Good nutrition, supplements and common sense goes a long way.
Your pup is barely 2 lbs and you say “how do I keep my new furbaby well”.
Raw is an ideal way to feed your dog!
Although I am an advocate of feeding raw, I know many people have a hard time with it. I have done it for over 30 years without any issues.
There are many frozen options that you can buy in specialty pet stores and Primal Frozen Raw is a good choice.
CLICK HERE FOR PRIMAL’S WEBSITE.
My own Yorkies are fed raw
Dog Food is very controversial and I don’t want to get into an argument about Kibble and quality etc..
One thing I would say, if you choose to feed some kibble, look for the recalls on any brand you are considering. Make sure it is cooked slowly, made in the USA and ideally high quality local ingredients.
Below you will see a little pup doing what he was made to do lol.
He is eating the real thing and loves it!
Beware, your vet will likely have a fit unless they are holistic.
Natural Dog Chews – Beef Marrow Bones
“I am not an advocate of cooked bones” but I believe in raw meaty bones and you will see that pups do as well.
I feed my dogs chicken backs once the fat is removed. The bones are soft and they love it. Keeps them satisfied for a long time.
Remember, it is a good idea to change things up. Don’t keep feeding the exact same thing. Some necks, some backs etc.
Also, change the protein type as well. Duck, rabbit, lamb and sometimes a little beef.
Be sure to remove as much fat as you can.
In the wild everything is lean.
Our dogs do not require all the fat that is in our human meat. Neither do we for that matter.
This is another natural chew toy that the pups love and you can find it in any supermarket.
For many many years I have used beef marrow bones and I have not had an issue.
This works excellent for smaller dogs.
Take the marrow out and give the bone to them raw. The marrow is excellent for them, but it is just too much fat when they are tiny.
Probiotics
I use a probiotic to help with digestion and the transition to their new home.
You can buy Dr. Mercola’s probiotic from Chewy.
Digestion is the beginning of health.
I feel it is so important to maintain and support your pups immune system through their gut by using a good quality probiotic. This product has 50 Billion units.
Daily Supplement – “Spark”
A great addition to any diet that will give your dog or cat a boost. Your dogs live in a toxic environment and need all the help they can get to overcome daily healthy challenges, just like us. I would consider adding a quality whole food supplement to their diet and this is one great option. My little Biewer Yorkie “Willie” had a very poor appetite and I was continually hand feeding him to keep him well. This product was a life saver and I have been using it ever since. If you dog has a poor appetite this is a fabulous option for over all health.
You can buy “Spark” here from Pet Well Being.
Healthy Teeth and Gums
PetWellBeing, also has an excellent product that I use on my dogs teeth and works awesome.
Yorkies are known for teeth issues and “Healthy Gums” works very well. It is amazing. Click here to buy “Healthy Gums”.
Natural Options for Heart worm and Flea Protection
Having your dog tested yearly and even twice a year is the best protection you can give them.
It takes 6 – 8 months for worms to show, so you will catch it early if there is an issue.
The Heart Worm product I recommend is “HWF” made by Amber Technologies.
HWF can be used to cure a dog with heart worm or can also be used as prevention. You can check out some information on HWF by clicking here.
Natural Flea Shampoo
I use “EasyDefense” natural flea shampoo on my dogs and pups. It is made by the same company as the Brewers Yeast and Garlic tabs “Only Natural Pet”. You can order it here.
Since moving to a more remote location of “Real Florida” lol, I had to use something that worked from the inside out. In other words, something systemic that would repel fleas, ticks and mosquitos.
“Flea Free” has been manufactured in Florida for over 30 years.
It is a liquid consisting of vinegar, garlic, water and whole food supplements. This can be put in the water, in their food or both. Once in their system, it works like magic. At least for me it has. If they don’t like the taste at first you can start slow or put a bit of the product on their paw and let them lick it. This will get them use to the taste. I find this product to be fabulous and the fact that it has been made for over 30 years proves it’s effectiveness.
Natural options for heart worm and flea protection will keep your dog healthy.
You will be asked to sign a contract that states I am not responsible if you use a chemical heart worm or flea product. There are too many sick and dying dogs that end up with seizures or neurological disorders that they often do not recover from. I have personally witnessed the deadly results and it isn’t pretty. You can view my contract HERE.
For 30 years I have fed my dogs raw food without one single incident or mishap.
If this is hard on you, I understand.
The video of the pup eating a chicken neck was shown because most people don’t believe it, including many vets.
I am not here to convince anyone that it works, but I and my dogs are living proof that natural can be safe and healthy.
*The content on this website is not meant to replace veterinary advice.
