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Steroids do more harm than good

March 8, 2016March 8, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

By Robert Mueller Environmental allergies are the biggest trigger. Detoxification is an essential part of the body’s metabolic process. The key organ that is involved in this process is the liver. Because the liver is constantly bombarded with toxic chemicals both of internal and external origin, a wide range of toxins need to be neutralized. Many factors contribute to the accumulation of toxins in the body. These factors include: 1. Nutritional deficiencies caused by soil depletion and improperly formulated diets. 2. Specific imbalances created by processed food (kibble). 3. Drugs…

What your pup’s poop is really telling you

February 15, 2016February 15, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

Have you taken a good look at your pup’s poop recently? It may not be at the top of your to-do list and certainly isn’t on your WANT to-do list. However, while cleaning up after your pet, you’re going to get up close and personal with it on a daily basis. And, as it’s an excellent indicator of health, you might as well keep an eye on it. In fact, it’s a bit remarkable just how much your dog’s daily poo (or two) has to tell you. Truth…

A story deserved to be shared

January 20, 2016January 21, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

By Robert Mueller Recently, I received a touching testimonial from a dog owner who has his pup on raw food diet. I typically do not share stories like this, but I was moved by her words and thought that I would share her story with you all. It is quite powerful and I believe that you will agree that the BARF Diet can extend your pet’s life. “Thank you! My Bichon Angel had been on a dog food prescribed by the vet for bladder stone problems. She had almost died when…

What’s Really Causing Those Allergies?

January 15, 2016January 15, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

Ask An Expert By Robert Mueller Pet allergies can cause discomfort Sometimes the simplest answers are the most remarkable. For example, we often resort to treating an allergic reaction in an animal by applying what I call “band-aid” fixes. That is, we try to mask the symptoms rather than targeting the core problem, which can often be found in the immune system. Focusing on the immune system is by far the most “advanced” medical approach known to man today. The explanation is simple…strengthen the immune system, and you have targeted…

Best New Years resolution for you and your pet

January 4, 2016January 4, 2016 Healthy Dog Club

Raw Dog Food Tip “This is the time of year when people make unreasonable and outrageous choices for their New Year’s resolutions. We always think that this year will be different, but it ends up the same as last year when our diet plans disappear after 1 week. Even if we fail in our own commitments, there is something to do that is very achievable and beneficial for your pet. In 2016, vow to improve your pet’s diet and provide a healthy and nutritious advantage over processed kibble, dry or…

Vetenerians have long suspected this: Watch out for dog halitosis…

December 28, 2015December 28, 2015 Healthy Dog Club

By Robert Mueller I would guess that very few people are aware of the connection between good dental health and the benefits it provides for good cardiovascular health. Pets that are in the infant stage of 2 to 6 weeks start teething issues when their deciduous teeth erupt through the gums, giving rise to pain and inflammation. It is at this time when the “naughty puppy” stage begins, and they will chew on whatever they can find to relieve the pain. It is my recommendation that you give your puppy…

Those eyes…..

December 22, 2015December 22, 2015 Healthy Dog Club

Those big brown eyes… We have all done it…over-indulged during the holidays. It is not necessarily that we’ve eaten too much (although that’s entirely possible), but the combination of different foods, rich desserts, and treats can cause uncomfortable results. Is there any reason not to believe that our pets suffer from the same type of over-indulgence? After all, we love our pets, and the holidays offer us a time to treat our pets with love, affection, and extra treats and goodies. Please don’t. It’s hard to resist those big brown…

Is feeding mixed raw and kibbles: No and maybe

December 16, 2015December 16, 2015 Healthy Dog Club

Q: Do you recommend mixing my dog’s current kibble diet in with the raw patties? This question comes up a lot when consumers are just starting to switch their pet to the raw diet and for those who want to continue feeding a healthy, raw diet but are also watching the dog food budget. Maybe it is because they have more than one dog or perhaps they are trying to sustain large or giant breed dogs. So to settle it once and for all – the answer is no ……