RECOMMEND KIBBLE FRUITS/VEGGIES AND RAW MEAT
1. FOOD: I recommend/use: Precise
and Precise Plus line of pet foods.
(SEE DETAILS BELOW)
2. FRUITS/VEGGIES: I recommend/use: Honest
Kitchen Preference Dehydrated Raw
PREFERENCE - 21% protein/12% fat - Alfalfa,
sweet potatoes, cabbage, celery, apples, spinach, organic kelp, coconut,
bananas, zucchini, and honey.
3. BALANCED RAW MEAT: I recommend/use: Northwest
Naturals Raw Meats
I use this product
line of raw foods. It is a family owned company that has their own
plant - USDA Inspection info very impressive - terrific quality! I
love their nuggets and bars for easy thawing. Dogs love taste and
quality I can count on. Flavors: chicken, beef, bison, chicken/salmon,
lamb and turkey.
- USDA Inspected Ingredients
- Grain Free
- Quality Guarantee
- Northwest Naturals™ is the original
raw nugget diet with an improved formulation including: the addition
of raw ground bone.
- Northwest Naturals™ is manufactured
in a quality controlled fully certified USDA human food plant.
- Northwest Naturals™ is a food that
is developed and manufactured by a team that has a combined 15 years
of experience in raw natural pet-food manufacturing.
- Northwest Naturals™ uses IQF freezing
systems to freeze their products within 5 to 10 minutes of processing.The
integrity of the nutrients in their Bars and Nuggets is much higher
than chubs that take days to fully freeze.
- Northwest Naturals™ is convenient
and easy to use.
- Northwest Naturals™ offers unsurpassed
quality and customer satisfaction guarantees.
- Northwest Naturals Inc. uses fresh ground
bone for an organic calcium source.
4. SUPPLEMENTS FOR ALL BREEDS: Pick One
Blackwatch
Feed Program Kit #1 Puppies 2- 4 months
Blackwatch
Feed Program Kit # 3 for Puppies - 4 months - 12 months
Blackwatch
Feed Program Kit # 4 Adults
Blackwatch
Feed Program Kit # 7 Seniors
OR
The CORE 4 Supplement Kits
Kit
# 27 Original Core 4 (small)
Kit # 28 Original Core 4 (large) - contains:Probiotics,
Digestive Enzymes, Dietary Enzymes and Ox-E-Drops
Kit
#37 - Core 4+Plus contains: Probiotcs,
Digestive Enzymes w/ Vitamin C and Barley Grass (fruits/veggies) Dietary
Enzymes and Ox-E-Drops.
Kit
# 38 - Core 4 Optimal
contains: A whole food vitamin/minerals
supplement that contains: Probiotics, Digestive Enzymes, Vit C, Barley
Grass, Colostrum, Collagen, Trace Minerals MSM, Carnitine, DMG, Yucca.
All this to support the immune, heart, joint, metabolism and digestion.
An all-in-one product to fill in the holes in your pet's diet. The
kit also contains Dietary Enzymes and Ox-E-Drops.
Note
To My Puppy Buyers: Eagle Pack was
acquired by Berwind Industries in 2007. Wellness was acquired by Berwind
in 2008 and the two companies were merge into a single entity called
WellPet LLC. Regrettably, due to changes in management, style of management,
removal of key personnel, stopping overseas distribution of Eagle,
and deep philosophical differences, I can no longer endorse nor feed
the Eagle Pet Food product line. After careful consideration I will
be using and endorsing the Precise and Precise Pet product line and
recommending these to my puppy buyers.
HOW TO USE CHOOSE WHICH PRECISE/PRECISE PLUS PRODUCTS FOR WHAT USE:
I choose foods according to specific needs, not
name on the bag ie: puppy food, senior food etc.. I look at the protein/fat,
calcium levels and calories per cup in making a decision about what
to feed, for what purpose - especially when it comes to giant breeds
special needs. Precise has two lines - the Precise Plus line which
is a Holistic line of pet foods, then they have a Super Premium line
of foods.
To find distrubution
in your area call them directly:
Precise and Precise Plus Pet
Food Products (USA).
Precept
Plus and ANF line of
pet products (OVERSEAS).
If you are unable
to find a distributor near you for Precise and Precise Plus, based
on the links above, contact DogFoodDirect.com
- 800-743-5124.
If Precise and Precise Plus
is not available in your area, here is a list
of better foods. If
a food is not on this list, I have a reason and it is based on a specific
criteria.
What To Look For In A Good
Puppy Food:
|
PRECISE
PLUS - Holistic Line
|
Canine Large Breed Adult Formula (My
preference for giant breed puppies)
24%protein - 12% fat - Calcium 1.13% - Calories 377 per cup
|
Works for large/giant
breed puppy growth from weaning through adult stages. Works
well for senior large/giant breeds. I suggest starting your
puppy in this food, then at 7-8 months you can move to the Canine
Adult Formula 26/16 if they need more weight or they are highly
active.
I like this food
for senior large/giant breeds over the regular senior food.
|
Canine Adult Formula - 26% protein/16%
fat - Calcium 1.2%
Calories - 397 per cup
| This food works for large/giant breed growth
7-8 months old puppies good for teenagers
through adulthood and active seniors. |
Puppy Formula
- 32% protein /18%fat - Calcium - 1.2%
Calories 398 - per cup
|
Although this is a puppy formula it is
best suited for small- medium dog growth
and too much for large/giant breeds. It is also ideal
for adults of any breed that are performance
dogs; showing, hunting, obedience, agility, rally etc
because of it's higher protein/fat content.
|
Lamb & Sweet Potato - 22%
protein/12% fat - Calcium 1.2%
Calories 403 per cup
|
It is a nice alternative, a low glycemic
index diet and multiple meat/proteins based. I
think this food would work well for giant breed growth over
8 months of age and for seniors.
|
Precise Plus has a line of holistic canned
meats to compliment their formulas.
Small & Medium Breed Puppy Formula
- 29% protein 19%fat - Calcium 1.3% -
Calories 447 per cup.
small medium breed puppies and small breed
adults (toy and mini breeds). A higher protein formulation to
help puppies build proper muscle during this critical life stage
and good for small breeds with "hummingbird" metabolisms.
Not for large/giant breed growth under 12 months of age but would
work to hold weight on show dogs of adult large/giant breeds.
(equal to Eagle Sm/Med Puppy - Yellow Bag) |
Large & Giant Breed Puppy Formula
- 27% protein 16% fat - Calcium 1.2%
Calories 427 per cup.
| Growth problems in giant breeds are due
to intake vs output. On more caloried dense diets such as this,
you can feed but you have to watch the amount you are feeding
so as not to over feed and speed up the growth on giants. I do
not recommend it for large/giant breed growth when following the
Blackwatch Feed Program -due to the high level of nutrition and
pet owners can over feed due to calorie density. This
would be fine to use after 10 months of age on giant breeds use
my AMOUNT
TO FEED CHART. |
Foundation Formula (chicken/rice)
-24% protein - 14% fat - Calcium 1.28 -
Calories 420 per cup.
| for moderately active adult dogs- Complete
and all natural nutrition for your dog during his active adult
life. Works for Large/Giant Puppy - weaning,
growth and adults, very
good for Seniors. This
food works great for when you have multiple dogs in a family or
kennel a good "all life stages/breeds" formula - equal
to Eagle Original. (comes in 40# and sometimes 44# lbs bags). |
Endurance Formula for highly active adult
dogs - 30% protein 20% fat - Calcium 1.3% - Calories 444
per cup
| Our super stamina formula for working and
sporting dogs or for those that have difficulty maintaining
weight. Also supports pregnancy and lactation - (equal
to Eagle Power Pack) |
Competition Formula
for adult dogs - 26% protein - 16% fat - Calcium
1.2% -
Calories 429
| An extra protein, extra fat formulation for
dogs that are being exercised or shown. An excellent formula for
all breeds but especially the Adult Large/Giant breeds who
are being shown and supports pregnancy, lactation and weaning
formula (use in place of Eagle Original) |
Lamb Meal & Rice Sensicare Formula
-22% Protein - 12%fat - Calcium 1.4% -
Calories 403 per cup
|
for moderately active adult dogs - Developed
for dogs with food allergies, this formula doesn't contain wheat,
corn, soy, beef, or poultry protein. This will work for large/giant
breed growth 8 weeks on, and would work for a giant breed senior
formula. (equal Eagle lamb/rice formula)
|
Senior Formula -18% protein 10%
fat - Calcium 1.0 % - Calories 399
|
for dogs 7 years and older - specifically
formulated for aging dogs to help them maintain their ideal
weight and avoid obesity. NOT for large/giant breeds due
to low protein levels which cause loss of muscle mass and
early deterioration of rear muscles.
|
Light Formula-18% protein 8% fat
- Calcium 1.07% - Calories 351 per cup
| for less active or overweight dogs - A reduced
protein, reduced fat formula for dogs who are less active or overweight.
This can not be used for large/giant breeds due to the low
protein levels which do not support muscle mass, which can cause
a breakdown in rear end muscles. NOT for Puppies. A short
term diet. However, this would be a food for dogs prone to pancreas
problems. (equal to Eagle Reduced Fat) |
There are 4 canned meat formulas to enhance
this line of kibble.
ENHANCING KIBBLE WITH VARIETY
VARIETY WITH HOLISTIC CANNED MEATS:
Precise has 4 holistic
canned foods you can use, but you can also use any other high quality
canned food on the market. Canned foods of poor quality cause excessive
gas so if your dog is "aromatic", change brands
of canned foods. I use only a couple of spoonsful of canned meat
mixed in water for a gravy and pour over the kibble, stir and serve.
This is not a problem with Precise canned meats. Grocery store level
meats are NOT acceptable. You can also make up Linda's
veggie soup mix and use that for a gravy for your dog's food.
FRUITS
&VEGETABLE: use
in moderation:
yogurt,
buttermilk berries melons, apples, banana, tomatoes, carrots,
broccoli, cauliflower, oranges, squash, sweet potato, green beans,
zucchini - minced/diced/raw/cooked - they love frozen berries
and melon balls!! Pulverized fresh veggies are best for digestion.
NO raw onions, grapes or raisins, macadamia nuts.
One suggestion, if you do not like to take the time to prepare
fruits and veggies is to purchase large bags from Costco or Sam's
Club or Canine Caviar makes a dehydrated fruit and veggie bag.
VARIETY WITH LINDA'S VERY VEGGIE SOUP
Use 2
large cans of chicken or beef broth - (low sodium for heart or
elderly dogs- or homemade). Add LOTS of veggies
- carrots, green beans, wax
beans, zucchini, squash, tomatoes, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower
and couple cloves of garlic. The idea is to use this as the filler
so you want it to be hearty and filling.
Do not add additional rice, chicken or other meats from the grocery
store to a PUPPY'S DIET, as it will upset the balance of
the calcium and phosphorus levels during growth stages. Use only
holistic canned meats (balanced in calcium/phosphorus levels).
DO NOT MICROWAVE OR SOAK YOUR KIBBLE
IN HOT WATER AS IT WILL DESTROY IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS ON THE DOG
FOOD.
- there
is no soy, wheat or corn in their product line. All naturally preserved
and with all human grade ingredients. Precise is a family owned company
with their own manufacturing plants, like Eagle had before the WellPet
takeover, which means Precise has total control of the product line
from ingredient sources, lab testing and the manufacturing process.
This includes testing after manufacturing before going to distribution.
Pet Product News states that Precise's manufacturing plant (Texas
Farms) has 100% safety record on the plant since it's beginning.
Precise has a new visionary CEO working on distribution first, which
has been challenging in the past, and I have made recommendations
in the line up of foods for the future. I have feed it and it feeds
out very well. It has always been my second back up food to Eagle
when it is not available. Now it is my primary food since Eagle is
no longer owned or under the direction of the Cocquyt family, I refuse
to endorse or feed Eagle.
"The Great Dane Lady"
