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Unhappy tummies may be prevented…

February 1, 2013February 1, 2013 Healthy Dog Club

By Robert Mueller: Vomiting and diarrhea – Cleaning up after our pets is NEVER fun for anyone. Something has caused your poor pooch to be sick whether from a one time occurrence like getting into the garbage or from years something in their diet slowly wearing down their tolerance. Either way, you are stuck scrubbing the carpet and your pet is miserable. How did this happen and how do you get out of this mess? Other than skin and allergy issues, which are the #1 problem that plagues our companion animals,…

Preventive veterinary care is sexy too

January 24, 2013January 24, 2013 Healthy Dog Club

By: Michael Paul, DVM DVM NEWSMAGAZINE Time to make the ugly stepsister of veterinary medicine an important member of the family. As veterinarians, we tend to find diagnosing and managing disease and treating injuries a gratifying and brag-worthy part of our jobs. And in these cases, clients tend to be openly appreciative of our heroics. A successful diagnosis and treatment also gets veterinary team members excited, and a positive outcome results in high fives all around the clinic. But clients also seek our help for information, services and products, and…

Is your dog at risk of hormone disease?

January 23, 2013February 22, 2013 Healthy Dog Club

We hear about it in the vets office, media, from dog owners at dog parks. Hormone disorders are on the rise and just hearing about it is enough to send most of us dog owners into a panic. The good news is, a hormone disorder is something a dog will usually live with, rather than die from, as long as proper care and medication is provided. What are hormones? Put simply, hormones are chemical messengers that affect the activity of cells and tissues throughout the body. Hormone disorders can affect…

Digestive issues on a raw diet – here is what to expect

January 17, 2013January 17, 2013 Healthy Dog Club

I’m sure you have taken your dog to the vet more than once because his tummy was upset. The three most common vet visit triggers are constipation, vomiting and diarrhea It is not uncommon most raw diet ‘newbies’ expect that their dog’s bowel movement will be perfect in every way including consistency, volume, odor and regularity. This is not always possible. Several factors can cause a dog’s digestive situation to change. The most common one is the consumption of a variety of foreign materials. Some dogs love to consume pens, reading glasses, leftover…

Natural approach to help your arthritic dog thrive again

January 16, 2013January 16, 2013 Healthy Dog Club

Did you know that arthritis affects one in five dogs, with higher rates in senior dogs? Joints affected the most are hips, knees, elbows, shoulders and spine. The pain and inflammation associated with arthritis is seen after extensive cartilage damage has set in. If you have a dog suffering from this condition, it is very important to get proactive at an early stage through supplements and change in diet, as these help to manage the symptoms naturally. The join structure is made up of bone, ligaments, a joint capsule and…

Why veterinary experts agree annual vaccinations are not necessary

January 4, 2013January 4, 2013 Healthy Dog Club

You may want to ask your vet to test your dog instead, to see if that’s really necessary. It seems from research that was conducted by surveying vets on their vaccination protocols, many of them would consider testing dogs antibody levels rather than giving routine vaccinations. In addition, the survey found that around 53% of vets practiced tri-annual vaccinations (every 3 years) rather than annual immunizations. Here’s an abstract of the study below … Survey of veterinary surgeons on the introduction of serological testing to assess revaccination requirements Heayns, B.J.,…

Pet treat illnesses and deaths out of control in the U.S.

December 26, 2012December 26, 2012 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 to every pet owner you know and repost it on your favorite animal forums. It may just save the life of an innocent dog or cat. When I first heard about this story my first thought was, “Is this even possible?” I…

3 tips for choosing quality dog treats

December 21, 2012December 21, 2012 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 coming from China or products being manufactured in China. One way pet food manufacturers try and trick pet parents is that they will source and manufacture their products in China but pack and ship in the United States so they can…