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.
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve posted an update. But there’s a good reason. I have a new puppy in the house! Her name is Wynnie – short for Wynter – and she is the niece of my other dog, Autumn.
Today’s topic is: Babies With Health Issues: What Can We Do? As I speak with fellow dog parents, vets and others, I recently heard two stories of very young dogs…
When it comes to making homemade dog food, one common concern dog parents express is that it takes too much time. But how much time it takes is largely up to you.
You know what they say about eggs … incredible, edible and lots more! They take very little time to prepare, can be used alone or in recipes, and provide a highly digestible protein for your dog. If that didn’t offer enough reasons to include them in your dog’s diet, here’s another reason: You can use eggshell as a calcium supplement.
What my clients have shared with me… “We can’t thank you enough for helping us to turn our dog’s health …
Recently, I attended a workshop on healthy pet foods. The seminar was conducted at a veterinary clinic and the speakers focused on many issues, including the process of making pet food. This process includes removing many nutrients, and then adding them back, in artificial versions.
I like to post periodic updates on what my dog eats in a single day, to help highlight the variety that you can achieve with a homemade diet. With all the variety, I also believe it is possible to offer some consistency too, particularly for dogs with sensitive GI tracts. Always introduce new foods slowly and one at a time.
Some people say a homemade dog food diet is not healthy because it’s not balanced. While that can be true, …
