For the past 6 years we have been feeding our dogs a natural diet, also known as BARF DIET (Bones And Raw Food or Biologically Appropriate Raw Foods).

We are truly delighted with the benefits all our dogs have experienced from granny dog, now 13 years old, to the puppies from our last four litters that have been reared on Barf in uterus.

We are convinced that many of the problems that plague our beloved dogs nowadays are directly related to improper diets. Chronic ear infections, excessive shedding, permanent itchy skin, hot spots, tartar buildup in teeth, just to name a few are problems that were truly driving us crazy with our dogs and they have all DISAPPEARED with the change in diet.

If you have tried “everything” and are tired of loading your dog with medication you might want to give the Barf diet a chance and see for yourself. Changes are always difficult and sometimes even scary. We know because we felt the same way when we changed our dogs diet. Please do not hesitate in contacting us if you need support and/or encouragement with a change in your dogs diet.

We strongly urge you to read as much as possible on the topic so that you can make an informed decision. There are many people out there who are against the raw diet, so you need to be informed to assertively rebuke their reasoning.

There are many great books on the topic, the one we like best because it is short, simple and logic is The Ultimate Diet by Kymithy Shultze. We also recommend, Reigning Cats and Dogs, Give your Dog a Bone. Click on the Book Link for additional information.

If you are hesitant to feed your dogs raw bones, dislike handling raw meats or worry about how to obtain the right balance of nutrients, you can feed "ready to thaw and serve raw foods". These are nutritionally balanced, hormone and antibiotic free, no by products, preservatives or food coloring and some even use meats from free range animals and bones are ground into the mix. These food are sold frozen and you just need to thaw and serve.

Please check out www.stevesrealfood.com or www.farmoredogfood.com or omaspride.com

Ideally this should be your dogs sole diet but your dog's health will receive a mayor boost by feeding 1/2 kibble and 1/2 raw, but you have to make sure it is premium quality kibble with NO BY-PRODUCTS. We recommend the products formulated by Dr. Jane Bicks for HealthyPetNet. Their super premium dog and cat food "Life Abundance" are made with wholesome and natural ingredients. They contain no preservatives, artificial colors, by products and no wheat or corn.

We use their multivitamin, Skin and Coat supplement, Agility for our older dogs, as well as their Shampoo, Herbal Ear solution and Soothing Mist and are 100% satisfied with the results. We also feed Life Abundance when traveling to shows or when someone else is caring for our pets and the Raw Diet is a little overwhelming.

I urge you to look at their web page www.healthypetnet.com/4happydogs and listen to the audio presentation "Do you really know what's in your pet food?". You will learn how to read the label in the food you are currently feeding your pet and be able to compare it with Life Abundance.

Please take the time to hear this presentation and make the decision to help your dog lead a healthier, happier and hopefully longer life.