TOTW Puppy calcium content.

BlackGSD · 11-01-2011, 02:10 PM

Decided to post this in a new thread since the last one is already 2 pages worth of mostly talking about how bad TOTW is.

Pacific Stream formula 1.3% as fed.

High Prairie formula 1.4% as fed.

jprice103 · 11-01-2011, 02:25 PM

Thanks!!! And by off chance, do you know what the max suggested is for a puppy?

DJEtzel · 11-01-2011, 02:31 PM

1.5% is typically the max calcium suggested for a large breed puppy.

BlackGSD · 11-01-2011, 02:33 PM

Depends on who you ask!!!! (Seriously.)

I have heard you want 1.5% or less. Some folks want it to be closer to 1.0%. That is for a MAX % for a "large breed" puppy. Then there are those that don't consider a GSD a "large breed".

But there is a difference between min, max, and "as fed". All it does is fry my BRAIN trying to keep it all straight.

jprice103 · 11-01-2011, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackGSD

But there is a difference between min, max, and "as fed". All it does is fry my BRAIN trying to keep it all straight.

I know! I've never wanted any puppy to get to adulthood as fast as this one...just so I don't have to stress over food anymore!!

GSDAlphaMom · 11-01-2011, 02:37 PM

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Pacific Stream formula 1.3% as fed.

High Prairie formula 1.4% as fed.[/QUOTE]

Are those minimums or maximums? If they are only showing one than it's more than likely minimum. The few that show maximum show both (min & max).

BlackGSD · 11-01-2011, 02:40 PM

Those numbers are on an "as fed" basis. (Hence why I put "as fed" after it.

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Emoore · 11-01-2011, 02:42 PM

I believe that the "as fed" numbers are generally higher than the "minimum %", which would be a good thing in this case.

GSDAlphaMom · 11-01-2011, 02:42 PM

Not to sound ignorant (though I may very well be with this term)

....what the heck does that mean? As fed?? Would it not be the same min/max approximate period??????

Emoore · 11-01-2011, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GSDAlphaMom

Not to sound ignorant (though I may very well be with this term)

....what the heck does that mean? As fed?? Would it not be the same min/max approximate period??????

I have no idea. But I've seen labels that list min, max, and as-fed, and the as-fed usually falls between minimum and maximum.

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DJEtzel Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 2,932	1.5% is typically the max calcium suggested for a large breed puppy. __________________ I'm Danielle Frag CGC, male GSD Bailey, female Rat Terrier Mix www.FraggleRockCollars.com

11-01-2011, 02:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
BlackGSD Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 7,795	Depends on who you ask!!!! (Seriously.) I have heard you want 1.5% or less. Some folks want it to be closer to 1.0%. That is for a MAX % for a "large breed" puppy. Then there are those that don't consider a GSD a "large breed". But there is a difference between min, max, and "as fed". All it does is fry my BRAIN trying to keep it all straight. __________________ Tracy Siren vom Banach { Sable female GSD 3-20-08} R.I.P. Wrangler male ACD/Aussie mix. 9-29-99 to8-29-11.

11-01-2011, 02:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
BlackGSD Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 7,795	Those numbers are on an "as fed" basis. (Hence why I put "as fed" after it. ) __________________ Tracy Siren vom Banach { Sable female GSD 3-20-08} R.I.P. Wrangler male ACD/Aussie mix. 9-29-99 to8-29-11.

11-01-2011, 02:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
GSDAlphaMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,228	[QUOTE= Pacific Stream formula 1.3% as fed. High Prairie formula 1.4% as fed.[/QUOTE] Are those minimums or maximums? If they are only showing one than it's more than likely minimum. The few that show maximum show both (min & max).

11-01-2011, 02:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Emoore Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North DFW, TX Posts: 9,214	I believe that the "as fed" numbers are generally higher than the "minimum %", which would be a good thing in this case. __________________ Rocky vom Backyard- 10 years young Kopper vom Felssclucht Bach - 17 months At the Bridge: Cash van der Animal Shelter 2006-2010

11-01-2011, 02:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
GSDAlphaMom Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 2,228	Not to sound ignorant (though I may very well be with this term) ....what the heck does that mean? As fed?? Would it not be the same min/max approximate period??????

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