Below is an article I wrote years ago, and it still applies. Cori was my golden retrievermix who was fed real, human-grade, homemade foods beginning at age 7, and lived to15 ½. Enjoy! Grocery shopping is a regular ritual for all of us. As we navigate the aisles, sales and freebies, we can keep our …
I would like to share with you another lovely testimonial and success story from mom to “Chance,” a gorgeous rescue hound.
I am so happy to announce that I have received certification from the North American Veterinary Community as a Pet Therapeutic Nutrition Coach.
Below is the story of Nelly, a long coat Dalmatian who came home as a sick pup. She is healthy and happy now! Read her story here, direct from Nelly’s caring and devoted human mom.
I am thrilled to share that I was just featured in the latest issue of K9 Magazine. The article is entitled, “What is a Dog Nutritionist, and Why Should You Hire One?” You can read the article on the K9 Magazine website. Enjoy!
Beginning a dietary change of any kind can seem daunting, so it is useful to realize that such a transition is an individual process, gets easier with practice, and can evolve with time. A main takeaway is to start slow, giving your dog’s body a chance to adjust.
Who do you look to when trying to decide what to feed your dog?
General internet searches? Social media? Online groups? Are you confident in what you are finding, or are you even more confused, or somewhere in between?
It is in our dogs’ best interest to serve the most balanced, nutrient dense foods as frequently as possible. Focusing on a diet of high-quality whole foods can help boost immunity and allow the body to engage in a self-healing process known as vital energy, or vitalism, and bring itself into a natural state of balance, known as homeostasis.
When I was working towards my master’s degree in nutrition, I tried to write papers about dog nutrition whenever possible. Below is a section of one of my papers, focusing on the risks of commercial pet food.
We have a lot to think about! Work, school, daily responsibilities … why put any thought about what you feed your dog? The simple, easy answer is: What you put into your dog’s body affects him or her, for better or worse. This is both a short term and long term issue.