avoid:
http://www.dogfoodproject.com/index.php?鈥?/a>
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Some GOOD foods are :
* Merrick - http://www.merrickpetcare.com/
* Solid Gold - http://www.solidgoldhealth.com/
* Canidae - http://www.canidae.com/
* Timberwolf - http://timberwolforganics.com/
* Orijen - http://www.championpetfoods.com/orijen/o鈥?/a>
* Wellness - http://www.omhpet.com/wellness/
* Chicken Soup brand - http://www.chickensoupforthepetloverssou鈥?/a>
* Blue Buffalo - http://www.bluebuff.com/
* Innova - http://www.naturapet.com/brands/innova.a鈥?/a>
* Innova EVO - http://www.naturapet.com/brands/evo.asp
Or check this website for good foods: http://www.dogfoodanalysis.com/dog_food_鈥?/a>
(I recommend only feeding foods rated 4, 5, or 6 stars. Anything 3 stars or less, I would stay away from.)
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Stay away from grocery stores brands. They are low-quality foods chalk full of fillers, preservatives, dyes, etc.. (Grocery store foods are those like Beneful, Old Roy, Alpo, Pedigree, Purina, etc.)
Beware %26quot;premium%26quot; foods. %26quot;Premium%26quot; does not mean good nutritionally, and is not a nutritionally high quality food. It has the same types of ingredients as grocery store foods, just a bit better quality of those not-so-good ingredients. (Premium foods are those like Iams, Eukanuba, Science Diet, etc..)
Another thing to be wary of: A lot of vets will recommend what they sell in their office. They get profit from the brands they keep on their shelves, that's why they push it. Truth is, vet schools don't focus a lot on nutrition. It's not saying that a vet is a bad vet because he recommends those foods, a lot of vets just are told %26quot;this is good food%26quot;, so they pass the message along without proper nutrition knowledge. Also, some dog food brands (like Hills) support vet schools, so vets have heard of it from the time they start college, which makes them think it's good as well.
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Higher quality food may seem more expensive at first, but it evens out. The higher quality the food, the less fillers eaten (and therefore the less poop comes out the other end). Your dog eats more to try to get the nutrition it needs, and most of the food just passes right on through. Also, it will make your animals healthier, so you save money on vet bills in the long run.
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%26quot;Big box%26quot; petstores like Petco and Petsmart rarely have quality foods. (I do believe that PetCo sells %26quot;Solid Gold%26quot; brand, which is a quality food, but most of the foods aren't.)
Also, grocery stores and Walmart aren't good places to buy food either.
Your best bets for getting quality dog food are:
- small, locally owned petstores
- dog boutiques
- farm supply stores
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When switching foods, do it gradually. I do this over about a two week timespan:
25% food A, 75% food B
50% food A, 50% food B
75% food A, 25% food B
100% food A
.My dog has never had a problem switching brands. The best way to go about it is by only using 1/3 of a portion of the new stuff and 2/3 yuor old stuff. Grasdually increase the food amount Until you are solidly on the new food. I would suggest Ignovia as your new food. No matter what anyone says, don go with Iams. They are very unhealthy for a dog.It may not be the food. Your dog could have fleas, mites, or skin problem from the shampoo you are using for example. If you want to change the food I always give one cup of new food with one cup of old food to avoid diarrhea, you should do this for about a week and gradually taper out the old food. Good luck.slowly start mixing the dog foods and each day start adding in more of the new brand and less of the other.gradually and the foods that give my canines a shiny coat is Hills Science DietLike playerette, I too am beginning to question whether or not it is absolutely necessary to do the tapering off one and increasing the other. Recently, I have had occasion to switch my dogs' food three or four times, and I have just fed them the old stuff one day, and the new the next. I will note, though, that these are all high quality foods, so in some ways they may not be that different from each other. I don't know about the In-Pets Choice, but if it has a lot of wheat, corn, soy, various glutens, or other things of that sort and you suddenly go to EVO, for example, which has no grains, and is a very high protein content food, it might cause some upset.
I think almost any high quality food would help with the coat, but you might paricularly look for something with Omega-3 and Omega-6, particularly if it's from a fish source. Those should help the coat.
The dog food analysis site has a lot of useful information, as does the dog food project site. Both of those have been mentioned.
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