One of the parts of setting your dog up with a successful weight loss plan is by choosing an appropriate food or foods for your dog! But like most things - the fact that there is a lot of demand for products to help with weight loss, we see a lot of marketing that is [...]
Author: Nikki Giovanelli
Is my dog fat?
If you are asking this question about your own dog, know that you are not alone. The most recent data shows that a staggering 54% or about 36 million dogs are struggling with being either overweight or obese. Of that 36 million dogs, 33% of them are obese (body condition scores 8 or above on [...]
HOMEMADE DOG FOOD RECIPE – BEEF, SALMON AND PUMPKIN
This recipe was so much fun to create - so thank you to everyone who voted on Instagram for the ingredients in this recipe! Overall this recipe is very high in protein and fat and low in carbohydrates. The overall distribution of calories in this diet is very similar to the typical raw diet - [...]
Why are vets uncomfortable with Homemade Dog Food?
I’m sure you have either read or experienced the dreaded veterinary visit when your vet asks you what you feed your dog, and you say “I feed a homemade fresh food diet.” and the veterinary team immediately freezes. All other ideas or conversations stop, and they move to try to convince you that you definitely [...]
How much food should I feed my dog?
The age-old question of how much dog food should I feed my dog is actually both rather simple and complicated. What you need to understand to start out is that just like each person has a different metabolism and activity level - dogs are similar. With the added complexity that dogs also come in a [...]
Nutritional Management of IBD in Dogs
Inflammatory Bowel Disease is a group of chronic GI disorders that are chronic in nature. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and weight loss. IBD in dogs can often be managed partially or completely with diet, and many different kibble, canned and homemade dog foods are available for dogs with IBD.
Is it bad for dogs to eat crickets?
There has been a huge push to create more sustainable options in pet food. From compostable poo bags, or biodegradable packaging - pet food companies have been looking for new ways to innovate and provide options for pet parents looking to reduce their impact on the environment. And one of those new innovations is using [...]
Copycat Wellness CORE Dog Food Recipe
Have you ever seen those recipes online where food bloggers will re-create restaurant food as homecooked recipes? Well, today I am going to do that exact same thing - but I am going to make the Wellness CORE Original dog food kibble into a complete and balanced homemade dog food recipe using BalanceIT! At this [...]
How to Meal Prep for Dogs
Meal prepping for your dog is no easy feat, it will take time, and some pre-planning in order for it to be successful. Knowing what you are getting into prior to considering home-cooking your dog's food is very important - you will need to get a complete and balanced recipe that is appropriate for your [...]
Homemade Dog Food Recipe: Pork and Sweet Potato
This is an excellent recipe for those dogs who either have poultry allergies that are looking for a novel protein diet - or for those dogs with grain sensitivities where they need a grain-free diet. This diet is high protein, moderate in carbohydrates, and lower in fat - making it a good overall choice for [...]