Products That I’m Using
Here are a few products That we use on a regular basis. When I find a product that works well and I like, I feel it’s important that product deserves some recognition and maybe another pet parent will find some great new products this way!
Raw feeders worst nightmare is a busted freezer !
An inexpensive wireless digital thermometer can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars in spoiled Meat if your freezer breaks. The unit can sound an alarm at preset temperatures so if your freezer gets warmer than that temperature an alarm will sound notifying you! This has saved me one time already, I had opened the door to the garage freezer to get some meat out for my animals, and I didn’t realize the door didn’t close all the way, had it not been for these devices listed below alerting me that the temperature was rising in my freezer, I could have lost my entire freezer full of meat.
And YES, I use BOTH of the thermometers featured below!
click the picture below to checkout the Amazon product I use!
Wifi enabled wireless thermometer
This little unit is AWESOME. I can monitor the working temperature of my dogs food freezer as there are thousands of dollars worth of meat in that freezer and the freezer is in the garage which means it could be days before I would ever even notice there was an issue with it. This unit is the cream of the crop when it comes to monitoring your freezer as you can see in detail the warming and cooling trends, set custom alerts and even get the optional wifi router that works with this so it can be synced to you smartphone anywhere in the world. it clearly maps out and averages the temperature of your freezer so you could even potentially detect when mechanical issues are beginning to happen and avoid a catastrophic breakdown resulting in a freezer full of spoiled meat
Scale
My only regret is not purchasing one of these many, many years ago. Gone are the days of struggling to hold my dog and stand on my home scale and then subtracting my body weight to determine her weight. And gone are the days of making a special trip to your vets office or local pet store to use their scale.
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Trail/bike running harness:
Alpine outfitters Xback harness. This has been a great company to deal with. outstanding customer service! If you bike with your dog, or run/ canicross or any activity on lead where the dog is pulling, it’s important to have a proper harness for your activity so you do not injure your dog. The LAST thing we want to do is restrict full range of motion in their chest when running. It is absolutely CRUCIAL that you use a proper harness if you intend to run with your dog!
Normal Everyday Harness
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Wound Care
Injuries, wounds, cuts, scrapes are bound to happen with our dogs. This product has always worked well for us and I always make sure to have it on hand
Medical Grade Manuka Honey for wound care
Also a FANTASTIC solution for natural wound healing! if your dog is on a strict keto diet, make sure they can not lick/eat the honey as it is pure sugar. you can not use normal honey and expect results. It has to be medical grade. yes it is expensive, but it works.
Shampoo
How does Emie stay so good looking? well, besides her Raw Ketogenic diet and strict exercise routine we also use 4leggers shampoo which is made in the USA and certified organic. I was VERY concerned about using just any shampoo on Emie after her cancer diagnosis. I went through great lengths to make sure her diet and environment was as safe as I could make it for her but now came the daunting idea of what type of shampoo is safe?!
So after a lot of research this is the brand I chose. NO synthetic ingredients! “synthetic ingredients in traditional pet grooming products have been linked to allergies and dry, itchy skin as well as a multitude of long term health issues including, hormone disruption, organ toxicity and cancer”
click on picture for amazon link to purchase!
Stay Cool!
When the weather is hot, ruffwears jet stream cooling vest helps Emie stay cool. And I like that it decreases the amount of exposed skin/fur that pesky Ticks can latch onto! When she goes running with me I carry a hydration backpack and will make sure to keep her vest saturated with water to help keep her cool.
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Hydration Backpacks
when I go cycling with emie and take her running, I always make sure to have plenty of water with while shes exercising, and as mentioned above I use the water to keep the under portion of her cooling vest saturated with water. This backpack holds 2.5 liters of water and has plenty of cargo space for all of our trail gear, first aid kit, and I carry our Rescue harness in the event she is ever injured I have a way to carry her out.
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Rescue Harness
Emie and I find ourselves in some pretty remote areas and if she were ever to get injured I have piece of mind knowing that I can safely get her transported out with ease. Carrying a dog is no easy task, let alone trying to do this over multiple miles of rough terrain. These rescue harness take up hardly any room to carry with you
Flea & Tick prevention
We are out in the woods on average at least 4 times a week weather permitting. I do not use prescription flea or tick prevention because of their toxicity to dogs. So for a more natural solution We have been using Wondercide for several years with good results. It’s still important to check your dog for any ticks after any outdoor activity.
click on picture below for amazon link to purchase!
Chill out
from fireworks, thunderstorms, whatever your dog stresses out about, this product may offer some relief for you.
Supplies to aid in Measuring/assembling meals
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Gram/ounce/pound scale: Use to weigh food/meat/veggies etc.
Milligram scale: used to weigh powders/pills
Large food grade bin
If you start making large batches of meals, these large bins are pretty much necessary to hold the large volumes of food easily to mix
Spice Grinder:
Perfect for grinding seeds/pills etc. AND grinding homemade dehydrated chicken jerky into a tasty meal “topper” you can sprinkle on your pets food for an occasional added tasty Boost to their meals! – very useful for those picky eaters!
I made the mistake of buying a cheap grinder that just didn’t work well. I have been very happy with this KitchenAid. And it comes with multiple grinding canisters with lids.
Food processor:
Great for chopping up vegetables. I’ve been using this inexpensive one for years
Ketone and Glucose tester–
this is the same brand Keto Pet used and I myself use for my dog Emie
Glucose and Ketone Test Strips
Lancets used to “prick” to get the blood drop to test Glucose/ketones
also follow my “keto tips” section for advice on how to test! (for some reason amazon picture doesn’t show up, but just click on where it says “no image available)
Stomach upset issues?
often times we may be faces with bouts of stomach upset either in the form of diarrhea or constipation. Slippery Elm has been my go-to solution for either scenario. I’ve found approx 1/4 teaspoon per 10 pounds of the dogs body weight to be effective. But as always, consult your vet and do your own research for dosage for your dog.
Probiotics
I use this brand for several of my animals.
UPDATE AUG 2021- AMAZON HAS BEEN OUT OF STOCK FOR A FEW WEEKS NOW, USE CHEWYdotCOM AS AN ALTERNATIVE SOURCE TO ORDER – LINK HERE
Probiotics for Cats
Ubiquinol
As humans and Animals age, less ubiquinol is produced by the body. Ubiquinol is the more bioavailable form of the more commonly known name of CoQ10 (coenzyme Q10) which is a vitamin-like compound thats produced by the body and found in almost every cell. It is a major player in the electron transport chain to create energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). Ubiquinol has been found to help heart health-Chronic heart failure, brain and nervous system health, immune system health, increased endurance and muscle recovery. ncbi report ncbi report on CHF
Coq10 for heart disease
Problems in the bathroom department?
loose poops can be helped with Psyllium husk powder to bulk up and firm stools. I’ve found using approx 1/4 teaspoon per 10 lbs of the dogs body weight to be beneficial. always start with a lower amount and work your way up observing changes to the stool as you increase dosage. (Do not use slippery elm AND this product together as you will surely cause constipation- husk powder can be used regularly in the diet if you need extra Fiber to bulk up the stool)
Books I’ve found Useful
NOW Kelp Powder
If your dog has preexisting thyroid conditions, check with your vet before supplementing iodine
Instantpot for making bone broth
If you’ve ever made bone broth on the stove you know how long it takes! not to mention smelling up the entire house. The Instantpot does it in few short hours! AND no smell in the house while you’re making it since it’s a sealed pressure cooker.
Turmeric for Golden Paste
Everything from reducing pain, inflammation and stiffness related to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis, cancer prevention, boosting immune system, detox liver, turmeric Has many uses. But it MUST be cooked and made into golden paste in order for it to become bio-available. Simply sprinkling Turmeric or giving Turmeric pills is not giving the body a chance to metabolize its benefits!
Info on Turmeric and how to make golden paste
Investing in a QUALITY meat grinder was my first big investment. And worth every penny. I have the 22 model because some of my animals use bone in chicken in their recipes, so the 22 cuts through bone as fast as I can feed the machine and Weston warranties their product for use with chicken bone. Very important if you intend to use a grinder for bone-in meat.
WESTON 22
capable of grinding bones
The Ketogenic Bible
Dehydrator
Make all of your dog (and Cats!) treats at home! there’s nothing better than having the peace of mind that you know EXACTLY what went into your animals treats, and that they are FRESH and haven’t been sitting on some warehouse shelf for who knows how long. The magic Mills dehydrator pictured below is my most recent purchase after I upgraded from the Aroma housewares model pictured further down below. the magic mills is considerably more expensive, but its all stainless steel, including the shelving, its HUGE and holds a ton of food, and its FAST. Much faster at dehydrating than the black plastic one I had originally been using. Don’t get me wrong, if the magic mills isn’t in your budget, the Aroma housewares brand will certainly do the job and it served me well for several years without a hitch. Consider these machines an investment for your animals and all animals to come in your future.
Magic Mills Stainless Steel Dehydrator
Aroma housewares Model
Jerky “gun”
To make jerky treats using ground beef, this is what I use. Simply load the tube with your LEAN* ground meat of choice, squeeze the trigger and lay out nice thin uniform strips of “jerky” right on the sheets of your food dehydrator and set the machine to start and thats it! nice and simple single protein treats you can make yourself. * when dehydrating meats, we want to only be using lean meats, not meats that are high in fat. So, something like 90/10 ground beef is good and/or lean poultry/chicken/turkey etc.
do NOT use the jerky seasoning that may come with these guns! but feel free to use those seasonings if you make your own human version of jerky
Larger capacity Jerky gun
well worth additional money! holds more beef and requires less time to refill the tube and comes with handy cleaning tool
Gram/ounce/pound scale: Use to weigh food/meat/veggies etc.
Milligram scale: used to weigh powders/pills
Custom meal plan services
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