Our Bestfriends Food

Who is your best friend?

Zeus - Love this dog!

About 18 months ago, I had the worst experience anyone could ever suffer, the loss of a child. I won't get into that sad story but I will say that my most loyal of "friends" were my dogs (OK, my fat kitty Romeo was pretty great too). They didn't allow me to stay in bed all day crying...they were hungry, or had to go out, or needed a walk. They sat by me in my darkest hours and did what all best friends do...they patiently love you while you heal.

Isis the ever loyal boxer

I have to admit, I truly LOVE animals. I connect with them at a unique level and have a special affection towards them. Recently, a friend told me that the FDA suggests that dog food be 12% digestible! Really? Many of us love our dogs and yet do you know what you’re feeding your dog? Do you read the package? Is the first ingredient MEAT, then vegetables and/or brown rice? In the past year, I have been working to reduce my monthly expenses. When you have three dogs, one cat and a parrot - you spend a lot of money on food and treats. I don't care for Wal-Mart, but thought I'd look there for ANY dog food that listed meat first. No, none, nadda! All cornmeal...which dogs do you know that like to eat a diet of mainly cornmeal? Luckily, I found some decent food that didn't break the bank which contains lamb, brown rice and then vegetables! However, I wanted to add more healthy things into their bodies.

I eat a lot of vegetable and grain soup and prior to seasoning it to my taste buds; I scoop some on my dog’s dry food. They LOVE it. Honestly, all my pets love split pea soup, white bean soup, vegetable soup, and chicken noodle soup - split pea being an all time favorite! BEWARE do NOT add onions, they are toxic to dogs. Another suggestion, start slowly. You know what happens to you when you add too much fiber to your diet in one day, don't you?

Salsa - Katrina's dog

Proverbs 18:24 

A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Romeo - the Catdog (pronounced kadog)

A friend recommended the book, "The Whole Pet Diet", by Andi Brown. It is a wonderful book with lots of good ideas and suggestions!

One recipe she suggests to improve on your dogs coat, and to help reduce itching is called, "Recipe for a Beautiful Coat".

Recipe for a Beautiful Coat

8 oz Soybean or Olive oil

1 oz Cod liver oil

1 oz Wheat Germ oil

1 oz Flax Seed oil

1 Clove garlic

2 inch sprig of rosemary

Toss into your food processor, or blend and blend together. Place in a dark glass jar. Place in the refrigerator for freshness. It will last about 2 months. 

2-11 lbs   1\2 tsp

12-25 lbs  1 tsp

26-50 lbs  2 tsp

51-100 lbs 1 tbsp

I hope you go and look at the food you feed your best friend and make an necessary changes so they can be with you as long as possible!

P.S. We call Romeo a catdog because he really thinks he is a dog. He does have some cat tendencies, but mainly acts like a dog!