Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Newsletter 1-18-14




Who knew?  I almost killed my dog with fish oil.




Who is really watching out for our pets and what they eat?

Not AAFCO!


Chicken "allergies" mean "allergies" to all poultry, right? The data says it isn't so...
Dr. Dodds' latest blog post: 




NO to Xylitol

If you eat sugar-free chewing gum, candy, or cookies/brownies/cakes marketed as sugarless, chances are you’ve got xylitol in your purse or kitchen pantry.

These items, even in a very limited quantity, can be deadly to your dog.


Keep your dog occupied during crate rest.

Crate rest might be what the veterinarian recommends after an injury or illness. You can still keep them active, while resting, and mentally stimulated. Here is a great video how to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=YfL99xcEpXc by Donna Hill

Canine spirituality


Interview with Catherine O'Driscoll about canine spirituality, and the fact that dogs are people, and WHY she seeks, via Canine Health Concern, to educate dog lovers about vaccination and pet food.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnLBPGJCsmA

Rabies Miasms in Dogs

  • Hypersensitivity of all senses
  • Rage, agitation, violence, ferocity, sudden attacks, unprovoked attacks
  • Irrational fears, timidity, suspicions
  • Inappropriate responses to water – either extreme fear or great desire
  • Obsessive/compulsive behaviors – tail chasing, fly biting, chasing balls
  • Excessive focal licking
  • Excessive sexual drives
  • Sensitivity to close places or tight clothing/collars
  • Sensitivity and over-reaction to noise
  • Frequent or spasmodic sneezing
  • Spasms in the jaws
  • Choking, gagging, or coughing when swallowing liquids
  • Reverse sneezing, Laryngeal spasms
  • Involuntary urination
  • Constant or unwarranted erections, even in neutered males
  • Excessive licking of genitalia
  • Sensation of flea bites, violent itching with no obvious causation
  • Convulsions especially from the sight of running water or of shiny objects
  • Aimless wandering and vocalization
More at the link below.

These Miams can be cleared with energetic healing!

HOW TO COOK A FROZEN CHICKEN

Mass production for the dogs. We coat with olive oil, no other spices or sauces.


Allergies are the most commonly misdiagnosed ailment in pets. This is some info on allergies (vs. yeast) that we hope you will share with your friends. We think you'll find it very informative!

http://www.dermagic.com/Allergies-in-Dogs_ep_50-1.html


Poison Help Line

Accidental owner administration of human medicine to pets happens quite often. It can be difficult to keep track of your own meds and your pet’s, especially when they come in similar containers! Try color-coding lids with colored tape or keep pet and human meds in separate areas of the house altogether. In any case, please get immediate medical attention and advice if this ever occurs with you or your pet. For a fee, ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435) or Pet Poison Helpline (800-213-6680) can help determine the dangers/effects of human medicine on pets, and we can work with them to carry out the treatment plan.


Digestive and urinary problems are common in dogs. Take a look at how herbs can help resolve these issues.


Ten Most Toxic Houseplants


If it’s bad for employees, what is it doing to pets?
The Centers for Disease Control just released a shocking report of the health risks to employees at a pet food plant in Missouri. Mention of dangers in grains (aflatoxins), flavor additives (diacetyl and 2,3-pentanedion), and pesticides (phosphine) to employees certainly makes one wonder...if the manufacturing of pet food is dangerous to employees, what does eating the pet food do to our pets? Is commercial pet food not nearly as safe as industry and regulatory authorities want us to believe?
http://truthaboutpetfood2.com/if-it-is-this-bad-for-employees-what-is-it-doing-to-pets

Why The Dog Whisperer Has Dog Training Entirely Wrong


The famous Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, doesn’t whisper to dogs. He kicks them.





Dear AKC, I’m a Shelter Dog.

NEW VIDEO!!! Not everyone talks medicine all day long. That's why no one should feel shy about asking lots of questions at the vet's office [and why vets should make sure to do a good job explaining things].


7 MISTAKES YOU'RE MAKING IN BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION


Antifreeze



To lower the risk to animals, consumers can switch to a brand of antifreeze containing propylene glycol, a chemical ingredient that is less toxic than ethylene glycol. In addition to being safer, propylene glycol has a BITTER TASTE that makes it less attractive to curious animals. Although it's safer than ethylene glycol antifreeze, propylene glycol antifreeze is still toxic. To reduce the risk of poisoning, all brands of antifreeze should be handled carefully and treated as a highly poisonous substance. Ensure that antifreeze is stored well away from animals and children, antifreeze spills are completely cleaned up, and leaks are immediately repaired. Families can help save their own pet from an encounter with antifreeze by closely watching the animal in areas where antifreeze may be accessible, such as roads, driveways, or garages. Visit http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/antifreeze.html#.UsXn0ChgGAQ for more information.



 Induced Vomiting

I saw a shared post today on inducing vomiting in canines with hydrogen peroxide. Number one, only a vet should recommend what to use if your dog ingested something you are worried about. Or, the pet poison hotline, which we recently posted here.
When Should You NOT Induce Vomiting?

Circumstances in which you should not make your pet throw up include:

When he's already throwing up. Don't induce more vomiting in an already vomiting animal, because you can incite a worse vomition response.
If your pet has lost consciousness and/or if she's very weak or has trouble standing. Do not induce vomiting in this situation because aspiration pneumonia, which can result when an animal inhales vomit into its lungs, can become a secondary problem.
If your pet has swallowed bleach, a drain cleaner, or a petroleum distillate. These chemicals can cause burning as they are swallowed, and secondary additional burns as they come back up. Don't induce vomiting if your pet has swallowed a caustic substance.
If it has been over two hours since your pet ingested a potential toxin. Once a substance enters your pet's small intestine, vomiting will not clear the stomach of that toxin. Inducing vomiting in a dog or cat that has already digested a potential toxin won't be effective in ridding her body of the substance.

Here is an excellent link that explains it all.

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/03/15/how-and-when-to-induce-vomiting-in-pets.aspx


Death by Pet Food


Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Mars Petcare is one of the world’s leading pet care providers and employs more than 34,000 Associates across 50 countries. Thirty-five brands in total, including three billion-dollar brands - PEDIGREE® WHISKAS® and ROYAL CANIN®. Other leading brands include: KITEKAT®, BANFIELD®, CESAR®, NUTRO®, SHEBA®, CHAPPI®, CATSAN®, FROLIC®, PERFECT FIT® and GREENIES®.
Mars has had a horrible reputation for years for those in the know.

Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Mars Petcare is one of the world’s leading pet care providers and employs more than 34,000 Associates across 50 countries. Thirty-five brands in total, including three billion-dollar brands - PEDIGREE® WHISKAS® and ROYAL CANIN®. Other leading brands include: KITEKAT®, BANFIELD®, CESAR®, NUTRO®, SHEBA®, CHAPPI®, CATSAN®, FROLIC®, PERFECT FIT® and GREENIES®
This is a placard warning about the danger of aluminum phosphide (used as a fumigant in pet food manufacturing,


. The phosphide fumigant made by the German company Degesch, the same company that made the cyanide gas for the Nazi's.


How easy is it for you to determine your dog’s emotions based on their vocalizations? Are there situations in which it is difficult?

http://www.livescience.com/42474-humans-use-sounds-to-read-dogs-emotions.html

How do I love thee? With food and treats?
http://youdidwhatwithyourweiner.com/how-do-i-love-thee/

“People also show their pets that they love them through food. Some people give their dog the recommended serving on the food package and then a little extra just because they love them. Some people get sad when their dog acts like it is hungry so they give them some table scraps. Some people “make their dog happy” by giving them a treat every time they get sad look. In my experience, people are uncomfortable if they feel like they are “denying” their dog anything food related.”

NO MORE ZUKES TREATS FOR OUR DOGS!    Nestle Purina Completes Purchase of Pet-Treat Marketer Zuke’s



READING PET FOOD LABELS


Dog food recall alerts – sign

Dog Care When You Are Down
No one likes to think about having major surgery. The thought of being temporarily disabled is scary enough, but when you factor in caring for your dog or dogs by yourself afterward, the fears multiply. Check out our article on how to manage dog-care tasks while temporarily disabled.

http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/16_1/features/Dog-Care-When-Down_20675-1.html?s=FB011814

The AMVA Chickens-out on policy over feeding jerky pet treats!


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