{"id":48,"date":"2019-11-05T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdblogdev.frontrowdigital.com\/index.php\/2019\/11\/05\/with-a-bowl-like-this-who-needs-to-beg-for-table-scraps\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T01:03:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T01:03:01","slug":"balanced-dog-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/food-and-nutrition\/balanced-dog-diet","title":{"rendered":"WITH A BOWL LIKE THIS, WHO NEEDS TO BEG FOR TABLE SCRAPS?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"611bcf00fcd99f00e8fe9fd5\" data-shogun-site-id=\"d9255bbb-e575-4245-8c97-6e6fd6cb260b\" data-shogun-page-id=\"611bcf00fcd99f00e8fe9fd5\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"685af676e4208de599307856\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"685af676e4208de599307873\" data-shogun-page-type=\"article\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"> <link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/css-2025-06-12-0213\/685af676e4208de599307856_685af676e4208de599307873.css\"> <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/js-2025-06-05-1257\/global-assets-c677f3036f76206e8caab8991ceb251dd178c5ad.js\" defer><\/script> <\/p>\n<div id=\"s-ef06de05-ef92-421c-b4cb-5973b0c868c5\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p>It\u2019s so hard to say no when your pet whines for a drumstick and stuffing. But before you sneak them forbidden bites of grandma\u2019s turkey, take a look at how you could be feeding them better. With the right bowl of food, they\u2019ll not be less interested in your dinner, but also more nourished overall.<\/p>\n<p>Most pet parents are used to giving their pet one kind of pet food at every meal, every single day. But imagine if we did that as humans. Not healthy or fun, right? Pets need a mix of protein, carbs and fiber, just like us. So instead of looking at diets as one size fits all, it\u2019s time to think how they can come together to give your pet the most health benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WHAT GOES INTO THE PERFECT BOWL?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container \" id=\"s-c4e2f551-ceb7-4179-8bb7-d63b8e581fb7\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7375\/2502\/files\/BowlGraphic-CD-KR-1_002__2.png?v=1626812153\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-c4e2f551-ceb7-4179-8bb7-d63b8e581fb7\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/p>\n<div id=\"s-f869db6f-84e5-433c-ad16-831018fe2483\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><strong>Start from the bottom with the base<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A complete and balanced base should provide around 90% of the nutrients your pet needs. Try any combination of all-natural dry, canned, dehydrated, freeze-dried, refrigerated, lightly cooked or <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/raw-food\">raw pet food<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Combat the <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/dry-food\">dry food<\/a> blues with a<\/strong><strong> hydrator<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Turkey just wouldn\u2019t be turkey without the gravy. Similarly, a hydrator adds flavor and moisture to their food \u2014 which is important, since many pets aren\u2019t getting enough water. Try tasty goat\u2019s milk or savory bone broth. Pumpkin works well too, because it not only adds lots of moisture but dietary fiber as well to keep them regular.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add a cherry on top with a balancer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A balancer doesn\u2019t just add flavor and variety to your pet\u2019s bowl to get them excited for dinner \u2014 it also adds extra vitamins, minerals, protein and enzymes to even out their meal. For example, freeze dried raw food, frozen raw food and fresh goat milk as toppers all add the nutrients lost in more processed foods.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Boost the nutrients with <\/strong><strong>supplements<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We take our vitamins daily (or at least try to remember to), and so should our pets. Additional vitamins, minerals, enzymes and fiber help them live longer and happier lives. Goat\u2019s milk, pumpkin, bone broth, powder supplements and oils are easy ways to ensure your pet\u2019s bowl really has everything they need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MAKE A THANKSGIVING PET FEAST<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Feed your fur family a meal fit for the holidays. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>BOW WOW THEM BOWL<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The Base: Start with <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/products\/zignature-limited-ingredient-diet-grain-free-turkey-formula-dry-dog-food\"><strong><u>Zignature Turkey<\/u><\/strong><\/a><u>. <\/u>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Topper: Add some <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/products\/stella-chewys-duck-duck-goose-grain-free-dinner-patties-freeze-dried-raw-dog-food\"><strong><u>Duck, Duck, Goose by Stella &amp; Chewy&#8217;s<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Hydrator: Pour a little <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/products\/the-honest-kitchen-daily-boosters-probiotic-goats-milk-liquid-treat-for-dogs-and-cats\"><strong><u>The Honest Kitchen Goat\u2019s Milk<\/u><\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/goat-milk\">Primal Goat&#8217;s Milk<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The Supplements: Finish with a single-serve portion of <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/weruva?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Health$2520$2526$2520Wellness\"><strong><u>Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up!<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>NINE NUTRITIOUS LIVES BOWL<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The Base: Start with <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/cat\/products\/open-farm-grain-free-homestead-turkey-and-chicken-recipe-dry-cat-food\"><strong><u>Homestead Turkey &amp; Chicken by Open Farm<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Topper: Add some <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/cat\/products\/vital-essentials-vital-cat-freeze-dried-grain-free-chicken-giblets-cat-treats\"><strong><u>Vital Essentials Chicken Giblets<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>The Hydrator: Pour a little <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/products\/the-honest-kitchen-daily-boosters-probiotic-goats-milk-liquid-treat-for-dogs-and-cats\"><strong><u>The Honest Kitchen Goat\u2019s Milk<\/u><\/strong><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/products\/primal-original-raw-frozen-goat-milk-bowl-booster-for-cats-and-dogs\">Primal Goat&#8217;s Milk<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>The Supplements: Finish with a single-serve portion of <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/weruva?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Health$2520$2526$2520Wellness\"><strong><u>Weruva Pumpkin Patch Up!<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span>It\u2019s so hard to say no when your pet whines for a drumstick and stuffing. But before you sneak them forbidden bites of grandma\u2019s turkey, take a look at how you could be feeding them better. With the right bowl of food, they\u2019ll not be less interested in your dinner, but also more nourished overall.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":47,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-48","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food-and-nutrition"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=48"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":215,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48\/revisions\/215"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/47"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=48"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=48"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=48"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}