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I’ve just ran out of dried dog food and whilst my dog (lily) did eat it I can’t say she looked as if she really enjoying it, so I’m looking to try her on something different…I did think about Chappie but then looked at the price. :shock: So, if any of you know of a good nutritious dried dog food that isn’t going to break the bank then I would appreciate your suggestions…. Early replies would be appreciated as poor Lily hasn’t eaten for two days and she is losing weight fast. :cry:

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Our Coco likes Harringtons. Can't say it tasted great when I tried it but she seems happy.

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 09 May 2023, 09:03
Our Coco likes Harringtons. Can't say it tasted great when I tried it but she seems happy.
Hi Sir Merv, I looked at Harringtons yesterday in Tesco’s ….it came in at about £25 for a 15kg bag, which is £10 cheaper than Chappie….read a few reviews which were a bit mixed but its an option, Thanks.

P’s would you mind trying some more so you can give me a more definitive answer? :lol:

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Do dogs like eating chickens ?
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I should imagine they do Moby, also I understand they are rather fond of a good horse.
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Can not be doing with fussy dogs. Shove something under it's nose, if it's hungry it will eat it.
By the way, I don't have a dog or a cat.
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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 09 May 2023, 09:03
Our Coco likes Harringtons. Can't say it tasted great when I tried it but she seems happy.

I bet you had a glossy coat though :D

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Probably easier to get rid of the dog :roll:

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Manoverboard wrote: 09 May 2023, 10:14
Do dogs like eating chickens ?

I’ve taught her to understand the command…” Leave it, unless you want to end up at the vets”

Collies are so intelligent :thumbup:

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david63 wrote: 09 May 2023, 10:54
Probably easier to get rid of the dog :roll:
I'd rather get rid of the wife first...just saying :lol:

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Onelife wrote: 09 May 2023, 12:14
I'd rather get rid of the wife first
It was good knowing you as I guess this is the last we will hear from you when Mrs OL reads this :wave: :wave:

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david63 wrote: 09 May 2023, 12:27
Onelife wrote: 09 May 2023, 12:14
I'd rather get rid of the wife first
It was good knowing you as I guess this is the last we will hear from you when Mrs OL reads this :wave: :wave:

Don't go building my hopes up like that David :D

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david63 wrote: 09 May 2023, 12:27
Onelife wrote: 09 May 2023, 12:14
I'd rather get rid of the wife first
It was good knowing you as I guess this is the last we will hear from you when Mrs OL reads this :wave: :wave:
I’ll tell her that you put me up to it…then we’ll see who Squeak! Squeaks! the loudest :lol: :thumbup:

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Onelife wrote: 09 May 2023, 12:46
then we’ll see who Squeak! Squeaks! the loudest
It won't be me, that's for sure :wave: :wave:

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Well, I’ve had to come to a decision, the poor little thing can hardly stand. I’ve decided to go with "Chappie" only because I’ve docked a fiver out of my wife’s hairdressing money…she did complain but I told her to put it in a ponytail if it gets down to her knees. :thumbup: :D
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It’s amazing how much it costs to keep a dog theses’ days…We have dog insurance that comes in at £28 per month, dog food and treats £25 pm…annually jabs £51 per year. Thankfully my sister baby sits for us, otherwise I would have to take David’s advice…or, further reduce my wife’s housekeeping money….Right I’m just off out to the races…wish me luck :thumbup: :D
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Does your sister want to baby sit for us too? That's our biggest cost. We have a brilliant local kennels with all mod cons, run by one of the veterinary nurses from our practice and her husband. Coco loves it there and we leave her with absolute confidence. But it costs £18 a night. Some people round here would expect all inclusive at a nice hotel for that! I may have to stop taking Trish on holiday.

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It does amaze me the variety of pet food and the descriptions on how they will enjoy the expensive food, to even more in the chiller cabnets. Unbelievable.
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It either it’s it or goes hungry.

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Merv, the kennels we use for our dog cost £25 per night you're getting a bargain 😂 I don't mind though as she recognises where she's going and goes in happy. We have used them for years and they have an excellent reputation.

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Happydays wrote: 09 May 2023, 22:54
Merv, the kennels we use for our dog cost £25 per night you're getting a bargain 😂 I don't mind though as she recognises where she's going and goes in happy. We have used them for years and they have an excellent reputation.

He certainly is. It costs us £14 a night for our cat Monty.

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We had four Collies at one stage… then went on an eighteen day cruise…they kennelled them all together but the bill still came to just under £300 (that was over 15 years ago)

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Stephen wrote: 10 May 2023, 07:46
Happydays wrote: 09 May 2023, 22:54
Merv, the kennels we use for our dog cost £25 per night you're getting a bargain 😂 I don't mind though as she recognises where she's going and goes in happy. We have used them for years and they have an excellent reputation.
He certainly is. It costs us £14 a night for our cat Monty.
Yes you're right. Things round here are cheaper than many places. But we felt the pinch when the kennels we used to go to for 34 years retired. They only charged £10 a night but were definitely not in the same 5* league as the present one. It's worth every penny and as soon as Coco is out of the car she's off, standing by the gate to get in, and not even a glance back. Our cattery in £9 a night.

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Mervyn and Trish wrote: 10 May 2023, 14:59
Stephen wrote: 10 May 2023, 07:46
Happydays wrote: 09 May 2023, 22:54
Merv, the kennels we use for our dog cost £25 per night you're getting a bargain 😂 I don't mind though as she recognises where she's going and goes in happy. We have used them for years and they have an excellent reputation.
He certainly is. It costs us £14 a night for our cat Monty.
Yes you're right. Things round here are cheaper than many places. But we felt the pinch when the kennels we used to go to for 34 years retired. They only charged £10 a night but were definitely not in the same 5* league as the present one. It's worth every penny and as soon as Coco is out of the car she's off, standing by the gate to get in, and not even a glance back. Our cattery in £9 a night.
What breed is Coco if you don't mind me asking?

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Coco is out of the car she's off, standing by the gate to get in, and not even a glance back.

Just a thought....do you feed her? :lol:

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Is that the usual thing to do?

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