by The Holistic Canine | Dec 24, 2020 | Balanced Diets, Natural health care, Transitioning to Raw
Food is Not Simply Nutrition. It is also Information! The single greatest disservice to our pets was the invention of commercial pet food and the demolition of their ancestral roots. Following at a close second was the increased belief in the need for unnecessary...
by The Holistic Canine | Nov 17, 2020 | Balanced Diets
The Importance of Cartilage in the Canine (and Feline) Diet Cartilage is made up of highly specialized cells and a matrix of proteins. It is more matrix than cells because cartilage does not contain blood vessels to receive oxygen which creates a low-oxygen tissue...
by The Holistic Canine | Oct 25, 2019 | Balanced Diets, Canine anatomy & physiology, Natural health care, Transitioning to Raw
A plea to correctly meeting your dog’s nutritional needs and more The strength of the bond between a dog and his guardian never ceases to amaze me. It is a beautiful and harmonious relationship between two species remarkably entwined in an intimate connection...
by The Holistic Canine | Aug 27, 2019 | Balanced Diets, Macronutrients, minerals, Nutrient Requirements, nutrients, Supplements, Vitamins
Supplementing and Balancing a DIY Canine Meal Plan the Correct Way If you have made the decision to feed your dog a species-appropriate raw diet, then you have chosen to move into the direction of providing your dog with the best possible nutrition plan. With that...
by The Holistic Canine | Aug 13, 2019 | Balanced Diets
What you need to know Sourcing is often the most difficult aspect of raw feeding. Quality and affordability are generally the two most important factors and considerations when searching for nourishing ingredients that will be used to fulfill your dog’s energy and...
by The Holistic Canine | Jul 27, 2019 | Balanced Diets, nutrients
Creating a nutrient balanced meal with a “better” ratio Let’s talk ratios. Ratios provide a super simple outline or guideline for feeding our dogs species-appropriate foods. The most common ratio is still 80/10/10. What that means is… 80%...
