Because we just can't talk about this too much at this time of the year . . . a good article for sharing. I'm always amazed at how it's really NOT common knowledge that July 4th (and the week or more around it) is such a nightmare for pets and their people. So the more we all share this message, the more lives we can positively affect. Please share this well written article.
BLUE LIGHT
In the same way that we find natural ways to calm our stress and anxiety, we should seek healthy ways to do the same for our furry friends. Click to see 5 natural methods for keeping dogs calm, cool and collected :http://effectivepetwellness.com/5-natural-ways-to-keep-dogs-calm/
Oops! Big Error Found in University Pet Food Study
You might recall a study released by UC Davis last year claiming most home prepared diets fail to provide all the nutrients a dog needs. Warnings were all over the news advising consumers to ONLY feed their pet a meal balanced by a board certified nutritionist (otherwise known as commercial pet food) – based on this ‘study’. Well…as it turns out, the study appears to have a significant error (…I believe more than one).
The UC Davis press release on the study that bashed home cooking for pets stated
http://truthaboutpetfood.com/oops-big-error-found-in-university-pet-food-studyJatropha oil from the plant or its seeds can cause severe kidney damage, so do not let your pets get near a sago palm, physic nut, coral plant, or coral bush
http://veterinarymedicine.dvm360.com/vetmed/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/844637
Do you or your pet suffer from seasonal allergies?
If so, then it’s time to meet Mr. Allergy's most hated foe: Quercetin!
Quercetin is a bioflavonoid found in many fresh fruits and vegetables (a water-soluble substance that gives certain fruits and vegetables their colouring). It has anti-oxidant, anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory properties that support the nervous system and the immune system.
According to the University of Michigan Health System:
“Studies prove quercetin's ability to fight and help treat prostatitis, allergies, asthma, heart disease, cataracts, viral infections, hay fever, gout and type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It is also shown to enhance athletic performance and potentially prevent and treat cancer.”
But we are touting it today for its allergy crushing properties!
During an allergic reaction the body releases histamine. Histamine contributes to inflammation, redness and irritation. Research has shown that Quercetin can “turn off” histamine production and suppress, or at least moderate, inflammation. For this reason, many have coined it “Nature’s Benadryl”.
For more info on Quercetin and dosages, click for the full blog here -http://ow.ly/yiX2l
Pet Nutrition Blogger - Rodney Habib
The Kennel Cough vaccine
New CHC Blog !- The Kennel Cough vaccine and how it starts kennel cough outbreaks, plus is a serious health threat to humans.
http://caninehealthconcern.wordpress.com/2014/06/25/the-kennel-cough-vaccine/
http://caninehealthconcern.wordpress.com/2014/06/25/the-kennel-cough-vaccine/
CANCEROUS BEEF IN PET FOOD?
Last month, this reporter stumbled into a staggering 87.7 million pounds of beef processed from cancerous cows at Rancho Feeding Corporation of Petaluma, CA. The recall was not by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) but from the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), an agency with the responsibility of inspecting food animals and the meat being processed at slaughter houses.
Vaccines Again
Integrative veterinarians have long suspected that chronic disease can result from vaccines. It’s not surprising, then, that pet owners are now questioning the number of vaccines their animals are receiving, This article from Integrative Veterinary Care Journal explains why veterinarians are re-accessing vaccine protocols:http://www.ivcjournal.com/articles/vaccination-and-changing-protocols-part-1/
Dogs and Lipomas
Expanding on the topic of tumorsdiscussed last week, this blog is devoted to lipomas, aka fatty tumors. Of all the benign growths dogs develop as they age, lipomas are one of the most common. They arise from fat (lipid) cells and their favorite sites to set up housekeeping are in the subcutaneous tissue (just beneath the skin surface) of the axillary regions (armpits) and alongside the chest and abdomen. Every once in awhile lipomas develop internally within the chest or abdominal cavity. Rarely does a dog develop only one lipoma. They tend to grow in multiples and I’ve examined individual dogs with more lipomas than I could count.
Informative blog from the National Canine Research Council for Dog Bite Prevention Week --
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5 Ways to Cool Your Dog in Hot Weather
http://www.dfs-pet-blog.com/2010/05/cool-a-dog/
Is Cocoa Bean Mulch Really Toxic to Dogs?
Have a safe and happy 4th. Please be aware that fireworks not only
scare dogs, also, wild animals and Veterans with PTSD. Make sure your pet is wearing an ID tag until after the fireworks cease. Depending on your area, it could be a while.
If your pet does get lost, please refer to this blog.
Also please watch Craigslist to be a possible finder for that lost dog, you may recognize that sweet found face.
Ken and Lona Holm
Inland Small Dog Rescue
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