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I'd agree with Nancy that rotating them is a valuable concept - one which I use as well. Both enzymes and probiotics would be part of a prototypical canid diet. The value of and necessity for supplemental fiber will depend on the makeup of the diet, and can be varied over time as well - but...

IMO, cats don't need veggies. I wonder if you might want to add some Aventi kidney supplement to ward off serious kidney symptoms for the one. They have good info on their web page. I do like the salmon oil, and a 1/4 tsp is certainly not excessive. But I'm not the cat vet, nor any other kind.

Hey, just want to remind y'all that I am NOT a vet, just a longtime and curious dogmom....

This wouldn't concern me much, but I'd definitely keep observing it. Could be a pimple, or a cyst. Both would mature and pop or shrink. The vet could tell, and may wish to lance it. I'd just watch it for a while...

Yes, but.... I'd be concerned about the "badness" IN the cells of the large pieces, to be liberated in the cooking process, let alone the chewing or digestion of those chunks. After all, the whole premise of stewing is to free up the "goodie" in the ingredients. I don't know, but I suspect we...

Well, I would say that if YOU release her soul she will be appreciative; you may be holding her back by worrying. All my studies on death experiences lean towards a beautiful freedom - she may feel regret at your response, but will bless you for what you've done for her. I'd say to let her go...

I'm curious as to how others feel on this. For years I did not worry about onions, although I never fed them purposefully. Now I don't even keep any in the house - not for soups, stews, salads, etc. I miss them - I'm a great cook - but I am afraid of screwing up, as he licks my bowls, eats my...

Well, I'm in a cranky mood this morning, but: "dairy, eggs, organs, & poultry as per Medical Medium information" are, IMO, useful adjuncts to any raw diet. All things in moderation, yes, but variety is very important in the long run, for nutritional factors as well as maintaining the innate...

Well, a bit of patience might be required, for the good diet to kick in. I'd also likely to see her get a good supplemental source of Omega 3's: fish oil, sardines, also MCT oil (medium chain triglycerides; derived from coconut oil). Organ meats will also be a part of a prototypical prey model...

Yes, Cindy; welcome! You are a force for good in the universe:) You'll have a home here, and will fill in little gaps in your resources. I agree with Dr. Jeff, of course, that classical homeopathy properly applied will be of great use for you and the herd, too. Ask us anything, and keep up the...

Doggone it, Dr. Jeff! You made me cry:)

Boy, Nancy; that sounds so much like us! My first dog, born in 1995, was subjected to shots by his breeder, and then my vet, recommended by a friend, started the protocol all over again. He developed orthopedic issues - poor hip development, two cruciate tears, etc. and allergic symptoms...

Wouldn't hurt to provide a diet with more fresh/raw factors. Even the "interest" factor can matter.

Generally, anything raw will be vastly easier to digest and less prone to cause reactions, since "allergies" are usually a reaction to tough, nasty, cooked proteins. Hearts are great, as is liver, but any muscle meat will be fine. Variety will be a key factor, so experiment with small amounts...

Thank you both, for helping the helper:) ginny and Yuji

Thank you, Dr. Christina! They are not working with my vet, but seem comfortable with what they have been told by theirs, whom I do not know. I have a great vet/chiro. They can use my laser - I can use it on her. And I gave them a PEMF wearable vest thing that was passed on to me by other...

Friends have a lovely Dobie girl who has been diagnosed with Wobblers at about 9 years old. I have no direct experience with this, and am looking for ideas on management/treatment. She has been xrayed and is on steroids and other pain meds. We saw her today - she is one of Yuji's favorite girls...

Absolutely they can be "cured". Reactions to natural substances and foods are part of a picture of chronic, systemic mistunement, and will never be effectively suppressed by conventional meds, or even diet or environmental factors. I'd put my money on good homeopathic analysis and treatment...

I don't know what sort of homeopath you consulted, but this whole picture I can well imagine would respond to a carefully chosen remedy given with full attention to followup and subsequent doses. You are on the right track in thinking this - messing with the diet - is not a solution. An animal...

I would venture that this kitty needs a deep systemic approach to his disturbance. I don't believe that either drugs or food can supply this, although a nice simple raw diet would certainly be optimal in the long run. He has, I believe, a disturbance in his Vital Force - pardon the woo-woo...