Diet
Dog Food
Here are the products we’re using for our dogs’ diets. Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Lamb and Blueberry is a food that we just recently switched over to due to experiencing loose stool from the previous dog food that we used.
Why Farmina?
After researching dry dog foods for a couple years, I kept returning to Farmina. This company is based in Italy, using human-grade ingredients, non GMO, no recalls in over 50 years, using much higher quality in all ingredients because they are from Italy and Europe where their standards for what's sprayed on crops are MUCH higher than here in the US. This is not to say that we "can't" get foods with higher standards in the US as you can, but since it's more rare, they are very expensive. Since feeding a dry food is still best for us, this did seem like the best option although we really love raw or fresh food options available here in the US if anyone wanted to go that route. We just wanted everyone to know where we are at with foods.
Disclaimer: Some dogs will have different responses to various proteins, so find what works best for your dog.
I like this brand because the first ingredient is a whole protein and they don’t have canola oil (GMO)and unnecessary carbs like potatoes, corn, wheat, soy and neither is this heavily loaded with legumes. What’s in the top 5-10 ingredients are important. Particularly if the bulk of the protein comes from legumes like peas, etc. We prefer to see meat sources listed instead for health reasons.
I personally believe a completely raw diet is always ideal, though it is pricier and more time consuming. However, to create your own diet can often be unbalanced and have a lack of certain valuable vitamins and minerals. Find a nutritionist/Veterinarian Nutritionist to formulate a raw or home cooked diet which is specifically tailored to your pet’s needs. For a dog with skin, coat, or joint problems, I would feed a nutritionally balanced raw diet for the extra benefits. However, when you don’t feed raw, it is important to supplement your dog food*. Standard dog kibble is baked to death, leaving the vitamins and enzymes lacking. That is why we add the following supplements: Nuvet plus, Fera Organics Probiotics & Fish oil and a raw egg.
*Even if the dog food is organic and non-GMO.
Why Farmina?
After researching dry dog foods for a couple years, I kept returning to Farmina. This company is based in Italy, using human-grade ingredients, non GMO, no recalls in over 50 years, using much higher quality in all ingredients because they are from Italy and Europe where their standards for what's sprayed on crops are MUCH higher than here in the US. This is not to say that we "can't" get foods with higher standards in the US as you can, but since it's more rare, they are very expensive. Since feeding a dry food is still best for us, this did seem like the best option although we really love raw or fresh food options available here in the US if anyone wanted to go that route. We just wanted everyone to know where we are at with foods.
Disclaimer: Some dogs will have different responses to various proteins, so find what works best for your dog.
I like this brand because the first ingredient is a whole protein and they don’t have canola oil (GMO)and unnecessary carbs like potatoes, corn, wheat, soy and neither is this heavily loaded with legumes. What’s in the top 5-10 ingredients are important. Particularly if the bulk of the protein comes from legumes like peas, etc. We prefer to see meat sources listed instead for health reasons.
I personally believe a completely raw diet is always ideal, though it is pricier and more time consuming. However, to create your own diet can often be unbalanced and have a lack of certain valuable vitamins and minerals. Find a nutritionist/Veterinarian Nutritionist to formulate a raw or home cooked diet which is specifically tailored to your pet’s needs. For a dog with skin, coat, or joint problems, I would feed a nutritionally balanced raw diet for the extra benefits. However, when you don’t feed raw, it is important to supplement your dog food*. Standard dog kibble is baked to death, leaving the vitamins and enzymes lacking. That is why we add the following supplements: Nuvet plus, Fera Organics Probiotics & Fish oil and a raw egg.
*Even if the dog food is organic and non-GMO.
Puppy Food
For puppies, we have been giving Farmina N&D Ancestral Grain Lamb & Blueberry, Medium & Maxi Breed puppy food. Our puppies seem do do very well on it and we like this for similar reasons we like the adult dog food.
Our puppies all are weaned on this puppy food. We also give them a Nuvet wafer each, fish oil, probiotics and a raw egg daily in their food.
The Nuvet plus wafer bridges the immunity gap in puppies giving them the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for optimal health.
The Fish oil is the Fera Pet Organics brand as is the probiotic/prebiotic powder we add to the food.
Our puppies all are weaned on this puppy food. We also give them a Nuvet wafer each, fish oil, probiotics and a raw egg daily in their food.
The Nuvet plus wafer bridges the immunity gap in puppies giving them the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for optimal health.
The Fish oil is the Fera Pet Organics brand as is the probiotic/prebiotic powder we add to the food.
Diet Supplements
We give Nuvet plus, this an immune system booster that’s full of vitamins and antioxidants. I’ve noticed amazing results from using it for our dogs and puppies over many years! Each dog gets one every day.
Wild caught fish oil. We have found a fabulous supplement that keeps your dog’s coat sleek and healthy. Especially if you have a pet that struggles with dry skin or a dull coat. I encourage you to try fish Oil, the brand we currently use is Fera Pet Organics. Their fish oil only uses wild caught, sustainable fish and has the highest amount of DHA AND EPA which directly impacts brain health and heart function, decreases inflammation in joints as well as reduces skin issues such as itching, shedding and flakey or dry skin.
Nuvet
With the pet food on the market today, our dogs and puppies aren’t getting the nutrients they need to live a long, quality life. Continue reading and I’ll explain what I mean.
Nuvet is an amazing, top-of-the-line supplement. This is a product I can completely support, knowing it’s of superior quality. This product is not available in most pet stores, but you can purchase it with an order code from an authorized breeder, or pet professional.
This supplement is cold processed and full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, herbs, and more. (Scroll down for the ingredient list.) This supplement is for dogs and puppies of all ages.
Wild caught fish oil. We have found a fabulous supplement that keeps your dog’s coat sleek and healthy. Especially if you have a pet that struggles with dry skin or a dull coat. I encourage you to try fish Oil, the brand we currently use is Fera Pet Organics. Their fish oil only uses wild caught, sustainable fish and has the highest amount of DHA AND EPA which directly impacts brain health and heart function, decreases inflammation in joints as well as reduces skin issues such as itching, shedding and flakey or dry skin.
Nuvet
With the pet food on the market today, our dogs and puppies aren’t getting the nutrients they need to live a long, quality life. Continue reading and I’ll explain what I mean.
Nuvet is an amazing, top-of-the-line supplement. This is a product I can completely support, knowing it’s of superior quality. This product is not available in most pet stores, but you can purchase it with an order code from an authorized breeder, or pet professional.
This supplement is cold processed and full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, herbs, and more. (Scroll down for the ingredient list.) This supplement is for dogs and puppies of all ages.
Benefits
1. No sugars or fillers
No sugars or fillers.
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2. Paddle dried chicken liver
Real chicken liver – not cooked, but instead it’s paddle dried by to preserve its Omega Fatty Acids.
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3. Not heat dried
Not heat treated, heat destroys vitamins A, E, & B1 – it’s why NuVet Plus wafers crumble easily.
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4. Human-grade facility
FDA (human-grade) manufacturing facility, which is unheard of in the pet industry because of the high cost.
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5. Money back guarantee
If this isn’t the most incredible pet supplement you’ve ever had, the company will give your money back!
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Immune system support can help prolong the life of your pet and helps eliminate most ailments:
* Allergies
* Skin and Coat Problems
* Scratching, Itching, Biting
* Hot Spots
* Arthritis and Joint Problems
* Premature Aging
* Low Energy Levels
* Diabetes and Liver Problems
* Cataracts and Tumors
* Digestive Problems
* Tearing
* Heart Disease
* Skin and Coat Problems
* Scratching, Itching, Biting
* Hot Spots
* Arthritis and Joint Problems
* Premature Aging
* Low Energy Levels
* Diabetes and Liver Problems
* Cataracts and Tumors
* Digestive Problems
* Tearing
* Heart Disease
Immune System Support
With the lack of nutrition in today’s pet foods, we are always at wits’ end trying to keep our dog or pup in health, but seem to always be going back to the vet for this and that minor and/or major problem!
Did you know that all dog foods that are cooked lose all the natural vitamins in the process?
In this case, our dogs and puppies’ diet is not balanced and their bodies need the real vitamins and nutrients that they’re not getting. Often problems arise like skin problems, allergies, or premature aging, because of the nutritional deficiency our dogs are facing.
Do you want to keep your pet free from many typical problems which cause you large vet bills and your beloved pet stress and pain?
Did you know that all dog foods that are cooked lose all the natural vitamins in the process?
In this case, our dogs and puppies’ diet is not balanced and their bodies need the real vitamins and nutrients that they’re not getting. Often problems arise like skin problems, allergies, or premature aging, because of the nutritional deficiency our dogs are facing.
Do you want to keep your pet free from many typical problems which cause you large vet bills and your beloved pet stress and pain?
I honestly believe Nuvet is for your dog!
There is a 60-day 100% satisfaction guarantee and if you’re not satisfied you may send it back and your money will be refunded. If you research this yourself, and find a better supplement available than this, than by all means use that! I would be happy if you fed you pet that instead of this if it is truly superior! Truth is, I don’t know of any other supplement like Nuvet that is available on the market currently.
Since it is cold processed all the important vitamins and minerals your dog needs are intact.
If you want what’s best for your dog, and want to help prevent all possible illnesses and premature aging, I’d recommend checking out this product!
Since it is cold processed all the important vitamins and minerals your dog needs are intact.
If you want what’s best for your dog, and want to help prevent all possible illnesses and premature aging, I’d recommend checking out this product!
Other Supplements
We also use Glucosamine + Msm for adult dogs that are getting older and need extra joint support. Nuvet carries one called "Nujoint" and Fera Pet Organics carries one called "Hip & Joint" with turmeric and curcumin.
Raw eggs. Eggs are good for all life stages and help promote a healthy coat and skin. They’re especially beneficial for older dogs. Each adult dog gets one egg per day (more than that is fine, too), and each puppy gets 1/2 egg daily until they are 7-8 weeks of age then they get one whole one.
Raw bones and organ meat are also fantastic. Don’t throw out the turkey or chicken necks –give them to your dog! Bones that are uncooked are soft and won’t splinter like the cooked bones. Additionally, they keep your dog’s teeth cleaner, and help bones and joints. If you have access to a butcher shop or ranch/farm see if you can get some organ meat in bulk at discount and freeze portions to top your dog’s food with for meals. Of course, we also highly recommend fresh well water, sunshine, love, and socialization! 🙂
Raw eggs. Eggs are good for all life stages and help promote a healthy coat and skin. They’re especially beneficial for older dogs. Each adult dog gets one egg per day (more than that is fine, too), and each puppy gets 1/2 egg daily until they are 7-8 weeks of age then they get one whole one.
Raw bones and organ meat are also fantastic. Don’t throw out the turkey or chicken necks –give them to your dog! Bones that are uncooked are soft and won’t splinter like the cooked bones. Additionally, they keep your dog’s teeth cleaner, and help bones and joints. If you have access to a butcher shop or ranch/farm see if you can get some organ meat in bulk at discount and freeze portions to top your dog’s food with for meals. Of course, we also highly recommend fresh well water, sunshine, love, and socialization! 🙂
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