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Originally Posted by Superpup  Hi Everyone, and thanks for your interest and support.
Organic everything is best. I shop at Whole Foods Market.
If this is not for you, use frozen veg, never canned.
Non-grain and brown rice flours are from Bob's Red Mill, as is ground flax.
Lentils and beans are organic dried, never canned.
If organic veg quantity is too much for you, you can wash, steam, and freeze portions in water.
Organic brown eggs are best.
I can only tell you amounts I use, but you must research for the size and weight of your own pet.
I make the "cookies" by eye. I use 1/2 bag of non-grain flour, tblsp of ground cinnamon, 3 tablsp of ground flax, 1 tblsp of ground pumpkin seeds, honey, 2 eggs, 1 cup pureed pumpkin (not pie filling) and about 6 tblsp of olive oil. Combine dry into wet. You can also add p-nut butter, molasses, banannas, dried or crushed fruits, etc. Dough is heavy and wet. Add distilled or spring water as needed. You can make "drop" cookies, or spread onto greased glass baking dish. Bake at 350 for about 40 mins. Cut into squares, and bake again at 375 for about 45 mins or longer to get them to be crunchy. Leave out only enough for about a week. Freeze rest in portions in plastic bags. These are preservative-free, so freeze the rest. Experiement with different ingredients. It's fun.
Remember, keep it simple. The research takes the longest. Keep your supplements simple, unless your loved one has certain allergies or conditions that need more natural ingredients. Drs. Foster and Smith has good vitamins for small dogs, but they are not completely natural.
Here is a list of web resources. Use a search engine.
Only Natural Pet (super selection)
Natural Pet Market
Robbins Natural Pet Care
Botanical Dog
Natural Canine
Holistic Pet Info
Healthy Pet
Natural Pets
Pet Care Naturally
Shirley's Wellness Cafe
Wellvet Holistic
Whole Dog Journal
The Pet Center
Recipes.robbiehaf.com
Waggintails
Alternatives 4 Animal Health
Dr. Goodpet
Earth Animal
B-Naturals
It's For The Animals
Judy's Naturals
Native Remedies
Lowchensaustralia (many great subjects including recipes)
Dogaware
Here is a list of great books (Amazon or Half.com)
Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats ( a must)
Natural Health Bible for Dogs and Cats
8 Weeks to a Healthy Dog
The Allergy Solution for Dogs
Natural Healing for Dogs and Cats
The Nature of Animal Healing
The Encyclopedia of Natural Pet Care
The Complete Holistic Dog Book
These books give guidance on home-prepared diets, supplements, and raw feeding, plus a wealth of knowledge for a natural lifestyle.
Thanks for your questions and interest. I hope we all will feed natural one day, a great variety of fresh and raw foods. |
my goodness, you are so smart and you have done your research ! i am going to try to follow you as an example.
just a few questions, do i steam or boil the chicken breasts?
pureed pumpkin,not canned, where do i get that?
can i use regular lentils ,like dried ones from a bag.
how do you suppose i should wean him off the canned and dry food ? or do i give him the food without his dog food.
i thank you and really appreciate all your help
thanks
elle57