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Program 3 - Kibble + Raw Meat

RECOMMEND KIBBLE AND RAW MEAT

1. FOOD: I recommend/use: Precise line of pet foods.

2. BALANCED RAW MEAT: I recommend/use: Darwin Raw

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.


3. 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.

HEALTHY TREATS - these are two choices that my dogs love - very tasty.

Krunchity Munchity Wild Alaskan Salmon and Sweet Potato + Berries!

http://www.darwinspet.com Diets Freeze Dried Lamb Live, Beef Liver or Chicken Liver cubes



HOW TO USE CHOOSE WHICH PRECISE 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 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.


What Food Do I Use for My Puppy?

Precise Holistic Complete Large Breed Puppy 23% protein and 12% fat for slow even growth for dogs who mature over 50# by adulthood.

Precise Holistic Complete Small/ Medium Puppy Formula

If Precise is not available in your area, check into the NutriSource line of foods on my 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:

For great treats, I have developed my own Krunchity Munchity wild salmon treats and they are available now to the public through www.FirstChoiceNaturals.com

If Precise 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:



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.

VARIETY WITH 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.


About Precise Products - 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.

At this point the Super Premium line does not have probiotics on the food that will be looked at very soon, so you need to add probiotics to this line. The Precise Plus line does have probiotics/digestive enzymes on it. I still believe if you use a dog food with probiotics on it, some breeds that are prone to bloat or do not handle stress well, still need probiotics on a daily basis anyway -- so check into the Blackwatch Core 4 Supplement Kits for holistic health to satisfy this daily need. Personally, I am excited about working with the Texas Farms family of pet foods and Kodo International with their lines for overseas.

"The Great Dane Lady"

 

 

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