"80k" wrote in message
om...
well i'm talking about just universally bad combos... foods that have
chemical conflicts (foods that need an acidic medium to digest mixed
with an alkaline one... oxalic acid and calcium, different types of
oils...). i personally have had much better results with my health
eating mono meals and watching what i mix. i couldn't imagine that
this is specific to humans.

........a dog's digestive system is more acidic and GI tract is shorter and
is built to handle meat products. I guess I don't understand the chemical
conflicts comment. The stomach is acidic and always should be or bacterial
invaders can sneak through. The acidity of the food stuffs get buffered in
the duodenum. Yes, oxalic acid ties up calcium. Feeding a lot of spinach
is not a good idea. Yes, fruits tend to go through the system faster than
other foods. The key to successfully preparing home food is to tailor it to
the dog and get as much variety in there as possible.

.......In your other post you say you're on the road. What you can do for
your dog right now is use bottled water while on the trip and after you
reach home start mixing local water into it gradually. Feed canned food -
easier to digest and takes less work for the body to extract nutrients. Get
some digestive enzymes and add to food. Give your pup probiotics too,
especially important in traveling as dog is encountering new critters every
day while walking around in the grass everywhere you stop. The heart of the
immune system is in the gut so protecting and nourishing the gut is always
the first place to start, IMHO. Maybe even some B50 complex for stress for
you both! Your dog has enough to adjust to at the moment - new person, on
the road, new home, etc. Right now it would be a better idea to support the
immune system, establish a routine when you get *home* to lessen anxiety in
the dog and find a good vet and get baseline bloodwork + a 6 panel thyroid
done. Meanwhile you're reading. When the dog and you are both settled in,
start with a simple diet.

buglady
take out the dog before replying

"buglady" wrote in message nk.net...
"80k" wrote in message
om...
well i'm talking about just universally bad combos... foods that have
chemical conflicts (foods that need an acidic medium to digest mixed
with an alkaline one... oxalic acid and calcium, different types of
oils...). i personally have had much better results with my health
eating mono meals and watching what i mix. i couldn't imagine that
this is specific to humans.

.......a dog's digestive system is more acidic and GI tract is shorter and
is built to handle meat products. I guess I don't understand the chemical
conflicts comment. The stomach is acidic and always should be or bacterial
invaders can sneak through. The acidity of the food stuffs get buffered in
the duodenum. Yes, oxalic acid ties up calcium. Feeding a lot of spinach
is not a good idea. Yes, fruits tend to go through the system faster than
other foods. The key to successfully preparing home food is to tailor it to
the dog and get as much variety in there as possible.

......In your other post you say you're on the road. What you can do for
your dog right now is use bottled water while on the trip and after you
reach home start mixing local water into it gradually. Feed canned food -
easier to digest and takes less work for the body to extract nutrients. Get
some digestive enzymes and add to food. Give your pup probiotics too,
especially important in traveling as dog is encountering new critters every
day while walking around in the grass everywhere you stop. The heart of the
immune system is in the gut so protecting and nourishing the gut is always
the first place to start, IMHO. Maybe even some B50 complex for stress for
you both! Your dog has enough to adjust to at the moment - new person, on
the road, new home, etc. Right now it would be a better idea to support the
immune system, establish a routine when you get *home* to lessen anxiety in
the dog and find a good vet and get baseline bloodwork + a 6 panel thyroid
done. Meanwhile you're reading. When the dog and you are both settled in,
start with a simple diet.

buglady
take out the dog before replying

thanks again for all of the great info.

where is a good source for probiotics?
I will start on that ASAP.

yea, he is definitely getting accustomed to a lot this week being on
the road. I have been mixing his Nutro with some steamed chicken and
chopped lettuce and celery and he has been having great appetite with
that. Yep, i have been doin bottled water, and plan on continuing to
do so when i get back. I don't trust the tap water anywhere.

I really appreciate your time and advice. thanks again!

"buglady" wrote in message nk.net...
"80k" wrote in message
om...
well i'm talking about just universally bad combos... foods that have
chemical conflicts (foods that need an acidic medium to digest mixed
with an alkaline one... oxalic acid and calcium, different types of
oils...). i personally have had much better results with my health
eating mono meals and watching what i mix. i couldn't imagine that
this is specific to humans.

.......a dog's digestive system is more acidic and GI tract is shorter and
is built to handle meat products. I guess I don't understand the chemical
conflicts comment. The stomach is acidic and always should be or bacterial
invaders can sneak through. The acidity of the food stuffs get buffered in
the duodenum. Yes, oxalic acid ties up calcium. Feeding a lot of spinach
is not a good idea. Yes, fruits tend to go through the system faster than
other foods. The key to successfully preparing home food is to tailor it to
the dog and get as much variety in there as possible.

......In your other post you say you're on the road. What you can do for
your dog right now is use bottled water while on the trip and after you
reach home start mixing local water into it gradually. Feed canned food -
easier to digest and takes less work for the body to extract nutrients. Get
some digestive enzymes and add to food. Give your pup probiotics too,
especially important in traveling as dog is encountering new critters every
day while walking around in the grass everywhere you stop. The heart of the
immune system is in the gut so protecting and nourishing the gut is always
the first place to start, IMHO. Maybe even some B50 complex for stress for
you both! Your dog has enough to adjust to at the moment - new person, on
the road, new home, etc. Right now it would be a better idea to support the
immune system, establish a routine when you get *home* to lessen anxiety in
the dog and find a good vet and get baseline bloodwork + a 6 panel thyroid
done. Meanwhile you're reading. When the dog and you are both settled in,
start with a simple diet.

buglady
take out the dog before replying

thanks again for all of the great info.

where is a good source for probiotics?
I will start on that ASAP.

yea, he is definitely getting accustomed to a lot this week being on
the road. I have been mixing his Nutro with some steamed chicken and
chopped lettuce and celery and he has been having great appetite with
that. Yep, i have been doin bottled water, and plan on continuing to
do so when i get back. I don't trust the tap water anywhere.

I really appreciate your time and advice. thanks again!

Subject: I'm ready to start cooking for my dog
From: (80k)
Date: 8/19/03 7:58 PM Pacific

where is a good source for probiotics?
I will start on that ASAP.

At your neighborhood grocer! Yogurt, plain and low/non-fat if you are watching
calories.


Deb
Shi the Svelte
Georgie, Scurry-Stalker & Baby Lover
Hank the Tank

Subject: I'm ready to start cooking for my dog
From: (80k)
Date: 8/19/03 7:58 PM Pacific

where is a good source for probiotics?
I will start on that ASAP.

At your neighborhood grocer! Yogurt, plain and low/non-fat if you are watching
calories.


Deb
Shi the Svelte
Georgie, Scurry-Stalker & Baby Lover
Hank the Tank