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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…

Expert Series: Novel Approaches in Nutrition for our Dogs

January 7, 2013January 7, 2013 Healthy Dog Club

Dr. Jean Dodds, Hemopet: Nutrition and the Immune System Wholesome nutrition is the key to maintaining a healthy immune system and resistance to disease. Commercial foods ingested by animals on a regular basis may not be balanced in terms of major nutrients, minerals and vitamins, and some continue to add chemicals to the final product to enhance its stability and shelf-life. Nutritional deficiencies or imbalances as well as exposures to various chemicals, drugs and toxins present a continual immunological challenge which can suppress immune function, especially in those animals genetically…

Ground Round Woof Dinner

January 4, 2013January 4, 2013 Healthy Dog Club

Ingredients 1-2 lb chub of ground round beef 1-2 lb package thin sliced beef 1-1/2 cup of broccoli (can sub green beans) 1-1/2 cup of carrots 1 tsp sea salt 1-2 tsp garlic powder (not garlic salt) 2-3 tsp dried parsley 1 cup of sweet potatoes or yams (cooked) Directions: In a large pot brown your ground round and sliced beef until brown, add your seasonings, veggies, and potatoes, add your water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat stirring on occasion to keep from burning, lower heat to very…

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.,…

Editor’s Note: Do you know what part of the world small dogs originate from?

January 2, 2013January 2, 2013 Healthy Dog Club

These miniature mutts were the descendants of gray wolves, which also happen to be smaller than many other wolves. Small dogs the world over can all trace their ancestry back to the Middle East, where the first diminutive canines emerged more than 12,000 years ago. A new study focused on a single gene responsible for size in dogs. Researchers found that the version of the gene IGF1 that is a major determinant of small size in dogs probably originated as a result of domestication of the Middle Eastern gray wolf,…

Here is what pet food labels really mean…

December 28, 2012 Healthy Dog Club

Pet food is a multi-billion dollar industry. There are some companies who genuinely care about the health and well-being of the pets they impact. There are others companies whose sole purpose is to generate the biggest profit they can. While using cheap ingredients and cutting corners is one way get ahead, another is to generate misleading and fraudulent advertising to deceive their customer base. Here are some of ways that pet food companies trick their customers: Hormone Free & Antibiotic free All meats that are fit for human consumption MUST…

December 26, 2012December 26, 2012 Healthy Dog Club

A veterinarian at the University of California, Davis, has some good news about a dog from the Philippines who became an international hero after sacrificing her snout to save two young girls. Veterinarian Gina Davis tells the San Francisco Chronicle the dog named Kabang appears to have beaten the cancer she was suffering from. Kabang, however, is still facing treatment for heartworms in her arteries before she can have the gaping wound on her face closed. Newspapers in the Philippines have reported that Kabang had her snout and upper jaw…