Vision Issues in Senior Dogs – Nutrition Options
Note: The dog pictured here was my senior dog, Cori. She developed glaucoma, a vision issue, at the age of 2, and became blind in one eye. A year later, she lost vision in the other eye.
Fish for Dogs – Healthy Homemade Dog Food Idea
Feeding salmon as your fish? Be careful of the source! I have relatives and friends who get GI upset from certain salmon, and several dogs too.
Parsley for Dogs
Parsley is easy to find in any grocery store, and this popular herb can also be used to maintain your dog’s health.
Avocado, Asparagus, Egg, Whole Grain Toast
Today my dog friendly meal consisted of egg, avocado, asparagus and toast. I saved about a tablespoon for each of my dogs as a meal topper.
Shrimp, Barley, Black Beans, Asparagus
I made a meal with shrimp and some other healthy foods. This is another demonstration of how easy it is to incorporate nutritious foods into your dog’s diet.
White Fish – Asparagus – Red Potatoes
I made another dog friendly meal for myself and saved some out for my dogs. The ingredients are white fish, asparagus and red potatoes with the skin.
Should You Add Vitamins and Minerals to Your Dog’s Diet?
Many people ask me whether they should add a multivitamin and mineral supplement to their dog’s food. This seems to be of particular concern for dog parents feeding a homemade diet.
Plant Based Functional Foods for Dogs
There are SO many beneficial compounds in plants and it would be next to impossible to highlight them all here. So, I am sharing just a few with you. Enjoy!
Functional Foods for Dogs – Meats and Other Animal Products
Many animal-based foods provide animal protein and functional properties. Foods with specific purpose are sometimes called functional foods.
Asparagus – Homemade Dog Food Idea
Asparagus was on sale this week, so it is going to be one of my dogs’ vegetables for the next couple of days.