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Originally Posted by deonk1  Hi all, well I'm getting rather frustrated cause I'm hearing a lot of mixed opinions on things. Harley had this upset stomach problem thing going on, and well the vet suggested it was a protein overload cause I give him fish on top of his kibble, but NOW! is only 24%, I've seen some foods at my supplier that are 40%  so how did I, feeding just a little salmon, overkill the protein, I doubt it... so now I'm back to square one. I'm trying to figure out what I can and can't feed him, and I would prefer to make his meals cause I believe it's cheaper. Every book I find suggests feeding a premium food like Iams or Eukanuba...  that and my vet said that grain free foods have higher protein, but NOW! is one of the lowest protein grain free foods out there.
I'm looking for something that says this is how much protein your dog needs, this is how you calculate whats in stuff you make, he needs this much of this and that. etc.
I am open to any suggestions, I love to read and would really love to find a good book that could help me on this one. |
The book I really love is Dr. Pitcairn's complete guide to NATURAL HEALTH FOR DOGS & CATS. I don't use the recipes in it because I like making my own.
Here are the contents:
Chapter:
1. We Need a New Approach to Pet Health Care
2. What's Really in Pet Food
3. Try a Basic Natural Diet_______with supplements
4. Easy-to-Make Recipes for Pet Food
5. Special Diets for Special Pets
6. Helping Your Pet Make the Switch
7. Exercise, Rest, and Natural Grooming
8. Creating a Healthier Environment
9. Choosing a Healthy Animal
10. Emotional Connections and Your Pet's Health
11. Neighborly Relations: Responsible Pet Management
12. Lifestyles: Tips for Special Situations
13. Saying Good-Bye: Coping with a Pet's Death
14. Holistic and Alternative Therapies
15. How to Care for a Sick Animal