If we have ever discussed dog food, you know it’s one of my favorite subjects..for many reasons!
First because I LOVE DOGS. I believe it is our responsibility to take care of our families. Fur or otherwise.
Next, they deserve it! Just as we deserve to have healthy, nutritious food available to us..so should all the animals we choose to bring into our lives.
Then., I started my work with dogs in a veterinary clinic decades ago. There was so little thought to nutrition back then. Only costly treatments of symptoms. Not much has changed since.
Lastly, I have spent countless hours researching, developing and testing recipes to support pet health. What I’ve found after all of those years is that it can be simple. It can be cost effective, and it can improve the life of your Dog and improve the life you have with them AND the longevity!
SO! Here are the ingredients I use in my most basic stew STEW LOVE if you will.
You can use all of the ingredients, or some, or add different things according to your dog’s needs or tastes. You could even call me to make it for you!
I make my food without too much measurement, but I find making it with a stew like consistency is the most popular and effective use.
*This recipe is intended for supplemental feeding. Additional ingredients required to meet complete diet standards.
Ground Turkey
1 or 2#’s
wild caught whitefish (pollock, sole, smelt)
Alternative to whitefish can be canned pink salmon, sardines or whole smelt etc
canned pumpkin puree
sweet potato – I process mine with eggs in processer
whole egg, shell included (1/2 an eggshell fulfills daily requirement of calcium for most dogs)
apples or applesauce(unsweetened)
Baby lima beans
cut broccoli
French cut green beans
sliced carrot
brown rice
gluten free oats
This is the base recipe. You can use any other combo of fresh, dog safe ingredients.
I choose these to be a low allergen, low carb, low sugar option as a base for dogs with certain health issues. There’s so much more you can do!
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Tag Archives: Senior Dogs
A Dog Novel…
A couple of weeks ago we had a full day of distinguished doggos.
It was a quiet, calm, slow paced day and I enjoyed it very much. I’ve always had a soft heart for elderly pups. Grooming them, adopting them and loving on them. 
This day reminded me how special they are and how lucky anyone who has spent a part of their life with one is.
It inspired me to address some of the important needs and comforts that would improve the quality of their golden years. I’ll try not to ramble on…
First and foremost is diet. As dogs age their nutritional needs shift drastically. Especially if a dog has eaten highly processed food (kibble) most of their life. Simply supplementing their diet with real food can make a huge difference. Adding vegetables and proteins. Good fibrous foods and even spices and ingredients that can boost immunity and fight inflammation. There are so many options to pick and choose from to raise their quality of life, reduce stress and avoid illness and costly vet visits.
Another important step to a senior dogs comfort is grooming. Even if your dog didn’t get to the groomers much in younger years there are many reasons for regular grooming at this stage.
Like humans, dogs bodies change with time. They tend to shed more and seem to be growing fur constantly. Growing other things like warts, skin tags and all manner of lumps and bumps. All of which can present their own specific issues if left unchecked. Nails grow faster and thicker and often don’t get worn down as a dog’s activity levels dip. Long nails can also hinder their comfort not only in their paws but hips and spine as well. Most importantly regarding grooming is coming in regularly. Not only to make the experience short and sweet without the stress of having to spend long periods of brushing or trimming, BUT so we can see every inch of your aging pet regularly and be aware of any changes or issues that may occur and help owners be proactive.
I could seriously go on forever. However I will wrap this up by reiterating how important these things really are.
Specifically how much we truly enjoy pampering these sweet dogs with gentle brush outs, warm baths and pets and offering great advice and examples of nutritious, life improving food. They deserve TLC and patience and love. We’re happy to do our part. 
