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Old October 2nd, 2007, 12:03 PM
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meat type/water intake

So I've noticed that when the dogs get beef, their water intake goes up noticeably, compared to when they have chicken.

Other people I've spoken to have noticed this with any red meat. Has anyone else experienced this? Any theories on why? Protein content? Fat?
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Old October 2nd, 2007, 02:41 PM
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probably because its a heavier meat and that chicken is also 'enhanced' with 'chicken broth' up so some %.

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Old October 10th, 2007, 05:39 AM
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May chicken producers also "water-chill" (soak) their chicken.
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Old October 25th, 2007, 12:27 PM
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Not sure if it would cause it but beef also has different enzymes in it and it breaks down very differently. Higher phosphorus levels too...and that can increase thirst. Bison isn't as "bad" as beef in this regard but I understand people notice it with it too.
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Old November 15th, 2007, 03:47 AM
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was curious so did a check on the phosphorus level. And found this..

Meat // Serving // Phosphorus (mg)
Beef // 3 ounces, cooked* // 173
Chicken // 3 ounces, cooked* // 155
Turkey // 3 ounces, cooked* // 173
Fish, halibut // 3 ounces, cooked* // 242
Fish, salmon // 3 ounces, cooked* // 252

*A 3-ounce serving is about the size of a deck of cards.

source:http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocente...ls/phosphorus/
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