One of our most important philosophies as breeders is to be ever vigilant regarding advances in science and our dogs' health - not getting stuck in habits and always being open minded....in pursuit of the best we can manage, and knowing that there is always a way to do things BETTER.
As you might wonder, yes, it costs a LOT to feed multiple dogs the best quality food. And no, we do not mind. Besides their beloved freeze dried raw food (Smallbatch is what we feed), our dogs get omega oils, immune support, digestive support aids, and general vitamins from natural sources.
One thing we are ever grateful for is discovering the wonderful blog written by Dr. Judy Morgan. She is a veterinarian with a deep love of Cavaliers and is very knowledgeable about using nutrition as a way to stave off some of the common health problems Cavaliers often fall victim to - and other breeds/species as well. So many issues can be solved by changing diet and supporting how our pets' bodies naturally work. Whenever we have questions, we go to Dr. Judy's blog first. Her books and dog food recipes are also amazing and we highly recommend them. She also does a morning live "Breakfast With Spaniels" on her Facebook page that is quite informative!