My dog improved on homemade food. Does he need diet supplements?

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My dog was licking his paws til they were irritated. I began making dog food and they cleared up. He also stopped shedding excessively. Do I need to give him dietary supplements? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 12 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Hi there. If you're making your own food for Charlie, that's great! This can definitely be a good way to manage dogs who have food allergies or sensitivities. But, you do need to make sure that the diet you're feeding is complete and nutritionally balanced for long-term feeding. I would recommend using www.balanceit.com or www.petdiets.com to formulate an appropriate diet for Charlie, using the ingredients of your choosing. These websites will help you determine what ingredients are needed in what amounts, and will also advise you on any supplements that may need to be added.

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