Health Tips

Chicken Broth: The “Soul Food” Perfect for Sick Pets Who Won’t or Can’t Eat

Chicken broth contains all the nutritional value of the chicken, prevents dehydration and is easy for the dog to drink.  Broth is a great first food for animals recovering from GI irritation or illness. And if you have a pet that’s finicky, you can also use it as a topper on food. If you have a pet that doesn’t want to eat anything, feeding broth provides very concentrated nourishment and helps get the GI tract functioning again.  All my dogs love it. It’s a great food to offer not only as a natural mineral supplement, but also as a bland and nutritious diet for pets who aren’t feeling good, who don’t have much of an appetite, or who are finicky.

Dogs need about 250mg of sodium a day. This includes what is in their food, water and treats. One cup of canned chicken broth contains 970mg of sodium. One cup of reduced-sodium canned chicken broth contains 450mg.  These numbers make it pretty obvious that making your own chicken broth or stock allows you to control the amount of sodium your dog gets. Too much sodium can cause excessive thirst and diarrhea, so very salty chicken soup given to a sick dog can actually aggravate his problem.

Feel better soon !!

Grieving and Pet Loss

Coping With The Death Of A Loved Dog Or Cat

Do not stand on my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in the circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there. I did not die.

~Unknown~