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Yucca and hyaluronic acid is also good for inflammation along with the fish oils.  Have you considered Adequan injections?  Given once a month they are like a super glucosamine and only cost about $30.  For some dogs it is like a miracle.  Cheaper than the Rimadyl and safer too.  Long term use of Rimadyl can lead to kidney failure.

They are both beautiful!!

I'm not sure I buy some/all of their reasoning. They seem to have a one scale fits all way of looking at the foods. I think this is a case where the buyer has to be aware of the needs of their breed as well as the "score" of the food.
 I have to agree with this  I don't particularly find their information that useful.  Interesting reading but I am not convinced that grain free is a superior way of feeding.  I have been unable to find any studies supporting it.  If you watch dogs out in a field 'grazing' and eating the seed tops the dogs don't think it will be the end of the world if they have some grain :>)  Wild oats are a real delicacy and an ear of corn is just heavenly to them.  That is not to say that their diets should be heavily loaded with grain because I do agree with the mantra that dogs are not cows and should not be fed like one.  Their main source of nutrition should be meat based but fruits, vegetables and yes even some grain in moderation is not necessarily bad.

Congrats to you and Lily  Pups look great for newborns.

I personally give my puppies cardboard and paper to shred- especially during teething.  Keeps them busy and wears them out and a tired puppy is a good puppy. Easy to clean up too. Otherwise I keep things out of reach but also find that as they emotionally mature they no longer steal the magazines etc. 

I agree that the giant schnauzer is generally not a breed for a first time dog owner and they have high grooming needs also.  A standard poodle is a delightful breed and if kept in a puppy clip has an easy to maintain coat- of course you need to go to the groomer for the puppy clips!  Another thing to consider is puppyhood- puppies bounce off the walls and demand a LOT of attention.  One thing to consider is getting an older pup or a young adult.  Puppyhood is not for the faint of heart!

I tried diatomaceous earth for worming and it absolutely did not work.  I went back to the standard practice of worming every few weeks until the pup goes on heartguard.  I also worm pups at 3 weeks old, 4 weeks, 6 weeks and 8 weeks.  I can bet your pup was never wormed until you got her

Good news- keep up the good work!