Every week I meet over a hundred dog owners face to face at our local San Diego Farmer’s Markets. Together with Ruby from Real Dog Box we’ve been talking to dog owners about how to feed your dog better by adding food to your dog’s diet. Ultimately we’d like to see dog owners feed raw…
Let’s face it. Most veterinarians do not think you should feed raw. I get it – it’s not for everyone. The main objections veterinarians have are: There are no scientific studies to prove it is beneficial for your dogs. Raw food is resistant to antibiotics, so it’s not worth the risk. You could poison your…
The concept of eating healthy is not new. Humans’ dietary choices include Atkins, Intermittent, Nutrisystem, Weight Watchers, Keto, Paleo, Mediterranean, Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian, Eat-Clean, Carnivore, and Alkaline to name a few. And although each diet has a different methodology there are certain common themes: Eat less processed Eat less sugar Eat as many whole…
Raw feeders have been feeding raw meaty bones for decades to keep their dog’s teeth clean naturally. I myself feed a mixture of air-dried bones from Real Dog Box and more recently adding some raw meaty bones to the mix. This week Dr. Karen Becker shared a recent peer-reviewed study that found dogs who chewed…
In a word, yes. Although there are exceptions to the rule, most commercial dog foods provide a good foundation for good health. But there are always some nutrients that are left out due to cost or destroyed during manufacturing, transportation and storage. So what exactly happens when dog food is made and stored? I researched…
How does your dog’s food change when heat is applied? Is it true that kibble has carcinogens? These are questions to ask if dog nutrition is vital to you. As a dog owner of two allergy-prone dogs, this topic is of high interest to me. I’ve had to research this for my Canine Nutrition course…
Deciding to feed my dogs raw food feels like I’ve crawled into an outrigger without a paddle to trek across the ocean in a level 10 storm. I decided to make the switch at 3 am on March 12, 2021. I was scared, nervous, and excited all at the same time. It’s been 3 months…
The joy in realizing I need 120 pieces of bone, trying to fit it all in the freezer, getting their bowls right and the supplements I use to keep their raw meals balanced.
We’ve been brainwashed to believe that dry kibble designed in laboratories are superior dog food. We can somehow raise a child, cook and feed them but we’re told we can’t cook or feed raw to our dogs? But fresh food is better. For humans and for dogs. And this is our journey back to raw feeding.
