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LuvTaycieGirl · 06-28-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BabyGirl Rosie

I use both of these. Balanceit for supplements and PetDiets for recipes.

I also use the same!

107barney · 06-28-2013, 09:35 PM

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.

LuvTaycieGirl · 06-28-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

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.

BabyGirl Rosie · 06-29-2013, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 107barney

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.

Giorgismom · 06-29-2013, 06:42 AM

I've been home cooking for my baby for awhile. I give Giorgio a multivitamin and its been working well with his food. The vets say his bloodwork looks fine.

Talk to your vet on the best way to proceed, I've got nothing but support from my UofI vet.

I find it funny how home cooking is sometimes called people food when it the same ingredients commercial dog food companies"claim" to use in theirs.

06-28-2013, 09:35 PM	#17
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	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. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

06-29-2013, 06:42 AM	#20
Giorgismom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Illinois USA Posts: 60	I've been home cooking for my baby for awhile. I give Giorgio a multivitamin and its been working well with his food. The vets say his bloodwork looks fine. Talk to your vet on the best way to proceed, I've got nothing but support from my UofI vet. I find it funny how home cooking is sometimes called people food when it the same ingredients commercial dog food companies"claim" to use in theirs.