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MegC

Ellensburg, WA

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Posts:986

11/17/2009 6:13 PM
Just wanted to post a link to an extremely informative thread going on @ SledDogCentral. Far better/wiser/more experienced minds than I are weighing in with some valuable observations. http://www.sleddogcentral.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10192

Megan + Dulcie (Lehmschlog's The Right Spot) + Rogan (Lehmschlog's BR Rogan) + Anya (Lehmschlog's Anya O Conchobar) Intro to harness sport/mushing- start here!

MegC

Ellensburg, WA

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Posts:986

11/19/2009 4:18 PM
Bumping this link back up... interesting to see that other mushers have taken a different path than I and arrived at similar conclusions re the limitations of adding carbs and benefits of adding fat once energy expenditure goes beyond a certain point.

Megan + Dulcie (Lehmschlog's The Right Spot) + Rogan (Lehmschlog's BR Rogan) + Anya (Lehmschlog's Anya O Conchobar) Intro to harness sport/mushing- start here!

everbell

Kanata, ON

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Posts:1820

11/19/2009 4:43 PM
it is an interesting discussion. I know last year we started adding raw beef every other day to Bo's diet (in addition to his kibble). It seemed to help him keep some weight on through a very cold winter. Given that he was running over 12 miles a week with my husband, I was worried about him dropping weight. We'll see how it works this year, with two dogs in the house and maybe getting them involved in some other winter activities !!!

Joce and Rich Bogart and Shiraz (GSPs) Roxane (RIP: 1995-2009) and Tiger Lily (Cats) The Everbell Adventures

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