Kathleen you’re being loving, responsible and caring pet owner. I also believe less is best when it comes to vaccinations. I stopped all vaccinations when my Hannah turned 9 after being diagnosed through bone marrow s testings with Neutropenia . Results came back immune mediated from vaccinations. She only stopped wanting her dog food at 16. I then gave her only home cooked such as boiled chicken, lean hamburger, steak, sweet potatoes, boiled eggs, natural peanut butter, cottage cheese, plain yogurt etc. Anything that she would eat. I crumbled up 5* kibble with this. She lived very actively until 17 when we knew it was time. She had mitral valve disease common in small breeds.
My other two are doing very well on kibble with freeze dried food. I believe fresh pet according to DFA reviews are showing higher in fat. I use freeze dried Primal and Stella’s which is very convenient since you just hydrate with warm water. They both have high ratings. I stick to only the 5* ones since they are lower in fat. I also add a little 5* kibble with the freeze dried. Anytime I have appropriate home made they are fed that in-between. If you want to try just do it VERY slowly in the transition. But if your dog is doing well with the fresh pet then feed what she does well with since she isn’t gaining weight from it which is bad and uncomfortable with the limposmas and also no tummy troubles.
Don’t be anxious. At 12 my Hannah was just middle aged. At 12 he has many years ahead.
