I've been home cooking for my yorkies for 13 years now. You're correct about calcium -- dogs need much more than we do. Many blogs are not "credible" and are run by people with no credentials to make a dog diet, so I disagree with your vet. Clearly, the vet isn't familiar enough with home cooking to properly advise. My vets haven't always known much about home cooking either, and not all were supportive. I too use
PetDiets - VNC putting pets' health first! both the generic healthy dog recipes as well as have done consultations w/ the veterinary nutritionist who is a board certified specialist. Many of us here have used her and/or her information. I consider her to be a most knowledgeable nutritionist and doctor and she IS credible. She has helped me many times and when no one else would figure out what to feed Daisy, she worked with us to find ingredients that would work and keep her well. I am forever grateful to her. Good luck w/ home cooking.