Nelly, Long Coat Dalmatian
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.
Sarah’s Work Featured in K9 Magazine
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!
How To Transition Your Dog’s Diet
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.
OMG, TMI! Is online research confusing you?
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?
Support Your Dog’s Vitalism or Homeostasis
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.
History of Trouble – Commercial Dog Food Risks
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.
Why Think About Dog 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.
Why SO many rules?
Why is it that we humans are encouraged to eat a variety of healthy, whole foods? Like meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, oils and more? And yet, when it comes to our dogs, we are encouraged to NOT feed them that way?
Looking For a “Veterinary Nutritionist?”
Sometimes, it’s hard to know who to rely on when seeking information about homemade dog food plans. There is so much information available. Some is useful, some is confusing, some is overwhelming… you get the idea.
Is Your Dog Picky?
Sometimes, I will hear people talk about their dogs being ‘picky.’ While it is absolutely true that dogs have their own food preferences, just like we do. But it could mean a couple important things.