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Dog Food (Canine Diet and Nutrition)/Questions Answered by Expert Jennifer N. Hack
| Subject | Date Asked |
| hungry doxie | 6/8/2010 |
| Q: My 8 yr old doxie weighs about 17lbs and I feed her Iams weight control food and no more than 3/4-1C ... A: Possibly she may be more satisfied with a food that's higher in quality protein. Some of the weight ... | |
| Fibre & Canned Pumpkin | 5/27/2010 |
| Q: I want to add some Fibre to our dogs diet, he has just been diagnosed with Diabetes and they say a ... A: If you are looking to add fiber, pumpkin 1/2 cup is about 5 grams of fiber. There are other foods ... | |
| puppy food | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I have an age-oldIs it really necessary to buy the expensive pet store or vet brands of dog food? ... A: It does matter, as much as nutrition would matter to any living thing. If you had McDonalds or a ... | |
| Best food for Mini Schnauzers | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: What is the best dog food for Miniature Schnauzers? A: Orijen is a good food, so is Blue Buffalo small bites, Solid Gold wee bit, Fromm is great. Check ... | |
| Red nose Pit | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: i have a red nose pit, hes about 11 months and im feeding him dog chow, i was talking to my sister ... A: Yes, that is correct, Ol Roy and Purina Dog Chow are garbage. Look at the ingredients-- corn, ... | |
| Chiuhuhua | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 week old chihuahua/papillon mix. I am currently feeding her scramled egg twice daily, ... A: Nothing wrong with feeding canned puppy food, as long as it's a good quality food. She is small, so ... | |
| what to feed my 6 mo female doberman | 11/9/2009 |
| Q: I have had my doberman since she was 3 month old. I put her on Beneful Puppy and it have her ... A: You are in Canada, there is a couple great brands of food made in Alberta I believe, they are also ... | |
| Food for 6 month old Newfoundland pup | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old Newfoundland and was curious what your feelings on feeding him one of the acana ... A: May work but it has to be a large-breed puppy food, and it's higher in calories so feed less, you ... | |
| Switching to Raw Food Frozen Diet | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I had a question about switching the diet of a older dogs diet. My Dog is an Akita and he is 13 ... A: I think it would be good, and it's never too late for better nutrition, I've known people who've ... | |
| puppy chewed something shes not supposed to? | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a pomeranian puppy thats 5 1/2 months old,just couple days ago I bought her this busy bone ... A: It's probably because it's not easy for young puppies to digest bones like that, or that a chunk of ... | |
| Chronic loose stool | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: I am at a lost about my 8 year old German shepard. I rescued her and the previous owner noticed ... A: Could be an allergy or food sensitivity. Science diet has a lot of ingredients, and she may be ... | |
| puppy food | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 3 month old boxer who recently got bloodshot eyes with drainage. I read somewhere that it ... A: I suppose it could be allergies. Other reasons for bloodshot eyes is choking, such as pulling on ... | |
| Pit Bull Nutrition | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2.5yo male pit bull who has quite bad allergies. I have taken him to the vet and they give ... A: I would try a raw diet! Look up dog allergies and raw diets, they are great for that. You are also ... | |
| vet | 1/2/2009 |
| Q: hi my friend told me not to ask my vet 4 a suggestion on puppy food what should i do what would you ... A: Vets don't always know everything about nutrition, this supported by the fact that many vets sell ... | |
| what foods to feed my dog | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: i have a 1yr old red nose pit. i would like to know what kind of food can i feed her. i've tried ... A: I would not want to feed Alpo, either. Eukanuba is so-so quality, and Bil Jac is poor quality, it ... | |
| border colli sheep dog s | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: is milk good for my border colli sheep dogs. A: No, dogs cannot digest the lactose in milk. Cow's milk is designed for baby cows- not for dogs, ... | |
| dog diet/weight | 10/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a 7 month toy poodle he weights 5.6lbs, is he under weight. I feed him Nutro Ultra Puppy Dry ... A: Nutro Ultra is a decent food, it is the best that Nutro makes. I personally do not like Nutro ... | |
| healthy dog snacks | 10/11/2008 |
| Q: Hey I was just wondering if you knew of any foods for dogs that would act as a treat but are ... A: All treats can make a dog gain weight, because all food has at least some calories. If you give ... | |
| How often a day and the amount | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: How many time per day do you need to feed a small Chihuahua puppy. Right now he weighs 4.4lbs and ... A: Because he is very small, you want to feed him more often than you would a larger dog, or he could ... | |
| Brewers Yeast good for long term use alongside other supplements? | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have been giving my dogs Excel 8-in-1 Brewers Yeast with Garlic tabs. I have been following the ... A: I am not too familiar with giving dogs virgin coconut oil, but I have heard of it's benefits to ... | |
| salmon skin nutrition facts | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: ,we were at a local market nearby and girls there were selling baked salmon skins,,as a treat for ... A: Salmon skin is a healthy treat for a dog and has Omega-3 fatty acids. Salmons fat is in a layer ... | |
| Brewers Yeast good for long term use alongside other supplements? | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: I have been giving my dogs Excel 8-in-1 Brewers Yeast with Garlic tabs. I have been following the ... A: I think it would be fine then with those levels of vitamin A. To improve skin and coat, I would ... | |
| Brewers Yeast good for long term use alongside other supplements? | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I have been giving my dogs Excel 8-in-1 Brewers Yeast with Garlic tabs. I have been following the ... A: I do not know what your goal is with these supplements. Brewers Yeast provides B-vitamin complex ... | |
| FOOD | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: My mom,s poodle 2 years old is vomiting the purina for around 2 weeks. Please tell me what other ... A: If a dog is vomiting for 2 weeks, he needs to be seen by a vet. Purina is a low-quality food, full ... | |
| Treats | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: Could you give me a healthy dog biscuit recipe that is wheat/corn free? My dog has allergies to ... A: If you prefer to buy biscuits, there are plenty that are wheat/corn free. Innova Evo makes a ... | |
Answers by Expert:
Jennifer N. Hack
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Expertise
I can answer all questions about canine nutrition. Topics such as, but not limited to: Supplements (vitamin/mineral, herbs, probiotics, digestive, etc) allergy diets, eliminating food sensitivities, weight gain, protein rotation, grain-free diets, homemade, raw including prey-model Raw Meaty Bones diet, BARF diet, etc. I help owners choose a diet plan that is suited to the dog, as well as to the owner's preferences. I can also give reviews or input on individual brands of food.
Experience
I am an advocate of a balanced natural raw diet. I worked for a holistic pet food company, and I sell super-premium pet foods, including kibble, canned, freeze-dried, and frozen raw. I am very familiar with many brand names of pet food, including the companies, the specific formulas and their differences, as well as the process of making pet food. I have fostered many rescue dogs, as well as my own dogs, and have come up with solutions to food allergies and different nutritional needs of each dog or puppy.
Publications
Several websites, articles about raw diets and nutrition topics
http://www.examiner.com/x-7848-Chicago-Dog-Training-Examiner
Education/Credentials
I have done extensive research on canine nutrition and holistic diet.
I offer nutritional consultations to my clients, I am a professional dog trainer/behaviorist. I believe nutrition is the foundation of health, and goes along with a holistic approach to training a dog.
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