Here is Legend’s breakfast this morning. The bowl on the right is the vegetables and on the left is the vegetables mixed with raw Small Batch @smallbatchpets rabbit and a little canned rabbit. Legend has a lot of food allergies so he eats primarily raw frozen and raw freeze-dried rabbit, vegetables, flax seed powders, and a variety of omega oils. Because he had liver cancer, I am trying to fill his bowl with an assortment of brightly colored vegetables to support liver health. Vegetables in the bowl: Whole Foods chopped vegetable salad mix, cooked butternut squash, chopped steamed beets, dandelion greens. Also some flaxseed and other green food powders and Amazing Omegas. I rotate vegetables later on in the day and use others such as green beans, carrots, and peas, broccoli cute, okra, and asparagus. Veggies provide fiber, antioxidants and so many benefits. Please try to include some vegetables in your pet’s diet. You can use chopped, frozen for convenience and defrost in the refrigerator, steam, or bake. In case you are wondering…….yes our dog eats better than we do
- Adopt A Shelter Pet. If you are considering adding a new cat or dog to your home, you can find many local pets available for adoption through petfinder.org.
- Volunteer At A Shelter or Rescue. If you aren't quite ready to add a new pet, most shelters are always looking for volunteers to help clean cages, play with cats, walk dogs or promote awareness.
- Light a Candle for Remembrance. Light a candle as a peaceful way to honor the cats and dogs that were not lucky enough to make it out of the shelter and into a loving home.
Happy 13th Birthday to our wonderful rescue dog Legend! He is a testament to the power of holistic healing and the love and support of people who helped him along the way. Surviving attempted euthanasia in a third world country and then later, overcoming horrific cluster seizures, his life story mirrors his name - Legend!
Legend has faced so many health issues. He had chronic ear infections, allergies, hip dysplasia and epilepsy. He has been the most wonderful dog and has always been willing to take his supplements and vegetables. Legend eats a vast assortment of vegetables ranging from okra, green beans, spinach, asparagus and all kinds of squash. The vegetables provide a great deal of fiber and help him feel full. They also provide a wonderful source of nutrition and prebiotic fibers. We attribute the vegetables and raw diet to help his longevity. Legend weighs 80 pounds and he still lives a full life.
We are so thankful to his exceptional vets: Dr. David Gordon at Arch Beach Veterinary and Dr. Michelle Murray at Nest Veterinary Neurology. Legend has brought us so much joy and happiness. Every day is a gift with him. We are so thankful he is still a happy dog enjoying his harbor walks and chasing squirrels.
Most pets love to eat and we love to reward them with more food. But too much food can cause obesity which is on the rise in both cats and dogs. Obesity isn't just a cosmetic issue. It can increase the risk of arthritis, diabetes, cancer and other health conditions, especially as pets age.