Any experience with the fresh dog diets advertised on radio and TV?

[WVGal1963]

4. Farmer's Dog for us!

So several years ago, our perfect little rescue dog Jack was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma. He was JUST 3 years old. It was on his muzzle. MedVet in Columbus OH (…..a WONDERFUL place….) gave him 4-6 weeks!! The cancer was THAT aggressive!! We were heartbroken - - just devastated and inconsolable.

I got really involved in researching anti-cancer diets for dogs and learned so, so much! My husband and I started making our own dog food. Long story short, we were able to keep Jack with us for 6 months but the cancer eventually claimed his sweet soul. We managed to keep him pain free with Hemp based products for a long time, but the MINUTE we saw any indications of pain, we gave him Tramadol. Not long after, we made the awful decision and bid our tearful farewell.

Long story short, I continued making food for our other dog - Alli - and continued to learn and learn and learn. Our local vet has a “holistic” bent so she was very supportive and very helpful.

All that said, our doggies will FOREVER be on a diet most aligned with their ancestral diet. So no kibble. I LOVED making their food, but a year ago, we opted to try Farmer’s Dog and have been using it ever since. We have been thrilled.

Alli has been off kibble since Jack was diagnosed. She will be 13 this year. She weighs around 60 pounds and is a good old mixed breed rescue doggie. She ZOOMS, has limited “graying” on her nose, her eyes are clear, she has no joint issues, etc. Her fur is soft and shiny and our vet marvels that she is so healthy at her age.

Mack, our other rescue, is still exhibiting such PUPPY ANTICS at 7 years old now!! He has been on a more natural diet since we adopted him from our local shelter at 4 months old!

So GOOD ON YOU for looking out for your pup! My journey about dog nutrition issues continues, but I am a real believer in natural foods, herbs, etc. for all that ails them. Farmer’s Dog has really worked for us.

All that said, we are a PRO-SCIENCE household! We adore our vet, and she is near and dear to us. We also believe that integrating modern medicine with modern knowledge of nutrition is the absolute best route when it comes to our furry friends……or all of us TOO for that matter.

I’m an amateur, to be clear, when it comes to this topic. But I am passionate about it. I sure hope other DU’ers with more background will chime in, too.

Best, best, best to you and your baby and thank you for caring for him so much!!