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I was wondering if anyone is familiar with the digestive enzyme product from Ask Ariel called LypoZyme. It is a very simple product that contains three digestive enzymes and none of the other "extras" that many digestive enzyme products contain like betaine HCL, ox bile, probiotics, etc. My 17...

Beef liver, eggs and fish contain iodine. The cruciferous vegetables will prevent iodine uptake. Cooking will help to minimize the goitrogens. As far as whether cruciferous vegetables can be fed occasionally, that may be okay. Most problems arise from over doing. However, many of us have...

The main problem with goitrogens is that they prevent the thyroid from utilizing iodine which is something the thyroid needs to be healthy. So I believe it is more of an issue that occurs over time. Another thought I had as far as helping the thyroid. I wonder if occasional feeding of a thyroid...

The fact that "quite a bit" of cruciferous vegetables are being fed is concerning since cruciferous vegetables contain goitrogens which interfere with iodine uptake. Are they at least cooked? Even so, they will still contain goitrogens. I know someone who was on thyroid meds for many years and...

I must be "in a mood" too. I find the advice from the Medical Medium to be appalling. While I think individual dogs or cats can have sensitivities to any ingredient, ruling oiut all of these foods for all of them is disturbing, especially organ meats which dogs and cats have consumed since the...

Is the cat getting some sort of caclium supplement or raw meaty bones along with the meat. I am with GiinnyW on the Medical Medium dietary advice. Sorry, but I think the advice presented on the forum here by members per the Medical Medium is disastrous for our pets. Sorry just have to be...

Ginny, What an awesome story! Thanks so much for sharing! I love hearing doggy success stories! Nancy

When I got my dogs they were my first dogs and I was clueless. I did everything back then I now shudder to think about. Vaccines, kibble, heartworm drugs, flea preventatives, etc. I would look at my dogs eating their dry pellets and thought this just cannot be right. Dogs need REAL food, just...

Thanks Dr. Jeff! These are my first dogs ever and I made many mistakes, however I knew that real fresh food is critical for their health and I did not trust anyone to make it but me. Therefore, this has been top priority for me and I have fed them a homemade raw diet most of their lives. It has...

Just wanted to add that I have not fed a single veggie to my dogs in over 15 years. They are 16 and 17 and still doing great. Therefore, in my experience with two dogs of different breeds there is no need to fear leaving veggies out at least temporarily to assess if it helps. You could always...

One option would be to make your own dog food using the necks as part of a balanced diet. You could just add meat and organs, in moderation, occasional egg and fish. This way you could avoid the veggies that companies put in their food as well as the excessive amount of organ meats. I am sorry...

Typically if excessive raw meaty bones are fed, the stools become hard or pellet like. So you may be doing fine with feeding 75 percent of the commercial with a chicken neck. However, sometimes veggies can sort of muddy the waters by changing the stool consistency and adding supplements could...

Am I correct in understanding that you are feeding two chicken necks per day in addition to balanced foods from Steve's and Green JuJu that contain raw meaty bones? This sounds like an excessive amount of RMBs. While I believe raw meaty bones are a critical part of the diet, I think moderation...

I have two small dogs, aged 16 and almost 17. They both got a rabies shot at age 1. One of my dogs suffered from seizures afterwards and the other one developed a huge lump at the injection site as big as my fist that lasted for months and he was left with two giant lipomas which he has to this...

Canned sardines or salmon with bones could help provide some calcium until you sort out fitting calcium into the diet. Preferably canned in water without salt. Nancy

Adored Beast also sells a good digestive enzyme. Healthy Gut | Digestive Enzyme / Pre & Probiotic Nancy

Ahh good point. Sorry about that. Nancy

They do have one for dogs. https://medicusveterinarydiets.com/product/kidney-support-dog/ Nancy

This is a very good article regarding oxalates. I believe it is relevant to both humans and animals and is worth reading. Why do some people seem to tolerate oxalate in their diets? Nancy

From a human perspective, I know people with oxalate stones where reduction of oxalates in the diet has helped prevent future stones. The main source of oxalates is plants. Some have higher oxalate content than others. By cooking them thoroughly the oxalates will be reduced but they are still...