Expert Series: Novel Approaches in Nutrition for our Dogs

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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…

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Ground Round Woof Dinner

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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…

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Why veterinary experts agree annual vaccinations are not necessary

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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.,…

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

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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,…

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Here is what pet food labels really mean…

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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…

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Daily Advice: My neighbor is complaining that my dog barks all day when I am at work. Why?

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Good question! Unlike humans, dogs cannot get into cars and drive to work each day. Most of the time, they are left at home all alone whilst their humans do this (go to work, that is). What is worse is when the owners of the dog rarely spend any time with it, even when they are home. This creates a dog that is even more frustrated due to utter boredom and will find ways of relieving this. To get a better idea, let’s look at the day in the eyes…

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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…

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

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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…

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