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1) Commercial dog food is “fast food.”Heavily-processed fast foods (burgers, fries, tacos, etc.) as a big diet component can cause major health problems in people. How can fast foods be good for dogs? Only dog food manufacturers think this nonsense makes sense. Dogs and people share roughly 75% the same genetic makeup, and we have similar nutritional needs. What we’re doing to our own health with processed foods, we’re also doing to our dogs. And it’s happening faster.2) People food is good for dogs.Despite what you’ve heard from friends, vets and pet food manufacturers, wholesome ”people food” is good for dogs. People food is only bad for dog food makers. The same fresh, nutritious foods people eat can offer your dog the nutrition he needs and save you a mountain of vet bills. It just takes a little education to learn the small differences between human and canine nutritional needs. (Hint: no onions, grapes or raisins. Rinse off rich spices and sauces. Go easy on carbs and avoid wheat and corn.)
My GSP gets home made food only. It's a little time consuming once a week but she's happy and healthy. If you're interested let me know and I'll put up a recipe she gets and loves.
Quote from: Ltzchris18 on November 15, 2015, 01:01:22 PMMy GSP gets home made food only. It's a little time consuming once a week but she's happy and healthy. If you're interested let me know and I'll put up a recipe she gets and loves.Let's see.it
Going to try making our own dog food from venison scraps and people food. Winter project, curious to see how it go's.
One of our labs has some allergy issues(still not sure exactly what she's allergic to) She itches/scratches ALOT.Vet recommended grain free diet. We have tried a dozen or so of the high end brands that did not improve the scratching. Finally we have settled on Taste of the Wild Venison & Buffalo, her itching/scratching has reduced drastically.
Quote from: NOCK NOCK on November 19, 2015, 09:58:07 AMOne of our labs has some allergy issues(still not sure exactly what she's allergic to) She itches/scratches ALOT.Vet recommended grain free diet. We have tried a dozen or so of the high end brands that did not improve the scratching. Finally we have settled on Taste of the Wild Venison & Buffalo, her itching/scratching has reduced drastically. If she is still having any issues, try Natural Balance. Any of their LID mixes will help, but the bison and sweet potatoe or the kangaroo are some of the more popular unique proteins that work well. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk
Quote from: Jarhead Chase on December 07, 2015, 08:44:48 AMQuote from: NOCK NOCK on November 19, 2015, 09:58:07 AMOne of our labs has some allergy issues(still not sure exactly what she's allergic to) She itches/scratches ALOT.Vet recommended grain free diet. We have tried a dozen or so of the high end brands that did not improve the scratching. Finally we have settled on Taste of the Wild Venison & Buffalo, her itching/scratching has reduced drastically. If she is still having any issues, try Natural Balance. Any of their LID mixes will help, but the bison and sweet potatoe or the kangaroo are some of the more popular unique proteins that work well. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk1st one I tried, did not see any improvement
Quote from: NOCK NOCK on November 19, 2015, 09:58:07 AMOne of our labs has some allergy issues(still not sure exactly what she's allergic to) She itches/scratches ALOT.Vet recommended grain free diet. We have tried a dozen or so of the high end brands that did not improve the scratching. Finally we have settled on Taste of the Wild Venison & Buffalo, her itching/scratching has reduced drastically. My Lab was doing the same and I have used TOW since he was out of pup food. Vet finally did a thyroid check and that was his issue. He was chewing until the back of his legs would bleed. I now give him a pill in the morning and one at night and no issues. Apparently it's common in dogs. It's a simple blood test, then medicate and retest to see the new levels. Has helped a lot the last year. I tried the oil on food, bacon grease recommended by vet etc.. Turned out to be the slow thyroid. Weight gain and hair loss are some signs of the slow thyroid according to the vet. He had bare patches on his elbows. I just thought it was from rubbing. That has all come back now.