Addressing common concerns about feeding a raw food diet to dogs. Nutritional Imbalance Bacteria Choking/Broken Tooth Parasites Cost/Convenience If not properly formulated, raw feeding may cause nutritional imbalances. However, the average dog owner can easily provide a complete diet by using a base...
Feeding Dogs: Types of Foods Dogs Eat Homemade Dog Food Diets: Are They Nutritious? Homemade Dog Food Diet Can one prepare a homemade dog food diet that is complete and balanced for the nutritional needs of a dog? You may be able to, but before you take your dog off of his commercia...
And dogs are no different! Plus, the best way to know what’s REALLY in your dog’s food is to prepare the food yourself. In fact, this is the HEALTHIEST option. There are many homemade dog food recipes available online. A quick Google search will reveal them. You’ll be able to p...
by Kimberly Gauthier, CPCN | Dec 24, 2024 | Raw Feeding for Dogs Making homemade dog treats is a great way to ensure your dog gets a delicious treat without additives, preservatives, and fillers in store-bought dog treats. Not to mention, it's a fun project that you can do with your...
by Kimberly Gauthier, CPCN | Dec 24, 2024 | Raw Feeding for Dogs Making homemade dog treats is a great way to ensure your dog gets a delicious treat without additives, preservatives, and fillers in store-bought dog treats. Not to mention, it's a fun project that you can do with your...
Puppies are growing rapidly, building bone and muscle, and developing organs. Adult dogs are maintaining their bodies. Your puppy needs extra nutrients to fuel their growth. When should a puppy start eating solid food? Puppies should get solidfoodstarting at about four weeks, when they’re not...
Dogs consuming commercial food for more than half their intake were no less likely (P= 0.75) to receive dietary supplements than dogs fed homemade food for more than half their diet. This study provides some basic information regarding the feeding practices and demographics of the owned dog ...
Some dedicated dog lovers always love to feed their pets’ home-cooked food. Homemade dog food is aimed at meeting the nutritional anddigestive needs of dogs. The spices, fats, and fillers that can be found in human food always make dogs ill. ...
The cost with pet food is considered high, especially for owners who provide therapeutic diets. Few owners can afford this cost. We found that owners who provide this type of diet are those with higher purchasing power. The type of diet given to pets, commercial or homemade food, is not ...
Food is fuel both for a growing Boxer pup and large strong adult Boxer dogs. The type of food that you offer for both meals and snacks has a direct affect on your Boxer's health both now and in the future. Also of importance is a feeding schedule and making sure that you offer the...