Feeding at True Shot
Currently at True Shot we feed a variety of ProPlan focus blends to all our dogs. You can learn more about Purina Pro-Plan products at www.proplan.com. We believe in placing the Health of our animals in the hands of a company whose product has not only stood the test of time, but has spent millions on research to insure they provide the most effective and nutritious diet possible. Many people have been caught up in the new expensive "Fad" diets lately, leading to a rise in number of dogs being diagnosed with Dialated CardioMyopathy caused by imbalanced grain free diets. You can read a bit more about that issue HERE.
In addition to feed, our dogs receive a wide variety of treats, chewies, munchies, raw meat, you name it, in an effort to ensure optimum nutrition and variety in their diet. We do not feed our dogs table scraps of any kind. Liver problems, kidney problems, stomach problems, etc etc etc, often originate from improper feeding of food intended for human consumption. Please research your dog's diet thoroughly before you hand that candy, coffee, chip, down to your furry friends! I cannot recall the number of people I have witnessed feeding their dog things like spaghetti O's... snickers... alfredo... only to cry on my shoulder years later when their chihuahua who could have easily lived to 18 + years, passed at age 8 due to liver failure, kidney failure, etc.
Moderation is another important aspect when feeding treats to your dogs. An adult chihuahua consumes on average a half a cup of dry food per day (at least the under 6 lb variety that I have experience with). Consider that your dog's diet should consist of no more than 10% treat material per day. That means your dog should receive no more than about a teaspoon full of jerky bites, biscuits, doggie cookies, etc. Tiny dogs need tiny amounts of treats to stay in good shape physically. Over feeding treats leads to an overweight dog with improper nutritional balance. Treats are not intended to compromise the bulk of your dog's diet and are seldom nutritionally balanced. Please consider the quality of treats fed as well. My favorite treats to offer are small chunks of baked chicken breast, smoked beef heart, and freeze dried meat products. There are also many websites online that offer free recipes for dog friendly treats you can make at home at low cost.
In addition to feed, our dogs receive a wide variety of treats, chewies, munchies, raw meat, you name it, in an effort to ensure optimum nutrition and variety in their diet. We do not feed our dogs table scraps of any kind. Liver problems, kidney problems, stomach problems, etc etc etc, often originate from improper feeding of food intended for human consumption. Please research your dog's diet thoroughly before you hand that candy, coffee, chip, down to your furry friends! I cannot recall the number of people I have witnessed feeding their dog things like spaghetti O's... snickers... alfredo... only to cry on my shoulder years later when their chihuahua who could have easily lived to 18 + years, passed at age 8 due to liver failure, kidney failure, etc.
Moderation is another important aspect when feeding treats to your dogs. An adult chihuahua consumes on average a half a cup of dry food per day (at least the under 6 lb variety that I have experience with). Consider that your dog's diet should consist of no more than 10% treat material per day. That means your dog should receive no more than about a teaspoon full of jerky bites, biscuits, doggie cookies, etc. Tiny dogs need tiny amounts of treats to stay in good shape physically. Over feeding treats leads to an overweight dog with improper nutritional balance. Treats are not intended to compromise the bulk of your dog's diet and are seldom nutritionally balanced. Please consider the quality of treats fed as well. My favorite treats to offer are small chunks of baked chicken breast, smoked beef heart, and freeze dried meat products. There are also many websites online that offer free recipes for dog friendly treats you can make at home at low cost.