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I would try to rotate in some other proteins vs always feeding sardines. Grass finished beef would be an amazing addition. It is expensive but a small dog does not eat that much. I am not a fan of Honest Kitchen. It is loaded with vegetables, some starchy, and lots of synthetic vitamins and...

Both my dogs will get loose stools if not fed enough raw meaty bones. Having bones occasionally does not work for them. They do better with smaller amounts of RMBs more regularly vs larger amounts less often. Bones sort of act like fiber and help firm up the stools. The balance over time...

Have you considered eliminating the Moxxor? It looks like it contains grape seed oil which is highly processed and high in omega six. Some dogs are also sensitive to green lipped mussels and other shellfish which it also contains. Nancy

Does the dog's diet contain raw meaty bones either whole or ground? Or some other source of calcium? Too much bone can cause constipation and too little can cause loose stools. I believe this applies to bone meal as well. Nancy

Thanks for the tips. I have also heard neem oil recommended for teeth cleaning but wonder how effective it is. The Pet Health and Nutrition Center also has a product called Daily Oral Care that contains beneficial probiotics specifically for the mouth. I forgot to mention that. You just...

I see. Peter Dobias sells two products...GreenMin and SoulFood. My understanding is that these two supplements can be utilized to make balanced homemade dog food. However, please make sure this is true if you decide to use it. The vitamins are at least fermented which is better than the...

What about the Hunde meal mixer below used in conjunction with low phosphorus meats like chicken thighs? It uses seaweed calcium vs bone meal which is lower in phosphorus. https://www.rawfeedingmiami.com/products/hunde-essential-blend-for-dogs This looks like a great product and is not loaded...

Great YouTube by Judy Morgan on Librela. Nancy

I am sorry you are having these issues. I have heard that Librela is a drug with very bad side effects. Please do your own research. I wonder if you have tried other options. Dr. Harvey’s Canine Health is loaded with inflammatory ingredients and synthetic vitamins and minerals. Have you...

I just wanted to add. Even though I grind their raw meaty bones, I feed chunks of meat so they get some dental benefit. Nancy

My dogs ate bones for years. They are 16 and almost 16. The yorkie still has all his teeth and they look good. The other dog has lost a few teeth in spite of bones and brushing. She has a slightly malformed bite and therefore chews mostly on one side. So unfortunately the side she cannot chew on...

It sounds like she is eating a good diet. I just mentioned the calcium because I know some homemade feeders leave that out. I make my own food because I like having control over the ingredients. We also raise our own beef so I want to use that. I have found that my dogs need more than 10 percent...

I was wondering if the homemade diet includes some form of calcium such as raw meaty bones (ground or whole), bone meal, seaweed calcium or egg shells. I feed a diet of meat, bone and organs. If I do not feed enough bone, the stools will be loose. The other thing I was wondering is if she is not...

My own dogs were always "off" after giving heartworm meds. I even tried plain ivermectin compounded at the smallest effective dose for them. It did not help. I quit giving them heartworm meds 14 years ago. They are now 16 and almost 16. I live in Missouri where heartworms are becoming resistant...

My dog is Havanese and they tend to be more chemically sensitive. Many Havanese owners have had issues with the PLUS versions of both Heartgard and Interceptor showing signs of both lethargy and diarrhea. I am not sure if this is applicable to other breeds. I know any dog in the shepherd family...

I have given slippery elm paste between meals using a syringe. Nancy

What about making a paste with slippery elm? That stuff is amazing. It coats the entire digestive tract with a mucousy substance. I have gotten raw bones to slide out. I would think paper towels would be a piece of cake for slippery elm. It is great to have on hand for times like these or for...

I have done lots of research on human dental health which happens to be a huge problem. Using anything in the mouth that kills bacteria is asking for problems because it will kill both the good and bad bacteria and this will allow the bad to take over. Both colloidal silver and coconut oil are...

This makes perfect sense to me. Thanks, Nancy

Thanks GinnyW. I believe there is a tendency these days to over supplement. I also do not want to supplement with anything unless it is targeted at a specific issue. My yorkie had some elevated liver enzymes a few years ago and the vet suggested Denamarin Advanced which I believe contains Sam-e...