26 Dec 2012
Posted by Healthy Dog Club 
Did you know that since 2007, the FDA has received over 2,200 reports of pets falling ill - and some have even died - from eating jerky treats?1 It' sad but true. As guardian of your pet's well being, you owe it to them and yourself to read this important, life-saving article. Please forward this...
Read more → 21 Dec 2012
Posted by Healthy Dog Club 
1. Make sure the treats are made from fresh, whole foods, and not inferior ingredients. One dead giveaway: if you can pronounce each ingredient with no problem, that’s a good sign! 2. Find out whether the ingredients are being sourced from the USA. Stay away from ingredients...
Read more → 15 Dec 2012
Posted by Healthy Dog Club 
Healthy Dog Club interviews Dr Jean Dodds,  a world renown vaccine research scientist about hypothyroidism in dogs, a growing epidemic often misunderstood among owners. She is also founder of Hemopet, a nonprofit animal blood bank in Southern California and has a new book out,  “The Canine Thyroid...
Read more → 13 Dec 2012
Posted by Healthy Dog Club 
W. Jean Dodds, DVM Hemopet: Confusing food allergies with food sensitivities (or intolerances) is a common mistake, not only among dog guardians, but also among veterinary professionals. I often hear experts in the veterinary field refer to food allergies, when in fact they are talking about food...
Read more → 21 Nov 2012
Posted by Healthy Dog Club 
What is Xylitol? The artificial sweetener xylitol is a sugar alcohol extracted from corn, birch, raspberries and plums. Often consumed by diabetics and people on low carbohydrate diets, xylitol is gaining popularity as a sugar substitute. Xylitol is toxic to dogs. Xylitol is used to sweeten the following: Sugar-free...
Read more → 20 Nov 2012
Posted by Healthy Dog Club 
I have put together a small list of foods your dog should never eat. These foods are in our kitchens during the holiday season, raw, baked or cooked. While you're busy with Thanksgiving and Christmas preparations, remember to keep an eye on your dog and what he/she is up to. The spilled raisins on the floor...
Read more → 16 Nov 2012
Posted by Healthy Dog Club 
A growing number of veterinarians agree that processed pet food is the main cause of illness and premature death in the modern dog and cat. In December 1995, the British Journal of Small Animal Practice published a paper contending that processed pet food suppresses the immune system and leads to liver,...
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