March is Nutrition Month. While we human folk strive for better diets, why not do the same for our dog friends? And even if we are not ready to take a leap for our own diets, we can at least help our furbabies get away from the junk food.
I am thrilled to use this month to honor the idea of feeding our dogs a better diet. A diet focused on whole foods, antioxidant rich vegetables, digestible proteins, anti-inflammatory foods and more.
For years, I have been advocating this kind of diet for dogs. And I have seen the difference it can make, short term and long term. When my clients, friends and family share the news with me, it makes me so happy and motivated to continue empowering people to do this for their dogs.
Throughout the month, I will share with you nutrition tips and ideas. And as always, I am here to assist you with creating a beneficial diet for your dog. Visit my Services page for ways we can work together.
Notes from Clients, Vets and Friends
Here is some feedback from people who have seen what good nutrition can do for their dogs. You can see more on my Testimonials page.
From Veterinarian:
Thanks so much for checking in and helping our clients! I will continue to send people your way because everyone seems happy including me!
From Katherine & Finley:
Just wanted to check in and let you know Finley is doing much better with the allergies and diet. She doesn’t itch like before and no more bumps or red skin. ~ Katherine
From Tina & Kai:
Thank you so much for your kind words, it’s really appreciated. You have been nothing but a bright light and encouraging while I lost hope for my boy. You always helped to keep him as healthy as possible. He ate and looked forward to eating up to that last morning. He loved your recipes so much. ~Tina
From Jill & Tully:
I cannot even begin to express how kind and compassionate Sarah has been since first contacting her…she was able to guide me to kidney healthy foods, guide and support me through the process of “home cooking” my dog food. Before Sarah I had spent hours and hours reading about dog foods and chose a kibble that I thought was better than all the others. Today, I wouldn’t touch it. ~Jill
From Lindsey & Whittaker:
I am excited he LOVES your recipe. He has never really been food motivated… I never had a dog be part of our family and not be food motivated. ~ Lindsey
And if you’re not yet convinced, listen to what Drs. Karen Becker and Donna Raditic say:
We strongly believe that most dogs will benefit from the replacement of at least some portion of their highly processed foods with a fresher alternative. Certainly, the evidence suggests that for dogs with allergies, chronic osteoarthritis, diabetes, or other chronic diseases, replacing highly processed food with a fresher alternative is likely to improve their health and longevity. Why not give it a try?”
You can read more about their take on the matter, in my article, “From Vets – Replace at Least Some Kibble With Fresh Foods.”
If you do decide to make this replacement, I hope you will come to me – not social media or the local pet store. It is important to take a responsible approach and include a good range of ingredients, as well as a quality multivitamin and other supplements as needed.
Thank you!
Sarah
PS – Do you have a golden retriever? Visit my other site, GoldenRetrieverDiet.com