When Toby lost weight after a bout of illness, I felt a knot in my stomach every time I saw his ribs.He was still my bright-eyed boy, but I knew something was wrong.I wanted to give him every chance to get back to a healthy weight — but I also wanted to do it safely, […]
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When Toby needed to gain weight after an illness, I quickly learned that just “feeding more” wasn’t enough.It was about giving him calorie-dense meals that were also nutritionally balanced — protein to build muscle, healthy fats for energy, and digestible carbs for steady fuel. Here are three of my go-to homemade recipes that helped Toby
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When Toby went through a rough patch—losing weight after an illness—my heart sank every time I ran my hands over his bony frame.I wanted him to feel strong again, but I also knew rushing weight gain could do more harm than good. If your dog is underweight, whether from illness, stress, or simply being a
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When Toby went through a rough patch—losing weight after an illness—my heart sank every time I ran my hands over his bony frame.I wanted him to feel strong again, but I also knew rushing weight gain could do more harm than good. If your dog is underweight, whether from illness, stress, or simply being a
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When Toby first came into my life, I thought “feeding him well” meant buying the fanciest bag of kibble I could find. But after a few vet visits, late-night Googling, and my own trial and error, I realized… It’s not about picking one “best” nutrient. It’s about balance. Protein builds his body.Fat fuels his energy
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When Toby first came into my life, I didn’t think much about carbs. I’d scoop his kibble, pour it in the bowl, and watch him eat. But one day, a friend casually mentioned, “You know most of that bag might just be carbs, right?” That comment stuck. Were these carbs helping Toby—or just taking up
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Why Your Pressure Cooker Might Just Be Your Dog’s New Best Friend If you’ve ever caught your dog staring at you mid-meal — head tilted, tail giving that slow, hopeful wag — you’ve probably wondered, “Couldn’t I make them something healthier than this bag of kibble?” The truth is, you can. And with a pressure
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When Toby was younger, full of zoomies and curiosity, I remember a friend suggesting a “high-protein diet” to keep up with his energy. I nodded like I knew what she meant… but honestly? I had no clue what that actually looked like—or whether it was even safe long term. If you’ve been wondering whether feeding
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I used to think I had to buy expensive “premium” dog food to give Toby what he needed. But you know what changed everything? A single drizzle of fish oil over his food. That one small, nourishing step started Toby’s journey from itchy, sluggish, and uninterested—to healthy, shiny-coated, and full of joy. Adding healthy fats
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If you’ve ever flipped over a bag of kibble and squinted at the label, you’ve probably seen something like: “Crude Fat: 12%.” I remember standing in the pet food aisle, holding Toby’s bag, wondering… Is that too much? Too little? What does ‘crude’ even mean? Like so many pet parents, I wanted to do right
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