I recently gave Chi Dog’s fresh, veterinarian-developed dog food a two-week trial on my own pups to find out if the meals are as good (for dogs) as they look (to me)! Here’s what I discovered. 

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Human Grade Dog Food: Does it Matter to Dogs?

While kibble has long dominated the global pet food market, the fresh and human grade dog food segments have seen explosive growth in recent years. But does “human grade” mean anything for dogs, or is it just a marketing buzzword? 

On its own, the term “human grade dog food” doesn’t necessarily mean the food is nutritious or good for your dog, just that the finished product is deemed fit for human consumption by the FDA.

However, Chi Dog natural food for dogs goes above and beyond the human grade label. Chi Dog recipes have been formulated by expert veterinary nutritionist Dr. Edward Moser, DVM, to exceed both AAFCO nutritional standards and FDA standards for human grade food. 

The result is fresh, naturally delicious dog food made from simple, healthy, whole-food ingredients that are easier for your pup to digest. So they can get the energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals they need to thrive, without all the fillers, preservatives, and additives present in other dog foods.

What is Chi Dog?

Chi Dog is a holistic dog food brand that offers fresh, lightly cooked, whole food diets for dogs made from premium, human grade ingredients, delivered right to your door. It was launched by integrative veterinarian, Dr. Susan Bohrer, DVM, after she saw how dramatically her canine clients’ health issues improved when she prescribed simple, home-cooked meals as an alternative to processed dog food.

While Chi Dog adheres to Western veterinary standards, it is based on the five elements theory of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine, which says that all living beings are one of five types, or elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, or Water. And our elemental nature affects everything from our behavior and relationships to health and well-being.

Chi Dog offers nutritious meals specifically designed to cater to every dog’s elemental needs. According to traditional Chinese Veterinary food therapy, eating the proper diet for their element keeps your dog’s life force (or chi for dogs) in balance, which promotes overall health and well-being. While eating the wrong diet can cause imbalance, leaving dogs prone to disease.

Benefits of Fresh, Human Grade Dog Food

Chi Dog is founded on the idea that “food is the first medicine,” which originated thousands of years ago with Hippocrates, the father of medicine.

But not all diets are created equal. And Chi Dog food stands out from other fresh and human grade dog food brands by offering pet parents the ability to customize a meal plan based on their dog’s specific health needs. 

According to Eastern veterinary medicine, these health needs often relate to a dog’s element. So Chi Dog offers five different elemental diets based on warming foods and cooling foods for dogs. You can determine your dog’s element by taking a simple two-minute quiz on the Chi Dog site. Based on your dog’s results, Chi Dog will recommend the appropriate diet for your pup.

• The Wood diet is formulated to support dogs with sensitive stomachs, liver issues, ligament injuries, and seizures. The lightly cooked recipe features chicken, along with fresh whole ingredients including eggs, brown rice, Chinese eggplant, carrots, and broccoli. It can also be fed as a maintenance diet to healthy dogs and puppies to promote good digestion.   
• The Fire diet can be used therapeutically for dogs with pancreatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, Cushing’s disease, heart disease, anxiety, skin allergies, chronic urinary tract infections, and eye inflammation. Healthy dogs can also benefit from the lean protein provided by its main ingredient, turkey, along with the anti-inflammatory properties of its cooling ingredients, which include broccoli and edamame.
• The Earth diet is a vegetarian option designed specifically to support dogs with obesity, lipomas, and those in cancer remission. The light, low-fat diet can also benefit healthy dogs, who are sure to enjoy the yummy mix of nutrient-dense ingredients, including eggs, tofu, sweet potatoes, spinach, peas, and mushrooms.
• The Metal diet is a hearty recipe that includes beef, kale, carrots, bok choy, and potatoes. It’s specifically formulated to encourage healthy weight gain, while also helping dogs with constipation, lung disease, diabetes, and breathing disorders. It can also be fed as a maintenance diet that promotes healthy skin and coat.
• The Water diet contains pork as a novel protein, making it an ideal meal plan for dogs with food allergies. It’s also formulated to provide kidney support and help with diarrhea, vomiting, urinary incontinence, back pain, hind leg weakness, and ear infections. The recipe is packed with delicious ingredients, including sweet potato, pearled barley, green peas, and watercress. So it’s great as a maintenance diet to tempt the palates of picky eaters, too. 

Putting Chi Dog Holistic Dog Food to the Test

I’m what you’d call a die-hard pet person. I’ve worked in the pet industry for over twenty years, both as a dog trainer and as the owner of a pet products shop. And I share my home with two senior dogs — Millie, a thirteen-year-old Smooth Brussels Griffon, and Olive, a twelve-year-old mixed breed dog. 

In terms of their food preferences, my dogs couldn’t be more different. Millie is a picky eater who walks away from a full bowl if it contains even a hint of something she doesn’t like, while Olive chows down on anything you put in front of her, from orange slices to lettuce. 

Unfortunately, that tendency to eat anything and everything has, understandably, packed a few extra pounds on Olive. I was intrigued by the thought of testing out a diet designed to work with a dog’s natural type or element. So, for the purpose of this review, I let Olive be my primary Chi Dog test pooch.

Choosing the Best Diet for Your Dog

To find out which diet would be the best fit for Olive, I started with Chi Dog’s questionnaire. I did hit a bit of a stumbling block when it came to the “breed” section because Olive is a mutt and there wasn’t a “mixed breed” option. Her DNA test said that she’s 37% Shih Tzu, so that’s what I selected (she’s also 37% Chihuahua). Then I filled out her age, weight, body condition, and activity level. (That last one was easy. She’s 100% couch potato!)

The “health issues” section of the questionnaire gets to the nitty gritty of overall wellness, with choices that include concerns like seizures, weight gain, anxiety, allergies, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. As a senior, Olive is dealing with a few special needs, so I ticked those off. 

Based on my answers, Chi Dog recommended three elemental diets for me to choose from. Though you also have the option of rotating in other diets, according to your dog’s needs or preferences.

Once I made my choices, the Chi Dog meal delivery box arrived within days. It was well-packed with dry ice to keep the meals frozen and safe. And it also contained instructions on how to transition from our standard kibble to the whole food dog food diet. 

The individual meals come in rectangular plastic bags, which stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to seven days. I selected a packet containing the Metal diet for Olive’s introduction and let it defrost overnight.

Chi Dog looks impressive in the package, almost like a meatloaf, with easily identifiable vegetables in the mix. The consistency is a little crumbly, which means that it’s easiest to spoon the food into a bowl. The enclosed feeding guide made it easy for me to determine how much to feed Olive each day.

Switching to a Holistic Dog Food

To prevent gastrointestinal distress that can come from switching foods too quickly, the Chi Dog feeding guide recommends transitioning slowly over the course of a week, adding increasing amounts of the Chi Dog formula to the former food each day. 

I typically feed Olive and Millie high-quality kibble. And they’re used to add-ins like fresh vegetables and meat. But the Chi Dog diet seemed to be a next-level addition to their menu. Even on the first day, with a mix of just one part of the Metal diet to three parts of her regular kibble, Olive was practically singing as she waited for me to put her bowl down.

She ate her food faster than she typically does (even when I add yummy extras) and proceeded to lick the bowl clean several times. 

Millie definitely shot me a reproachful look when she realized that Olive’s breakfast contained something extra special, so I promised to give her a taste at dinnertime.

The Chi Dog Difference

To say that Olive enjoyed her meals is an understatement. I didn’t think it was possible my eager eater could get any more excited about her food than she already is. But serving Chi Dog made her race to her food spot. She loved it enough to revisit her bowl several times throughout the day just to make sure she didn’t miss a morsel.

Our test period for this Chinese food therapy was only a month, which often isn’t enough time to notice a significant change in health. That said, I definitely noticed that Olive’s waste was more tidy and compact than usual once she started eating Chi Dog meals. Plus she didn’t have as much flatulence, so Chi Dog appears to have improved her digestion. And her joy at mealtimes was adorable!

Things We Like:

There’s a lot to appreciate about Chi Dog, including:

• The company was founded by veterinarians with a background in Eastern veterinary medicine who have an understanding of and devotion to holistic healing philosophy. 
• Recipes feature fresh, clean, human grade ingredients, are high in protein, low in carbohydrates, and contain no preservatives or fillers.
• Made fresh in the USA, where they are lightly cooked in USDA-certified kitchens.
• Customizable meal options can be fed therapeutically to address specific health concerns or as part of a maintenance diet for healthy dogs.
• Both of my dogs loved Chi Dog meals. (I cheated and let Millie have some too!)
• I could see fresh, whole ingredients, like carrots and potatoes, in the bowl
• Easy to order and serve.

Things to Consider:

• Meal portions aren’t specifically calculated to an individual dog’s ideal weight.
• Taking fresh dog food on the road requires extra planning to ensure your food stays frozen and safe. 
• The vegetarian diet option might not be a good fit for all dogs. Be sure to talk to your veterinarian before starting any new diet. 
• While I thought the quality of the meals was incredible (and Olive raved about the taste), you will pay more for a fresh diet than you would for most kibbles and canned food. Olive’s diet works out to approximately $8/day for a 30-pound dog. 

Chi Dog Food: Our Verdict

What’s our final Chi Dog food review? We were big fans of this unique, holistic dog food! From the simplicity of incorporating it into Olive’s diet to the way she absolutely loved it, I was sold on these healthy healing meals from the first bowl! And she seemed to have a much easier time digesting her fresh dog food meals. I can’t wait to see what other effects a Chi Dog diet will have on my omnivorous Olive.  

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By searching for a small dog, you’re probably thinking about your kids’ safety — finding a canine who’s not so big that he can knock over little humans. But you should consider the dog’s safety too; very small breeds (like many in the Toy group) can be easily injured by children who accidentally play a little too rough. With any dog, always supervise his interactions with children and make sure your kids understand how to treat him respectfully. That means no ear-pulling, bopping on the head or invading his eating space.

One important note: Each dog is an individual and his temperament is a mix of genetics, training and environment. Just because a breed finds a place on this list, that doesn’t mean that every dog of that breed will be a great fit for your family. 

Vetstreet’s Best Small Dog Breeds for Families

Whether you need a gentle companion for kids, an energetic playmate, or a low-maintenance lap dog, choosing the right breed is key. Vetstreet has compiled a list of the Top 10 Small Dog Breeds for Families, highlighting dogs that are affectionate, adaptable, and great with children.

Mutts are always waiting for adoption, too. Different dog breeds appeal to different people. Below you will discover which smaller breeds are ideal for families and why. Have fun!

Boston Terrier

Fans of the Boston Terrier will tell you that his dapper, smiling exterior is a pretty accurate window into this breed’s enthusiastic, friendly interior. Well-socialized Bostons tend to be a friend to all, including children, and revel in being the center of attention.

Havanese

While her Maltese cousins may be too small for most child’s play, the Havanese is a bit larger and may be a better choice for families with kids. These dogs usually weigh between 7 and 13 pounds and are known for their lively, clown-like personality and generally easy temperament. The Havanese is a toy dog but they packs a lot of fun into that little body.

Cocker Spaniel

Many pet lovers think of the Labrador Retriever as the modern “perfect family dog,” but you may be surprised to learn that the Cocker Spaniel is the quintessential family dog of yesteryear. Up until 1990 (when the Lab took the No. 1 spot), this typically merry, sensitive and active canine was the most popular breed registered by the American Kennel Club. Cockers are more medium-sized, but some are little dogs.

Fun fact: There are two types of Cocker Spaniels: English and American.

Icelandic Sheepdog

Looking for a rarer breed that you’re not likely to see many of at the dog park? Consider the Icelandic Sheepdog. This hardy Nordic breed — which wears the pricked ears and curled tail we love in Spitz dogs — usually thrives on human companionship and is generally friendly and playful with children.

Lhasa Apso

Historically an alarm dog for Buddhist monks in her homeland of Tibet, the Lhasa Apso tends to be suspicious of strangers but affectionate with family members who have earned her trust, including children. Older kids who can learn to treat the Lhasa with respect will be rewarded with a wonderful (and beautiful) companion.

Beagle

Of course, we could never make this list and not include this family favorite! In general, a Beagle will be happy to make your kids part of his “pack” for playing, howling and enjoying long, sniff-filled walks. Keep in mind, though, that everyone in the family needs to be vigilant about not leaving food around — the Beagle is a professional snack thief! The Beagle is a shedding breed.

Schipperke

Don’t let the Schipperke’s small stature fool you — he’s known to be a sturdy, energetic, intelligent breed who usually has no qualms about being in charge. Active families will have a great time putting his brains and athleticism to work with activities like agility, flyball, obedience and rally.

Pug

What’s not to love about a Pug? Today, they still fulfill the role for which Chinese nobility kept them: simply being companions. Among the largest of the Toy breeds, they’re typically sturdy enough for playing with children, as long as the interaction doesn’t get out of hand and become too rough. If you’ve ever been lucky enough to enjoy the company of this breed, you’ll understand why the Pug charm has won over many an adoring family.

Norfolk Terrier

The typically outgoing, happy-go-lucky Norfolk Terrier is one of those canines who has no idea how small she is. The Norfolk tends to be more easygoing and barks less than many other terriers, but she still retains that fiery personality that terrier people love. These dogs usually have a strong watchdog instinct, so you’ll do best when everyone in the family pitches in to help with training.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Nothing says “abundant energy” quite like a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. These herding dogs typically live to be part of the family and love spending time with their humans — whether that’s learning tricks, going on a hike or working as a therapy dog. Thanks to his bright demeanor and sunny smile, the versatile Corgi has long been a family favorite.

Taking Care of a Small Dog Breed

Despite their size, small dog breeds still need care, love, attention, veterinary checkups, playtime, and lots and lots of kindness. In addition, if a small dog is about to join your family, let Vetstreet help with your shopping list and tips:

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In canine-loving households, The National Dog Show Presented by Purina is as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey and pumpkin pie. For the 10th consecutive year, NBC will air The National Dog Show Presented by Purina immediately following its telecast of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Some 2,000 purebreds from 170 breeds will vie for the coveted Best in Show title at the prestigious event, hosted by the Kennel Club of Philadelphia. This year, six new American Kennel Club (AKC)-sanctioned breeds make their debut at the event: Entlebucher Mountain Dog, Norwegian Lundehund, Xoloitzcuintli, American English Coonhound, Cesky Terrier and Finnish Lapphund. (Click here to see our photogallery of the new breeds.)

John O’Hurley of Seinfeld fame and the season one winner of ABC’s Dancing With the Stars will host the show. O’Hurley will be joined by analyst David Frei, the voice of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on the USA Network and one of America’s top authorities on the sport. (Check out their video below on how to watch a dog show.)

According to the AKC, the goal of dog shows is to evaluate breeding stock in order to find the best dogs who can produce the next generation of purebreds. The judges evaluate teeth, muscles, bones and coat texture, as well as view each dog in profile to assess overall balance and see how the features fit together in action. Judges then give awards according to how closely each contender compares to the mental image of the "perfect" dog described in the breed's official standard, including specifications for structure, temperament and movement.

The elite canines must prevail through several levels of competition in order to capture Best in Show. The dogs are initially judged against their own breed, with the first-place winners advancing to compete in one of seven group competitions — Sporting, Hound, Working, Terrier, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding. Four placements are awarded in each group, but only  first-place winners advance to the Best in Show competition. Last year’s Best in Show winner was a 3-year-old Irish Setter named Clooney (aka GCH. Windntide Mr. Sandman).

NBC’s broadcast of The National Dog Show Presented by Purina airs Thursday, November 24, 2011, from noon to 2 p.m. in all time zones.

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Sometimes it’s the eyes that go first. Other times, it’s an arm or a leg, until the trusty companion has been rendered lovingly limbless. Regardless of how your canine goes in for the kill, one thing is for certain: The more eviscerated and bedraggled and fluffless the dog toy, the more precious it is to your pup.

Even though we don’t recommend letting your dog’s toy get this far gone (think choking hazard!), it does make for some aesthetically curious doggie handiwork. At least that’s what photographer Arne Svenson thought when he compiled his whimsical new book, Chewed, which is packed with playful portraits and high-profile essays from the likes of Isaac Mizrahi, William Wegman, and Bizarre Foods host Andrew Zimmern.

Before you check out our slideshow below, see what Svenson had to say about his project, which was two years — and hundreds of such decimated possessions as bunnies and bears — in the making.

Q: What inspired Chewed?

A: Arne Svenson: “I was visiting a friend who has two marvelously mad Italian Greyhounds, Baby and Bo. They were tearing around the house, passing a slobbery toy back and forth, which turned out to be the gutted remains of a sock monkey. I marveled at its transformation from cheerful plaything to an eyeless, armless, one-legged monster. But it occurred to me that maybe the label of monster was totally subjective; maybe, from the point of view of Baby and Bo, this toy had been transformed from beast into beauty, that they had created their ideal ‘love thing.’ “

Q. You previously published the equally fun Sock Monkeys (200 out of 1,863). What intrigues you so much about shooting seemingly simple, inanimate objects, such as shredded dog toys?

A: “The constant theme in my photography is resuscitation — the breathing of life into the moribund, dormant and ignored citizens and objects of our culture. When I saw the chewed sock monkey, I thought it would be a great subject for a series of items that are mostly ignored by humans yet are the stuff of dreams to a pet. 

I try to see the toys through the eyes of the dog, taking loving, almost regal portraits that elevate the subject to its rightful place in the pet’s eyes. One of the pivotal inspirational points for the series came from the following quote I stumbled upon from the Velveteen Rabbit: ‘Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out, and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are Real, you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.’ ”

Q. How did you select the “models” for this project? It must have been tough to whittle down the finalists.

A: “I enlisted my friend and collaborator Ron Warren, and we embarked on a two-year project of collecting and photographing chewed toys. We began by coaxing these victims of tough love from pet-owning friends, some of whom confessed that they just might have an old toy or two lying around — only to produce an astonishing array of mangled remains. We were soon inundated with boxes of plush animals, rubber squeakies, and various unidentifiable bits and pieces of formally intact kids' toys. During photo shoots, a number of owners insisted upon waiting in the studio, refusing to budge until photography of “their” toys was complete, as if their pets' sanity were on the line.

Early on, we made the decision to photograph every toy we received, which eventually numbered in the hundreds. The process of editing the photographs down to the 140 pictured in the book was difficult in that every chewed victim seemed to have a tale to tell. Narratives for each toy seemed to spring from their portraits, and we matched the subjects according to these imaginary stories. Eventually, we had to be ruthless — if we couldn't effectively pair a toy with another one on the facing page, then that subject was eliminated. Of course, our criteria was highly subjective and, in retrospect, slightly mad."

Q: I know it’s hard to play favorites, but does any image resonate more than others?

A: “One of my favorite pairings is the one-eyed rabbits. There’s an odd resilience to them, as if they’ve been knocked around, but with the aid of each other, they are still able to navigate the world. Although they have one eye each, when paired, they have two. My favorite single image has to be the sock monkey, photographed from the back. He’s beaten up, but he still trudges along, tail dragging. Throughout his trials and tribulations, he still wears a big, red smile on his, well, rear …”

Q: You gathered a great roster of people to contribute essays to the book, including Augusten Burroughs. Is there one, in particular, that holds special meaning for you?

A: “In his story, ‘This Bear,’ photographer William Wegman writes about driving 200 miles to retrieve his dog's favorite toy, which had been left behind in a motel room. My cat, Monkey, an Ocicat, has many dog-like qualities, one of which is an obsessive connection with her toys. Right now, a couple of her favorites are a handmade troll doll from Sweden and a piece of bubble wrap, with the words ‘Monkey’s Invisible Cloak’ written on it. It is under this bubble wrap that she thinks she can’t be seen — and where she hides her toys.

At one point, I tried to replace the troll doll, which she had beheaded, but she would have nothing to do with the replacement. So, as any good pet owner would do, I got the old troll out of the garbage and sewed it up in a rough, Frankensteinian manner. It is now in its place of honor again, under Monkey’s Invisible Cloak. All is well with the world.”

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Round and round she goes. Where she stops, nobody knows.

Tail-chasing is a perfectly normal behavior for a playful dog. She’s merely expending excess energy and expressing her desire for exercise and play.

Dogs who chase their tails for fun are enjoying the sensation of free-wheeling, happy playfulness in a prey-centric fashion. Watching a dog chase her tail is undeniably entertaining, but when she does it constantly it can get worrisome. Some dogs with anal gland problems, flea allergic dermatitis or other medical issues have been known to chase their rear ends. Sometimes — albeit uncommonly — tail-chasing is a sign of obsessive compulsive disorder.

The key to identifying the behavior as OCD is to note whether the dog can be engaged or distracted while in the throes of a dedicated tail-chasing session. If the dog can’t be distracted, speak to your veterinarian. He might even refer you to a veterinary behaviorist.

This article was written by a Veterinarian.

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More than 50 dogs competed in seven events at the 2011 Purina Incredible Dog Challenge, which took place Saturday at Purina Farms, just outside St. Louis, Mo. Here are the complete results!

Small Dog Agility

1st: Roger Coor and his 5-year-old Papillon, Primo (Phoenix, Ariz.)

2nd: Donna Nolan and her 4-year-old Jack Russell Terrier, Baxter (Whitestone, N.Y.)

3rd: Kim Simons and her 8-year-old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Slyder (Northridge, Calif.)

Large Dog Agility

1st: Jeannine Doepke and her 2-year-old Border Collie, Jill (Glendale, Ariz.)

2nd: Diane Allen and her 5-year-old Border Collie, Bracken (Moab, Utah)

3rd: Teresa Rodney and her 6-year-old Flat Coated Retriever, Sprint (Fountain Valley, Calif.)

Diving Dog

1st: Lise Ann Strum (pictured at right) and her 3-year-old Belgian Malinois, Vhoebe (San Diego, Calif.)

2nd: Ashley Rietfors and her 2-year-old Dutch Shepherd, Pyro (Santa Cruz, Calif.)

3rd: Tony Lampert and his 2.5-year-old Belgian Malinois, Baxter (St. Louis, Mo.)

30-Weave Up-and-Back

1st: Debbie Beam and her 5-year-old Parson Russell Terrier, Major (Durango, Colo.)

2nd: Amber Abbott and her 3-year-old Border Collie, Joker (Peoria, Ariz.)

3rd: Jeannine Doepke and her 2-year-old Border Collie, Jill (Glendale, Ariz.)

Jack Russell Hurdle Racing

1st: Bill and Joy Owens and their 6-year-old Jack, Huntmoor Diamond (Springfield, Mo.)

2nd: Wayne May and his 6-year-old Jack, May Day Hitch (Dunnsville, Va.)

3rd: Angie Trumbo and her Jack (no age listed), Flashin’ Bear (Olive Branch, Miss.)

Freestyle Flying Disc

1st: Kouske Hirai and his 3-year-old Border Collie, Jake (Gumma, Japan)

2nd: Shunsuke Hirai and his 4-year-old Border Collie, Shack (Gumma, Japan)

3rd: Jonathon Offi and his 6-year-old Pit Bull, Ruby (Big Sur, Calif.)

Speed and Catch

1st: Mark Muir and his 8-year-old Border Collie, Rocket (Williamson, Ga.)

2nd: Karolina Nowak and her 3-year-old Australian Shepherd, Java (Warsaw, Poland)

3rd: Kouske Hirai and his 3-year-old Border Collie, Jake (Gumma, Japan)

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