Well as it stands right now Apache is not on a totally homemade diet...he just gets homemade food as treats when I have something that he can eat..which is most of the time...LOL! If I choose to eliminate his dog food altogether, I will be doing my research and with the help of this group, we should be okay. I am always doing research, I love it! Thank you again, you have been a huge help to me.
Connie M. Paterson --- On Wed, 12/10/08, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: coughing now home made food Connie To: Chihuahuas@yahoogroups.com Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 12:27 PM My vet scolded me when I questioned feeding his (science and prescription diets) dog food two and half years ago. He said I would starve my dog of good nutrition. a week later they pulled all his "great" food in the big melamine debacle. A bit of research can help you make a food that will be as healthy as possible. The good news is you will know whats in it. Also for my little ones its actually cheaper than buying the better foods like Merrick or Evo. Its very hard to get a consensus on whats best. Even animal nutritionists cannot agree on everything. I'm thinking you just have to try to educate yourself as best you can then see how your dogs bodies/ attitudes react. best, michelle, henry and vinnie keeping warm in the beautiful Catskills -----Original Message----- From: Connie Paterson <tigerlovinlady_ [EMAIL PROTECTED] com> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com Sent: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:20 pm Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: coughing now home made food Thank you so much, Apache does eat his dog food, but in extrem ely small amounts and it has to be dry food....but, I have been feeding him more homemade food and will be looking into supplements for him or nutracal from the vets.....Apache loves all kinds of veggies, he is veggie crazy. I am just glad that I am not the only one doing this, it makes me feel better about raising my puppy....but his vets are amazed at how great he looks. Thank you so much for all the advice, I am so happy to be part of this wonderful group....!!! !! Connie M. Paterson --- On Wed, 12/10/08, eridanusdesign@ aol.com <eridanusdesign@ aol.com> wrote: From: eridanusdesign@ aol.com <eridanusdesign@ aol.com> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: coughing now home made food To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 12:13 PM I add Endurance to my meat and vegetable potions, a supplement made by the Volhard people for those feeding home made. http://www.volha rd. com/pages/ dog-food- supplements. php I could see a visible difference in my boys when I switched to this supplement.. .more peppy, playful and bright. I also add North Atlantic Sardine oil by Natures Logic, available in the health food stores. They really shine with this one! and there so small the bottle lasts forever! They too (Natures Logic) make a food fortifier that is good if you do not want to mail away for the one above. Natural diets include contents of the prey's stomach which are digested vegetables so make sure the vegies are cooked. I give baked or boiled sweet potatoes and a little bit of a green I am eating (kale, broccoli, chard). I switch around from chicken to beef to turkey just to keep it interesting. I freeze little patties nice and flat and toss them in a pan with a bit of water. My vet says its ok not to cook too much but I'm not down with raw yet. Just not convinced even though I see it does some dogs good. I also make a whole chicken (if they're on sale) I never season anything even if I am having some later as I can add to it then. Their favorite way chicken is the easiest for me. The slow cooked one. I've attached the recipe but for them I leave out the onions and celery and instead toss in a few baby carrots. It seems if carrot is all I give them as a veg they get bound so I limit the carrots but they LOVE them cooked or raw. Happy cooking! best, michelle, henry an d vinnie Listen to 350+ music, sports, news radio stations – including songs for the holidays – FREE while you browse. Start Listening Now! Listen to 350+ music, sports, news radio stations – including songs for the holidays – FREE while you browse. Start Listening Now!
