tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3278982479719003325.post8649561546654738590..comments2023-10-19T06:01:30.442-04:00Comments on Two Grad Students and a Pittie: favorite things week!!Two Grad Students and a Pittiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13269935614694788118noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3278982479719003325.post-35834495213812902082011-05-25T12:56:40.572-04:002011-05-25T12:56:40.572-04:00I stumbled over here from foster dog blog and am h...I stumbled over here from foster dog blog and am having fun looking at pictures of sweet Havi, and loving her name by the way! I couldn't be farther away I think...living in the country in MN, but you make NYC apartment life look fun. =)<br /><br />Anyway...diet. I totally agree with RAW!!! But I can see many people's hesitation to go that route. A great book is Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs, by Lew Olson. She really breaks down the pet food industry too which is interesting and sure makes you think twice about all that kibble out there (and specifically the "rx diets"). On raw, the dogs here have the softest most amazing, glossy coats, much smaller and less frequent bowel movements (and way less stinky too, wow!), better dental health, and even seem to have an easier time focusing and behaving themselves.<br /><br />If raw really isn't up your alley, grain free kibble would be my next best bet. Dogs are just not equipped to handle grains...their system cannot ferment and make use of it...so you see a host of problems with them with most dogs. And sadly, the "rx diets" seem to be filled with all the things that dogs really really shouldn't be eating and cannot benefit from, it's very sad.<br /><br />Prior to raw, we fed taste of the wild grain free, usually the salmon, and had good luck with our girl and multitude of foster dogs as well. Best of luck to Havi on the search for a diet that makes her feel her best!!!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734245100938410152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3278982479719003325.post-16711484247036827642011-04-12T14:46:40.962-04:002011-04-12T14:46:40.962-04:00Hi I stumbled on your blog! Havi is adorable!
My...Hi I stumbled on your blog! Havi is adorable! <br /><br />My dog had similar tummy issues as a puppy. I tried every food under the sun since our vet gave us the same intestinal biopsy suggestion. <br /><br />At his urging (he really didn't want to have to do a biopsy on a young dog but was at his wit's end) he suggested we consult a holistic vet. <br /><br />After some searching and talking to a few holistic vets, I got Sophie on a raw diet. She is fed primal (we buy through a co-op to make it price feasible). That was over 2 years ago. Complete turn around in her health and tummy issues. <br /><br />Just another path to consider if things don't smooth out for Havi on EvoPattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01229758010712631659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3278982479719003325.post-44920992301534360252011-03-30T11:20:35.114-04:002011-03-30T11:20:35.114-04:00About the food. My pittie has a very sensitive st...About the food. My pittie has a very sensitive stomach too. I would take a look at the ingredient list. Many MANY dogs are allergic to wheat. Some also have bad reactions to chicken, chicken meal, chicken fat which is used heavily in the Hill's Science dog food.<br /><br />The food that I have found that works best is Evo. http://www.evopet.com/products/default.asp?id=1490. It averages out to $2.85 a day for a 80 lb dog.<br /><br />I know your vet stocks the Hill's but you might want to look into a higher quality food.<br /><br />http://servicedogsandme.blogspot.com/Artemishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031787931226432699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3278982479719003325.post-24326364818610175032011-03-30T09:43:30.810-04:002011-03-30T09:43:30.810-04:00I love the canvas Live, Love, Bark! So cuteI love the canvas Live, Love, Bark! So cuteAshley Deweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16807310328648186712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3278982479719003325.post-83558849194674989692011-03-29T12:17:36.761-04:002011-03-29T12:17:36.761-04:00We've had to make everything multi-storage, mu...We've had to make everything multi-storage, multi-functional too--but I do love having extra seating that is easy to move for vacuuming. And I do like that coat rack from Ikea. Haven't seen that one yet, but it's making me want to go...Two Pitties in the Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694420319336839807noreply@blogger.com