Category: Health

Water From The Food vs. Water From The Bowl

Healthy Dog Club

“The requirements for performance dogs do vary because the energy requirements increase with exercise. The type and duration are the factors that dictate the energy requirement. For long-duration exercise, fat is the most important source of energy.  For sprinting exercise (similar to a greyhound race), the energy requirement is quite similar to a normal dog. You would increase the carbohydrate level and keep the fat level low. The sled dogs for instance, require much higher levels of fat and low carbs to provide the energy needs for endurance work. When using a raw meat…

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Grooming rules

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With busy schedules keeping us on the go, dog grooming often gets pushed aside for other commitments. However, proper pooch hair care is crucial — not just to keep your dog looking good, but also to ensure he’s in good pet health. “Dogs, like humans, feel better when they are clean and healthy,” says Alicia Seguin, a groomer at 2 PAWS UP in Cranston, R.I. Whether you’re grooming your dog on your own or taking him to a professional, remember the importance of proper brushing and combing. Dog grooming spreads…

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Is your dog really too fat?

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By Robert Mueller  Your dog‘s weight could cause health problems. Veterinarian Dr. Denise Elliott DVM, PhD of Banfield Pet Hospital in Portland, Oregon recently published a report noting that diabetes is on the rise in our pets. This disease can include symptoms of excessive urination, increased thirst, lethargy and sudden blindness. Did you know that diabetes is closely tied to obesity and often requires lifelong veterinary treatment? Obesity in dogs has many other negative implications: Obesity can lead to further complications like cardiovascular disease, skeletal problems such as hip dysplasia,…

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Is Convenience Killing Your Pet?

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“I must warn you about the use of bone meal in pet foods. Primarily because of the way it is manufactured. It is generated by a disgusting collection of dead animals, many which have been euthanized with Pentobarbital. This deadly chemical is not destroyed with high heat. These dead animals are sent to rendering plants and dried. Most uses of bone meal are to provide a Calcium source other than ground bones. The Calcium in bone meal is not readily absorbed. In addition, some bone meal contains toxic heavy metals…

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A Dog With A Lesson To Teach

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By Robert Mueller It is so touching when I receive testimonials from my clients. Not only is it refreshing to hear a client’s story on their experience with raw diets, but I am able to hear how I have changed the life of their pet’s. This customer takes me through her experience with raw diet from the very beginning.  “I’ll believe it when I see it,” as the saying goes. Well, I see it, but I can hardly believe it. Bella, a Labrador retriever mix who was 13 years old on February 13, has been part…

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