On May 28th 2021 a brand-spanking-new research paper was published looking at the influence that dietary Spirulina has on the immune system of dogs - and social media has gone a bit nuts. Headlines that covered the paper stated: “-New Study- shows that adding Spirulina to your pet’s diet can help prevent or relieve food [...]
Tag: Homemade Diets for Dogs
Home Cooked Dog Food For Weight Loss
When creating a diet for a dog for weight loss additional considerations need to be made BECAUSE the diet will be intended to be given at a reduced amount of calories. What this means is that the diet must be nutrient-dense - providing the dog with all the essential protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals that [...]
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 [...]
Beef and Rice Dog Food Recipe
Healthy high protein beef and rice dog food recipe, complete and balanced for adult dogs.
Homemade Dog Food Recipe – Pork and Oat
A homemade dog food recipe - using pork, oats, blueberries, bell peppers, broccoli, walnut oil, and supplements. Complete and balanced for adult dogs.
Dog Thanksgiving Dinner (Low Fat!)
A complete and balanced dog Thanksgiving dinner homemade dog food recipe.
Turkey and Pumpkin Homemade Dog Food Recipe
Complete and Balanced Turkey and Pumpkin Adult Dog Food Recipe: containing turkey, sweet potato, pumpkin, broccoli, blueberries, walnut oil, and fish oil.
How to Transition you Dog onto a Fresh Food Diet
How to Transition your dog from a Kibble to a Fresh Food Diet.
The Fats your Puppy Needs in their Diet
According to AAFCO (the Association of American Feed Control Officials), and the NRC (the National Research Council) there are four main "essential" fatty acids for dogs: Linoleic acid, alpha-Linolenic acid, arachidonic acid, Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and Docosahexaenoic acid.