So your dog swallows their food whole?
Not really...
Dogs are not human.
Therefore, they do not need to chew their food up entirely before swallowing it.
So. Chew chew swallow!
Friday, February 16, 2018
Chew chew swallow
Saturday, January 20, 2018
Feeding bones
Feeding bones has been one of those topics that makes dog owners shudder.
→The only thing you need to know, is to NEVER EVER FEED COOKED BONES!!←
Cooked bones will splinter and can cause gastrointestinal distress and a possible emergency vet visit!
Smoked and of course raw bones are the way to go.
As with any new bone or chew you give your pet, always supervise. Dogs are still susceptible of choking...although they have a great gag reflex and will "hork" things up easier than a human.
Raw
turkey or chicken necks
chicken or turkey backs
cows neckbones
Pork ribs
Pork neck bones
Venison legs, ribs or neckbones
Lamb legs
The list goes on and on...
Smoked bones are also a great option.
Feeding bones should be mandatory. Not only are they a great stress and frustration reliever, but they keep the teeth, gums and head muscles healthy AND! They are a great source of calcium!
Bones of some sort should be offered to your dog at least once a week.
If feeding raw, everyday.
Deer, moose, elk and reindeer antlers are another option and are also bone.
Their bumpy numbs offer great chewing surfaces. Different terrain is important for knocking tartar off of the teeth.
→The only thing you need to know, is to NEVER EVER FEED COOKED BONES!!←
Cooked bones will splinter and can cause gastrointestinal distress and a possible emergency vet visit!
Smoked and of course raw bones are the way to go.
As with any new bone or chew you give your pet, always supervise. Dogs are still susceptible of choking...although they have a great gag reflex and will "hork" things up easier than a human.
Raw
turkey or chicken necks
chicken or turkey backs
cows neckbones
Pork ribs
Pork neck bones
Venison legs, ribs or neckbones
Lamb legs
The list goes on and on...
Smoked bones are also a great option.
Feeding bones should be mandatory. Not only are they a great stress and frustration reliever, but they keep the teeth, gums and head muscles healthy AND! They are a great source of calcium!
Bones of some sort should be offered to your dog at least once a week.
If feeding raw, everyday.
Deer, moose, elk and reindeer antlers are another option and are also bone.
Their bumpy numbs offer great chewing surfaces. Different terrain is important for knocking tartar off of the teeth.
Gas buster?
Does your dog command the room by evacuating it?
Is there a constant green cloud hovering when he is sleeping?
If you have a pup with a smooshy nose, you will always have this problem, but I have some suggestions to at least help...
Boxers, Frenchies, Bostons. Dogs with flat faces constantly suck air, so it is no wonder they have gas!
Breeds like Rotties, Pitties, Danes and even Dobermans, I have found are struggling more and more with digestion issues.
→If you have a dog that eats fast, that topic will be covered in another post.←
But for now, let me give you a few tips to help from living with a clothespin on your nose....
We need to re-evaluate what protein you are feeding your dog.
Chicken?
Beef?
Lamb?
A lot of times the proteins that are fattier such as beef, which is more sinewy are harder for the body to process and may need a little help, a probiotic might be what you need!
Raw goats milk or a probiotic in capsule or liquid form will also work. The gastrointestinal system just needs a little help breaking things down.
You can also add Sweet potatoes or get a food with this popular tuber in it already.
Age can also play a factor to this stinky situation. Dogs, like humans start to lose the ability to break things down as they get older.
You can also always change their diet. Experiment with different proteins or brands. Each brand is different and offers different quality kibble...or take the raw route. 👀
Is there a constant green cloud hovering when he is sleeping?
If you have a pup with a smooshy nose, you will always have this problem, but I have some suggestions to at least help...
Boxers, Frenchies, Bostons. Dogs with flat faces constantly suck air, so it is no wonder they have gas!
Breeds like Rotties, Pitties, Danes and even Dobermans, I have found are struggling more and more with digestion issues.
→If you have a dog that eats fast, that topic will be covered in another post.←
But for now, let me give you a few tips to help from living with a clothespin on your nose....
We need to re-evaluate what protein you are feeding your dog.
Chicken?
Beef?
Lamb?
A lot of times the proteins that are fattier such as beef, which is more sinewy are harder for the body to process and may need a little help, a probiotic might be what you need!
Raw goats milk or a probiotic in capsule or liquid form will also work. The gastrointestinal system just needs a little help breaking things down.
You can also add Sweet potatoes or get a food with this popular tuber in it already.
Age can also play a factor to this stinky situation. Dogs, like humans start to lose the ability to break things down as they get older.
You can also always change their diet. Experiment with different proteins or brands. Each brand is different and offers different quality kibble...or take the raw route. 👀
PMR-Prey Model Raw
PMR or Prey model raw is probably the easiest formula to follow.
80% Muscle meat
10% Bone with meat on it
5% Liver
5% Other secreting organ.
Maintenance percentage for an average, healthy dog is 2.5% (Unless it is a puppy. That topic will be covered on a separate post)
You can feed a different muscle meat every day! Just a tid bit of info. Your dog cannot get all the nutrition he or she needs from just chicken, beef,
lamb etc! So you need to mix it up!
Plus, we as humans like variety, so why not offer that to our canine counter parts!?
The bone meat contains calcium and the bone alone is fantastic for your dogs teeth, head muscles and gums. Helping to keep them healthy and also keeping tartar and gum disease at bay.
I will post a separate paragraph about giving your dogs raw bones on another day...
80% Muscle meat
10% Bone with meat on it
5% Liver
5% Other secreting organ.
Maintenance percentage for an average, healthy dog is 2.5% (Unless it is a puppy. That topic will be covered on a separate post)
You can feed a different muscle meat every day! Just a tid bit of info. Your dog cannot get all the nutrition he or she needs from just chicken, beef,
lamb etc! So you need to mix it up!
Plus, we as humans like variety, so why not offer that to our canine counter parts!?
The bone meat contains calcium and the bone alone is fantastic for your dogs teeth, head muscles and gums. Helping to keep them healthy and also keeping tartar and gum disease at bay.
I will post a separate paragraph about giving your dogs raw bones on another day...
Are you considering feeding your dog a raw meat diet?
Raw meat is the epitome of dog food!
It is primal, healthy, clean of any "extra" ingredients and offers natural enzymes to help with digestion.
Those enzymes keep the gastrointestinal flora happy and healthy.
Dogs do not have natural enzymes in their mouth like humans, so they need all the help they can get to start the break down process of their food before it hits the stomach...
When kibble or dog food is processed, a lot of the natural health benefits are removed. And that makes it hard for a dog to digest. Has your dog ever thrown up 3 or 4 hours after eating his meal and it looks just like it did when it was in his bowl? Even though canines have super strong stomach acid, strong enough to digest bone, it has to work so hard to break down dog food. Mainly because of the "process" of making it "dog food"!
Raw meat is digested easier and faster, Allowing for maximum utilization of the fantastic nutrition.
The below picture is for my 20 pound dog, Lola Bean. ❤
Organic ground beef, part of a chicken leg, beef liver and a chicken gizzard.
3.2 ounces. Yes. Ounces. Twice a day or you can feed the full portion once a day and do bone at night.
I prefer feeding my dogs twice a day as I feel they enjoy that. And in my opinion, I think it is healthier for them, both mentally and physically.
It is primal, healthy, clean of any "extra" ingredients and offers natural enzymes to help with digestion.
Those enzymes keep the gastrointestinal flora happy and healthy.
Dogs do not have natural enzymes in their mouth like humans, so they need all the help they can get to start the break down process of their food before it hits the stomach...
When kibble or dog food is processed, a lot of the natural health benefits are removed. And that makes it hard for a dog to digest. Has your dog ever thrown up 3 or 4 hours after eating his meal and it looks just like it did when it was in his bowl? Even though canines have super strong stomach acid, strong enough to digest bone, it has to work so hard to break down dog food. Mainly because of the "process" of making it "dog food"!
Raw meat is digested easier and faster, Allowing for maximum utilization of the fantastic nutrition.
The below picture is for my 20 pound dog, Lola Bean. ❤
Organic ground beef, part of a chicken leg, beef liver and a chicken gizzard.
3.2 ounces. Yes. Ounces. Twice a day or you can feed the full portion once a day and do bone at night.
I prefer feeding my dogs twice a day as I feel they enjoy that. And in my opinion, I think it is healthier for them, both mentally and physically.
Welcome!
Welcome to my mind!
I will be leaving things here for you to read.
All of which will help you make the right decisions to keep your pet happy and healthy!
Most, if not all will be about feeding your pets the right diet and some training guidance and simple solutions to animal behavior.
I am not an animal nutritionist or trainer, by certificate, but I have a lot of knowledge to share that has worked for me and many of my friends and acquaintances.
I love animals. They are a apart of who I am and have made me a better human.
I have been around many kinds of animals in my lifetime.. Trying to understand them and be a part of their world. My mother always told me I was born in to the wrong species!
I am always trying to help their humans to better understand them and how they think and why they do what they do!
So. Join me on this crazy journey I am about to take!!
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