This Feeding Mistake Can Lead to a Fatal Deficiency

Dr Becker at Mercola Pets Thiamine, or vitamin B1, is a water-soluble vitamin absorbed from the diet through the small intestine, and is necessary for normal carbohydrate metabolism. Organs that use a lot of energy, like the brain, can be severely compromised by a thiamine deficiency. A lack of thiamine can also lead to a buildup of lactate, resulting in acidosis. How Your Pet Can Become Thiamine-Deficient In recent years, there have been several major recalls in the U.S. for thiamine-deficient pet foods. Cats require about three times the amount of dietary…

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Nutritional Supplements for Dogs…Explained

“I have observed that the degenerative disease process takes 5 to 6 years to surface when consuming a heat processed food and when they do, it is assumed that they are part of the “normal” aging process. Such diseases are rarely linked to the pet food that caused them. Bottom line is that heavily denatured food does not support good health.” – Robert Mueller, R. Pharm., author of “Living Enzymes: The World’s Best Kept Pet Food Secret” and co-formulator of the BARF Diet® natural diet for dogs.   By Robert…

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The controversial pet food

By Robert Mueller, R. Ph. Feeding raw is the recent buzz word that has kibble dog food manufacturers scrambling. Why are they worried? Is it because they are afraid that the more educated consumer will see greater benefits from feeding Fido a more nutritious food source? Are they afraid of losing the market share of their multi-billion dollar bonanza? Or has the technologically advanced, Google-driven Internet made the spread of knowledge easier, resulting in a highly educated consumer? Consumers today are looking past convenience as the only criteria for choosing…

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Ask a holistic vet: Dogs with diabetes

By Dr. Cathy Alinovi, DVM: Diabetes in dogs is very similar to human type 1 (juvenile onset) diabetes. This means that the cause of dog diabetes is primarily autoimmune. (Type 2 diabetes is managed almost exclusively by diet.) While type 1 diabetes is not caused by diet, diet and nutrition do play a large role in managing canine type 1 diabetes. An autoimmune cause of diabetes in a dog means that something in the dog’s immune system has gone wrong; therefore, their immune system is attacking itself, rather than attacking…

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Why dog’s suffer from pancreatitis and what you can do

By Dr. Peter Dobias: Pancreatitis in dogs – natural treatment, supplements, diet and more… Pancreatitis or inflammation of the pancreas is potentially one of the most dangerous medical conditions in dogs. A healthy pancreas has several crucial functions in the body: It produces digestive enzymes for protein, carbohydrate and fat such as protease, lipase and amylase. It has an absolutely crucial function in regulating sugars in the body by producing insulin. Insulin is a substance – a hormone that helps the cells store and utilize carbohydrates. Pancreatitis can be divided…

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Common causes of epilepsy in dogs and treatment naturally

By Dr. Peter Dobias Here are following causes of epilepsy in dogs that one should consider during the diagnosis and treatment. Trauma to the head and neck Excessive chewing Neck and Collar Injuries Nutrient deficiency Toxin and heavy metal build up Infectious agent Vaccines Flea Products Brain tumor In this PART 2 of Holistic approach to treatment of seizures ( epilepsy ) in dogs, I plan to give you more information on points 1 – 4. Head trauma Everyone understands what happens when someone breaks their leg. There is a…

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A brand new, revolutionary approach to pet care is gaining attention

A brand new, revolutionary approach to pet care is gaining attention. The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation is emerging as an alternative answer to pet care. Based on a philosophy of integrative medicine, this holistic approach to animal health is saving the lives of pets diagnosed with conditions such as cancer, heart disease, auto immune disease, bladder problems, skin problems and seizures. Dr. Barbara Royal, president elect of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Foundation, believes that mainstream American physicians and veterinarians are only educated in one way. “MDs and DVMs learn…

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Recommended Daily Supplement Allowances for Canines

The below figures are provided by the National Research Council in it’s latest book published in 2006. Each Measurement listed is amount needed per kg. of body weight unless otherwise indicated. According to the National Research Council, dogs naturally eat between four and eight meals per day.The lowest calculations for caloric intake, for sedentary dogs, is recommended at 95 Kcal per K of body weight.A summary of the book can be found at the National Acadamy Press site under “download free”. Water According to the descriptions in the NRC’s latest book, dogs are…

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