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KRISDEE · 01-31-2008, 01:30 PM

I Can't Get These Supplements In A Store Can I ?

marcerella02 · 01-31-2008, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KRISDEE

I Can't Get These Supplements In A Store Can I ?

yes you can!

Yorkiedaze · 01-31-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

I'm amazed and impressed by this, what was your reason when you started? I'm curious because back then there couldn't have been much info on commercial foods and what they are really made from.

I started home preparing almost a year ago in March, about the time of all the food recalls. Both Ruby and Reno are in excellent health and the best part is I don't have to worry what the mfgr's are going to allow in food next.

My grandparents raised me from birth and I grew up with a Boston Terrier named Patsy who was fed strictly people food. Patsy died at 23 years old. She could have lived longer if we knew a little bit more about neutrition back then, but Patsy got our table scraps. When I got married and got a dog of my own, I just continued to feed real food, except I always made enough for Ming-Toy. When I really got into nutrition in the early 70s for my kids sake, it started me thinking about the dog we had then and how to cook healthier meals for her too. I've been at it ever since.

No, I never get tired of learning and cooking.

Suzy · 01-31-2008, 05:52 PM

I homecook too! I use recipes from Dr. Pitcairn's book, as well as things I've come up with on my own, which are adaptations of some of his recipes, as well as from recipes posted in the homecooking sticky.

I couldn't be doing this without all the help, advice, & support from my YT homecooking mentors Yorkiedaze, Yorkieluv, and Marcerella02!

Yorkieluv · 01-31-2008, 06:31 PM

I've been homecooking for about a year now..I started when Miko was a pup(about 3 years ago), and cooked for him on and off but when we found out he had liver problems, our vet insisted we put him on prescription food...We didn't know enough about nutrition for liver compromised dogs, so we did...Well, Miko continued to have liver problems and bladder stone problems. Our vet was at a total loss, so I researched homecooking for liver compromised dogs with ammonium urate stones for a long time and finally decided to take the plunge. It took a little bit of trial and error with him since he can't have so many different types of foods. But

Now, he has been seizure and stone-free since around July!!!

Yorkiedaze · 01-31-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

I've been homecooking for about a year now..I started when Miko was a pup(about 3 years ago), and cooked for him on and off but when we found out he had liver problems, our vet insisted we put him on prescription food...We didn't know enough about nutrition for liver compromised dogs, so we did...Well, Miko continued to have liver problems and bladder stone problems. Our vet was at a total loss, so I researched homecooking for liver compromised dogs with ammonium urate stones for a long time and finally decided to take the plunge. It took a little bit of trial and error with him since he can't have so many different types of foods. But

Now, he has been seizure and stone-free since around July!!!

This is the kind of story that just warms my heart. I know you posted about this awhile back, but just wanted to let you know how wonderful it is to have one of our babies get better on home cooking.

Suzy · 02-01-2008, 04:57 AM

^ me too! What a great story!

elle57 · 02-02-2008, 03:40 AM

i agree with suzy , i could not have done it without all the great help and advice from I Yorkiedaze, Yorkieluv, and Marcerella02!
they are very knowledgable and advice.
sammy is a very happy healthy yorkie who loves everything i feed him now. homecooking is so easy and supplements are also easy once everything is down pat

Yorkieluv · 02-02-2008, 10:15 AM

Thanks girls

It warms my heart too!!
We thought we were losing him last year...And he just made the most amazing turn around!! He has never felt better or looked better. Shiny coat and everything

chachi · 02-02-2008, 10:30 AM

I am starting to homecook. I am getting all my suppliments together now

Yorkieluv · 02-02-2008, 10:32 AM

That sounds great, chachi!! Are you starting out with Pitcairn's book or some other recipes?

chachi · 02-02-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv

That sounds great, chachi!! Are you starting out with Pitcairn's book or some other recipes?

Yes pitcairns book but I am lost on the suppliments and I have saw on here where not everyone is doing the healthy powder which seems so complicated. So I am looking around at different suppliments

Yorkieluv · 02-02-2008, 10:41 AM

It's only complicated the first time

Once you get all the ingredients for it, you mix it up...Once that's done, you will have enough healthy powder to last you SEVERAL recipes, and you won't have to do it again until you run out of the mix

chachi · 02-02-2008, 11:07 AM

Its just finding some of the suppliments. Also I need to get a grinder because I have no way to grind them to powder. I have a food processor though

Ellie May · 02-02-2008, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

I am starting to homecook. I am getting all my suppliments together now

!!!!!!!!!!!

01-31-2008, 05:52 PM	#19
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	I homecook too! I use recipes from Dr. Pitcairn's book, as well as things I've come up with on my own, which are adaptations of some of his recipes, as well as from recipes posted in the homecooking sticky. I couldn't be doing this without all the help, advice, & support from my YT homecooking mentors Yorkiedaze, Yorkieluv, and Marcerella02! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

01-31-2008, 06:31 PM	#20
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	I've been homecooking for about a year now..I started when Miko was a pup(about 3 years ago), and cooked for him on and off but when we found out he had liver problems, our vet insisted we put him on prescription food...We didn't know enough about nutrition for liver compromised dogs, so we did...Well, Miko continued to have liver problems and bladder stone problems. Our vet was at a total loss, so I researched homecooking for liver compromised dogs with ammonium urate stones for a long time and finally decided to take the plunge. It took a little bit of trial and error with him since he can't have so many different types of foods. But Now, he has been seizure and stone-free since around July!!! __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

02-01-2008, 04:57 AM	#22
Suzy 2 Pups=Double Trouble! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,581	^ me too! What a great story! __________________ Suzy Emma & Milli What's better than loving a yorkie? Loving two yorkies! Milli 's Remi!

02-02-2008, 10:15 AM	#24
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	Thanks girls It warms my heart too!! We thought we were losing him last year...And he just made the most amazing turn around!! He has never felt better or looked better. Shiny coat and everything __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

02-02-2008, 10:30 AM	#25
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I am starting to homecook. I am getting all my suppliments together now __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

01-31-2008, 01:30 PM	#16
KRISDEE Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 138	I Can't Get These Supplements In A Store Can I ?

02-02-2008, 03:40 AM	#23
elle57 YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: douglaston ny Posts: 498	i agree with suzy , i could not have done it without all the great help and advice from I Yorkiedaze, Yorkieluv, and Marcerella02! they are very knowledgable and advice. sammy is a very happy healthy yorkie who loves everything i feed him now. homecooking is so easy and supplements are also easy once everything is down pat

02-02-2008, 10:32 AM	#26
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	That sounds great, chachi!! Are you starting out with Pitcairn's book or some other recipes? __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

02-02-2008, 10:41 AM	#28
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	It's only complicated the first time Once you get all the ingredients for it, you mix it up...Once that's done, you will have enough healthy powder to last you SEVERAL recipes, and you won't have to do it again until you run out of the mix __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

02-02-2008, 11:07 AM	#29
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	Its just finding some of the suppliments. Also I need to get a grinder because I have no way to grind them to powder. I have a food processor though __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427