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Originally Posted by 107barney  I was thinking about using the Balance It canine for my other two dogs. Right now I cook for them, using bones for calcium and then adding some supplements and EFAs to their food. Their diets are very diverse so they get most of their requirements for food. Years ago I would worry that I was not supplementing correctly and I would have my vet run bloodwork. I have gotten over that, but if there is a product that does it all in one scoop, it seems easier.
As for my MVD dog -- that is what I'm worried about -- my vet is simply not that informed about the MVD diets and the specialist just recommends L/D and gave me that diet I posted yesterday.
Do you happen to know if Cornell does the diet formulations? I could easily take her there as my mom lives in NY and I'm there alot. |
The nutritionist at Cornell will consult with you over the phone for about $140 I think. TLC uses him. I use Dr. Remillard out of Boston. She recommends the whole Balance IT line... I have a whitefish recipe here that I could send you but it is 24% protein and I'm not sure if your Yorkie would tolerate that.
You were right to be concerned about supplements. Not only do they all have to be given, they need to be given in certain amounts and it is extremely important for the calcium/phosphorus ratio to be balanced or it can lead to blood and heart issues. It is safer to feed commercial food than to feed an unbalanced homecooked diet.