🥕 Nutrition & Feeding: What Works for Our Teddies

Our teddies bring us endless joy—and keep us on our toes, especially at mealtime. From fussy appetites to sensitive stomachs, feeding them well has been one of the most talked-about topics in our community. This guide brings together the best tips, experiences, and product suggestions shared over many months in our WhatsApp group.

❗ Note: These are honest, real-life recommendations from our members. No ads, paid promotions, or sponsorships—just what’s actually worked for our dogs.

🩺 Feeding Sensitivities & Tummy Troubles

Many teddies in our group have faced challenges like picky eating, soft stools, vomiting, or food sensitivities (especially to beef, pork, and chicken). Here's what helped:

  • Switching to turkey and rice instead of chicken

  • Trying grain-free diets

  • Using hydrolyzed protein foods (like Hill’s Prescription Diet) for highly sensitive tummies

  • Avoiding dairy, chicken and, for some, beef in allergy-prone dogs

Even small changes—like replacing just one protein source—often made a big difference in digestion, energy, and overall comfort.

🥩 Raw Feeding (BARF)

Raw feeding has sparked passionate discussion in our group. Some members love it:

“I’ve never seen him so excited to eat—he licks the bowl clean in seconds!”
“BARF changed everything. We bulk-prepare and freeze meals—it’s easy now.”

Others had mixed or negative experiences:

“It helped at first, but the tummy issues came back worse than before.”
“Our breeder warned us—some poodles really don’t tolerate raw food well.”

Tips from the group:

  • Always use trusted suppliers (e.g., Hundelicious, Das Tierhotel in Germany, Petsdeli in Germany)

  • Ensure cold chain storage during delivery

  • Supplement with balanced kibble if needed

  • Make any switch gradual to avoid tummy upset

🍳 Cooking at Home

For more control and flexibility, some of us cook our teddies' meals ourselves. It’s a great way to test tolerances and avoid problematic ingredients.

Go-to ingredients include:

  • Proteins: turkey, lamb, rabbit, fish

  • Veggies: pumpkin, carrots

  • Add-ins: flaxseed or coconut oil, yogurt or cottage cheese (if tolerated)

  • Nutrient boosts: eggs, liver, rice (in moderation)

🦴 Snacks & Training Treats

When it comes to treats, simple and natural wins the day. These are favorites among our teddies:

  • Loonawell

  • Lakefields

  • Premiere “I Love My Dog”

  • Dry meat from Vicos Welt

  • Homemade biscuits from Hundelicious

  • Hundelicious Kangaroo bites

We try to avoid overly processed snacks whenever possible.

🛍️ Member-Recommended Brands & Shops

Here are some brands that have worked well for our community:

  • Hundelicious – Zurich-based, fresh meals and natural treats - recommended by many

  • VetConcept – especially the Trout and Lamb kibble for allergies

  • Royal Canin Gastrointestinal – helpful for poor eaters

  • The Goodstuff, Pets Deli, Edgard & Cooper, Lakefields (Lamb)

Brands that didn't work for some:

  • Hill’s Gastrointestinal Biome

  • Harmony

  • Anifit Semi Dry Poulet

  • VetConcept wet food (Goat, Rabbit)

  • Natural Impuls (Dry, Duck)

  • Wolfsblut (Dry, Duck)

🌿 Supplements Shared by Members

Before giving any supplement, please consult your vet.

  • For loose stools: Morosche carrot soup

  • For added nutrients: Amaranth

  • For digestion support: Psyllium husk, naVita Herbs 4

🐶 For Puppies

Foods recommended by members for young teddies:

  • PetsDeli.de – BARF and more

  • Hundelicious – gently cooked food

💬 Final Thoughts

Every teddy is unique. What works wonders for one may not suit another. The golden rule? Start simple, go slow, and observe. If something’s working—stick with it. If not—try again, and don’t be shy to ask the group for ideas.

💌 Have a product, recipe, or tip that’s been a game-changer for your pup? Share it in the group or by email—we’ll keep this guide growing together!