Feeding at True Shot
Currently at True Shot we feed Purina Pro-Plan Small Breed or Pro Plan Performance to all our dogs. We supplement their formula with raw egg yolks (yolks only - the white reduces effectiveness!), raw liver (for enzymes that are lost in the heat rendering process used to process commercial dog food), and Omega 3 fatty acid supplements.
You can learn more about Purina Pro-Plan products at www.proplan.com. 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 believe dogs become bored with their food just like people do, so we spice up their diet occasionally with special treats. We do NOT, however, 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 one 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 treat to offer is small chunks of baked chicken breast, and raw liver. In addition to being a low calorie and dog safe treat, raw liver provides another benefit to dogs on a commercial dog food diet. Many people don't know the heat rendering process used in most commercial dog food production breaks down enzymes that occur naturally in meat and are important to your dog's nutrition. Feeding raw liver is a great supplement for these enzymes and is also high in iron and protein. There are also many websites online that offer free recipes for dog friendly treats you can make at home at low cost. One of my favorite websites is bullwrinkle.com, you can find their recipes page HERE.
More to come on nutrition and feeding in the future!
You can learn more about Purina Pro-Plan products at www.proplan.com. 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 believe dogs become bored with their food just like people do, so we spice up their diet occasionally with special treats. We do NOT, however, 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 one 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 treat to offer is small chunks of baked chicken breast, and raw liver. In addition to being a low calorie and dog safe treat, raw liver provides another benefit to dogs on a commercial dog food diet. Many people don't know the heat rendering process used in most commercial dog food production breaks down enzymes that occur naturally in meat and are important to your dog's nutrition. Feeding raw liver is a great supplement for these enzymes and is also high in iron and protein. There are also many websites online that offer free recipes for dog friendly treats you can make at home at low cost. One of my favorite websites is bullwrinkle.com, you can find their recipes page HERE.
More to come on nutrition and feeding in the future!