Saturday, May 24, 2014

Newsletter 5/31/14 d







Vaccines May Be The Single Biggest Contributor to the Decline of Our Pet’s Health


http://www.theinternetpetvet.com/vaccines-may-be-the-single-biggest-contributor-to-the-decline-of-our-pets-health/

 How to calculate the carbs in pet food.
         (Thank you Rodney Habib)

PET GOT ALLERGIES?
Itching and scratching with a side of yeast infections?
One thing is certain: this itching can come from a yeast overload developing in your furry friend’s body. What helps this yeast problem grow? SUGAR!
Carbohydrates and starches, when consumed by your pet, are converted to sugars by the body. So how much is too much? Well according to the NRC, on page 317 of the “Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats Guide”, with many commercial pet foods available on the market today, some companies are turning a profit by loading up their bags of pet food with values up to 70% carbohydrates (aka sugar)!!
Want to guess what else loves sugar? Cancer and obesity.
So maybe it’s time to check the carb levels in your pet food. It’s easy! Just flip over the bag and look for it!
Wait… I don’t see it.
Oh that’s right, it’s not there. Because the manufacturer is not forced to list it! So now what?
No problem. There is an easy way to figure it out. Just grab your bag of pet food and a calculator.
Look for the protein, fat, moisture and ash values. Add them up (if the ash is hidden, the general rule of thumb is between 5 to 8%, so pick a value). Then subtract that from 100. Your remaining number represents your carbohydrates.
Protein + Fat + Moisture + Ash then subtract that from 100 = Carbs
This method works for dry food only; to figure out canned food you need to get the dry matter values.
Now we aren’t saying that carbs are entirely bad. But with diseases soaring, maybe it’s time for you to check out how many you’re actually feeding.
Oh, and on a side note:
Hundreds of thousands of today’s pet owners are flocking to a raw food diet and finding some prolific results. Could the fact that the diets hover around 14% carbs have anything to do with it?
Is your pet a CARBIVORE or CARNIVORE?
For an interesting study, check out :http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21673053





Cocoa Mulch Warning





Please tell every dog or cat owner you know. Even if you don't have a pet, please pass this to those who do.
Over the weekend, the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. The dogs loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog (Calypso) decided the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way. The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk. Halfway through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.

Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company's web site,

This product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats.

Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that "It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it."

*Snopes site gives the following information: http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp

Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other garden supply stores contains a lethal ingredient called 'Theobromine'. It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks.

Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline. A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cacao bean shells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cacao bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

**PLEASE PASS THIS ON**

Jimmy the Dog - Yellow Ribbon

A must watch.  Everyone should know what the yellow ribbon means.








Dog Body Language- What your dog is desperately
   trying to tell you,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bstvG_SUzMo


And you won't be asked to vaccinate!


How does staying in a kennel work for your dog?
"A new study published last month in the journal Physiology & Behavior suggests that kenneled dogs can show signs of severe distress that are common in mental illness."



http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2014/05/23/dog-kennel.aspx?e_cid=20140523Z1_PetsNL_art_1&utm_source=petnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20140523Z1&et_cid=DM44990&et_rid=529325201


Don't take your new dog off a leash anytime soon!
http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/blog/Newly-adopted-dog-Dont-take-the-leash-off-anytime-soon-20984-1.html?s=FB_B051914


WHY A HARNESS?



Why a Harness? Check out why and then research all the different kinds for your particular needs or better yet contact a Force Free Trainer. — with Karen Brown,Angela Coats, Mary Phillips and Lisa Matthews.


Prevent suffocation

Please share this infographic on preventing pet suffocation graciously designed by Brittany Toonen, a graphic designer, whose former co-worker lost her dog to this. Thank you, Brittany! It's through the help, care, and dedication from so many wonderful pet lovers that Prevent Pet Suffocation has reached so many people



 Bravecto!  NO


Merck : FDA Approves Bravecto Chewable Tablet For Dogs To Kill Fleas And Ticks




The Secret Language of Play

In dogs’ play, researchers see honesty and deceit, perhaps something like morality



TREAT TIME FOR YOUR DOG!

When a dog is enjoying a special treat be sure young children do not have access. Even dogs that allow trusted adults to take special items away may NOT allow a child to do the same. Set up both dog and child up for success by planning ahead with a "success station." Crate, gate & separate! Even more important for visiting children!
#preventdogbites #dogandchildsuccess
#familypaws — with Dog And Baby Connection.




How to treat an overheated dog.

With the warm weather of summer just around the corner, many areas of the country are already heating up! Dogs, in general, are intolerant of too much heat. Because of this, it is crucial that you’re aware of the signs of heat stress or heat stroke, and how to treat them if they occur. Knowing exactly what to do when your pooch gets overheated, and immediate action can save his life.

http://dogingtonpost.com/how-to-treat-an-overheated-dog/#.U3y-QvldV8G




A must watch video of dogs in cars, on hot days!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3RUbn2heuQ




We usually don't get political but PLEASE sign this petition.

https://secure.avaaz.org/en/petition/Craigslist_Stop_advertising_Animals_on_your_website_and_subjecting_them_to_abuse_and_murder/?sZuNgdb

Craigslist: Stop advertising Animals on your website and subjecting them to abuse and murder!




We hope you have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend


                            Ken and Lona Holm

Inland Small Dog Rescue
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Saturday, May 17, 2014

5-17-14 alert! Collars/treats/training

ALERT!
Insect repellent, antiviral drug detected in jerky pet treat
http://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=32153


Sulphites

“Sulphite preservatives are added to some pet meats, sometimes at very high levels, to mask the signs of putrefaction, giving it a longer shelf life – but long-term consumption endangers the well-being of our pets,” Dr Fawcett is lead author of an article on the issue, recently published in the Australian Veterinary Practitioner.

 http://truthaboutpetfood.com/science-in-australia-concerning-to-pet-owners-in-the-us

Is your dog a GULPER?  Sparky the Wonder Dog is!

 This feeder helps him eat slowly enough to keep him busy and aid his digestion!

Find it at your local independent store or online 
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EB4IVU2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Pets are Paying the Price

Who is protecting consumers from misleading marketing claims of pet food? It appears no one.  And our pets are the ones that pay the price.


 Dr. Becker on food

I don’t recommend feeding your dog or cat a commercial pet food with special additives designed to control salmonella. I’m an advocate of wholesome, natural diets. I’m not in favor of chemicals added to food. And I certainly don’t recommend feeding your pet or any pet a highly processed, preserved kibble. >>http://bit.ly/1jx9v4B

The Truth About Pet Food Allergies

What You Need to Know

· Food allergy is rare. There is only a 1 in 100 chance that your dog will develop a food allergy. Among all the various types of dog allergies, hypersensitivity to food is found to be the least common; ranking after flea and inhalant allergies.

More at link,

http://dogingtonpost.com/truth-about-pet-food-allergies/#.U3P52vldVfd




Blue Buffalo Counter Sues Purina
""Personally, I believe many of the biggest names in pet food are guilty of misleading advertising in one way, shape or form. In response, many consumers have formed a blind faith in a pet food product based on marketing when the manufacturer provides no evidence to prove these claims. Regulatory authorities (FDA and each State Department of Agriculture) have sat back (for years) and allowed each manufacturer to up and up their misleading claims. And now manufacturers are fighting each other in legal battles all due to this regulatory neglect. Enough already."
Susan Thixton
http://truthaboutpetfood.com/blue-buffalo-files-countersuit-against-purina

Donate while shopping





When you shop @AmazonSmile, Amazon will make a donation to Scraps Hope Foundation.http://smile.amazon.com/ch/26-4118735



To shave or not to shave your pet… that is the question! 

To shave or not to shave your pet… that is the question! And it generates a huge amount of controversy among pet owners, groomers, veterinarians, and other animal care workers. What do you think?





BITE PREVENTION

Today starts Dog Bite Prevention Week!
Why should we be concerned about dog bites? According to the CDC there is compelling reason!
- About 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs each year.1
- Almost one in five of those who are bitten, about 885,000, require medical attention for dog bite-related injuries; half of these are children.1
- In 2012, more than 27,000 people underwent reconstructive surgery as a result of being bitten by dogs.2
Who is at risk?
Children: Among children, the rate of dog bite–related injuries is highest for those ages 5 to 9 years, and children are more likely than adults to receive medical attention for dog bites.
Adult Males: Male adults are more likely than female adults to be bitten.
People with dogs in their homes: Among children and adults, having a dog in the household is associated with a higher incidence of dog bites. As the number of dogs in the home increases, so does the incidence of dog bites. Adults with two or more dogs in the household are five times more likely to be bitten than those living without dogs at home.
We'll be updating our posts this week to focus on the need for bite prevention. As a kick off, here's a great overview handout.






OMG, Cancer & CLA are not BFF. WTF?

So what the heck is a CLA?

According to EatWild.com: CLA is a newly discovered good fat called "conjugated linoleic acid" that may be a potent cancer fighter. In animal studies, very small amounts of CLA have blocked all three stages of cancer: 1) initiation, 2) promotion, and 3) metastasis. What's more, CLA has slowed the growth of an unusually wide variety of tumors, including cancers of the skin, breast, prostate, and colon.

Where can we get CLA for our pets?

Some of the best possible sources of CLA are coming from grass-fed beef! Unlike grain-fed meat, grass-fed meat is a lot lower in omega 6’s, aka Linoleic Acid (LA), which promotes tumor growth and inflammation! 

97% of pet owners are feeding their pets meat that comes from factory-farmed, grain-fed animals. These meats seem like a better deal when purchasing a bag of kibble or using it up in home prepared raw foods. 

However, if you have a pet battling cancer, you may want to switch sources as research is showing that grazing animals have from 3 to 5 times more CLA than animals fattened on grain! (observe the difference in fat content on the meats in the blog photo!)

So how can you make sure your pet’s meats are truly 100% grass-fed? There lies the greatest challenge! There are a zillion different types of tricks that can be played to label meats as grass-fed when they really aren’t! 

We asked the advice of one the hottest, upcoming, “TED” talking, grass-fed farmers in the market today, Chris de Waal:

“Honestly, the best piece of advice I can give to folks is to get to know your farmer and your butcher! You want to build a trust worthy relationship with either, or both. Get in your car and drive down to the farm. If the farmer isn’t willing to be transparent, that throws up a red flag! With so many factors that can alter grass-fed meats (i.e. grass-fed in the summer, corn fed in the winter), marketers can label most meats grass-fed although it is not entirely true!”

So if you have a pet suffering from cancer, or you may just want to punch cancer in the face before it affects your pet, try switching your their diet over to grass-fed meats packed with CLA!
By Rodney Habib
The science behind choosing positive reinforcement 
training 

 vs dominance theory in dog training.

http://www.theguardian.com/science/2011/jul/17/dog-training-john-bradshaw-animal-behaviour


Prong collars, any collar that controls a dog, is a no no

  in our opinion.  Collars are for holding and ID tag!








http://thelifeofroyal.blogspot.com/2011/11/prong-collars-are-pain-in-neck.html


http://dognostics.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/choke-and-prong-collars-health-concerns-call-for-equipment-change-in-dog-training/

 From a strictly physical perspective, Jim Casey, Mechanical Engineer, explains that, “A dog can pull against its leash/collar with more force than its own weight and can exert even more force if it gets a running start before it reaches the end of its leash. Considering a typical flat collar, an 80 pound dog can cause a contact force of approximately 5 pounds per square inch (psi) to be exerted on its neck. This force increases to 32 psi if a typical nylon choke collar is used and to an incredible 579 psi per prong if a typical prong collar is used. This represents over 100 times the force exerted on the dog’s neck compared to a typical flat collar greatly increasing the possibility of damage or injury to the dog. For this very reason, many countries with a progressive approach to pet safety and health, such as Austria and Switzerland, have already banned prong collars.

SHAME ON YOU DON SULLIVAN!

Money making pain causing lie in our opinion.


Those Pesky Anal Glands
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2014/05/16/dog-anal-glands.aspx?x_cid=20140517_nonlead_facebookpets&utm_source=facebookpets&utm_medium=social&utm_content=nonlead&utm_campaign=20140517
Nature designed your pet’s anal glands to empty on their own during bowel movements. What nature didn’t design are the commercial pet foods most dogs are fed that often contribute to chronic anal gland issues. Well-meaning groomers, veterinarians and even pet guardians can cause trauma to anal glands through routine manual expression. Unnecessary manual expression will also reduce the effectiveness of the glands over time.






Until next week, hug your dogs, and enjoy the weekend.

Ken and Lona Holm
Inland Small Dog Rescue
www.facebook.com/InlandSmallDogRescue
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Friday, May 9, 2014

Newsletter 5-10-14

The Language of Dogs, how to understand what that bark means.




Be Polite to Your Dog -- It Benefits Both of You






How to introduce a new dog to your family's pack





How much water should your dog drink?





Is your vet ignoring the vaccine label? 





Purina Sues Blue Buffalo








Under-socialized dogs need lots of extra attention ... love isn't enough, but it does help them heal.









From the Dog Food Adviser 




Dog Lovers - Regarding the FDA's ongoing investigation of arsenic in rice, the Agency now warns consumers to "eat a balanced diet... to minimize any potential consequences from consuming any one particular food". And to "diversify your grain consumption to include grains other than rice". That's what the FDA says to us humans. But what about our dogs? Many of our pets DO eat the same rice-based recipe, meal after meal, 365 days a year. Are you concerned about this? For more on this controversial issue, please visit this link. http://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/red-flag-ingredients/arsenic-rice-dog-food/


Corporate take over of dog food companies!



Kudos to Rodney Habib for this graphic!



Our announcement.


Because we have two wonderful dogs for adoption, one for over a year, the other four months plus, we are no longer taking in dogs. 

How could this be?

It is because of the numerous shelters and rescues in the Spokane/CDA areas that are importing dogs from as far away as California.  Yes, any nut case can adopt one from the shelter, and some rescues, with no questions asked.  We don’t do that. The dogs in our rescue depend on us to find them forever-wonderful loving homes. 

Because of the ease of bringing them in from out of area, the small cute dogs, that have no problems that they know of, it’s easy to adopt them quickly. 
The trouble with this is that many great small rescues can no longer take dogs, for they are rescues, not sanctuaries.

The rescues and shelters will take the brunt of these dogs.  Maybe they have health, house training, or personality issues.  All of which can be fixed, with time and proper training.  It is the issues of ( (I WANT A DOG NOW AND I WANT THE DOG TO BE PERFECT!) with no questions asked of the adopters, that is hurting the already over saturation of small dogs in this area, that is causing this burden on SCRAPS and on rescues.

We will continue our other work, of transport, networking, answering questions and doing everything we can, including this newsletter, to help make every dogs life better!

Sometimes the Universe directs thing in ways that we don’t understand.



 Please adopt LOCAL DOGS!




So another Mothers Day is upon us.  To you, an heartfelt thank you to all of you Pet Mom's AND Dad's for caring for and loving the helpless! 









Ken and Lona Holm
Inland Small Dog Rescue
www.facebook.com/InlandSmallDogRescue


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