I think I've been as supportive and empathetic to others views/priorities/realities here so I don't think it applies to me either. I have color on my head now so it's a perfect time for me to pick up where I left off in Dodd's book. Planning to serve up instant oatmeal, berries (but NOT strawberries), raw honey and goat milk to the dogs tomorrow morning. I do wonder if that is modeled on Dr Dodds' own breakfast. Sounds delicious actually. Now I'm hungry.

Can you quote who you are referring to? When misinformation is out there it has to be corrected otherwise there are people who reads these threads that could do something to harm there dog by not having the right info. I don't think anyone was called names and if they were that's against the rules so I think you should report it.

Yes, Taylor I agree with you. It's confusing what someone doesn't address the person directly with their comments. As for Dr. Dodd there are plenty of sources out their with scientific studies to back up those that believe her to be a non credible source of information. We can all have an opinion and make choices in how to feed and vet our pets. The lack of scientific data then becomes an issues when opinions are shared as factual and science based which is the case with Dr. Dodd whether you like it or not. Main stream veterinary medicine frowns upon her claims because they are not supported by science. Medicine whether it's human or animal is a science not an opinion.

I feel like sometimes on this board there are so many people that follow her that it's scary to say you don't.

Doesn't scare me at all. I'll voice my opinions just like any other member.

Yeah but I'm not as cofident and able to just ignore people like you lol.

I thought b.j.s comment was just a general one (maybe even pre written and reserved for food discussions on Yorkie talk?) not directed at anyone in particular. Oatmeal and honey sounds great to me too! :) yum!

I'll take mine with brown sugar and cinnamon :)

I wasa thinking of having this test done. I think it requires saliva, did you have a hard time getting enough saliva?

Dogs and wolves evolved from a common ancestor between 9,000 and 34,000 years ago, before humans transitioned to agricultural societies. However these days dogs are more closely related to each other than wolves, regardless of geographic origin. This suggests that part of the genetic overlap observed between some modern dogs and wolves is the result of interbreeding after dog domestication, not a direct line of descent from one group of wolves. (Genomes of modern dogs and wolves provide new insights on domestication | Science Codex)

Dogs are one of the most, if not THE most, human-manipulated species on the planet. We basically designed and created them. So there is no reason for me believe that all dogs should be eating raw food or that there is even a 'natural' diet for a... basically unnatural species.

Also, dogs systems are not 'evolved' to eating dry food per say, as dry dog food has only existed since the early 1900's and dogs have been around much longer than that. I would say they're more evolved to do well on.... whatever they get. lol. I've read a few things that seem to indicate that farm dogs were basically fed leftovers or scraps (i.e. culled or dead livestock) or in some cases sort of a cheap corn meal mush. People definitely were not going to feed dogs any kind of valuable food when many were struggling to feed themselves.

Now the thing is, of course some of these dogs likely weren't thriving, and many modern advances have been made in today's world and what we are willing to do for our pets and how they are treated in today's society vs. back then. But it's always questionable how much of it was diet or simply lifestyle.

There's simply too many things to factor in to really know for sure what's better or worse at this point. But I think there's room for all views!

I actually feel like on this board that it's the opposite lately.

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Add a few bananna slices to this concoction!!!

Yes, it was just a general reminder . I just saw two threads where differing opinions were not going well...... The concept I was trying to convey was not in dictating how someone posts. It was trying to get across that no matter what our individual preferences are we will all make choices that will not be in agreement with each other. Just trying to point out that one is necessarily better than the other, just different in our approach getting there.

This forum is basically an entertainment forum, this is not a medical forum. For the most part we are all lay people who have studied, deciphered, analyzed, accepted and rejected information regarding health care and nutrition and doing what we feel is best for our pets. What one individual will decide appropriate for them another will disregard it as not quite right for them. Just because someone posts a link (s) in defense of their position does not make their position more factual or relevant. Even the authors of the links have their own biases when writing their articles and dispensing their "expertise" in a subject. Science is not an exact, even the "experts" in their field of study can't come to an agreement , so how are we lay people supposed to . For every link that's posted there will be a link in complete disagreement. Take it all with a grain of salt

Whether you chose to lean toward evidence based medicine or integrated medicine there are no absolutes. Each method has its flaws, just one of which concerning evidence based medicine is most (over half) of the peer reviewed and published clinical research is flawed, wrong, biased, with prejudice, and exaggerated. As for integrated medicine , we have the argument that some of the treatments are not "proven" therefore they have no credibility. The bottom line is neither one is perfect or without flaws and criticism. I just don't think it's necessary to tell another person they are wrong or it's necessary to make disparaging remarks when someone's beliefs run contrary to someone else's. Just to be clear, I'm not referring to issues that would be dangerous to a pets life.

Or raisins! :D YUmmm

Ladyjane, page 19 warns us to never feed raisins to our dogs. The dogs' oatmeal is best served without toxic additions.

:woohoo: But what if they are dancing raisins?

Oh DUH, that was for ME :p

There has been plenty of time for dogs systems to evolve to being used to dry food. I personally think home cooking is probably the best there are no risks when done right like there are with raw. Mine would be home cooked for but she was not happy with it no mater what recipe I tried. But she is more of a picker and really only likes to eat if she is playing or being really active. All this debate on food gets crazy. It's also annoying when people bash and or say what ingredients are good or bad and say omg that prescription food has such bad ingredients and stuff when they save lives and its people with no real studying done in vet nutrition it's crazy. The false info out there floating around is bothersome the biggest one being that dogs can't get salmonella and other such things when it fact there is proof they have and no all of them were sick and had bad or low immune systems.

Personally I think that test is a waste of money my vet also feels the same way.

Well that's your opinion lol. It's all about holistic stuff lately post about one of the foods rated with less then four stars that vet nutritionists recommend and you will hear about how terrible it is ugh

I have the little dancing raisin figurine things from before I was born lol got them at a garage sale I think when I was like 8 :D

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The only test for food sensitivity is an elimination diet.

I dunno if dogs need to evolve to eat kibble? But eating bad kibble is like a person eating fast food everyday to me. Homemade is always going to be better imo. Depending on what you make of course. But its easy to cross reference whats bad and whats good for your dog. Fresh everything is going to be better for dog and human. "Fresh" meaning less processing not meaning raw. Dogs can get samonila just not as easy as human. Alot ppl swear by it but I've seen alot of recalls lately. I would rather cook for my dogs. I've never seen that book. Is there alot of good recipes in there??

Have you checked out https://secure.balanceit.com/recipeg...er4/index.php? ?

There is a recipe generator on that site.

The link LadyJane shared is a great resource for home cooking. I've discussed Raw vs Kibble vs Home Cooking with my vet. I'm on the same page as her that Home Cooking is a great choice but kibble is/will always be the most convenient way to feed pets. She discouraged my from feeding raw because her experience with owners that feed raw has not been good. The practice has seen many sick pets that are raw eaters. Our conversation then turned to Dr. Remillard who she was not aware of and the recipe formulation that she offers. She was thrilled with the option of being able to resources out the hardest cases for proper care.

Dr. Karen Becker videos
 

I just came across these Dr. Karen Becker videos about pet food on Facebook. I'm not going to advocate pro or con, I'm just throwing these out for discussion. What do people think?

Good videos. What she is saying I've heard before. I don't like to feed raw. I would rather cook to make sure if they were any bacteria it was cooked off. JMO I also give different foods and my dog never had diarrhea or soft stools. That maybe come from severe changes in the kibble diet? Dunno.

Thanks

I have fed home cooked meals for 15 years now. My dogs range in age from almost 4 to almost 15. Today all but one had sprinkles of cooked bison meat over their already pre-prepped meals as a little treat. I also occasionally sprinkle kibble over their foods - Royal Canin or Purina.

The only time we have diarrhea is when they are sick and generally they do not get sick from kibble. .

Mine don't get sick from different homemade food. But they are use to it. From kibble either. just many ppl post theres do. You use supplements?? I've read you can over do the supplements I've read they maynot get enough..Dunno I mix a little kibble and use it for training.I prefer making it because I know whats there and food quality has to be better the all the processed dog food.