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.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsomyBEDTs4

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

http://www.rttnews.com/2324829/merck-fda-approves-bravecto-chewable-tablet-for-dogs-to-kill-fleas-and-ticks.aspx

The Secret Language of Play

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/in-dogs-play-researchers-see-honesty-and-deceit-perhaps-something-like-morality/2014/05/19/d8367214-ccb3-11e3-95f7-7ecdde72d2ea_story.html

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