Hi is tuna better than dog food ?my puppy a 6 week old jack Russell loves it and wont eat anything else?

Question

has been on dry food and dose not like wet ?

Answer 1

tuna is very high in protine which will cause the dogs kidneys to work very very hard to get rid of it this will in time cause premature kidney failure in yur dog. Cat can take the higher protine and it will not harm them this is why we do not feed dogs cat food

Answer 2

I do not believe this is the best diet for him. Maybe as an occasional treat. What I would do is buy some other wet food and start by mixing in a little with the tuna and then eat time he eats add in more wet dog food so it slowly weans him off the tuna. You can do this over a week or two so he is weaned slowly and wont know too much of a difference. My cats love tuna, but it isn't the best thing for them so it is given as only an occasional treat, they love the oil.
If you continue to feed the tuna too him you will be making a rod for your own back and endangering his health. He is still very young so switching him over shouldn't pose too much of a problem. The hardest part is going to be you staying strong against his cute little puppy ways and not giving in. It really is best for him. You can do it.
Good Luck!

Answer 3

Tuna can be bad for dogs due to the high mercury levels in it. Yes fish oils can be beneficial to dogs, but there are many fish that contain high amounts of heavy metals. Also, according to a vet nutritionist feeding dogs tuna can increase the risk of kidney stones in some dogs and the issue is it is not known how much tuna is needed for this problem to happen. Also feeding a dog 1/3 cup of tuna a day is the equivalent to a human eating 6 cans a day! (Dr Russo in Massachusetts), If you must give your dog tuna, give just a small taste - no more than a teaspoon or less. If you are feeding tuna for nutritional benefits of fatty acids and omega 3 oils - use a dietary supplement instead or a different fish such as sardine, mackerel or canned salmon. Feed fish cooked as some raw fishes may contain bacteria or parasites that can be very harmful to dogs.

Answer 4

tuna dog food puppy 6 week jack russell loves wont eat

Answer 5

Does she (he?) eat the dry food? If so, I wouldn't worry about giving him any wet food. Tuna is a great protein source, but it is also quite fatty, which can cause him to get too plump. Also, dogs need carbohydrates too. They are not obligate carnivors like cats. If he won't eat dry food either, try him with vegetables and rice too. Don't feed too much tuna and make sure he gets LOTS AND LOTS of exercise. JR's need it anyway, but with the extra fat in his diet, he'll need extra. Try him with chicken to up his protein without all the fat. Tuna is great for an occasional treat but if you can get him to eat something else, you'd be doing him a favour! Also, the nice thing about dry food (especially dental diets) is that it provides a hard kibble to crunch and help keep tartar from building up on their teeth. Dental chews are ok too.

Hope this helps!

Answer 6

Well, It's been said that regardless of the breed, you should try to feed a puppy 3 times a day. Morning, noon, and evening. It's not how much they eat, as you shouldn't have food sitting out all day. If you do, the puppy will grow up knowing or thinking it can eat when it wants. It may eat multiple times daily and has a better chance of having hwalth problems. Try feeding it mush. (Puppy food heated in water and let sit to cool down. Proceed to "mush" it) until it gets to the point where you think you can feed it hard food. Then, in a few weeks to a couple of months, you should start feeding it only 2 times daily. Wait until it gets bigger though. Pups grow VERY fast so when they're young they need their food. Adults don't need as much food as pups. Hope this helped.

Answer 7

I would also be wary of the mercury levels. Your puppy is tiny so even a small amount will become lethal faster. I give my dog salmon, wild caught from Alaska, every now and then but never tuna. Just not worth the risk.

You should never let your dog dictate what it will eat. Sometimes it takes some tough love. But with such a young pup I would talk to your vet.

Answer 8

Are you trying to give your dog wet food, or dry food for dog food? It's okay to give a dog a little bit of human food on occasion, however, for proper nutrition, the dog needs dog food. Maybe mix a little bit of tuna in with the dog food. And please, mix it well. Maybe some hamburger that you fry up, and share some of it occasionally too. Not all spicy either. Please, for nutritious dog food, please go to your local area pet store, and get some of the god stuff (a little more expensive than grocery store-but worth it). The one concern I have on the tuna, is the level of mercury in it-a little bit once in awhile is one thing, but every day? Not good. Dry food, with a little bit of "people" food is okay-in moderation. Hope this helps. Take care.

Answer 9

Too much tuna is not a good thing, as it contains lots of mercury, which the body cannot break down, so this mercury stores itself within the brain, which can cause all sorts of problems. Try him on eukanuba which is a full vitamin and protein dry mix, he will not need any meat, but its always worth trying him with some other smaller fish, or dry chicken. You can purchase the fish and meats frozen from any pet shop.
Good Luck

Answer 10

Tuna isn't as balanced as dog foods, so best not to let it just eat tuna, if you start that now it will happen for the rest of its life.
He will eat if he is hungry, so just give him his puppy food and leave him to it ubtil he eats it, don't feel sorry for it and give in as it will work in the end.If he only likes dry food, then give him dried food, he doesn't need to eat wet food as long as he has a good bowl of fresh water.

Answer 11

Tuna is fine but does need to be mixed with dry food, tuna alone wont give him enough nutrients. You really need to be firm, a 6 week old puppy shouldnt be the boss, persevere with the nuts, he will not starve himself.