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

November 12, 2013November 12, 2013 Healthy Dog Club

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…

Common causes of epilepsy in dogs and treatment naturally

November 12, 2013November 12, 2013 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 – 4. Head trauma Everyone understands what happens when someone breaks their leg. There is a…

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

November 7, 2013 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. “MDs and DVMs learn…

Recommended Daily Supplement Allowances for Canines

November 5, 2013November 5, 2013 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 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…

Your dog needs to chew

November 1, 2013November 1, 2013 Healthy Dog Club

It’s not rocket science — every dog owner knows dogs need to chew. And they happily purchase a variety of chew treats for their dogs. However, choosing a safe and healthy treat is not an easy task — it seems every day we are seeing another recall of chews for antibiotic residues, salmonella, or some yet to be determined, toxic substances. So many dogs have died from toxic jerky treats made in China. The recalls of these treats continues to expand, and I urge everyone to not purchase any jerky…

Why giving your pooch too many veggies is not healthy

September 26, 2013September 26, 2013 Healthy Dog Club

By Evan Price While there is some popular opinion that dogs should be classified as omnivores, they are widely regarded as carnivores. The word carnivore literally translates into “to devour flesh”, and if this is what dogs are meant to do, then why would they need vegetables in the diet? After all, you would never find a dog scavenging in a cornfield for his next meal. The answer to this is simple. Obligate carnivores, such as cats, derive nearly all nutrition from meat. They may consume a small amount of…

The truth and myths about raw food diet for pets

April 1, 2013April 1, 2013 Healthy Dog Club

By Dr. Becker Today and over the next couple of weeks I’ll be discussing my favorite topic, raw food diets for pets. I want to talk about some of the myths and truths surrounding raw food diets, but before we get to the good stuff, it’s important to have a foundation of understanding about basic nutrition. One point that no one argues is that for optimal health to occur, animals must consume the foods they were designed to eat. I call this a species-appropriate diet. So vegetarian animals must eat…

Why do our dogs eat grass?

March 20, 2013 Healthy Dog Club

Who hasn’t wondered, “Why does my pet eat grass?”, right? The truth is there isn’t one clear reason. What we do know is that eating small amounts of grass can be a harmless, albeit curious, thing for a perfectly healthy dog or cat to do. But when nibbling turns into gulping great hunks of the stuff — and grassy vomit hits the kitchen tile — it’s time to wonder what’s going on. Causes Your vet may consider several reasons your pet is eating grass, including these: 1. Behavioral drives. Pica is a…