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 We have all heard the age old advice not to change your pet's food and that they should stay on their chosen pet food for the rest of their lives. Not True. Like humans, dogs change physiologically over time and their food needs to be adjusted every now and then to ensure proper nutrition. So, how can you tell if your dog is not getting enough nutrients (or too much) from their current dog food? Here are seven signs that it's time to change your dog's food: Changing your dog's current food can sometimes be a tricky task. It's hard to wade through all the different varieties out there. As an owner, sometimes it feels like you need a PhD in dog food just to figure out what works and doesn't work for your pet. Transitioning your dog's food must be done over a 7-10 day period. Starting with about a 20-25% "new" food mixed with the old. Gradually increase the percentage of new over the time span until the old food is phased out. Sometime...

One thing you can always assume about a dog is that there is a 99.99999% chance they will never turn down food. True, there are some dogs that are a little more mature about mealtime than your average gobbler. And, some will walk away from a bowl when they are genuinely full. But, there are some dogs that are completely obsessed with food and act like they are starving to death all the time. If you have a food obsessed dog, the first thing you must do is take them to the vet to rule out a serious medical condition. Here are some of the physical reasons your dog may seem obsessed with food: Aging Bacterial overgrowth in the intestines Cushing's disease Diabetes Exocrine pancreatic insufficency Hyperthyroidism Reaction to medication Inappropriate diet Once you have ruled out a medical condition, you may start to deduce that your dog's food obsession is psychologically based. There is a theory that dog's are opportunistic eaters with a hereditary trait from thei...

Last week, we posted on or Facebook page a new journey we are embarking on. Our elderly dog Kale came back from the vet with a diagnosis of the beginning stages of kidney disease. As expected, our vet recommended we put her on Hill's Prescription diet. The concern with Hill's is that it is highly processed. Kale has a long history of chronic ear infections and processed food exacerbates the problem. After voicing my concern, the veterinarian pointed me towards another company: Just Food For Dogs. Just Food For Dogs is a company that specializes in whole foods, "homemade" dog food. Their food is USDA approved for human consumption. The supplements are made in an FDA & CGMP compliant facility that produces supplements exclusively for human consumption. The company is supported by 8 veterinarians on staff and is the only brand to validate health benefits through feeding trials. Wow! They offer a variety of balanced, pre-formulated daily meals for your "aver...