Nutritional Supplements for Dogs…Explained

Healthy Dog Club

ā€œI 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.ā€ – Robert Mueller, R. Pharm., author of ā€œLiving Enzymes: The Worldā€™s Best Kept Pet Food Secretā€ and co-formulator of the BARF DietĀ® natural diet for dogs.   By Robert…

Read More

The controversial pet food

Healthy Dog Club

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…

Read More

Ask a holistic vet: Dogs with diabetes

Healthy Dog Club

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…

Read More

Aggressive dogs off leash

Healthy Dog Club

by Doggy Dan Clients often ask what the proper thing to do is if youā€™re approached by a potentially aggressive dog. Itā€™s a good question and a common enough scenario that pet owners willĀ eventually find themselves in. An unfamiliar dog off the leash might come running up to you while youā€™re out for a walk with your dog. Being challenged by another dog when you and your dog are out walking is a real cause for concern, especially if you have a small dog or a puppy, an older pet,…

Read More

Why dogā€™s suffer from pancreatitis and what you can do

Healthy Dog Club

By Dr. Peter Dobias: Pancreatitis in dogs ā€“ natural treatment, supplements, diet and moreā€¦ 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 ā€“ a hormone that helps the cells store and utilize carbohydrates. Pancreatitis can be divided…

Read More

Common causes of epilepsy in dogs and treatment naturally

Healthy Dog Club

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 ā€“ 4. Head trauma Everyone understands what happens when someone breaks their leg. There is a…

Read More

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

Healthy Dog Club

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.Ā “MDs and DVMs learn…

Read More

Recommended Daily Supplement Allowances for Canines

Healthy Dog Club

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 theĀ 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 theĀ National Acadamy PressĀ site under “download free”. Water According to the descriptions in the NRC’s latest book, dogs are…

Read More