Healthy and Happy
Our puppies love Diamond Naturals small breed puppy food topped with a 1/2 tsp of NuVet supplement and they do very well with it. They also receive a pre/probiotic treat and a 1/2 tsp of coconut oil daily. We feed our adults Purina Pro Plan salmon and beef dog foods. Add in 4 oz. of some treats 3 times a week, raw beef liver, sardines, salmon, raw chicken wings, any fresh, raw meat, fed to dogs of any age, should be frozen for a minimum of 48 hours, before being defrosted in a fridge, then being fed. This is a basic principle to kill pathogens. There are other principles such as 80% protein, 10% bone & 10% offal, as well as a minimum of 5 different proteins per week. boiled eggs, lightly cooked assortment of vegs and fruit. Be sure to check what foods are ok for your dogs to consume. Of course you may want to go all natural or figure out your own feedings. They also get a serving of the NuVet supplements. We give them 1 tsp Coconut oil per 10 lbs daily on top of food or in a syringe without needle, some just are picky eaters, lol. Coconut oil is a super food for your dog and yourself. A word about lauric and capric acid Coconut oil is loaded with a very powerful antimicrobial fatty acid called lauric acid, also found in breast milk. In the body, lauric acid is converted to monolaurin, which is a potent antiviral, antibacterial and antiprotozoal substance.
Coconut oil also contains another fatty acid: capric acid. Capric acid is present in very small amounts in goat’s milk and cow’s milk, but is abundant in tropical oils, including coconut oil and palm kernel oil.
It is a medium-chain fatty acid that has antimicrobial and antiviral properties. In the body, capric acid is converted to monocaprin, a form that can readily fight viruses, bacteria and the yeast Candida albicans. Coconut oil is also a natural de wormer. I also give a pre/probiotic chew daily, this helps for a healthy gut and digestive system. It helps keep those anal glands clean. Cooked oats or rice -To help abate your dog’s diarrhea, add 1-to-4 tablespoons of cooked oats or rice to your dog’s meal. It is a good idea to start out with smaller quantities to avoid adding too much fiber to your dog’s diet, and if you have any questions about exactly how much to feed your dog, consult your veterinarian. For yeast infections in their ears use 1 part apple cider vinegar to 1 part water. Clean their ears with a q-tip, you can either spray the mixture on and then dry the ears or use a q-tip to co go over all area on the underneath side. Do this twice a day, if you do not see improvement after 2 days consult your vet for a medication.
The key to supporting the lifelong health of my dogs is high quality nutrition. In order to ensure our dogs get the BEST nutrition possible, we've recently partnered with NuVet Labs! BONUS: All of my puppy families have access to order straight from the manufacturer, just like I do - click the link! This keeps costs down and maintains the integrity of every batch. Since 1997 they have had 0 batch recalls!
