Supplementing Dry Dog Food

Question
We have a 6month old male yellow lab. We feed him Purina Pro Plan Natural Lamb and Rice (an adult food we switched him to when he was about 3 months old. We heard that feeding puppy food to large breed pups for too long can make them grow too fast and not allow time for proper joint and bone growth and development.) We soak his food in warm water and he seems to love it. I want to add things to his food if there is anything that could benefit him. I have chickens that lay lots of eggs everyday and we get all different sizes. We get very small ones sometimes that we don't want to bother to cook with or that we cant sell. Is it safe to put raw eggs and the shell on the food? Also, what types of supplements would support his growth and a strong healthy long life. As kids, we unfortunately learned the hard way that a lot of constant strenuous physical activity from a young pup and throughout a dogs life, can wear them out even faster and make their adult life more painful. So we haven't run this pup nearly as much but we find other much less damaging activities to release that energy. Like swimming and just plain old walking. Also are there supplements I can add to keep away all types of worms that pose a threat to dogs? Is a garlic pill equivalent to garlic powder? And will garlic keep worms away? Thank you for your help! I love reading the Q&A

Answer
Hi Madeline:  Sure ,would be glad to help you.... Yes, there are some supplements you may want to add:
ALL very safe...

The eggs are fine with the shells.  I would do 1-2 eggs 3-4 x per week for your boy  ( small eggs 2-3)-  Good for the coat.....

Omega 3 is very much needed for joints/ hips and patella health.

SEE here:  1 per day - always:
My clients have had great luck with Nature's Sunshine :
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Garlic / take one per day in the Cold months and 2 per day in the WARM Flea months....( and to help prevent worms)
http://www.mynsp.com/nuvetpetnurse/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=290

Also, below is my recipe for Natural Flea Spray : make at home...


To avoid worms: This works well:  Garlic / It is an anti parasitic , too...
Concerned about Garlic - READ This / Good READ...

http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/garlic_for_dogs.html#ARTICLE


My Natural Flea Spray recipe:
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Make Bandit's Flea Buster Spray*****

Bandit's Flea Buster Spray: 8 Oz Water, 4-6 Drops of Tea Tree Oil, 4-
6 Drops of Lavender Oil. Keep in the refrigerator, shake well before
using and spray lightly, do not soak the coat.

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USE Nature's Sunsine Products....
Ask Marie about the 20% or higher discount...

Pet Nurse Marie /  mtnmom@gci.net

Don't order any of the oils till you talk to Marie....she can help you get Member prices at Nature's Sunshine...
Fast shipping and FRESH product.
Don't use the old stuff at the Walmart !

NEXT - Make your own powder:


Make your own Powder for flea repelling!

Herbal Flea Repellant Powder:
recipe from "All You Ever Wanted to
Know about Herbs for Pets"
by Mary Wullf-Tilford,

1 part Diatamacous Earth,
2 parts Feverfew flowers,
2 parts Mullein flowers,
2 parts yarrow flowers,
1 part sage or thyme.

( "A Part" is just an amount - could be 1 cup or 1/2 cup )
YOU decide how big your recipe will be:


Any Questions???
Just ask
Marie Peppers
mtnmom@gci.net


AND Last, Don't forget a good Daily Vitamin/supplement like NuVET -
see here:
Good for All your kid's Body systems ....Keeps the vet away...

http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html
http://www.nuvet.com/81098
This is a Supplement / Immune system booster / take 2 per day / treat wafers...
1 bottle of 90 is 55.00
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Tell them Marie Peppers Sent you from All Experts...



BEST wishes to you!
Keep me posted.


Marie Peppers LPN MA

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