West Coast Canine Life
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
We couldn't have said it better ourselves!
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Jamie, Charlie & Foxy - No Longer a
Picky Eater!
We have 2 Border Collies: Charlie (7) who
will eat anything and Foxy (6) who will eat anything once but probably not again. She has always been a very fussy eater until we
found Canine Life.
We had tried numerous different type of commercial
diets (before knowing what really was in them!) and also fed a raw food
diet for a couple of years, but found it difficult to travel or camp
with. Keeping the food frozen and the bowls clean was hard, especially
while camping. We were told about West Coast Canine Life by our Vet
about 2 years ago and thought we should give it a try. She feeds it to
her own dog, who is very active.
Well, Charlie absolutely loves it and more importantly so does the Foxy.
Food does not stay in their bowls for more than a few seconds! We are
very fortunate that so far our dogs have not had any serious health
problems, and we’re hoping that with the help of this whole foods diet,
they will continue to have good health and live long happy lives.
2 paws
up for West Coast Canine Life!
Jamie Cook,
Victoria, BC
Virginia & Cinder - Relief from a Sensitive Stomach
I first heard about West Coast Canine Life from a friend of mine, who
has her Bearded Collie on a diet of West Coast Canine Life, and he just
loves it. Because my dogs are really picky and one has a very sensitive
stomach, I have been home cooking for them. I am not comfortable feeding
them raw and they don’t like it anyway. I was following a recipe from
Dr. Pitcairn’s New Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs and Cats. I
really loved the book but wanted something a bit simpler.
Well, the muffins made from WCCL Pre-Mix
have been a complete hit! In the past neither of them EVER ate
breakfast. From the very first morning we began this diet, they have
wolfed down their muffins! The muffins are
really easy to make and even easier to feed! No mess on the kitchen
floor, which I really like.
What a difference I see in them. My Vet is impressed too.
Before
beginning West Coast Canine Life, Cinder, my Plott Hound/Catahoula mix,
had stomach issues and an unsettled digestive
system. When she was having digestive
difficulties, Joanne, the owner of WCCL, gave
me a Jasmine rice congee recipe to feed along with the muffins, and it
has really helped Cinder. She has had no re-occurrence of gastro upsets.
Because of her digestive issues,
Cinder was also underweight. She’s now a
healthy weight for her size and has never
looked better. Twice a week my dogs go to “Doggy Daycare”. I just pack
their muffins and take them along. The other dogs are very jealous!
Thanks for this wonderful product and your help too.
Virginia O’Connor
Calgary, Alberta
Kristen & Her Shelties -
From a Breeder of Performance Dogs
 Over the past 20 years, I have fed a number of commercially prepared dog foods and prescription diets to my Shelties. But over the past few years, I have questioned the ingredients and additives that are in these foods. My dogs were just not doing as well as I would like. Specifically, I had difficulty keeping weight on the very fussy eaters, and weight off the ones who tended to carry additional weight. Their coats lacked the luster that they should have had.
I began my quest for a new food to feed. I wanted a well balanced, food that would fit all of my dogs’ needs, without having to feed several different kinds of food as I have puppies, adults and senior dogs. I liked the thought of a home made diet where I controlled everything that went into the food, but worried about meeting their nutritional requirements. I also needed something that would interest my fussy shelties!
After looking at many different types of food and talking to many people, I decided the best thing to try was West Coast Canine Life (WCCL). Joanne, the owner of the company, helped me tailor fit the diets to each one of my dog’s needs. I was off and running, once I got into a routine - the baking was easy. I bake up several batches at a time and keep it in the freezer. My dogs love it (even my two very very fussy dogs love it!).
After I started feeding WCCL, my dog’s coat started to improve, those that were overweight started to slim down (after years of fighting the weight battle) and those that were underweight put weight on! I lead a very active life with my dogs. I teach and compete in numerous dog sports including obedience, agility, herding and Rally O. They have to be fit and healthy as performance dogs, and on WCCL they are!
Kristen Thomson, Breeder & WCCL Distributor,
Cobble Hill, BC
Jocelyn & Callaway - Chronic Ear & Eye Infections
 Callaway is my 6 year old Standard Poodle. For the first 3 years of his life he was a very healthy, happy dog. Shortly after 3 years of age, he developed chronic eye and ear infections, which Standard Poodles seem to be are prone to. Both infections were ongoing and extremely tough to treat, and even after several rounds of antibiotics and invasive ear procedures, the problems didn’t really ever clear up completely. The Vet bills were HUGE!
My Vet suggested I look at changing his diet. At the time, I was feeding a kibble recommended by our breeder and sometimes he wouldn’t eat it anyway, so I started doing my homework, looking into home prepared diets. I had heard about West Coast Canine Life from a friend who was feeding her dogs the Canine Life muffins and had her own success story, so I decided to give it a try.
I purchased the Gluten Free Pre-Mix for dogs with allergies and potential gluten intolerance. The directions were all in the bag, it was easy to make, and the company answered my additional questions. I add fish, pumpkin, apple and green beans to the Gluten Free Pre-Mix. I saw results almost immediately. Callaway now devours his meals and has been infection-free in both his eyes and ears for over three years now. Not only do I feel great about my dog’s good health, but also about the fact that I know that know what goes into his food and that the Pre-Mix we use is gluten free and organic.
Thank you West Coast Canine Life.
Jocelyn DeMontmorency and “Cal”
Oak Bay (Victoria), BC
Leslie and Chance - Energy, Stamina & Improved Skin
 I started feeding my Golden Retriever "Chance" a diet of Canine Life before it was even available in BC. I had it sent out to me from Burlington, Ontario, to Vancouver Island where I live. "Chance" was not doing well on a diet of kibble, no matter which one I tried, and I tried lots. I was also very concerned about what I was feeding, because I had lost my first Golden to cancer at 8 years of age. This was devastating for me, so I wanted to do everything in my power to try and prevent that from happening again. "Chance" also had some skin irritations and with Joanne's guidance and West Coast Canine Life, I was able to adjust some of the ingredients to meet Chance's individual needs, and the skin problems disappeared.
I was thrilled when Joanne started milling the organic Pre-Mix locally, in small batches, under the name West Coast Canine Life. It is so helpful to be able to talk to Joanne, the owner of West Coast Canine Life, whenever I need nutritional information or advice.
Over the past five years, "Chance" has changed from a scrawny 58 pound two year old, to a fully mature, healthy and active boy. He has worked hard over the years earning a variety of titles, in conformation, obedience, tracking, and field. It's amazing! I feel this food has provided "Chance" with the energy and stamina he needs to maintain a high level of fitness and workability that he wouldn't have had otherwise.
Lesley Kenyon (and Chance)
CH Riverdance Double Duty TDX CDX JH WCI CGN VCX, Am.TD
Nanoose Bay, British Columbia
Leslie and Twiggy - Relief for Kidney Issues
 Twiggy, our Affenpinscher / miniature schnauzer cross puppy had urinary issues which were evident by the time she was 6 months old. The most concerning was an over-abundance of crystals in her urine which lead to stones. We tried a variety of diet changes but saw no improvement.
I found West Coast Canine Life on the internet in a desperate attempt to find something that would help her. I phoned Joanne to question her about the diet and explained our dog’s particular health issues and what we had already tried. She was very knowledgeable and helpful. With nothing to lose we tried it and within 2 months we were ecstatic to find out that her crystals were almost no- existent already. The results were a dramatic change. The vet said whatever you are doing, keep doing it so we’re happily making patties and have our system down to an art so that it takes very little time.
The rewards vs. the effort are worth it. She has small stools with very little odor, she doesn’t have bad breath and she is not itchy like she was on some food we tried. I am thankful that I found this solution before our little dog ended up with stones and other health problems.
If you have a little dog with urinary issues I would highly recommend giving this diet a try. The small amount of effort involved is worth the reward.
Leslie Hawkins,
Kamloops, BC
Carl, Bob, Sadie & Gus -
WCCL Special Cancer Diet and Our Two Dogs
 We have two rescue dogs. Sadie 7, a cattle dog cross, came to us when she was about 9 months old, and Gus 14, a Dalmatian, came to live with us at 12. Both of our beloved dogs have been diagnosed with cancer.
Sadie has an inoperable brain tumor. Before being diagnosed, she was literally screaming in pain and walking into walls. Our vet thought that perhaps she had a pinched nerve; however an MRI diagnosed a large mass in her brain. It was suggested we should put her down immediately, because there was no treatment for her. We decided to give her prednisone to reduce swelling, and prepare a home cooked diet for her. I had been feeding her a commercial food, but was happy to cook for her; however, I found the recipes overwhelming and time intensive, and wasn't sure they were doing enough to target the cancer.
I was looking for cancer diets on the internet one day, and found West Coast Canine Life. They said they had a diet specifically developed for dogs living with cancer. Because there already was a nutritional analysis done, I felt like I could feed this food and not worry, as it was already balanced and complete. All I had to do was follow the recipe. Shortly after beginning this diet, Sadie’s energy level came back, she’s getting into trouble again and full of mischief. Her tail is wagging again – it’s absolutely remarkable. We don’t know how long we’ll have her, but she’s certainly enjoying a good quality of life!
Gus has a rectal tumor, an adenoma, many lymphomas and "fatty" tumors, and a tumor on his lung. The vet suggested we remove his rectal tumor which had been growing since diagnosis. A couple of months after starting on the cancer diet, we took Gus into the Vet to have it removed. Later on that day, he called to say he had good news – he was not going to remove it as it had stopped growing! We don’t know why, but it is suspected that there is healthy tissue growing around the tumor, which has stopped the growth, and will hopefully cause it to begin shrinking. I’m sure that the West Coast Canine Life cancer diet has played a role in this. We know his days are numbered, but he sure likes his West Coast Canine Life muffins!
It really helps us emotionally when we know we can help our sick dogs. Cancer is such a horrible disease and anything we can do to enhance their precious days here with us – we will!
We will continue to rescue after these two special dogs have gone, and any new dogs that come into our home will be brought up on West Coast Canine Life.
With thanks,
Carl Brittain and Bob Mead
Seattle, Wa. USA
Kassie, Price & Blue - Starting Puppies on Canine Life
 I have been using West Coast Canine Life since I brought home my first Coton de Tulear puppy, “Price”, in August 2005. I had his first batch of muffins baked before he even came through the door! I became aware of the product through my sister who had used it successfully to help put some weight on a finicky, malnourished rescue Vizsla she adopted (see her testimonial “Anastasia and Bob”).
With my previous dogs, I had experienced some severe skin allergies with even “high end” store bought foods, and so I was looking for a healthier alternative for my new puppy. By home cooking with WCCL, I know I’m feeding a well balanced human grade diet made from only the highest quality ingredients. Given the recent pet food recalls and resulting deaths of so many animals, knowing exactly what goes into the food I’m feeding is very important to me.
We decided to add a second Coton to our family last year, and “Blue” also came home to fresh baked muffins. I can report that both my boys are happy and healthy and have a couple of the most amazing coats I’ve ever seen on a Coton. I attribute all of this to their wonderful diet. I have recommended WCCL to several other Coton owners who are also using it successfully, and I continue to recommend it to any dog owner who comments on my beautiful boys.
Thanks for this wonderful product.
Kassandra Branson
Ventura, CA
Pattie, Bannag &Cuilti - Extra Energy for Elderly Dogs
Bannag, the Cairn Terrier, and Pattie
Joanne, President of West Coast Canine Life, used to call Bannag the Energizer Bunny.
Bannag the Cairn Terror spent the last five of his 17 years as a WCCL
dog. He never had any health problems, but when I retired him from
agility at the age of 12, I just didn't feel he had the energy and
enthusiasm he should have, given what good shape he was in.
I decided to give him an extended trial on WCCL. After three months, I
was hooked. Bannag had his energy back, and I felt great about what I
was feeding my best pal. WCCL is a natural fit with my "eat locally
grown real food" philosophy, and the research that went into West Coast Canine Life took all the worry
out of making sure that what Bannag ate was properly balanced and
contained all the necessary nutrients in the appropriate quantities. I
loved making his muffins with vegetables straight out of the garden.
Bannag went on to get his Tracking Dog title at nearly 14, and
continued tracking for another year. When his "little brother" Cuilti
arrived, Bannag was 15 and still walking a mile a day on rugged
Highlands trails. He eventually got too old to go for walks, but always
managed to bounce to his eating place for his muffin - which he started
demanding two or three hours before mealtime.
Other than arthritis, for which he got chiro but rarely needed
medication, and Cushing's disease which was controlled with minimal
medication, Bannag's health was excellent right up until he developed
lymphoma a few months before he died, well into his 18th year. I have
no doubt that WCCL contributed to his longevity and vitality.
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| Cuilti enjoys his swim. |
Of course, I've fed Cuilti WCCL since the day he came. After my
experience with Bannag, I would be crazy not to. He's a bright,
surefooted little speed demon, and I expect he'll be every bit the
athlete Bannag was in his day - maybe even moreso, with WCCL to power
him!
Pattie Whitehouse
Highlands, BC (Victoria area)
Cedarbrae Labradors - A Vet's Endorsement
 Cedarbrae
Labradors (Perm. Reg.) has been breeding and competing with
working retrievers for 25 years. Our goal has been to produce well
balanced dogs that are competitive in shows, field and obedience.
We travel extensively and are always looking for products to ensure
optimum health and well-being of our “canine athletes”.
We use
West Coast Canine Life patty pre-mix in a variety of applications with
all our dogs, and in particular with Ricky, who was the 2002 LOC Neville
Trophy recipient for outstanding versatility. From a
veterinarian’s point of view, this 100% human quality and organic food
is balanced and meets the National Research Councils standards for a
dog's daily nutritional requirements. Ricky loves the formula and the
patties sustain him when he won't eat with either females coming into
season, or when he stresses while traveling away from home to compete in
the field. The patties keep the weight on and his energy level up
while meeting all of his health needs. They're easy to bake, pack
and
feed.
We've recently been making high protein energy bars from
the mix too. Recipes for really simple and nutritious biscuits are
included in each bag of pre-mix. We are also purchasing the
Nutritional Booster Mix and making up the Meaty Stew recipes. It can be
mixed with dry food to boost the nutritional value and enhance the
taste. This Booster stew freezes beautifully and the dogs go crazy for
it! I've used it for our pregnant and lactating bitches and when
traveling to get even the fussiest of dogs to eat.
Tracey Griffin,
DVM - Cedarbrae Labradors Perm Reg'd.
Yellowpoint, BC - www.cedarbraelabrabors.com
Mary Jane and Gus - Special Formula for Cancer
The following story was sent to West Coast
Canine Life from
Gus' owner Mary Jane - What a lucky boy Gus is!
 This is our good Golden pal, Gus, who had surgery for mast cell carcinoma in the spring of 2003, and is now
recovering from surgery (June 2006) that removed a spindle cell sarcoma mass.
His treatments have involved Dr. Wen's
Chinese herbal medicine, and now he is additionally receiving the
Canine Life Cancer Formulation. As you can see, Gus loves his muffins so
much, that he insists on licking Mom's muffin tins clean as well!
The
SPECIAL FORMULATION FOR CANCER
contains: Organic milled brown rice, Organic chick pea, Organic oat,
Organic whole barley, Calcium, Carob, Acadian Sea Kelp, Oregano,
Parsley, Marjoram, Rosemary, Ground Green Tea, Turmeric, Ginger, and
Garlic. Each of these ingredients plays an important role in your dog’s
health.
This is a
true home-cooked diet, each recipe making 24 muffins or patties. The
baking time is extremely short as there is nothing to rise here, it is
merely to cook together so that any bacteria is removed from the raw
ingredients. A few cups of this pre-mix is then added to the following
ORGANIC ingredients (that we purchase from a good specialty grocery):
broccoli, egg with shell, apple, blueberries, pure cranberry juice,
safflower oil, ground chicken with skin, and chicken livers. The
ingredients, such as the chicken livers, apple and broccoli, are pureed
or chopped fine via a (Cuisinart) food processor. And, the chicken with
skin (no bones) is ground up via a meat grinder attachment on our food
processor.
For optimum health, it is also very
important to add 3000mg daily of wild salmon oil to provide the
essential Omega 3 Fatty Acids. We additionally add Ester-C, Grape Seed
Extract & Vitamin E. And, to make this entire process easier to manage,
we make up large quantities of the pureed ingredients, then storing them
in plastic baggies.
The following information is also supplied with the pre-mix:
Nutrition and the Animal Cancer Patient
Recipes abound in the world of animal cancer. Simply put, one diet does
not fit all, and what works well today, may cause problems tomorrow.
From the cancer starving diet, to a raw or cooked diet, and everything
in between, the road to good nutrition has many bumps and curves, as
owners try to determine the best path to follow, with the guidance and
support of your veterinarian and nutrition specialist. The most
important thing of all however, is to make sure that your canine cancer
patient eats!
Research tells us that animals with cancer have an altered carbohydrate
metabolism, so a diet that is low in carbohydrates, and contains high
quality proteins and fish oil as the primary fat source, best meets the
needs of the animal cancer patient. When preparing food for your pet,
try to use organic products, and always use distilled, filtered, or
spring water.
Baking with Canine Life Pre-mix or purchasing our cancer diet patties
may be just the thing to entice your pet to eat. Consider chicken, beef,
turkey, or a novel protein source like ostrich = buffalo or game, along
with liver and heart, eggs, carrots, broccoli, celery, cabbage, Bok
Choy, turnip greens, spinach, and summer squash, flavour enhanced by
antioxidants like fresh garlic and turmeric. Canned salmon, mackerel, or
sardines, can also be used. It is always good to have plain old
fashioned chicken broth on hand, and dogs often go for a sprinkling of
Parmesan Cheese, when other things have failed. Remember, cats are
intermittent eaters, so patties should be available throughout the day.
Patties for cats with cancer are made with an adapted pre-mix base and
different amounts and types of protein.
If your pet is accustomed to a fresh whole foods/raw diet, stick with
it, but keep in mind, that if your pet is undergoing chemotherapy or
radiation treatments, cooked food is recommended for animals that are
immune suppressed in any way. Whatever way you decide to feed your
cancer patient, make sure that the diet is evaluated on a regular basis,
always keeping your pet’s overall condition in mind, and consider Martin
Goldstein, D.V.M.’s book,
The Nature of Animal Healing, to
guide you through complementary and alternative therapies, to support
your cancer patient.
Many herbs have been said to treat cancer, but before you add herbs to
your dog or cat’s diet, do your homework, get expert advice and speak
with your veterinarian. Dr. Randy Kidd, D.V.M., Ph.D. identifies
Bloodroot, Burdock, Cat’s Claw, Goldenseal, and Red Clover, as safe
herbs in your battle against cancer, and one of the very best books on
herbs is
All You Ever Wanted to Know About Herbs for Pets,
written by Gregory L. Tilford and Mary L. Wulff-Tilford. Share a cup of
green tea with your pet. It boosts the immune system, and also has
antioxidant and astringent properties.
Treats are associated with happy times, and for many pet owners, making
special treats for their sick animal companion empowers them, and
sometimes, it is the only thing that your animal cancer patient will
eat.
Sometimes despite everything you have tried to tempt your companion’s
appetite, he refuses to eat, and this is where a simple cancer cocktail
can come into play. The simplest mixture was developed by Wendy Volhard,
and includes 1/2 pound of beef or chicken liver, and 2 cups of filtered
water. Simply put the ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Stir
gently, until you are sure the liver is cooked. This takes approximately
five minutes. Remove the pot from the stove and cool, then puree in a
food processor or blender, until you have a thick soup mixture. Using a
large syringe, feed your cat or dog a little bit of this mixture several
times throughout the day, and hopefully, it will get your companion back
on the food.
Email info@westcoastcaninelife.com
to find out
which formulation is best for your dog
and also to learn
about those locations carrying the Pre-Mix,
Ready
Made Patties, or Custom-order Pre-Mix or Patties
for dogs with specific
health problems.
Canine Life products can be shipped anywhere in North
America.
Linda and Rosie - Help With Skin Problems
 Rosie is our 10 year
old poodle who has been plagued with skin problems and allergies for
almost 8 years. We have seen numerous vets and tried every different
kind of food possible. She has been on so much medication over the years
that her heart is damaged.
Six months ago a friend told me about West
Coast Canine Life and I thought “Well I might as well give it a try” as
Rosie was really bad at that time and her skin on her chest was hanging
like a big piece of floppy leather. We went on the elimination diet with
the help of West Coast Canine Life. I can gladly report that Rosie is
about 80% better and the floppy skin has disappeared! She has never
looked and smelled so good! I used to have to bath her with special
shampoo every two days. Now I bath her every two weeks. Even the
neighbour who isn't a doggy person commented on how much better Rosie
looked and how much more energy she has.
Thank you West Coast Canine
Life for coming into Rosie’s life.
Linda Wallace
Victoria, BC
Kathy and Tango - Relief For Allergies
 "Tango"
is my very special Irish Setter who loves everything she does whether
its obedience training, tracking, agility, flushing birds or just
hanging out on the couch. She is an amazing dog and expends a lot of energy.
She tends to have some allergies that affect her eyes and ears. I've tried
many different types of food believing it was something in her diet she was
allergic to. We've had her allergy tested, done rounds of antibiotics, and
tried a number of holistic healing remedies. None have really solved the
problem completely.
Several months ago a friend suggested I try her on WEST
COAST CANINE LIFE. It has made a big difference in her eyes and ears and her
coat has improved as well. I'm sure the human grade and organic
ingredients in WEST COAST CANINE LIFE are a factor in her improved health.
Tango absolutely loves her patties and will literally jump through hoops for
them!
Kathy Campbell
Victoria, BC
Bill and Chubb - Energizing the Senior Years
 Here comes "Chubb",
a 16 year old mixed breed who has really come back to life since starting on
WEST COAST CANINE LIFE. She has tons more energy, her coat is glossy, her
skin is healthy, and her breath is now bearable!
And as you can see, she has pulled out in front!
Bill Nelson
Saanich, BC
Our heart goes out to
Bill and Carol Nelson.
"Chubb" passed away quietly at 17 years old and
enjoyed
her patties until the very end.
What a wonderful spirit she had!
Lacey, Sophie and Barkley - Triple Treats
 Ever
since we started feeding WEST COAST CANINE LIFE, our three Bichons, "Lacey",
"Sophie", and "Barkley", anxiously await their patties. They
have become more energetic, their coats look healthier and their eyes do not
tear up and stain their white faces.
The dogs love their food and look
forward to the times when their "moms" cook up the patties. The dogs sit at
the oven door waiting for their patties to be cooked. Our dogs also love the
recipe for "Under the Sea Treats" and now they perform a variety of "tricks"
with great energy and excitement. Actually, being a Bichon, they tend to be
stubborn, and the treats aid them in doing or going where they need to go,
such as convincing them to go into the car or to come when being called.
One
of the most noticeable changes is with the seven year old Bichon. Lacey,
tended to be very quiet, non-sociable and wanted to sleep all day, just
getting up to use the grass. Now she is a speedball of wild energy which is
really reassuring for her mom to see and experience. Lacey seems to have
become more active and social with both human friends and dog friends. Lacey
has had long term issues with her teeth and gums and her teeth are cleaned
regularly by her mom with a scaler and dog tooth brushes and paste. Lacey's
teeth appear to have less noticeable tartar build up on them.
The three dogs
thank you very much for providing them with a healthy alternative to dog
food kibbles. We thank you for informing us about a healthy alternative to
feeding our dogs. The proof is in the behavior changes that we have noticed
in a very short period of time. We feel that we are providing our dogs with
the best nutrition to meet their needs by feeding them WEST COAST CANINE
LIFE.
Thank you very much,
Yours in healthy pups!
Sharon, Susan and Cheryl Predy......
AND Lacey, Sophie and Barklay
Duncan, BC
Melanie and Barkley - Assisting with Arthritis
 Since
our dog, 10 year old Barkley, switched to the WCCL diet, almost a year ago
now, his arthritis medication has been cut by half, which now allows him to
swim and run like when he was a pup.
We had him on a raw food diet for
2 years,which I found very unsettling to prepare and serve, but the
day we put the WCCL patties next to the raw food, he ate the patties, licked
his lips, and we tossed the leftover raw in the trash. The patties are
easy to make,
smell good, serve up beautifully and greatly reduce the odour and size of
the classic dog turd!
Thanks WCCL for getting us up to speed!
Melanie and “Barkley” MacCarthy
Vancouver, BC
Anastasia and Bob - No Longer a Finicky Eater
 Bob came to live with us about a year and a half ago. He had
been neglected and physically abused in his first home. At the age
of about 1.5 years he ended up in Vizsla Rescue and he spent almost a
year in foster care.
Despite his months in a foster home, he was
still very, very thin when we adopted him. For a year I struggled
to find something he was enthusiastic about eating. I tried
several varieties of premium kibble, tried adding steamed chicken and
canned food, tried raw, but he would continually just pick at it and
often skip meals. I didn't want him skipping meals because he was
so underweight and I wanted a healthy food that would improve his coat
and general condition.
I am happy to report that since starting
him on the patties, he has yet to skip a meal and he finishes his meals
almost as quickly as our other vizsla, Bodie, who doesn't waste a moment
with food in front of him. He has gained weight and looks great!
It has also allowed me to introduce some raw into his diet by mixing it
with the patties.
Thank you very much for such a quality product.
Thank you,
Anastasia
Sacramento, CA, USA
Brandi and Breaker - Solving Puppy Problems
 Breaker came to our family at 7 weeks old. He was perfect, everything we hoped he would be.
But it wasn’t long and Breaker started giving us reason to worry. He
wasn’t eating much, and being that he wasn’t a chubby pup, he couldn’t
afford to not
eat. He then started having bouts of diarrhea. I tried
changing his kibble to what I thought was a high quality kibble, but his
gastro-intestinal problems continued. I was stressed because we
had just lost our first Golden, at the age of 10, after watching him lose
his battle with cancer, and the last thing we needed was a sick puppy.
After
learning of Breaker’s digestive problems, a friend at the website "The Land
of Pure Gold" referred me to West Coast Canine Life. I immediately contacted the owner of
the company, Joanne Fraser, and from her first email, I knew
Breaker was in good hands. Joanne sent me recipes so that I could take
Breaker off of the kibble right away, and on the road to what is hopefully a
long and healthy life. Breaker only gets West Coast Canine Life patties and
treats made from the mix and has been thriving since we switched him to his
beloved patties. His coat is gorgeous and soft and he’s has no more
digestive problems. It’s an amazing product that takes the guess work
out of home prepared food. I know that I’m feeding my boy the best
there is.
Joanne’s heart is in what
she does and her love for dogs shines through in the guidance and support
she offers her customers. I believe that Breaker’s early health issues
were a blessing in disguise. Had he not had problems, I would have
continued to feed him kibble and from what I have reasearched about kibble
and the way it is processed, we could have been facing more health issues
in the future. Of course no food can offer a guarantee of perfect health and
long life, but thanks to West Coast Canine Life I know Breaker is
getting the very best there is!
Brandi Thornton
Kitimat, BC
Gerri and Dublin - Gastrointestinal Remedies
 After Dublin was weaned, she immediately developed gastrointestinal problems. She had chronic diarrhea and nothing seemed to help. We tried various "premium" foods as well as the canned fiber dog food the vet's office sells. Everything we tried was only a temporary fix... until, through the wonders of research on the internet, I found West Coast Canine Life. Actually, I think I saw the Smiling Blue Skies site first and read about the importance of a good diet, especially for dogs with health issues. There was a link on that site to West Coast Canine Life. I decided to try the pre-mix and bake the meaty patties with fresh ground turkey.
After the first batch of patties was made, it only took about 24-48 hours for Dublin to show major improvement – the runny stools disappeared! She was immediately happier and so were her owners!!!
We have at times run out of pre-mix, when I have forgot to order it, and she has had to have kibble temporarily until the pre-mix arrives. Feeding kibble always brings back loose stools and gastro upsets. I now order two bags at a time and when I finish one, I place my next order. This way I won’t run out again and have to subject my special girl to anything but her meaty patties!
I am a firm believer in the West Coast Canine Life approach to health through this wholesome fresh cooked diet. As Dublin's Mom, I can't thank West Coast Canine Life enough for all the good advice and excellent product.
Gerri Mitchell,
Brunswick, Georgia, USA
Editor’s Note:
Thanks Gerri! Mix can be ordered from our website, please allow 2 -3 weeks for delivery.
Hans, Sharman and Harrison - Needs n' Desires
 We were very concerned about Harrison’s diet when we first got him. We had lost our previous dogs at an early age to cancer and liver disease and did NOT want to feed any commercial dog foods to Harrison. We wanted to give him a natural home-cooked diet but were concerned that we could not make a balanced diet on our own.
West Coast Canine Life came to our rescue! This is the easiest diet to make and feed and we can be rest assured that our little guy is being fed a balanced diet. Our breeder saw him after he had just finished off our first bag of West Coast Canine Life pre-mix and he was absolutely pleased with his beautiful shiny coat and condition. He had only been on it for about 3 months at that time.
Getting Harrison on this diet is the best thing we have ever done for him. We would have never believed how easy it is to make this food up and travel with it. As owners of a Show Dog Supply company, we travel to numerous shows and events every year and take Harrison and his food with us. The frozen baked patties store easily in our trailer fridge or cooler. We can't believe how easy it is to keep him on this diet and travel as much as we do.
Many thanks and best wishes for continued success of your company.
Warmest,
Hans & Sharman Jorgensen
Needs n' Desires Ltd.
"Show Dog Supplies"
www.needsndesires.com
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Ben and Bill - Sensitive Stomach & Tear Staining Resolved!
 “Bill” is our 18-month English Bulldog. We got him when he was about 12 months old. He had lots of the typical Bulldog health problems. He has a very sensitive stomach and would often throw up after eating and sometimes his food didn’t even get down his throat before he would vomit it back up. He also had a lot of phlegm in his throat which made him sound as if he was choking, especially when he exercised.
I am happy to say that all of this has changed since Bill has been on West Coast Canine Life. He has so much more energy too and he even smells better. We have also noticed that the tear stains under his eyes have disappeared. My Dad has a 13 year old Bichon, who is also on this food, and his tear stains have really improved too.
“Bill” loves his muffins and we are so happy with his health and vitality. He does a little dance around the kitchen at breakfast and dinner time. Give a bag a try, you won’t believe how easy it is to make, and how much better your dog will feel. One more thing – he poops less too and they are smaller – bonus!
Ben Kerr
Kim and Spencer - Help for Weakened Immune System
 I thank the day that Joanne introduced me to the WCCL food. My 11 year old golden retriever Spencer had been struggling for several years after a bad reaction to a vaccine which left him with a weakened immune system, painful joints, chronic skin irritations and ear infections.
Within a week of switching from a high grade commercial dry dog food to WCCL he had lost that “old dog smell”. Gradually over the next few months his skin and ear flare ups lessened to nearly none. He is more energized, and his joint pain is greatly relieved so that he can run and play again. His side-kick, 6 year old Elsa, loves the muffins too!
Thank you Canine Life!
Kim Luyten
Comox, BC
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