thank you so much……very interested in all you send to me to read….cheers!! Sandy

another thing……i have 2 VERY fat cavaliers….my 'OSCAR" is almost 19 kilo…..and the vet has currently put him on "ukanuba" altho i dont seem to be getting a very good result with it…..unfortunatley,i have a very sick husband,so i guess not walking the 2 dogs doeasnt help their weight gain….i must try to get out and walk them both again
Thanks SHARDA..CHEERS!!

Thanks for the opportunity to research dog food for my the very special members of our household. (King Charles). The breed seems to have very delicate digestive systems.

I'm a finicky Cavvie on a raw diet, and although I'm very healthy & well-pampered, I'm an itchy pup (11mo) — what's a dog to do??

Thankyou for all your help so far, as we have a girl called lottie she is only 14 weeks old and the tips you have given are great its over twenty years since we have had a dog so its all new to us at the momment.

Thanks for the free dog food e-book. I've only had a chance to glance at it - just read the toxins section in detail. I was disappointed not to see Xilatol. This is a sweetener in sugarless gums and in toothpastes, as well as some food products (Ice cream for one). This is highly toxic to dogs, as one piece of gum can kill a toy dog. Most people are unaware of this danger. I'm sure you will include it in any future editions. Thanks again!

Sharda,
How would you rate the new "Halo" brand dog food? I switched my dog over to this brand about 3 months ago and she is doing great.

Hi Diane,

Yes, I am looking at Xilatol and it will be in the next update.

Thanks for your feedback.

I will be passing on more dog food information shortly.

best regards,

Sharda Baker

I really appreciate your information. I have 2 beautiful bichon boys…Georgie 1 year and Eddie who will be a year next month. They are a joy! I am looking for any and all info that will help me make sure they are as healthy and happy as possible.

Hi
Just down loaded your report. I'm picking up my new
friend on Sunday, so this report came just in time.
I'm sure I will be referring to all of your news letters
often in the next little while.
Thanks

Could you please list a few of the dog foods on the market that are good for my Bichons. I am currently feeding them Solid Gold (Lamb).

Can't wait to get my hands on this welcome dog food information. I have recently adopted a wonderful dog I've named Ginger. Since she came from a shelter with very little in the way of background information, I didn't know anything about her except that she is around seven or eight and was abandoned. It's so sad. Someone trained her once and trained her well. She is so special and has done much to fill the void left in my life from grieving my last dog who died of cancer. I hate to think that what I fed him, though vet recommended, might have contributed to his death. I have been feeding Ginger a food that is supposed to be all natural and everything. It's not from a grocery store or pet store and the company is small and family run. Still, I welcome any information I can get. It is very confusing trying to decide whether I need to start cooking for Ginger or what all this raw diet stuff is about and maybe I shouldn't feed her dry dog food anymore, no matter how natural and nutritious they say it is. (I have to admit, I was curious and ate a piece of it and I thought it tasted terrible!) So I thank you so much for the information and will continue to try to educate myself so that I may be a more well-informed and empowered pet guardian. Thanks for all the work you put into this report as well as your other products. Oh, and don't worry, Sharda. Everybody gets behind sometimes, especially us humans.

My twelve year old Bichon has starting to reject all commercial dog foods,even the very expensive ones. I was given a recipe for making your own and she loves it. She was having a lot of digestive problems also and they have cleared up since I started her on my own.

Thank you for the information. I did not know that macademia nuts were bad for dogs.
My Poodle is on Science Diet per the Vets suggestion.
Does anyone know any information on Science Diet?
Thanks.

thank-you so much,I sent it to all my friends an family that have dogs.

Sharda,
I have been given a diet named B.A.R.F. I haven't the time just yet to fully explain, but I will in time. Have you heard of it? It is good for puppies and dogs in general vets recommend it. Life style your doggy can live a long healthy life. Sharda I appreciate your info and love you to continue to inform me from time to time. Kind regards Michelle.

I am travelling with my miniature poodle by boat, it is sometimes not easy to get proper food, for him. We are down under too at the moment, and unfortunately have to put up with quarantine to bring the dog into the country even though he is fully vaccinated. Humans travel freely with their diseases, whilst our poor dog has to spend 4 weeks in a cage to prevent what? He will not even be taken out for walks, or entertained for four weeks. What is the point of vaccines? Somebody should look into the money making racket made on the back of poor animals in the name of quarantine.

Hi sharda
I thought your Dog Food Report was quite informative. I have a Golden Retriever that has a liking to apples. Now that I know they are toxic I will not be giving him any more!!
Terry

I am interested what you think about royal canine dog food?

very good ,read things i never would have without
this good article, thank you very much
ray

bunty is on aspecial diet for her tum INTESTINAL G130

Two years ago my 4 yr old pug had chronic hot spots, I have 8 dogs total and with chronic health problems my vet bills were high, I put them all on raw dog food and have had great results, my vet bills now are only annual wellness visits. I am looking forward to reading your article on dog food.

I have 3 beautifull Yorkshire Terries, Rusty (male), Levi (female) & 1 of their pups, Dozi (male). I find your info most helpful. Keep up the good work! Can't wait for the Dog Food Report.
Regards Kitty

Thank you very much for this free offer, Sharda!
I wish nothing but the best for my cutie (Ricky) He is very picky and spoiled with food. Often I have to feed him with my hand just to get him to eat. He is a mix of Pekingese and Pomeranian so he is my pekipo…
Can’t wait to get your food information.
Sincerely
Lilliana

I'm starting my three bichons on a natural raw diet in a couple of weeks. After doing some research, I'm hoping this will be the ticket in resolving some health issues that we're dealing with. I've always had them on high quality foods but they are still commercially processed and have grains. I found Darwin's Natural Pet food and looks like they might be on to something. We'll see. Looking forward to reading your report! Thanks!

I have a beautiful westie bitch she is two years old called heidi she has had problems with her skin the vet suggested evening primrose oil capsules these seem to be doing the trick but your diet information would be a great help.

Thankyou so much for your help. I found this to be very easy to read and full of GREAT knowledge. I apprecciate all your advice and will be sure to follow it!!!
Thanks Again,
Louis…

very very good information to remember the whole life, i have. thanks

THANK YOU FOR THIS INFORMATION. I LEARNED ALOT FROM IT. IT IS AND WILL BE IN THE FUTURE VERY HELPFUL.

THANKS,
CONNIE

Sorry, I typed in my email addess incorrectly in the above comment regarding
quarantine of pets.

I do look forward to the book as I've had two different bladder stone problems
with my dogs which has forced them on Science Diet's WD…

Thank you! I've made a note of nutrient levels required for top quality dog food. I have been using a reputable brand but will now compare that food with other brands.
A very informative list of dangerous substances. I didn't know grapes could be dangerous! Our kelpie and three labradors thank you too!

befor when we first spoke I had asked questions about a pug,but sence then I have given him to my sister and got my chuahau(not sure how to spell it,lol)back from my ex-husband,he is 5 years old now and the love of my life.So any helpful hints on how to make life better for my Dooley Rae would be great. Sincerly Michelle

Have to feed one dog Wellness dog food with fish and sweet potato as has an allergy and the other dog purina Dog Chow. So glad to get all this information.

Thanks for the info….I have a cocker pup (6mos) & she is already starting to scratch…I had one with allergies, and would like to avoid them this time….We love her sooo much.

Dear Sharda,

Your information was MOST HELPFUL!!! I have a toy poodle who is extremely finicky when it comes to eating. I make all his food….and I use a well balanced diet of vegetables and sweet potatoes with chicken that I blend and I mix this with a little cooked meat every day….so he gets his full amount of nutrients and veggies….I make him a whole grain fed chicken which I then cook with the veggies and the sweet potatoes and then I blend this and out it into ice cube trays. He gets one cube of this…sometimes two and then his meat that I cook..only high quality meat that is grilled or steamed or broiled. He chews his little chews that I buy so his teeth are good etc. But he is finicky and I will try your method of feeding him. Thanks. Lorris

Most Miniature Schnauzers have a skin problem. I learned that the easiest ways to control it is to give my dog one fish oil capsule in peanut butter. He has yet to show any bumps or other skin issues.

So glad to hear again - I had the flu when you advertised your special months ago and when I attempted to contact you, your mailbox was full. Would really love to have all your ebooks and the price was right at that time.

Anyway, my sweet Toy, Buddy, has been very picky since we brought him home at 7 weeks. I can hardly wait to see the information on food. We all do so want to feed our little ones the correct food.

Thanks for all you do to inform us! Gail

I found the dog food report very informative, however, would have liked a little more information about which commercial dog foods are better than others. It's still confusing trying to figure out which ones are the healthiest for my dog. Do you have a report or a website that rates commerical dog foods on nutrition?

Kellie came from the lost dog home at one year old and lived on Eukanuba for the five years she spent with us. We lost her last August to renal failure. I was devasted and searched the net and found lots of write-ups pointing a finger at the dog food I used; one describing the exact condition Kellie went through in her last days.

Can you tell me if there is any truth in euthanised animals used in the dog food?

Thank you for this amazing info.. I have my yorkies on Wellness dog food. I was really interested in the part on what is dangerous to our beloved pets..

Natural food is the way to go for our pets that we love so much. I have owned 4 french bulldogs and one Boston Terrier. My daughter has 2 English bulldogs. After $3,000.00 of tests it all came down to food. I like the Fish and Sweet potato diet without all the fillers, animal byproducts, corn etc. It will stop the itch, give them a smooth coat and improves their digestion system. Just remember as all things are not for all people so it is also true for our pets.

Good info, but since the dog food recall, I had already read most of this by researching myself. I want someone to put out a list of "safe" dog foods so we can easily decide which ones to stear clear of. The labels on a lot of these dog foods are disguised into making you think they are the best…..thanks for all of your hard work.

Thank you. I am looking for a healthy diet for my scottie.

Thank you for the free information.. I am listening to it right now.. I have my yorkie boys on Wellness dog food. They are my world and I want the best for them.. Very interested in all the things that are dangerous to our pets.. Thank you again for this valuable information…

Thank you so much Sharda. I can't afford to buy too much right now as we are getting ready to move due to Eminant Domain so I truly appreciate this report.

My vet recommends Science Diet, and my dog seems to like it and thrive on it. Do you have any info. that I should know about SC?

I have enjoyed all your info since buying your first book and I am looking forward to reading about your food report
Thanks
Bob

Thank you for all of your information. Most of the data was very good for a first time Yorkie moma like me. The Eukanuba food is responsible I believe for my losing Max, my miniature dachshund. At his last well treatment at the vet, my then vet told me I took such good care of him, he should live to 17. He died a month later at only seven years old. The necropsy showed liver, spleen and renal damage.

I will be getting my yorkshire terrier next month and the info that I have been getting from you has helped me a lot in preparing for him. Thanks.

Hi Shadra,

Thank you so much for the information on dog food. I did know that raisins and grapes were not to be fed to dogs but I didn't know about apples. My 2 poodles love fruit. They eat bananas, bits of apple, cantaloupe, and watermelon. Guess after reading this, no more apples.

thank you for the download. it was very helpful. Sincerly, Michelle Wood

Thank you so much for the information to help me protect my two female Papillions.. 1 and 3 y/o…
They are the light of my life.. and thanks to your
percentage break down I find I made good decisions
for my beasty girls..

Thank you again for all you information..

hi Sharda
thanks for thr download on dog food, found it very informative. we have a four year old Boston terrier that rules our household. we will use your info to try and keep her as healthy and happy as possible

Dear Sharda,

Thank you so much for sending along your ebook. I will be extremely careful the next time I give my Danny Boy bits of apple. He loves apple. Also, I want to thank you for offering this book "Free." That, alone, tells me you only have all dogs best interest at heart. Danny Boy is my little Black and White Cocker and he has Auto Immune Disease. He almost died from this horrible disease when he was 3 years old. However, with wonderful veterinarians and a lot of tender loving care from me, he is now 8 years old. He does extremely well considering his health problems. I love him so much and that is why I am constantly looking for reliable information concerning his health. Thank you again for being someone I can rely on.

Ginga

very informative, will use your info to keep our beautiful Boston female (Mimi)as healthy and happy as we can

Hi, Sharda,
thanks for all your info and emails. I have two Yorkies–ages 1 (Button) and 4 (Banditt). Banditt weighs 17 lbs–had pancreatitis 3 months ago. He is off all table scraps and the vet recommended boiled and rinsed hamburger meat and white rice. We've continued to give both Yorkies about a cup of this mixture each morning and they seem to be doing well.

Banditt was put on their Hill's Prescription Diet w/d (high in fiber. I found the Wellness Reduced fat formula and wondered if it would be okay to switch Banditt to this food? They don't seem to like it as well.
Thanks so much for all you do.
Gloria

Thank you so much for your dog food dangers information
i found it so interesting.I have a Lhasa apso puppy of
8 months old and she is into everything,even my plants in the garden,and loves fruit.I will be extra vigilant
from now on. Thanks once again Shadra

Good Morning Sharda,

I have been reading your News Letters for some time now.
Joan Palmer has been forwarding them to me. I have a 3 year Bishon that is the love of my life. I am looking forward to reading your book.

Thank you
Jean

Hi Sharda:

I read the report on Dog Food. A lot of those things I already knew, some I didn't, so it will be helpful for my next dog. I lost my Benny (almost 11 years old) back in January to what I am almost positive were food related/allergic diseases. Like many people - I am sure I loved him to death. I periodically search the internet now looking for what might be a good food or foods to feed my next westy. What would be helpful to me and maybe for others would be a listing of acceptable foods to buy. OR if that would put you in a legal bind - how about a printable list of what should be contained with percentages thereof?

I saw someone above who has a westy with skin problems. That's how Benny started at around 5 years old. It got progressively worse, attacking the liver and intestines. I found that the food is so very important. Continue to do your good works! We all appreciate you!

Thanks!
Andrea

Thanks Sharda for your concern about dogfood. I had a poodle with terrible skin disease and the only food that cleared her up was Natures Receipe Venison. Now I feed this to my Yorkies and Poodles and have not had any problems. Pass this along to anyone having skin problems with their dogs. Alot of times it is food related, just like you have studied. Let me know if there is anything else I can do.
Thanks again for happy healthy dogs!
Sandy

Thank you so much for sending this. We have a Toy poodle that is so special too us. I took her off of dog food over a year ago. We feed her skinless chicken breast. Some raw veggies and few fresh fruits.
Have a great day.

Thank you so much! I am a new owner of 2 toy poodles and it has been a battle over food from the very beginning. This report was very helpful to my family. Please send help on what is the best dog food for poodles. Thanks again,

Hi Sharda,
I have a 2 year old Westie that has been very sluggish
and sleepy for a couple months now. Her hair is also thin.
She will only eat Cesar's or people food. Please help. Is this normal for westies?

Thank you so much for the report a lot of great information. I have two cockers and they are very special to me. My daughter tells me all the time I love them more then her (ha ha). Anything to help them stay with me longer is a god send. Thanks again for this and all the information you make available to us. Keep up the great work.

My 8 month old Morkie loves apples. I did not know that they were toxic. Why are they toxic? I've given only a few small bites to him while I eat my apple.

Science Diet (unless prescription formula for a medical condition) in my opinion is one of the worst foods out there. Up until recently, they put peanut hulls in their light formula! You will also notice it full of soy….a cheap ingredient that you will find in a lot of the cheap grocery store foods. Science Diet is owned by Colgate Palmolive, not veterarians like the name implies. Years ago in the 80's it was better before the company was sold….now, you're wasting your money. Dog Chow is similar in ingredients and 1/2 the price….if you want to feed a cheap quality food, at least save some money in doing so.

Thanks Sharda for helping take good care of dogs.

Sharda,
I was hoping this report would be different than the others that have been available over the internet. All these reports beat around the bush avoiding the answers we need; which brands are good and which are not. I know there are lots of brands out there and who has the time to test all of them? I am hoping your future reports will get down to the answers we need. I am sorry but so far, there is nothing new here. If you can, please tell us 2-4 commerical brands you would recommend.
Thanks,
Herb

In england BARF menas raw meat, raw carcass, raw veg, chicken wing tips, and as a family with a lot of knowledge about food between us, BARF we feel causes concern, the meat, carcass, needs to be VERY fresh and disease free, ( lung worm, salmonella, BSE to name but a few ) and I don not see how this can be guarateed. I know in the states one can buy allready made up frozen portions of raw meat and veg, is this what u are refering to? I have a giant dog ( russian black terrier ) and a lot of owners breeders go in for it. I do not

Thanks Sharda, another good topic. I knew about most of these dangerous items. I did learn about a few I didn't know are dangerous.
It's very hard to find good dog food, because one brand will have the proper percentages of one ingredient and not enough of another one or two ingredients.
I would love to see a list of recommended name brand dog food containing the proper percentages of ingredients.
Thanks,
Diane

Interesting thoughts. Never knew how many items out there in our world are toxic to dogs.
Thanks, again for the information.

A good one here in Uk is BURNS, it is just fish and rice, chicken and rice, venison and rice, no fillers or rubbish. And the company recomend feeding LESS, than you would expect, apparently most of us over feed our beloved pets, I have had my ginat 54KG, Russian Black Terrier on it for 3 months now, NOTHING else, I found it hard not to give treats, but he had severe colitus,proir to trying this food, and it has cleared up, he only has 420 grams. He is perfect weight, and doing well.

I hear schnauzers are very prone to bladder stones. Any ideas on how to avoid this??

I raise yokies and have researched lots of dog foods I would also like to find a site that lists and grades dog foods. I have been using Blue Buffalo do you know anything about them. it is a natural dog food with no by products, no corn, gloutin , soy or the bad fillers list whole meats first and veggies and fruits even the accidofilis ( sp) that stuff in yogarts and blueberries and lots of stuff I have seen in human diets but never in dog foods. please let me know your thoughts on this food, my vet was not receptive but he would not even check it out and he also sells science diet so he was no help.

This report will be very helpful to me I am sure. I have a 4-1/2 month old golden retriever and wish to make sure I am providing her with the proper nutrition.

Thank you so very much!

Hi, Sharda!
I am new to your downloads. Thanks so much for the free download about foods. I enjoyed the article and found it very helpful! I look forward to more of your articles! Last August we lost our beloved mini schnauzer of 15 years, Pepper. She had kidney disease. We just got a new little liver tan female mini schnauzer, Sasha. She is 14 weeks old. She is a joy, frustrating at times with the house breaking and nipping, but we are getting there. We love her a lot. She is filling a very empty spot in each of our hearts! Thanks again for the emails.

fish oil capsules in with food, olive oil, canola oil too.

Thank you so much for giving access to this wonderful tool. Especially the different foods and how they can affect my baby.

Hi Sharda, other toxins I have heard of ore Rasins- dried grapes, and I just bought a Carolina Jasmine and found out that it and many other Jasmines are poisonous. who would of thought. thanks for your info I am sure many have been enlightened. Geni

thanks bev I will check out your sight I try to watch what my babies eat and try to stay with natural soultions as much as posible. later Geni

Hi Rita, Sorry to hear about your sweet Schnauzer.
I too lost our 15 yr.old Miniature Schnauzer 2 years ago to an anal infection.
One year later we purchased another miniature Schnauzer in the Birkshires, of MASS.
She was 10 WEEKS OLD and now she is a lively 13 month old, girl, named her Rosie.
I started her right away with the food on my website As I just signed up and she is doing wonderful.
The treats are healthy, etc.
If you send me your email adresse I will gladly show off her to you
My vet says wow! What are you feeding her?
He sells dog food in his place of business, you know the norm:-(

Thanks for all the info,it has really helped alot with my babies…THANKS SO MUCH LORI

Saw where your vet recommended Science Diet. From all I have heard and read, Science Diet is one of the worst! Most people I knew would not put their dogs on this food. I worked in a pet store years ago in Denver, and I found out a lot about this food and how bad it can be for your dog.
My beautiful Collie just passed away a couple months ago. Dundee was 12 years old and the age for a Rough Collie is 11-13. However, I think had I put him on the holistic, Solid Gold food from Germany (it is the oldest of the Holistic foods), he may have lived a longer life. I immediately put my two cats on Solid Gold, all natural food. It is worth the money as the vet bills are very minimal, just their yearly checkup and shots, they are happy, healthy, their coats just shine and they have had absolutely no bladder problems. Anyway, just thought I would weigh in with my two cents. I do know Ellen Degeneres has a holistic food out too, Halo, and I'm sure it is just as good as Solid Gold. I know that if I am ever lucky enough to be a dog owner again I will definitely feed nothing but natural food to my beloved pet.

Thanks, I was told small amounts of garlic would keep bugs from biting my, dog, so it is toxic and not good for him. I will not give him any more garlic. Thanks again. Cliff

Thank you for your report. We had a mini schnauzer for 7 yrs and had to put her down in January of 08. She developed bladder stones and the vet couldn't get one out that had been stuck in her uretha. We now have Mimi another mini schnauzer and I feed her Canidae dog food. She loves it and her weight is stable and we haven't noticed any problems like acne (prone to schnauzers). Thank you for your weekly up-dates on schnazers. I love them.

Very Informative. I have a Westie, who has a very sensitive stomach - so don't feed her any table scraps except carrots and apples (and never knew they could trouble her). Thanks for the good information.

I just read your report on proper dog foods. I was hoping to see some brand names of dog food and how you would rate them. I would also like to know if feeding my dog things as carrots is o.k. and which is better cooked or raw? What about all the doggie treats that are on the store shelves. Are they o.k to feed to my little Yorkie-Poo and which ones should be avoided? Right now I am giving him milk bone treats. Am I right in doing this?

Elma

Thank you for the great information on dog food. I did know some of the information but you can always learn more. I have a very sweet girl named Callie. She had a problem with bladder stones so we had to put her on a special diet through the vet. She seems to be doing great with that but we don't give her any table scraps. Just her usual food and dog treats. I notice one thing you don't address and I have always heard it was good for dogs coats and that is eggs. If so, what's the best way to fix them for them?
Thanks for your very informative information you provide.

I too was giving my Dandy apples with seeds(He loves apples) Thankfully I haven't given himn enough to hurt him and also I have given him some chicken/no skin and some fish from the table (He loves it) Thank you for enlightening me!!!

Loved the report, as it answered some questions I had reg. nutrition. Went to Petsmart, just now, to get different dog food (which I will add a little at a time to her regular food,to see how she tolerates it. I found, to my delight, Euksnuba has dog food made especially for yorkies–to maintain their skin and coat. How wonderful. That's what I was looking for.

Thanks for your help.

Sharda,

Thank you so much for making this available.

Thank you very much for the report. It was very
interesting and helpful. Bruce

RBT 's are also prone to urate stones, and a study being done at the moment in CA is finding a link to high protien diets.

My Brody (Bichon) has been helped by your information for the past few years. Thanks for your research and experience.

erm… hello i would like to ask you a question based on my dog. you see he sheds alot of hair even in december and stuff but now it gets everywhere and i brush him atleast 2 times a day even sometimes 5 but i still have the same problem. he will just brush past me and i will have a handfull of fur on my clothes do you know a way to limit this thankyou… luv nicole

p.s erm he is 7 months old labrador and is very scared of other people and dogs and also he bites hard is there any way to stop this thankyou very much!

I will be very glad to get the info. we are having a real hard time trying to solve our dogs allergies. Right now trying to elimnate foods. Lucyloo is alergic to so manny things. Than k you Tom

The report was very helpful and very informitve i thank you for the tips and the download site.

I have Yorkie 10 months old and she waits 3 pounds, she is very active and lovely, but she is picky to eat. I have been trying several kinds and always at the beging she loves it, then she doesn't like any more. Do you know what could I do also to help the growth of her hair that is kind of dry and dull, and straght, she has no much hair, she loose at lot hair.
I thank you so much i hope you can advice me in what to do to help my Bibi.
God Bless you!
Amparo

Thank you for the book. I really learned a lot. I have 2 papillons which I adopted. One is 10 one is 4 and I want to keep them as long as possible. We do feed them chicken once in a while and also an egg once in a while. We use dry food called Prairie dog food. The woman at the pet shop said it is good food and would be good for them. I hope so. Now I can check it with info you have given and I know now what they definitely cannot have. Thanks again.

Thanks Shandra,

This was a wonderful report. I liked that you listed all the products at the end that can be dangerous to dogs.

Thanks again for this and all of your very informational e-mails.

Is this report on dog food for all dogs or just West Highland terriers. We also have a Sheltie

I was looking more for names of dog foods. But the info on fruits, was interesting. I have received information from another site which actually names about 10 foods that are good and several that aren't so I was hoping to compare.

thank you 4 the info. on dog food…but the only problem is ,is that I have no idea whta to feed my dogs. I have phoned many different vets,and they all recommend the "best" which is ALWAYS different then the other vets,and surprise surprise,they all tellme to buy what they sell. I need a opinion from someone who knows what they're talking about and that won't gain anything from telling me…someone who honestly just wants to help me. Iwould love to know what u feed ur dogs (the brand) I live in canada so I hope that it's available, I have a yorkie(of course) and a pappillion-pomeranian mix, they are both under 7 pounds..PLEASE help me,let me know what u feed your dogs, I just want to feed them good healthy food…I hope that u will let me know…..thank you!!

I find your e-mails most helpful and informative. I have a three year old Yorkie who is very choosy with her eating. I mostly feed her fresh chicken and occasionally Cesar so I would welcome some advice.

Hi Sharda, thank you very much for this wonderful info. on the dog food report. I lost my 15 1/2 yr. old mini Schnauzer 13 mon. ago from Diabetes, Addison's Disease she also had gone blind, and many yrs. of skin infections. If only I had known more about food products yrs. ago, her quality of life might have been better, I am sure it had to be the poor quality of dog food that had caused a lot of her problems. We now own a beautiful 13 1/2 mon. old mini Schnauzer, Krickette which is very healthy and happy she is being trained to be a therapy dog, which it will take awhile but she is learning. We feed her Solid Gold Lamb and rice, were hoping it is a good food. I do not want to make anymore mistakes. I want to also check into giving her fish oil capsuls, she does chew on her feet once in awhile.
Thanks again, I love your newsletters, keep up the good work.
Sandy

Hi your emails are very helpful!
I am soon getting a yorkie and I've bought your book and I can't express how much more confident I am now about getting one now!
Thanks a million!
Lucy.

I truly look forward listening to, plus reading anything that will help me with Baxter and his health.

Have had three poodles.. One to pass away when my husband died.. Leaving her behind for a week was not a good choice.. Something I will never forget.

Second died from what seems to be dog posion so, I am so
careful about what I give Baxter.. Always look forward to hearing from you and learning more..

Thanks for caring, taking the time to keep us informed.

Barbara Brown

Hi there, I have read your report, but wonder if it's already too late for my little Bichon. She is 11 months old and throws up ALL THE TIME. My Mum had her for about four months, but nothing seems to help. I don't know what to do. She is really under weight. Can anyone make any suggestions please.

My Dog keeps gaining weight and I have him on Tyroid meds and Diet dog food and seems not to be working.
I keep spending lots of money and his weight keeps going up. Any Suggestions please.

My dog,a Griffon Bruxellois,is becoming overweight,what can I give him or do to control his weight,he is a happy greedy little fellow,…not quite so little now!

The information was very informative. I have a really hungry,active Yorkie– I would like to know which foods are the best for him. canned especially.Thanks

Hey Sharda, thanks for your research!! I find it very useful. I am the owner of a lovely and happy miniature schnauzer. She is one year old but has skin problems due to the hot temperatures in the city. My vet recommended a special food por skin problems that has no meat but only fish and vegetables (smells like fish food). I guess she likes it since she eats all of what i put in her plate.
Well just wanted to say: keep on the research and help us love our pets in a responsible way!!

I have two bichons and have been playing with their diet for months now. I bought a book written by a veterinarian who supports the holistic approach to feeding dogs as well as supporting certain "healthy" people foods. I tried the raw diet and my dogs didn't like it. The book suggests cooking meat or fish and my dogs seem to prefer that. Their diet is mostly chicken and rice with a squirt of salmon oil and a teaspoon of Missing Link Plus supplement. They also free feed on a kibble I purchase at a dog health food store, tip, the first ingredient is meat, not meat meal, and is grain-free. They also eat carrots, green beans, blueberries, cheese, oatmeal, and just about anything else that is healthy without a red flag on it. I also feed an all meat canned food when I am lazy. Another treat they love is dried salmon or salmon jerky. It's expensive if you get the pure stuff! Anyway, the article gave me some ideas, especially about being consistent. I think I am doing well, my dogs don't itch and have beautiful coats. Honestly, I think this dog nutrition thing will be a life-long endeavor, not just something I figure out in a few months. My vet also supports that if it is healthy for people, it is healthy for dogs, with the exception of the red flag foods! For now I am sticking with the "natural" foods diet.

Hi DEE, Feeding your dog the best nutrition is the best for your dog
If a food has more than 12% fat that is when they gain.

Beverly

I found it to have a lot of great information and I learned a quite a few things I didn't know. Thank you very much for making this available to me and all my friends. We just can't thank you enough. Your friend, Chuck and all my little four footed kids…

Sandra, Thank you so very much! You are so very right, it is our responsibility to educate ourself on our pets! They depend on us to do so, we can not play egnorant with the knowledge that you share with us, so graciously!!!!! Thank you so very much, how inlightening this last booklet is about our beloved pets food, I will use it everytime I purchase a bag of dog food now! Hugs, Deb P

This great information. I just
received by new puppy. This help me alot.
Donna Baker

While I found your article most interesting,
it did not contain any list of products that
could be suggested.
For some of us it is not very practical or possible to prepare our own dog food on a consistent basis.
Where can I get a list of reputable dog brands or products.
Thank you for your anticipated help.

while you often list ingredients or vitamins that are essential where do we find these .products?????????????to buy

very interested in pet food nutrition

I have just began another dog food and am interested to see what compares…

Thank you…

I have read your article which was informative. However, my Vet recommends Science Diet and I have stayed with that. Our dog is very finicky, but I am taking your advice regarding picking up the food after 15 minute.

My toy poodle adores apple. I don't give her any skin or any seeds or stalk. My last poodle loved apple too and she was a healthy dog until she died at 17 years of age. So Sharda, is apple without the skin and seeds etc all right?

Thanks, Helen

I am supposed to get a Yorkie puppy sometime in Aug. when it is old enough and all the info. that you have sent has been very helpful, especially this dog food report. I have had several dogs live to be 15 and 17, so guess I must have done something right in their cases.

Thank you for the report, it was interesting. However, can you please explain WHY I'm supposed to take away the food after 15 minutes?!? And do I only feed her once a day? Also, you state to replenish with fresh food… I only give her crunchies, they don't go bad do they?

We have a 1 year old Bichon Frisé and she was always eating so fast that she would throw up after, each and every single time. So we started giving her smaller portions throughout the day. She seems fine now.

Lastly, we have 2 apples trees in our yard and she likes to go eat the ones that fall on the ground… does this mean I should not let her out without supervision during apple season?

Thanks a bunch!

Thank you so much for your helpful newsletter! I always for forward to receiving them

Thank you so much for your helpful newsletter! I always look forward to receiving them

Thankyou Sharda for your free Ebook. It is very much
appreciated. I have enjoyed receiving your emails.
" Sam " my miniature poodle now 16 months appears to be
doing very well on Royal Canine. I have found if I
introduce other foods he will more often than not throw up and suffer with loose bowels which is very unpleasant
for him. Chicken is okay in small amounts but not too
often.
I do however look forward to reading your book and taking your tips on board and also your behaviour and
training which remains with Sam full time I think we are
making progress.

Many Thanks for Everything,
Eunice.

Thank you for sending me a report on dog food. I've never received a report before and am looking forward to what you have to say. Thank you again.

The dog food report was very informative and educational.

Thank You

I hope your information will help a lot. And answer some questions about all the dog food.

Thank You

Thank you for this great information. Unfornately, I did not know about grapes and fed them to our cocker for years. She had to be put down at age 9 due to a problem which I now believe was a direct result of the grapes.
I have a 2 year old toy yorkie and a new 9 week old pup toy yorkie. The 2 year old eats California Naturals food. The vet says it is a great food. (natural)
The pup came to me on Eukanuba puppy. I am in the process of weaning her over to California Naturals Puppy food. Have you heard of this food? What do you know?
Also, I was not aware that apples were not ok for dogs. Thanks! Sounds like kibble food is the best and safest for our pets!

Jennifer

Thank you.

Thanks for everything you send out. I have a bishon and a yorkie and they are handfuls. SA

i have enjoyed your information it has saved me time and money thanks

with regard to the labrador who moults excessively, plenty of water, and there is an oil available called "yumega" it is a mix of oils, I found it made a dramatic difference in a alsation I care for that moults very badly.

I found it very interesting, Did read up on some of the stuff,but their was some i havent heard of.would like to know what kind of food is best for a minature snauser though.right now shes on beneful.

Thanks for the free dog food report, it was good and informative, but it would have been nice if you had given us a list of dog foods that fit all the requirements. Again thanks, I enjoy all of the good tips you provide. Have a great day.

Nancy

I appreciated your info on what my dog should NOT eat, but it would have been much more informative to tell us what dog food in particular they SHOULD be eating.

On another note, my bichon just turned 9 and he has had problems for about the last year. He often holds one paw up in the air and when he gets up, moves, or jumps up to put his front legs on us, he often yelps. We took him to our vet last year and they took x-rays of his front legs - diagnosed him with arthiritis. I just don't think that this is the problem - it seems like it can be a joint, hip, or disc problem. We are going to go to another vet for a second opinion. Any thoughts?

I enjoyed the information in the Dog Food Report but I
am still confused about what brand to use. I have a
four month old Yorkie and I am feeding her, Puppy Pro
Plan. I have been leaving her bowl down all day. In
the morning I put 3/4 of a cup in her bowl and she
has never eaten all of it but nibbles all thru the day.
I thought at six months I would change to a twice a day
feeding. Hope I am doing right thing.

Thank You

I enjoy ALL you send–Thank You!

THAnk you for what you do for us ,our son leaves his min schnauzer with us every weekend,,,,,,,we are in our 8o's and dont know beans from bat ,but we are trying to learn,,,,,,,,we are on limited income so it makes it kinda hard on us,,,,,,,,thank you again for being so cordial to us,,,,,,,,,,,,

Sharda,
Thanks for the information on Dog Food and etc. It was very interesting, and I learned some things. Thanks again.
Carol

Thank You, I found your report very helpful. We have a miniture Yorkie and this is our first pet since I was little. His name is Prince and he weighs two pounds. Ever bit of info I can get concerning his life style is very well appreciated.
Thank You,
Susan Betts

We are using Hills Science Diet for both poodles. They love it and will not eat other hard food!

thanks for information on dog food

Thank you, Sharda. I appreciate all the material I have gotten regarding my two Yorkies and now the dog food report. It has been very helpful.

Wow! What a grand report you have made. Congratulations. It will take me some time to digest it all.

Thank you, I will pass this on to all my dog loving friends. It is very informative, and hope my friends all appreciate this report. It will save their pets from a terrible death. My yorkie thanks you too!

The e-book is very informative and I will be checking out my ingredients and where they come from from the dog food I am feeding.

I haven't had time to listen to the audio but I will in the next few days.

Your Dogfood report was quite informative, especially to toxic foods. I am waiting for your next report which I hope will list names of various dogfoods. Mel

thank you so much for being so helpful with my freddie the bassett he is a year old
thanks again
bonnie

The information was very informative. I have a really hungry,active Yorkie– I would like to know which foods are the best for him. canned especially.Thanks

Thank you so much!I have been searching on dog food for a long time,so it is very kind of you to send me this report.
Greatfully,Ivete

Thank you so much for your helpful newsletter!

LOVED the download on dog foods! Thanks you Sharda for all you do.

also you have been a BIG help with me concerning my yorkie pup.

thanks again

phillis

I JUST WANT TO THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR ALL THE INFORMATION ABOUT POODLES. I'M GETTING A LITTLE GIRL AROUND JULY 17. THAT IS IF SHE HAS GOT HER TEETH IN AND EATING GOOD. SHE IS GOING TO WEIGH BETWEEN 3 1/2 AND 4 LBS WHEN SHE IS FULL GROWN. I HAVE NEVER HAD A DOG THAT IS GOING TO BE THIS LITTLE AGAIN THANK YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH FOR ALL YOUR TIME AND TROUBLE AND ALL THE INFORMATION. I KNOW WITH YOUR HELP I AM GOING TO HAVE A HAPPY HEALTHY BABY. I'M JUST GETTING YOUR INFORMATION ON DOG FOOD. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT KIND OF FOOD TO FEED `AND IN WHAT AMOUNT TO FEED A BABY THIS LITTLE?
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,
DIANA

Thanks for the info. Can't wait to look it over and most likely use it for some changes.

I thank the report was great ,now what dog food do you feed a dog that your vet tells you that she is allergec to everthing beef is her less allergy even my vet dont know what to do

Thank you for all the great information about dog nutrition Sharda.
I love both of my Boston Terriers very much and am always thankful for any information that will help me insure that they both live happy, healthy and long lives.
Some foods on the list were a surprise such as the onion and garlic which I add to the food I cook for them, but in very small amounts only.

I'm interested to find which foods are good for my dog…….."Annie"..Annie is a shepard,doberman mix…8yrs
nice colors

Sharda,
Thanks for the email. I am really interested in seeing the Dog Food Book.
I am in the process of puppy-proofing my house and yard in anticipation of my role as caregiver and "Mom" to two Cairn terriers, Cricket and Kern River Kate, who will be joining our family in about 4 weeks.
All of the information I have received from you has been interesting and informative, so I look forward to seeing your Dog Food Report.
Take care.
Nora

I have always understood that pork is bad for dogs, so how is it that there is so many products on the market that are from pork,.. like chews and the ears Etc. I also had a vet tell me a few years ago that he had gone to some convention for vets and they where in forming folks that the pigs ears where very bad for dogs. Do you know anything about this..Thanks for you info on pet food and dangers of foods

I would like to thank you for all the literature on Bichon's I have one his name is Sparky Tyler, I also have a Yorkie, her name is Princess Dyanna, Sparky has allergies and bite at his paws. Princess was always scratching and it was not fleas, dry skin and I started giving them cod liver oil and I no longer have the dry skin problem. But I don't give it to them every day. they are very healthy. Your reading has helped me a lot. I would like to thank you for all you have done.

its nice to see that someone is keeping track of what goes into dog food.

Thank you so much Ms. Baker. Your emails over these past several months have been a great help for me and my little Cocker Lillie.

The free Dog Food Report was especially enlightening.

Good health and long life to you from a grateful old, very old, man.

PAT!

Sharda,thankyou for all the food info for our miniture schnauzer (Shazzam) The info will be very helpful in raising this young fellow. We only feed him merrick brand of food some dry and some canned. The list of harmful foods for dogs was very well prepared. There are items that I thought were ok which turn out to be bad.

Thanks Again,Frank