Many know me from my admin role in raw feeding groups. However, nutrition science does not stop at raw foods. Many dogs do better on cooked, and others on raw. I am happy to do what works according to what is made available to us through nutrition science.

I utilize whole foods whenever possible. I never select a supplement when a whole food solution is available. Food allergies, limited calories, and limited sourcing are all factors that may contribute to supplementation. I am knowledgable about whole food supplements, including Standard Process, but not all whole food supplements are accessible, affordable, or appropriate. 

I will not fill nutritional gaps using innapropriate foods like ginger or heavy amounts of seeds and nuts.

Yes, and I am always mindful of the recipe formulation- including amino acids, fat, ingredients, etc. Do check out my full post about DCM post here.

Absolutely, the health intake form allows for plenty of space to fill in what you like to use, don’t like to use, foods your dog likes and dislikes, etc.

Typically, no. I utilize nutrition science and apply it to the dog we are feeding. Feed Thy Dog 🙂

Often times, 10% bone is too high in phosphorus or calcium and interferes with other nutrients. Other owners do not wish to feed raw meaty bones. Often times, 5% liver will cause too high of copper.

Recipes are highly customized for the dog keeping nutrients but also ingredients in mind.

Supporting the dog’s microbiome is critical for the health of the animal. Nutriiton science is learning more each day. You are what you eat is now more accurately described as You are what you absorb. Digestible carbohydrates and small amounts of plant matter are almost always used in recipes. High carbohydrate recipes are not formulated unless the dog needs it.

Phytonutrients have much to offer, and I select ingredients based on the dog. A young dog’s recipe will look different than the ways I would support an elderly dog.

I also provide information in the write-up that teaches you how to rotate out your own fresh plant sources.

The best way to ensure the recipe works is to be as specific as possible when filling out the intake form. If your sourcing information changes, you need to let me know immediately. I cannot formulate mutliple recipes due to intake form error. 

If your dog’s activity level changes, let me know immediately. Calorie adjustments take time.

That being said, recipe adjustment is a normal part of the process and one hour of adjustment time is included in the price.

After you purchase a meal plan, you will be automatically emailed a detailed health form. The health form includeds:

• Age
• Previous health history
• Current health
• Condition of coat, nails, teeth etc.
• Body condition (with imaging to help)
• Activity level
• Sourcing information
• Water information
• Environment information (including exposure to chemicals, where your dog sleeps etc. as these all affect nutrition)
• Dogs with jobs: I love working with working dogs, and there is a place for that, too!
• Current and previous foods
• Food allergies and intolerances
• + much more!