My passion/mission is to help dogs live healthier lives by eating healthier food. I can’t help all dogs, but I can help some - starting with yours. You can help dogs too - share this web site with others. If you have one take-away from visiting this web site, please spend a few minutes learning about the Hierarchy of healthy dog food. Download the Hierarchy PDF for your reference. I've learned that you get the most 'Bang-for-the-Buck' in dog care by feeding nourishing food. Why? Well, you already know the answer but probably have not thought it through as applied to your dog: You are what you eat. Basically, your body's ability to fight pathogens and prevent disease is largely accomplished by your immune system1. So it is with your dog. As you see in the graphic, the immune system is strengthened by eating a variety of easily digestible and nourishing food, by getting appropriate exercise, and getting plenty of rest. Pretty much common sense, right? And, if you are like me, you probably don't eat a completely balanced meal every day, but rather eat a variety of food over the course of a week to achieve the nourishment your body needs. You eat food appropriate for humans (Homo sapiens sapiens) such as fruits, vegetables, grains, meat, (occasional ice cream) etc. Your dog, however, is a Canis lupus familiaris in the order carnivora (meat eating). Appropriate food for carnivores includes a variety of meat and small soft digestible bones of naturally grazing small prey animals. Very, very different food needs! Again, eating
a variety of healthy meats is the best way for your dog to support her
immune system - naturally. So, how can I make a difference in the life of your dog? By coaching you about feeding healthy food in an easy to understand and succinct way. Here goes... NOTES: 1 = Google immunotherapy for the latest scientific research in using the body's immune system to target specific disease. Imagine the possibilities of treating canine diseases as the science is perfected. |