What is hypoallergenic dog shampoo?

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The appellation “hypoallergenic” is a misnomer, but alert owners of dogs with sensitive skin can find products that are safer and gentler than regular dog shampoos. By Cynthia Foley is a a freelance writer and dog-agility competitor in New York. With literally hundreds of dog shampoos on the market, it can be difficult to decide which one is best for your dog. Many of us overly cautious dog owners correctly want to avoid dyes, fragrances, and chemicals, knowing these ingredients can irritate our dog’s skin – and possible adversely affect his…

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Are you ready to feed a raw diet?

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“Dogs usually have an easier time with the conversion to raw than their owners who are trying to make the switch. Despite miraculous health turnarounds, fear and misinformation about raw foods continues to be perpetuated through the petfood commercials and mainstream health care for pets. We find that the dogs with the best chance for a healthy life come from households with pet owners that self-educate and keep an open mind.” ~ Robert Mueller   By Robert Mueller Manufacturing and feeding raw diets for over four decades has enabled me to see pets of all sizes and…

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What’s Really Causing Those Hot Spots and Itchy Skin?

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“Allergies refer to a complex response to certain agents called allergens. Allergens produce a rapid physiological change that can result in asthma, sinus congestion, pruritus (itching hot spots), otitis externa (ear infections), paw licking and chewing, vomiting and diarrhea. All these symptoms represent the number one reason for vet visits.”    By Robert Mueller The paws are usually the first to go… Recently one of our customers asked me: “Rob, can you just tell me what’s causing my dog to itch and scratch so much…why the hot spots and what…

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Why do our dogs eat grass?

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Another team of researchers at the University of California, Davis conducted three separate surveys. Their hypothesis was, “Most plant eating in dogs is associated with illness or a dietary deficiency and that ingestion of plant material is usually followed within a few minutes by vomiting.” First Survey – Veterinary Students Sample size = 25 All students reported that their companion dogs ate grass Zero reported signs of illness before the grass-eating event Two students said that their dogs frequently vomited afterwards Second Survey – Teaching Hospital Clients Sample size =…

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Jen’s Offal Goodies…

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We are proud to introduce a new line of treats, that is sure to have your pet begging for more. Jen’s Offal Goodies are new to our line of recommended supplemental products Pacific Paws offers a nutritious organ meat dog treats. “Offal” is a term that describes organ meat.  Offal is preferred by both wild and domestic dogs, as it is high in vital nutrients, enzymes, and vitamins.  In the wild, dogs eat the stomach contents and organ meat from the animals they prey upon before any other element.  In…

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Why Is There Pentobarbital In Dog Food?

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Recent recalls have uncovered a new concern regarding adulterants contained in dog food. The most recent case involves the recall of Evanger’s canned beef dog food. This opens up a new discussion regarding a variety of potential adulterants that can be traced to the lower quality diets. It brings up another concern I have over the disclosure of proper labeling and the unscrupulous tactics used to pull the wool over the eyes of the public. The amount of consumer complaints, the FDA recalls, and the misguided label claims are enough…

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Those cute puppy bites….

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Puppies! Who doesn’t love ’em? They’re cute, cuddly, and silly. They look like little angels when they sleep, which is often. When they’re awake, they spend all their time exploring and learning about the world around them. We marvel at their curiosity and playfulness – until we experience The Teeth. Puppies explore with their mouths, which nature has equipped with rows of teeny-tiny hole-punchers. It’s no fun being at the receiving end of a bitey pup. It hurts! It’s no wonder that the leading complaint from puppy owners is “How…

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Raw Food Diet: Facts And Advice About Raw Menu For Your Dog

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By Anna Smith, Pet Nutritionist The raw food diet for dogs is becoming quite a controversial issue among pet owners. This article is to shed some light on the pros, cons and key information everyone should know about the raw food diet, in hope it will allow you to make an informed decision on if the raw diet is suitable for your pooch. It is incredibly important to create a diet for your dog which can suit all of their needs. With a growing number of allergies and health issues in…

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