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I recommend the book Canine Nutrigenomics. In addition to the foods we can see visually from your picture, you need to make sure that your dog is getting liver and other organ meat, calcium, oleic acids and the proper balance of starchy versus non-starchy vegetables. You can visit www.balanceit.com and input ingredients, and they'll help you come up with a balanced recipe, but they won't tell you proportions for liver, other organ meats, calcium or oil because they want you to buy their product. We don't use their supplements, but we do give our dog a Centrum every night, plus a Dasuquin and three fish oil pills in the morning for joint support (and we add yogurt to her food in the morning for probiotics, and an egg at night for extra protein).

Most vets are given very limited training on nutrition, more often than not a seminar sponsored by pet food companies (often Hills), so your vet might not be the best resource for this. There are nutrition specialists who can help.

We switched our dog to fresh food six or seven months ago after she struggled to heal from her second CCL surgery (in particular, she struggled to rebuild muscle). I was skeptical because we had been feeding her high quality food her entire life, but it has made a huge difference in her health. She has finally healed from her surgery, and has her puppy-like energy back. Her coat is shiny, her eyes are bright, and her breath is better. We took her for her annual last week, and the vet says she's doing really well. Now that it's been six months, she says we can send a couple of hairs into a lab to make sure she's getting the right mineral balance.

From your listing of ingredients, you definitely need to add liver and organ meat (usually 5% liver, 5% other organ meat) and calcium. From the visual, you probably need more vegetables (our dog gets 50% vegetables, half starchy, half not). It's also important to switch up the protein source.

Fresh feeding your dog is totally doable and not too difficult once you've figured out the amounts and proportions your dog needs! But to make sure that fresh feeding is putting your dog at a nutritional advantage over kibble, you definitely have to put in the time up-front to figure that stuff out.

They make a way cheaper one of these that is a metal crate with more of a wood veener which is great if your dog would chew the wood. Crate. Still pretty awesome though, especially if you live in a smaller space.

I'm really sorry to hear how much you're hurting. I do believe sorrow and even guilt are normal, even if there's nothing you could have done. Choosing when and how to let a loved one go can be incredibly traumatic.

After I lost a dog who had been my main family for 13 years, my therapist told me that serious grief is normal. Even more than the humans in our lives reasonably could be, they are kind, generous, loving, and devoted. It has been two years, and I've adopted three puppies since his passing. I most recently cried missing him last night. This morning, though, I smiled as my 6-mo old who looks just like him falling asleep with her head and paws in his old food dish, like he used to.

As I would suggest for someone struggling with grief over anyone's passing, I hope you will consider finding a trusted therapist who validates your experience while helping you find peace. I also hope you will consider adopting a dog again in the future. Any dog would be lucky to be so loved.

Book Suggestion:

The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog (American Roots) https://www.amazon.com/dp/1429096071/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_OLg4DbWP5YCME

In my country, this was recommended by a few of the adopters with anxiety dogs.

Bach, Original Flower Remedies, Rescue Remedy Pet, Natural Stress Relief, Dropper, Alcohol-Free,


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Give it a try.

OneTigris K9 Tactical Dog Harness Patrol Dog Vest with Comfortable Adjustable Neck Protection Straps & Durable Handle (Black, Large) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HP3SDHX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_su3TDbN2AB3M7

I have one for each dog. Super sturdy. Buy molle bags at your local gun store.

very cute dog, look at his eyes.

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do you think if he like a travel dog bowl? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T34XKL1

This picture is from the greatest book I have ever owned: Underwater Dogs.

Amazon. It’s really well made.
https://www.amazon.com/Keet-Fluffly-Deluxe-Chocolate-Large/dp/B01M5CKVVO/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=3TSVTNNKKAN3Z&keywords=keet+dog+bed+couch&qid=1556663466&s=gateway&sprefix=keet+dog&sr=8-3

Doggy DNA Test! Really cool to see the results. Ours is a Collie/Wheaton Terrier mixed with a Jindo/Pit Bull (https://www.instagram.com/lucyatheart/)

http://www.amazon.com/Mars-Veterinary-Wisdom-Panel-2-5/dp/B00U9AJB24

https://www.target.com/p/ultimate-comfort-dog-harness-black-grey-boots-barkley-153/-/A-53966763?preselect=53453768#lnk=sametab

and this type as well https://www.amazon.com/ED-Ellen-Degeneres-Comfort-Harness-XX-SMALL/dp/B079ZZJF2K

I too thought that if tight enough and properly sized they shouldnt get out but it is a thing from what i'm reading.

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So little and so cute! Check out this funny tshirt I've made for dog lovershttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B07C5ZR63Y