Healthy feeding suggestions
Mission Paws'ible advocates for a carnivorous diet for dogs.
Nutritious food is paramount for a healthy dog, both inside and out.
Feed twice a day – morning and night.
Always have a large bowl of fresh water available.
PET FOOD IN BALI
We promote and endorse a raw food diet that can be ordered online and delivered to your door.
‘The single most important element in a dog’s life after us is their daily diet’ and we couldn’t agree more!
Several companies offer raw meals which include a wide variety of high-quality meat, including chicken, duck, turkey, beef, lamb, pork, fish, buffalo and rabbit. The food ranges from 80 – 100% raw meat and bone, complimented by offal, vegetables, fruit and herbs. Absolutely no grain, gluten or fillers and 100% preservative-free.
Just as with our own diets, variety is the key, ‘The best way to ensure that our dogs receive all the nutrients they need is to feed a wide variety from our raw diet menu as possible.’
You can order through DogMa Dogs or Kin Dog Food.
WHY IS MY PET’S DIET SO IMPORTANT?
Have you ever witnessed a kid on a sugar high? Or a tired and lethargic teenager? Or someone with bad skin, overweight or a pale appearance?
Have you then looked at their diet, daily routine and their exercise habits?
If you compare a happy, healthy and energetic human to an unwell, lethargic and sick person and then compare their diets, you will see this is the KEY to their conditions. And that is the same for animals.
The fresher and the cleaner their diet, the better they will be, and the less you will spend on vet care.
We have found making our own fresh food for our dogs to not only be cheaper, but our pet’s fur, eyes, demeanour and general health are better.
PET FOOD MADE SIMPLE
We’ve created a VERY BASIC downloadable PDF with simple pet food ideas that are available in most homes. This is a good resource to start the conversation with individuals to help educate people about their pet’s food and the obvious health benefits.
SUGGESTED SUPPLEMENTS
BUY ONLINE FROM OUR SPONSOR, HOLISTIC HEALTH PET CARE.
Fish Oil Capsule:
(1 per adult dog once a day) or virgin coconut oil. Coconut oil can be given orally to dogs as a supplement, and it can also be applied topically on the skin to treat dry, itchy skin, lesions, ringworm, and so on. It has a lot of health benefits (both for humans and dogs), and since most dogs like the taste of coconut oil, supplementing is not a problem!
Turmeric:
There are a number of recorded benefits of how this herb can help your dog. Pain: because all dogs are subject to arthritis, turmeric can play an important role due to its anti-inflammatory properties. It tops the list of natural remedies for treating dogs with stiff joints.
Turmeric healing or curcumin’s medical talents, which are widely reported, have effects on:
- Blocking inflammation
- Kills infectious bacteria and microbes
- It improves the function and health of the heart
- It’s antioxidant, anticarcinogenic, antimicrobial, antibiotic, antimutagenic, anti-inflammatory
- It cures stomach ailments
- It cures ear infections
- It kills sinus infections
- It kills parasites
- It prevents cataracts
It heals damage from long-term diabetes and wounds caused by diabetes
Reference: Healthy Dog Club
Spirulina/Moringa:
Super greens boost your dog’s immunity to make them healthier and stronger.
Moringa leaves are loaded with vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids and more. One hundred grams of dry moringa leaf contains:
| Nine times the protein of yogurt | Ten times the vitamin A of carrots | 12 times the vitamin C of oranges |
| 15 times the potassium of bananas | 17 times the calcium of milk | 26 times the iron of spinach |
- It’s loaded with antioxidants
- Lowers blood sugar levels
- Reduces inflammation
- Maintains healthy cholesterol levels
- Protects against arsenic toxicity
Reference: Healthy Pets
Apple Cider Vinegar:
ACV is one of the most useful supplements for dogs as it can give our dogs a lot of health benefits. It is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal; therefore, it prevents infections caused by bacteria and fungus. ACV also supports and boosts the immune system. ACV can be used topically and orally and is a “must-have” at home for dogs at all life stages. Available at supermarkets.
Source: Natural Dog Remedies
Glucosamine:
If your dog is over seven or if your dog is starting to show signs of joint pain, glucosamine is an essential supplement since its function is to maintain and regenerate healthy cartilage in joints. If glucosamine is depleted, degenerated joint problems such as osteoarthritis occur. Ask your vet or local pet store for this item.
Source: Natural Dog Remedies
Grapefruit Seed Extract:
Grapefruit seed extract (GSE) has powerful antibiotic, anti-fungal, antiviral, anti-parasitic, and antioxidant properties. It can be safely used both topically and orally on dogs for ear and skin infections, Candida yeast infections, and stomach problems caused by bacteria or viruses. A must-have for dogs (and people)!
Source: Natural Dog Remedies
Royal Jelly:
Royal Jelly can be used orally for allergies and digestive problems, and it can also be applied topically to burns, wounds, hot spots, and other skin problems. Like coconut oil, honey has loads of health benefits for dogs (and people), and because it is sweet, most dogs have no problem with the taste.
Source: Natural Dog Remedies
Probiotics:
One of the most powerful natural supplements for dogs, probiotics are the “good bacteria” and are used to restore the normal balance of gut microflora (bacteria). They act as the body’s first line of defence against all the potentially harmful bacteria and other microorganisms that your dog eats or inhales. Thus, having a constant supply of these friendly bacteria in your dog’s GI tract can help prevent a wide range of health problems. Probiotic supplements are advisable for dogs at all life stages, but particularly for older dogs and those with chronic digestive problems, such as chronic diarrhoea, colitis, IBD, and so on.
Source: Natural Dog Remedies
Vitamins:
Vitamins for dogs are as essential as they are for people. Vitamins are present in trace amounts in most foods, and they are essential for numerous functions performed in the body, such as acting as antioxidants, assisting in digestion and nutrient absorption, and keeping the skin and hair healthy. (For more information, visit our pages on Vitamins for Dogs, Vitamin C for Dogs, and Vitamin D for Dogs).
Source: Natural Dog Remedies
