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KRISDEE · 02-11-2008, 09:58 AM

I finally went this weekend and bought the trial size of Orijen...Sasha has only (to my knowledge) at 5 bites and 2 of which she spit out...If she doesn't come around this week I will definitely be doing homecooked...I looked for the supplements but the kinds they had were powder and I had never heard them mentioned on here

Ellie May · 02-11-2008, 10:06 AM

What are the names of the supplements?

KRISDEE · 02-11-2008, 10:10 AM

I Don't Rememeber I Know They Were In A White Jar With A Gold Wrapper And Black Writing...i Was Looking For The Balance It

Ellie May · 02-11-2008, 10:12 AM

I don't know which one it would be. I use BalanceIT K (for health problems).

KRISDEE · 02-11-2008, 10:16 AM

What Should I Use Then...she Is Healthy Other Than Her Allergies

Ellie May · 02-11-2008, 10:24 AM

Balance has several different supplements. The only one I like is the K because it is the only one without menadione in it, I believe. This should only be used for medical problems though... If you don't mind the menadione, then the regular BalanceIt is a good option.

Quite a few people here Dr. Pitcairn's Healthy Powder. This recipe can be found in Dr. Pitcairn's book. I'm not really sure that it is something I would use, but you could look into it.

You could consult a nutritionist and ask them what to use.

There is also the option of finding a calcium/phosphorus supplement (like bone meal) and using that and then adding a multi vitamin. The problem with this is you don't know if everything is balanced. Most vitamin supplements for dogs were made to add to kibble that is already full of vitamins, therefore, it isn't nearly concentrated enough for homemade diets.

JuicyGirl · 02-11-2008, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KRISDEE

I Don't Rememeber I Know They Were In A White Jar With A Gold Wrapper And Black Writing...i Was Looking For The Balance It

solid gold bone meal? i believe that is the same packaging you were talking about

KRISDEE · 02-11-2008, 01:00 PM

this is so confusing...I really want to try homecooked but I am starting to rethink it...I would feel horrible if I weren't giving her what she needed and correctly...itsjust so much to choose from and dos and don'ts

KRISDEE · 02-11-2008, 01:05 PM

i know one was new pro or something and california something

Ellie May · 02-11-2008, 01:08 PM

A lot of people are satisfied with Dr. Pitcairn's Healthy Powder. Why don't you try that?

Too Cute Teddy · 02-11-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by KRISDEE

this is so confusing...I really want to try homecooked but I am starting to rethink it...I would feel horrible if I weren't giving her what she needed and correctly...itsjust so much to choose from and dos and don'ts

This is how I feel too - it is overwhelming

Ellie May · 02-11-2008, 01:32 PM

If you are overwhelmed but really want to do it, talk to a nutritionist. They are a big help.

Jacoby · 02-11-2008, 01:32 PM

I bought a trial size of Orijen for my furbaby too...and he won't even eat it!

Yorkieluv · 02-11-2008, 01:47 PM

I use the Healthy Powder Mix for my healthy maltese, and she does great with it....It contains many of the vitamins and minerals that she needs without having to give it in pill form. It's always best to get nutrients from a food source if possible.
The nutritional yeast provides the b-vitamins and iron, lecithin provides the linoleic acid (omega-6 fatty acids), kelp provides trace minerals, and calcium to balance the phosphorus levels in yeast and lecithin.
This information is all from Dr. Pitcairn's book...
I choose not to use the vitamin C, since it's not required...
I also add vitamin E to each recipe.

Once you mix up the powder once, you will have enough for several months.

KRISDEE · 02-11-2008, 02:23 PM

so everyday you mix this powder into theor meals...howmuch exactly do you use?

Also, you are making your own powder mix?

02-11-2008, 09:58 AM	#1
KRISDEE Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 138	Orijen.... I finally went this weekend and bought the trial size of Orijen...Sasha has only (to my knowledge) at 5 bites and 2 of which she spit out...If she doesn't come around this week I will definitely be doing homecooked...I looked for the supplements but the kinds they had were powder and I had never heard them mentioned on here

02-11-2008, 10:06 AM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	What are the names of the supplements? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-11-2008, 10:12 AM	#4
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I don't know which one it would be. I use BalanceIT K (for health problems). __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-11-2008, 10:24 AM	#6
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Balance has several different supplements. The only one I like is the K because it is the only one without menadione in it, I believe. This should only be used for medical problems though... If you don't mind the menadione, then the regular BalanceIt is a good option. Quite a few people here Dr. Pitcairn's Healthy Powder. This recipe can be found in Dr. Pitcairn's book. I'm not really sure that it is something I would use, but you could look into it. You could consult a nutritionist and ask them what to use. There is also the option of finding a calcium/phosphorus supplement (like bone meal) and using that and then adding a multi vitamin. The problem with this is you don't know if everything is balanced. Most vitamin supplements for dogs were made to add to kibble that is already full of vitamins, therefore, it isn't nearly concentrated enough for homemade diets. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-11-2008, 01:08 PM	#10
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	A lot of people are satisfied with Dr. Pitcairn's Healthy Powder. Why don't you try that? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-11-2008, 10:10 AM	#3
KRISDEE Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 138	I Don't Rememeber I Know They Were In A White Jar With A Gold Wrapper And Black Writing...i Was Looking For The Balance It

02-11-2008, 10:16 AM	#5
KRISDEE Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 138	What Should I Use Then...she Is Healthy Other Than Her Allergies

02-11-2008, 01:00 PM	#8
KRISDEE Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 138	this is so confusing...I really want to try homecooked but I am starting to rethink it...I would feel horrible if I weren't giving her what she needed and correctly...itsjust so much to choose from and dos and don'ts

02-11-2008, 01:05 PM	#9
KRISDEE Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 138	i know one was new pro or something and california something

02-11-2008, 01:32 PM	#12
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	If you are overwhelmed but really want to do it, talk to a nutritionist. They are a big help. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

02-11-2008, 01:32 PM	#13
Jacoby Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Boston, MA and Danvers, MA Posts: 223	I bought a trial size of Orijen for my furbaby too...and he won't even eat it! __________________ Jacoby is with his Daddy in West Palm Beach* Mommy misses you! New arrival, Preston is with Mommy in Boston!

02-11-2008, 01:47 PM	#14
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 7,178	I use the Healthy Powder Mix for my healthy maltese, and she does great with it....It contains many of the vitamins and minerals that she needs without having to give it in pill form. It's always best to get nutrients from a food source if possible. The nutritional yeast provides the b-vitamins and iron, lecithin provides the linoleic acid (omega-6 fatty acids), kelp provides trace minerals, and calcium to balance the phosphorus levels in yeast and lecithin. This information is all from Dr. Pitcairn's book... I choose not to use the vitamin C, since it's not required... I also add vitamin E to each recipe. Once you mix up the powder once, you will have enough for several months. __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

02-11-2008, 02:23 PM	#15
KRISDEE Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 138	so everyday you mix this powder into theor meals...howmuch exactly do you use? Also, you are making your own powder mix?