How to Prepare Your Pet For The New Arrival

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By Dr. Karen Becker For many couples, their dog or cat is the first ‘baby’ in the family. Then one day a human baby arrives on the scene, and the family dynamic changes. Getting your dog ready for the new baby is important. This is often not a happy state of affairs for the furry, four-legged kid in the household. In order to help your dog or cat make a smooth transition from ‘only child’ to the new family, a good deal of pre-baby planning and preparation is necessary. The…

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Best New Years resolution for you and your pet

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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…

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

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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…

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Those eyes…..

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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…

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Is feeding mixed raw and kibbles: No and maybe

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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 ……

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It’s Fall…and My Pet Is Still Suffering From Allergies!

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  Pet allergies can cause discomfort With regard to allergies, there are definitely certain times of the year that create more stressful periods for people and pets. Those who are affected by pollen, molds, pesticides, and other stressors can have a really tough time. In the case of our stress-affected pets, it becomes an even more serious issue. Although things are getting a little better as cooler weather kicks in, many veterinary clinics are still dealing with allergy issues as you may be with your pet. There are a variety…

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The pro and cons with dental cleaning….

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  Imagine for a moment you never went to the dentist…or brushed your teeth…for 5 years! No matter how good your diet, there’s going to be plaque and tartar. What makes plaque form? Bacteria – in our mouths. So, we humans get our teeth cleaned every 6 months. Now let’s consider our canine friends: how many of us really brush our dogs’ teeth? I mean to, but shoot, I have 8 dogs. Some days it’s tough to even get my own teeth done before I fall into bed. So, even…

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Best supplement for dogs: Cod liver oil

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After having fed my dogs raw diet for some time now it’s funny just how many parallels there are between nutrition for dogs and nutrition for humans.  This is particularly true when it comes to healthy oils. Consider these parallels: The same refined vegetable oils that cause problems for humans also cause problems for dogs. Just like humans, pets cannot manufacture the essential fatty acids (EFAs), omega-6s and omega-3s and must get them from their diet. Just like humans, pets need a balance of omega-3s to omega-6s for good health. Too…

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