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4.5
QUICK REVIEW: Dr. Harvey's base mix and supplements have, without a doubt, extended my dog's life and improved his mobility. He no longer requires prescription dog food, nor any other medications. Dr. Harvey's is worth every penny.A BIT OF HISTORY: One year ago, we got the terrible news that our senior shih tzu mix Francis had kidney disease. Our vet immediately switched Francis to a prescription dog food and while he ate the food without complaint, he was miserable. On the prescription food, Francis was constantly hungry and begging for food. He gained considerable weight and developed mobility impairment and painful joints. We couldn't tell what was worse--the kidney disease or the prescription kidney diet.After searching online to find a better alternative, we came across Dr. Harvey's. Like others recommended, we called Dr. Harvey's directly and spoke with the kindest woman who listened to our concerns with compassion, experience, and wisdom. She recommended Raw Vibrance to help with Francis' weight loss, instructed us on the right protein (1.5 ounces of beef or 1 egg white per meal), and encouraged us to call back with questions. In addition to Raw Vibrance, we started him on both the Dr. Harvey's Kidney Health Support Supplement and Golden Years Supplement.ABOUT HIS PROGRESS: Flash forward to one year after Francis' initial diagnosis--His kidney labs are stable (some labs even got a bit better!), he has lost considerable weight and his mobility has improved significantly. While he's still a senior dog, he's the most vibrant good boy we've seen in a while. We are in love with Dr. Harvey's products and the company. We even get him the Dr. Harvey's dehydrated sweet potato treats as a healthy rawhide alternative and he likes it.ABOUT THE FOOD: The dehydrated mix looks quite healthy. We've noticed some batches tend to have more larger pieces, while others tend to have more fine "dust." We feed our now 19-pound boy 1.5 scoops of the mix per meal plus the protein, supplements, and fish oil. It takes a while to rehydrate, so I make two meals worth of mix at night, so that it's ready for him the next day. Once a week, I also make 1.5 ounce meatballs and boil the eggs that he'll eat throughout the week. It really helps to speed up daily meal prep. The only downside of Dr. Harvey's is that it is so messy. Since it's a wet base, he gets food all over his face, his floppy ears, the floor, etc. You can see the stain in one of his photos. :D And, of course, the base mix and supplements get expensive. Thankfully, we can afford it; again, it's worth every penny.Wishing you and your loved one a healthier and happier life.
