Lew has been writing monthly newsletters that contain valuable information on natural diets for dogs and canine nutrition for many years. She has also written the book Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs that takes a common sense approach to feeding your dog a natural diet with easy to following sample recipes. It’s been a while since she compiled her resourceful canine information into a reference guide for her readers, so we wanted to get the New Year started with a newsletter that puts together the ‘Best of the Best’ of the information she has offered into a great ‘one-stop’ resource to help you find the specific information you need.
Whether you are a new subscriber to Lew’s newsletters or a seasoned reader, this is a newsletter you will want to save and keep as a great resource for getting your canine health and diet questions answered easily. Whether you need help addressing an allergy or digestion problem, are wondering which supplements you should give your dog, have questions about feeding cooked or raw meals, feeding puppies or seniors, big dogs or small, this newsletter will help you find the specific information you need!
Please remember that the information provided in these newsletters is not a substitute for professional veterinary care and diagnosis. If your dog is sick, always take your dog to your veterinarian to obtain a confirmed diagnosis.
Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs, Revised: The Definitive Guide to Homemade Meals!
Lew Olson's newly revised book is filled with an abundance of new topics and information. Whether you are new to home feeding or a seasoned raw feeder, have a senior dog or a new puppy, a pregnant mom or a toy breed, this book presents all the information you need to make the best nutritional decisions for your dog.
This newsletter is organized alphabetically by topic and you can click on the links to bring you directly to the newsletter of interest. The month and year each newsletter was published is also included so if you want to print this page out and keep it for a reference, you will be able to find the article you want easily by going to the Newsletter Page of B-Natural’s website and scrolling down through the newsletters to the month and year the newsletter is referenced.
Breeding and Nutrition
As Natural As Possible Puppy Whelping and Rearing Part 1 – October 2011
As Natural As Possible Puppy Whelping and Rearing Part 2 – November 2011
As Natural As Possible Puppy Whelping and Rearing Part 3 – December 2011
Nutrition and the Brood Bitch – December 2010
Pregnancy – February 2004
Reproduction and Diet – July 1999
Canine Health Conditions
Allergies and Itching
Skin Problems, Allergies or Food Intolerances – Part I – November 2012
Skin Problems, Allergies or Food Intolerances – Part II – December 2012
Summertime Brings Skin and Ear Troubles June 2011
Hot Spot and Skin Irritation Treatment – November 2010
Allergies, Itching, Eye Staining and Yeast problems, plus Antibiotic Resistance – September 2009
Skin Care Remedies and Tips – March 2008
Skin Problems – February 2007
Scratching and Itching – Could It Be Yeast? – April 2002
Arthritis: Pain and Inflammation
Joint Problems – April 2007
Joint Problems and Arthritis – February 2002
Pain Management – January 2007
Relief for Dogs with Arthritis, Inflammation and Achy Joints – May 2013
Tramadol – May 2005
Treating Inflammation and Pain in Dogs – October 2013
Bladder, Stones and Incontinence
Bladder Stones and Crystals – December 2002
Canine Cystinuria – January 2010
Diet Information for Dogs with Purine Issues – October 2014
Dogs and Incontinence – February 2012
Purine Stones and Diet – August 2011
Struvite and Oxalate Crystals and Stones – November 2009
Struvite Crystals, Urinary Tract Infections: Treatment and Diet – January 2009
Urinary Tract Infections – September 2004
Cancer
Cancer Diet – June 2004
Cancer: Dogs and Supplements – June 2009
Nutrition for Dogs with Cancer – July 1998
Diabetes
Dogs and Diabetes: Causes, Treatment and Diet – December 2013
Heart
Heart Healthy Diet – August 2004
Cardiovascular Diet – January 2003
Heartworm
Heartworm – October 2003
Immune System
Immune System – December 2007
Immune System Support – January 2002
Immune Deficiencies and Autoimmunity – October 1998
Kidney
Age in Senior Dogs Does Not Cause Renal Failure – March 20012
Kidney Diet – May 2004
Kidney Diets and Treatment Options – April 2012
Proteins, Kidneys and Senior Dogs – April 2003
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis February 2005
Liver
Liver – April 2004
Liver Diets for Dogs with Chronic Liver Disease – May 2014
Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy in Rottweilers – July 2000
Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis – July 2004
Stress and Anxiety
Stress and Anxiety – April 2008
Teething
Teething Time – October 2008
Thyroid
Dogs and Thyroid Problems – February 2014
Other Information and Resources
Canine Nutrition and Blood Work Values – October 2010
Dealing with your Pet’s Terminal Illness – August 2007
Dogs, Diet and Disease – October 2002
Nutrition Health Links – December 2006
Resources for Nutrition and Health Problems – January 2012
Resources for Various Canine Diseases and Ailments – January 2008
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates – December 2005
Carbohydrates and Low Glycemic Diets – Part I – August 2012
Carbohydrates and Low Glycemic Diets – Part II – September 2012
Carbohydrates Good and Bad – September 2008
Dogs and Starch Digestion – February 2013
Diets
Diet Types
Carbohydrates and Low-Glycemic Diets – Part I – August 2012
Carbohydrates and Low-Glycemic Diets – Part II – September 2012
Cooked Diet – April 2006
Low-Glycemic Diets (Benefits of) – October 2006
Mixing Fresh Foods and Kibble – January 2005
Picky Easters – October 2004
Pudgy Pups – November 2004
Puppy Raw Diet – March 2007
Raw Diet – May 2006
Toy Breed Dogs and Raw Diets March 2013
Toy Breed Dogs and Home-Cooked Diets – July 2014
Vintage Recipes – June 2005
Specialty Diets
Cancer Diet – June 2005
Diets for Special Health Needs – February 2009
Feeding Puppies and Seniors – June 2006
Feeding the Performance Dog – May 2008
Inappetence – February 2007
Kidney Diet – May 2004
Liver Diets for Dogs with Chronic Liver Disease – May 2014
Performance Dogs: Nutritional Strategies – August 2010
Vegetarian Diet – August 2003
Why Vegetarian and Vegan Diets are NOT Recommended for Dogs – January 2014
Working Dog Diets – May 2003
Other Diet Information
Best Foods to Feed – Part I – January 2011
Best Foods to Feed – Part II – February 2011
Best Foods to Feed – Part III – March 2011
Can Diet Cause Aggression in Dogs – July 2010
Changing Diets – February 2008
Economy and Feeding your Dog – November 2008
Feeding on the Go! – March 2002
Feeding Raw is Easy and Safe – May 2012
Feeding Tips for enhancing your Dog’s Nutrition – December 2009
Fresh Food Recipes for Dogs – January 2008
How Much Should I Feed – April 2010
How Do I know if I’m Feeding a Nutritionally Balanced Diet? – March 2010
Homemade Diets – Frequently Asked Questions – October 2007
Importance of Variety in the Canine Diet – July 2013
Is a Raw Diet Dangerous? – June 2010
Vegetables – July 2005
Digestion and Digestive Upset
Anatomy of a Carnivore – April 1999
Diarrhea Dilemma in Dogs – May 2011
Digestion Anatomy – September 2005
Digestion and Gastric Problems in Dogs, Frequently Asked Questions – November 2007
Does your Dog have a Sensitive Stomach – January 2015
Dogs and Digestion Problems – October 2012
Dogs and Starch Digestion – February 2013
Gastric Problems – July 2002
Irritable Bowel Disease and Dogs – It’s About the Diet! – September 2011
L-Glutamine – November 2006
Protein
Dogs and Protein – March 2009
Is It Necessary to Reduce Protein in the Diet? – May 2010
Protein and Variety in the Diet – September 2010
Proteins, Kidneys and Senior Dogs – April 2003
Puppies and Protein – January 2004
Supplements
Basic Supplements for Daily Use in Your Dog’s Diet – June 2014
Which Supplements Work Best for My Dog – December 2014
Enzymes and Probiotics
Benefits Enzymes and Probiotics – June 2012
DMG and Probiotic Paste – July 2008
Enzymes and Probiotics – November 2003
Fats and Omega 3 Fatty Acids, for Health and Immunity!
Essential Fatty Acids – March 2004
Fats and Fatty Acids – January 2006
Fats are Essential, but when should they be reduced? – November 2014
Importance of Omega 3 Fatty Acids in the Dog’s Diet – September 2013
Is Coconut Oil Useful for Dogs? – August 2013
What Does High Cholesterol Mean for Dogs? – July 2011
Why Your Dog Needs Omega 3 Fatty Acids! – July 2012
Herbs
Herbs Part I – June 2003
Herbs Part II – July 2003
Vitamins and Minerals
Berte’s Daily Blend – August 2006
Berte’s Immune Blend – The Complete Supplement for Dogs! – March 2014
Calcium – Balancing your Dog’s Diet – February 2010
Calcium: Role of Calcium in your Dog’s Diet – June 2013
Green Foods Benefits Dogs – August 2002
Importance of Vitamin D3 in your Dog’s Diet – April 2014
Minerals in Canines – February 2006
Vitamins and Supplements – March 2006
Vitamins and Supplements: Usages and Dosages – April 2013
Senior Dogs
Age in Senior Dogs Does Not Cause Renal Failure – March 2012
Senior Dogs – May 2002
Senior Dogs and Special Needs – December 2008
Protein, Kidney’s, Senior Dogs – April 2003
Specialty Newsletters
History of Dog Food – August 2005
History of Feeding Part I – March 2005
History of Feeding Part II – April 2005
Myths about Feeding Dogs Part I – August 2014
Myths about Feeding Dogs Part II – September 2014
Nutrition Health Links – December 2006
Newsletter Reference by Topic – January 2013
Resources for Various Canine Diseases and Ailments – January 2008
Resources for Nutrition and Health Problems – January 2012
Vaccines: More Harm than Good? – October 1997
All of us at B-Naturals hope you are weathering the winter storms.
Please remember, If you are cold, so are your dogs.
Make sure they are warm and have plenty of food and water!
‘Puppy Fix’ Sensation!
