for those interested...

[TilliesMom]

Originally Posted by RitaandRiley

I hope you don't mind me asking some questions. Do you use only fresh vegetables,as in, not frozen? Does Sabine specify which brands of supplements to buy? I don't like that some are made in China. Can you use different meats (chicken, lamb, etc)? Does the meat have to be ground or can you cut up, say, a round steak into small pieces? Is there an option for giving raw meaty bones? I would feed the meat raw. Wow, more questions than I thought. Sorry!

Sabine makes EACH dogs recipie based on THAT specific dog and his/her requirements (size, activity level, etc) AND she also asks what YOUR prefrences are regarding feeding. One of them being raw.
yes, she actually sent me the link for each supplement as I had a hard time finding them while I was ordering.
as far as the meat and the prep that is up to how much work YOU want to do and what Sabine recommends.
When I did the questionairre, I knew what she was allergic to and how much time I realistically had. I wanted something as 'easy' as possibly because I knew this was something I would be doing for the rest of her life and if it was too hard, too involved I don't know that I would have been able to stick with it...

[TilliesMom]

Originally Posted by atsilvers27

Wow, I really admire you for making her food from scratch. Hamburg and veggies? I think Hanna would like some of that. Although she's much pickier than my mom's old chihuahua. That fat little chi would eat ANYTHING.

lol, ya ironically Tillie will actually eat anything. She is NOT picky what so ever. I do this for her health. We'd love to have Hanna over for a dinner date!!

[davetgabby]

yeah I might add, the supplements she recommends are always top quality and or human grade. Keep in mind ,there is little to no regulations in pet food suppliments while there is rigid standards in human grade suppliments.

[Suzi]

I think Tillie eats better than I do! yep I know she does I should spend a few hrs a week and make meals for all of us ! What is the list of supplements?

[lfung5]

Can you say over the top?!!! Tammy you rock! What a great dog mom you are. Everything look delicious.

[davetgabby]

Originally Posted by Suzi

I think Tillie eats better than I do! yep I know she does I should spend a few hrs a week and make meals for all of us ! What is the list of supplements?

hi Suzi, depends on what you're feeding your dog. Common ones are EFA's and probiotics.

[RitaandRiley]

Originally Posted by davetgabby

yeah I might add, the supplements she recommends are always top quality and or human grade. Keep in mind ,there is little to no regulations in pet food suppliments while there is rigid standards in human grade suppliments.

Good point, Dave

[TilliesMom]

Originally Posted by Suzi

I think Tillie eats better than I do! yep I know she does I should spend a few hrs a week and make meals for all of us ! What is the list of supplements?

lol, my husband says the same thing frequently. lol
ALTHOUGH tonight when I was telling him about the price break down I did on here earlier he actually said, "Only the best for our girl" .... awwww

As for the supplements, Sabine bases on what each dog needs individually, I am always amazed at how very different every dogs diet is from her! It's crazy!!

[riverlogic]

Wow, you are a great dog mom! I wouldn't trust myself to ensure all the nutritional needs were being met. That's a lot of research you've done. And you must be very organized Tammy

Although when Bucky had a cold (stuffed up, sneezing, looking like he felt just miserable) my chicken noodle soup did the trick.

[TilliesMom]

lol, oh I take NO credit ... Sabine is the one that makes sure her diet is nutritionally complete... I just follow directions well! lol and yes, I am very organized ... drives my messy unorganized husband kids crazy.