What did my dogs eat today? I get that question all the time! The answer is: Variety. This article describes a typical day of dog food, plus potential variations.
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“THE Royal TREATMENT; A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets” by Dr. Barbara Royal
This new book on dog (and animal) health is a must-read. This vet, Dr. Royal, provides very good advice! Her personal story is interesting too – it takes guts to break away from the main stream, and the payoff can be great.
Veggie Glop
Veggie glop is a great “side dish” for dogs in a home made diet. It is easy to make quickly in a food processor. It includes a variety of ingredients your dog needs in smaller doses.
Product Review: Peoplefood for Dogs
We have discovered a small company making simple, healthy dog food. Peoplefood for Dogs focuses on chicken-based meals to nurse sick dogs back to health, and also offers a variety of healthy treats.
“The Nature of Animal Healing” by Martin Goldstein D.V.M.
This book goes the distance, and provides detailed information about doggie (and cat) health. Some parts are more conversational; others are more technical with scientific facts and remedies. A large part of the book covers major ailments, one at a time, and what you can do about them.
New Dog: Healthy and Safe
You won’t have the time or brain cells to learn everything you need to know before you introduce your new dog into your life. This article provides some key points to focus on.
Exercising Your Dog
This series on exercising your dog is by far one of my favorites. If there’s one thing we tell people… our secret weapon is exercise. So many behavioral issues stem from not getting enough of it. And so much goodness comes from getting enough of it! This particular article is the beginning of the series.
Is Your Dog Overweight?
Is your dog overweight? This article tells you what to look for. A thin body, for dogs as for humans, is easiest on the joints and bones—and on the food budget! The easiest way to test if your dog is overweight is to feel the ribs.
Commercial Dog Food
Healthy, ready-to-serve dog foods are commercially available. The major upside of commercial food is ease of use. In exchange, you lose some of the benefits of making your own dog food.
Dog Food Mixes
Dog food mixes are a nice option to provide a healthy meal without too much trouble. Basically, mixes include dehydrated and freeze dried healthy ingredients that have a long shelf life. You add the fresh ingredients.
Raw Dog Food: What’s Best for Your Dog
Raw food has more nutrients than cooked food. Since the menu varies, the dogs are always curious about “what’s for dinner tonight?” We have never had one instance of any disease, animal or human, because our dogs eat raw food.
Healthy Dogs Eat Healthy Dog Food
Spending a little time to prepare your own dog food will yield real, tangible benefits for your dog and for you. Less disease and allergies, good teeth, beautiful hair, less shedding, healthier doggie life.
Animal Reiki
Reiki is an ancient system for stress reduction, relaxation and healing. Everyone including animals can learn Reiki. One of really great benefits of Reiki is that when you send the Reiki healing energy you also receive it in the process.
