K9 Diet

03/06/2015

If you are lucky ...

http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/how-long-does-kibble-last-once-opened/

The bag of kibble has a one-year best before date. But it's referring to an unopened bag. Once opened, oxygen gets in it's “Oxidation” that ruins the party.

17/05/2015

Recall:

http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-recall/oc-raw-dog-food-recall-2015/

Complete details of the 2015 OC Raw Dog Food Recall as reported by the editors of the Dog Food Advisor

14/05/2015

Even the best?

A YEAR TO THE DAY AFTER BEING SUED, BLUE BUFFALO FINALLY ADMITS BY-PRODUCT MEAL IN A “SUBSTANTIAL” AND “MATERIAL” PORTION OF THEIR PET FOOD

12/05/2015

"The benefits of feeding a species specific diet to dogs and cats far outweighs the small risk of salmonella contamination, possible broken teeth, and the very small risk of bone damaging the digestive tract if fed a balanced, nutritious diet of raw food. For thousands of years dogs and cats have eaten raw, fresh, whole food and have thrived. Compare that to the 60 years commercially processed food has been around."

11/05/2015

Research Raw Food vs Kibble

http://www.ukrmb.co.uk/images/Research%20Paper%20-%20Raw%20Diet%20v%20Kibble%20Diet%20.pdf

10/05/2015

A great alternative to the chemical solutions!

http://organicdailypost.com/cedar-oil-the-best-natural-tick-repellent/

How-to article on using CedarCide cedar oil spray to control pests in your yard and garden.

06/05/2015

A Balanced Diet includes vegetables, fruit, dairy, eggs and other ingredients besides raw meat.

04/05/2015

If you prefer to feed raw here is a raw feed guideline. Raw means meat only! No veggies or fruit!

03/05/2015

We believe in a balanced diet although the dog's ancestors are considered carnivores. Over the thousand of years of evolution the domesticated dog has become an omnivore.


http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/15_7/features/Home-Prepared-Dog-Food-Nutritional-Information_20568-1.html

Whole Dog Journal reports on home-prepared diets for your dog. Creating a complete and balanced homemade dog food diet requires only a few simple guidelines that we have outlined in this article.

01/05/2015

A "bland diet" is a diet that is soft and highly digestible. It is low in fiber, fat and protein and is high in carbohydrates. Bland diets are generally composed of a single carbohydrate source and a single lean protein source. The most common bland diet is boiled rice and boiled lean chicken breast, without skin and bones. Since bland diets are low in fiber, stool production slows and defecation is less frequent. Bland diets are fed to rest the gastric system and to help promote normal stool formation. Animals that are physically sick should not be fed bland diets as a method of
treatment.

Bland diets are often recommend when your dog has thrown up or has diarrhea. Do wait before feeding a bland diet by letting your dog's system rest for 12-24 hours (depending on the age).

Slowly start by feeding small portions spread throughout the day. We will post more ingredients used in bland diets tomorrow. Remember it is called a bland diet to help your dog get back on the healthy track but it is by no means a substitute for a good canine diet!

(Disclaimer: always consult with your veterinarian. Our information is for informative purposes only!)

30/04/2015

"Dogs are better than human beings because they know but do not tell." - Emily Dickinson

28/04/2015

Dogs are so uncomplicated!

26/04/2015

"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."-Roger Caras

25/04/2015

What are antioxidants and why are they so important for our dogs?

14/04/2015

Let us talk about p**p this morning. This is what my 52 lbs Lab just p**ped. Fact: a natural diet goes through the system in a few hours. The dog body absorbs every useable bit. The in take in volume is more than kibble but what comes is often less than a third. Other positive p**p fact. There is often no smell to the p**p and it is nice and solid.

04/04/2015

Happy Easter!

04/04/2015

Hidden behind expensive words and perfect marketing strategies processed dog food such as kibble is not what you think it is!

http://www.petmd.com/blogs/thedailyvet/ken-tudor/2015/march/what-you-need-know-about-protein-your-pets-food-32572?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=PETMD_News_WhatYouNeedtoKnowAboutTheProteinInYourPetsFood_04032015 #

Your pet food does not contain the meat you think it does. Nor does it contain the amount of meat you think it does. That is because the official definition of “meat” for pet food is different from your perception of “meat.” Read more.

23/03/2015

Fruit is a great addition to your dog's diet. A list of fruit your dog can have.

22/03/2015

Did you know that dogs can have these vegetables? Preferably cooked or steamed. Using a kitchen blender to make a puree is not a bad idea either.

21/03/2015

21/03/2015

Ready for fresh fruit yet?

In the SF Bay Area we had a whoppin' 73F today. Anybody else miss Spring?

17/03/2015

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

15/03/2015

Any O.D.D. ers here?

They officially have given it a name. O.D.D. Obsessive Dog Disorder. Cure: NONE!

14/03/2015

Dog Friendly stores in the US! Part of having a healthy dog is being out and about with your dog and spending time with him/her!

http://barkpost.com/dog-friendly-stores/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=pd

"No, those shoes look ridiculous with that outfit. So.... can I eat 'em?"

12/03/2015

I have been out for the last few days! Hoping to catch up this weekend to post some yummy stuff.

08/03/2015

Twitter much? We just joined twitter! https://twitter.com/k9diet

The latest Tweets from K9 Diet (): "Dogs are all that! Remember besides a good diet exercise is just as an important part of your dog's health. Take... http://t.co/T7p1K8isJU"

08/03/2015

Dogs are all that! Remember besides a good diet exercise is just as an important part of your dog's health. Take a hike!

07/03/2015

Do you want to know if your dog food is a good choice? Check out Dog Food Advisor. They provide objective, impartial and unbiased overview of most dog foods available in the US:

http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/

The Dog Food Advisor's unbiased dog food reviews and dog food ratings searchable by brand or star rating. Find the best dry, canned or raw food for your dog.

07/03/2015

http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/dog-obesity-starch/

There are eight hormones that raise blood sugar, yet only one that lowers it. Richard S Patton makes a case for the link between starch in dog foods and obesity.