Dogs
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
This series has been a long time coming. While I've yammered on about our lifestyle and offered tips over the years, I'd like to pull it all together into a series of posts that share why we choose to feed our dogs an organic food, live a greener lifestyle, and tread a littler lighter on our planet--all with a food slant, of course.
This all sounds really New Age; I know. It's your choice to move on or stay with me, and maybe learn something you had not considered. I'd like to hear your comments and questions, and most certainly I'm going to disclaim that I'm not the ultimate expert. Quite honestly, no one is. There are many opinions and I respect them all. These are simply the ones I employ. Here's an outline of the topics I'll be covering in this series, though not necessarily in the order I'll present them:
As an NB Insider, I continue to learn more about Natural Balance. Soon I will visit their Buy with Confidence Lab to learn more. In this capacity, I am compensated with food for my pets and sponsored travel to pet industry events such as this visit to Natural Balance's facility.
- Dogs Going Green: Options...
by Carrie Boyko, CEB © AllThingsDogBlog circa 2009 My Pack Gathers on Earth Day 2009Every now and then it happens--a reader gets in touch with me privately and shares the budget challenges that sometimes get in the way of bringing the best nutrition...
- Our Dogs' Food: The Big Decision
by Carrie Boyko, CEB © Carrie Boyko 2007 Clearly This Was the Right Decision! Our Senior, our Adult, and Our Puppy all Loving their Chow Every family has to set their food and health priorities, both for themselves and for their pets. Visit any pet...
- Good Dog Food Brands
It's a dog-eat-dog world, especially in the canine food market. There are so many brands, each with its own ideas and suggestions of what your dog should and shouldn't eat. But after the 2007 pet food recall, dog owners have become a little...
- Best Organic Dog Food
Just like in humans, diet plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing a dog's overall health and well-being. Needless to say, but we all know dogs are the best human companions and their presence in our life adds so much meaning to us....
- Best Natural Dog Food
Whether it's a little puppy or an older dog, you need to be quite considerate about developing the eating habits of your dog. Just like in us humans, food nutrition regulates the overall behavior and health of your dog. With the numerous dog...
Dogs
Pet Health and Nutrition: What We've Learned
by Carrie Boyko, CEB
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This series has been a long time coming. While I've yammered on about our lifestyle and offered tips over the years, I'd like to pull it all together into a series of posts that share why we choose to feed our dogs an organic food, live a greener lifestyle, and tread a littler lighter on our planet--all with a food slant, of course.
This all sounds really New Age; I know. It's your choice to move on or stay with me, and maybe learn something you had not considered. I'd like to hear your comments and questions, and most certainly I'm going to disclaim that I'm not the ultimate expert. Quite honestly, no one is. There are many opinions and I respect them all. These are simply the ones I employ. Here's an outline of the topics I'll be covering in this series, though not necessarily in the order I'll present them:
- What got us started on this path. I think you'll want to read this!
- Semantics in pet food labels: conventional recipes, certified organic vs. USDA organic, natural, grain-free, gluten-free, holistic, raw. I'll explore the definitions and the realities--err lack of definitions--as well as the ways in which these words have real meaning in other ways.
- Ingredients and the popular culture in dog food: wild ingredients, weight management, grain free and holistic foods
- Investigative journalism: the causes of cancer and other chronic and life-shortening illnesses and conditions.
- A little definition work in reading dog food labels. Don't eat before you read this post, but commit to learning a few things you'd wished you knew before.
- Why Certified Organic was our choice. Again; this one will surprise you.
- Tips for saving money on your higher-end pet food.
- Why a better pet food will add years to your dog's life.
- Helpful tips for switching foods with calm digestive systems
- Recipes and tips for making organic treats for your dog
- Some thoughts on recalls to make you think. Don't miss this!
- An introduction to Dick Patten's Natural Balance Organic formula, as well as some highlights of their other products such as cat foods, treats and zoo formulas.
- Extending your high-end food with other ingredients you'd like to add; how NOT to overfeed your dog.
- Let's have some fun with a contest! What can you win? That's a surprise :)
I'm going to endeavor to release these posts 2 Sundays each month. Watch for them. Thank you for sharing a bit of your weekend with me as I will be with you.
Happy tails,
- Dogs Going Green: Options...
by Carrie Boyko, CEB © AllThingsDogBlog circa 2009 My Pack Gathers on Earth Day 2009Every now and then it happens--a reader gets in touch with me privately and shares the budget challenges that sometimes get in the way of bringing the best nutrition...
- Our Dogs' Food: The Big Decision
by Carrie Boyko, CEB © Carrie Boyko 2007 Clearly This Was the Right Decision! Our Senior, our Adult, and Our Puppy all Loving their Chow Every family has to set their food and health priorities, both for themselves and for their pets. Visit any pet...
- Good Dog Food Brands
It's a dog-eat-dog world, especially in the canine food market. There are so many brands, each with its own ideas and suggestions of what your dog should and shouldn't eat. But after the 2007 pet food recall, dog owners have become a little...
- Best Organic Dog Food
Just like in humans, diet plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing a dog's overall health and well-being. Needless to say, but we all know dogs are the best human companions and their presence in our life adds so much meaning to us....
- Best Natural Dog Food
Whether it's a little puppy or an older dog, you need to be quite considerate about developing the eating habits of your dog. Just like in us humans, food nutrition regulates the overall behavior and health of your dog. With the numerous dog...