Most dog parents probably don't realize that they should be checking their dog's shampoo bottles before bathing their dogs, especially checking the shampoo’s pH. The reason is that dogs require a shampoo that has a pH of 7.0 or greater. Dogs have alkaline skin, unlike we humans, who have acidic skin that requires a pH below 7. Human shampoos have a pH of 6.5 or below and many dog shampoos that don't specify pH on the label.
Continuous use of a product with a pH lower than 7.0 can result in dull, brittle, or dry fur. A dog's skin also needs to be impervious to water and the elements, and frequent use of the wrong shampoo, can damage skin cells, so they lose their water tight barrier. This can even result in poor-looking, diseased skin. We can help you choose a quality dog shampoo.
If you are too far away to see Dr. Tudor in person, but still wish to make your own balanced dog food at home using Dr. Tudor's exclusive nutrient powder, omega 3 oil and recipes, we now offer two options for you:
Healthier Homemade for DogsWhen you need or want custom recipes that are personalized for your fur family, our sister site Healthier Homemade can help you out. Because this service is remote, we are unable to give medical advice or diagnosis, so we work with your veterinarian to make sure your fur family is well cared for.
At Healthier Homemade, we offer Medical Recipe Programs for 14 different conditions. See them in detail here.
There are an assortment of recipe formulations for dogs with diagnosed Food Allergies. They include, High Protein, Instant, and Economy options.
If you have all Normal Adult Dogs in your fur family and wish to have more control over the formulations of your recipes, we offer Economy, Instant, High Protein, and Ultra-High Protein (including a few all meat options).
With all of our custom recipes you may include up to 4 dogs (with the same health profile) and you may choose cooking frequency from every day to once a week. We do all the math, we even calculate serving size for each dog! We also have detailed tutorials for each step of cooking, mixing, and storing.
If you are an experienced cook, like flexibility, have a normal adult dog, and just need general guidelines, Hearthstone may be right for you. Before purchasing a Starter Kit, you can see a complete list of ingredient options that can be used.
Our EZ Meal Planner gives you a great starting point. You still get to pick out wholesome ingredients at the grocery store and you still get "The Well Dog Nutrient Powder" to make sure your dogs' meals are balanced.
The Getting Started page gives you a great road map for what you need to equip your kitchen, preparation, transitioning to a new food, and more.