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I was looking over the 10 supplements to give to your dog pdf. What brands would you recommend for all 1-10? I'm low income with not much to spare after the bills, so I can only afford so much. But I also want to make sure that I'm not getting something that's so cheap that its lacking the quality needed to be effective. My boy is a 21 m.o. AmStaff, still intact, but he will be snipped in September. He is my service dog in training. He's been on kibble his whole life, and he's got very picky with his dog food lately. I have been wanting to switch him to a gently cooked diet of various foods. Not sure which foods yet, as I've not learned what those might be. I've seen a few YouTube videos of people making a farmer's dog home made version, but is that the best whole meal recipe out there? Is there something better? I also heard peas can cause heart issues of some sort from a vet tech. I want to make sure there's no hidden issues with the foods I'm eventually going to be feeding him. Please help me out? Thank you! ~Kit & Hopi
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What does "feeding the gut microbiome" actually mean? 🧐
Think of your dog's gut microbiome as a bustling community made up of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microorganisms. Some of these microbes are incredibly beneficial and play a huge role in digestion, immune function, skin health, and even mood. Just like us, those beneficial microbes need food to thrive. So, when we talk about feeding the gut microbiome, we're talking about feeding the GOOD bacteria in your dog's gut. My favorite ways to do that include: 🥕 Fresh vegetables like carrots, broccoli, and leafy greens 🫐 Blueberries packed with antioxidants 🍄 Mushrooms that provide unique compounds to support overall wellness 🥚 Eggs, a nutritional powerhouse 🐟 Sardines for healthy fats and essential nutrients 🥬 Fermented foods and probiotic-rich toppers designed for dogs The key is variety. 🎯 Many dogs eat the exact same thing day after day, year after year. While consistency can be helpful, introducing a variety of fresh, whole foods can help expose the gut microbiome to different nutrients and compounds that support microbial diversity. 😱 And diversity is what we're after! A diverse microbiome is often associated with a stronger immune system, better digestion, healthier skin, and overall resilience. The good news? 🎉 You don't have to completely overhaul your dog's diet overnight. Start small...🙏🏻 Add a blueberry, Crack an egg over their meal, Toss in a sardine, Offer a few dog-safe mushrooms. Small changes can add up to big benefits over time. 🐶 I'd love to know—what fresh food does your dog get most excited about? Share some pics in the community! To healthier guts and happier dogs!! 😍
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I have tried to get my dog to eat produce. Meats are easy, but blueberry, carrot, anything non meat, he won't eat it. I'll try cracking an egg next time he's back to eating kis kibble (the heatwave has put off his appetite) he enjoys cooked eggs, but not sure he's ever tried raw yet.
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Hi there, I'm Kit and this is my 20 month old AmStaff, Hopi Oneiroi (I attempted to introduce us earlier in the day, but I was having issues on my end getting a photo to load, and when it had gone back, it erased my community intro). I'm not very good with my knowledge of nutrition for dogs (even struggle with my own). I'm so glad to have found this community through the Gungho community. When I first got Hopi as a 9 wk old, they fed him Purina puppy chow. He smelled like popcorn, farts and all. I switched him to Nulo grain free large breed puppy chow after his first month with me (I initially bought a bag of what they fed to not upset his stomach while he adjusted to his new home before the first switch). I was told by the breeder and a few other staffie people to feed large breed for them. I'm clueless, so I have no idea if that was bad info. I fed him Nulo for 8 months before switching to Fromm, grain free large breed puppy because the price was a little better. After feeding him that for about 7 months, I learned peas are bad for their hearts, so I switched him to First Mate grain free, limited ingredients dog food. This is what he's currently on. I need to mention he won't eat his kibble unlessI drizzle a little dog safe gravy and stir well. He's a picky eater. I can't seem to find no sodium chicken broth, only low sodium, unfortunately, but he only gets 3 spoon fulls per meal, just enough to coat every kibble, and no more. I was told by more knowledgeable dog people to wait until after he's done with his growing years before doing any home made meals. So I've been waiting on that. But its getting close to start learning on what whole foods to start gently cooking together and what supplements I need to be adding to those home made meals to keep it nutritionally balanced for an AmStaff. I'm immune-compromised, chronically ill, & AuDHD. Hopi is my very first Service Dog in training. It's a slow process, as its just me physically handling him, and I go through health crashes on a regular basis.
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I'm training my first dog since childhood and he is a very young service dog.

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