My dogs stool

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QUESTION: Hi, I recently changed my dog's diet to homemade dog food made by myself. I was afraid that he might not get use to it or might be allergic to it, so I have been paying attention to her stool. Her stool is light brown with pieces of corn (the homemade meal I made for her has corn in it). I was just wondering, do I see the pieces of corn because she isn't able to digest it/allergic to it or it is normal. Thank you.

ANSWER: Hi - they don't digest corn - so that is ok... I would like to know what your are making and what kind of dog you have... I sure don't like corns in dog foods... Do you want some nutritional help? Do you want to learn about supplements and oils, too?

Let me know...I can advise you


Marie Pepper LPN MA
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QUESTION: Hi, I am using a recipe from the book "Dr. Pitcairn's New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats" by Richard H. Pitcairn and Susan Hubble Pitcairn. I have an 11-12 years old Maltese.
Here is the recipe I used:

1/2 pound lean ground chicken
6 pieces whole wheat bread
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1/4 cooked corn
1/2 teaspoon powdered egg shells (homemade)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small clove garlic, minced

The recipe also requires a Healthy Powder (nutritional yeast, lecithin granules, kelp powder, and bone meal), and 100 IU vitamin E, but I did not include these when I was making the recipe because I am unable to find these ingredients. The recipe is also meant to eaten raw, but I am not too sure about my dog eating raw meat... so I decided to cook it.

My dog also has an anal infection so she is on antibiotics, and I have noticed that she has been licking her paws very often, I am worried that she might be allergic to something, but I don't know what. I just recently decided to make homemade meals for my dog because she looks like she is in really poor health and I found out how bad commerical dog food is. I really want to help my dog live a happy, healthy, and safe life. Please help me! Thank you.


Answer
Hi- the recipe looks good for a dog that doesn't have allergies to wheat and corn.  I would get rid of the wheat and corn ..... I wonder if you can add some Kellogg All bran to the recipe.  Just a few teaspoons full.

Here is some vitamins you can add to your program: ( vitamins and supplements)  Natures Sunshine ships all over the world every 24 hrs...7 days  a week..

Kelp - give one per day - open capsule and put contents in food:

http://www.mynsp.com/nuvetpetnurse/products/guide.aspx?stockNum=410


BIFIDOPHILUS FLORA FORCE (90) - ( give one per day)

http://www.mynsp.com/nuvetpetnurse/products/guide.aspx?StockNum=4080


COLLOIDAL MINERALS (32 FL OZ) ( one teaspoon per day)
http://www.mynsp.com/nuvetpetnurse/products/guide.aspx?StockNum=4013



FOOD ENZYMES (120)
http://www.mynsp.com/nuvetpetnurse/products/guide.aspx?StockNum=1836
Give one per day - in the am


Let me know if you need any help with supplements....I am sure she has allergies...


The Bifidophilus will help with allergies and the anal infection.
The Colloidal Minerals will help with bacteria and allergies.
Food Enzymes will help with digestion and allergies and also the anal sac problems...

Talk to you soon!

Marie Peppers
Nutritional Expert
Dog Food Expert
Alternative Meds for Pets
mtnmom@gci.net
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