Diets for Canine Liver Dysfunctions
In general, raw or home cooked diets can be beneficial and preferred by holistic veterinarians and animal nutritionists for dogs with cancer and most conditions – except if the cancer …
Nutrition
Balancing Phytoestrogens for Companion Pets
A phytoestrogen is an estrogen-like compound occurring naturally in plants of the legume family and in grains, vegetables, and fruits. Phytoestrogens have been widely researched for their health benefits to …
Is a grain-free diet truly grain-free?
Is a grain-free diet for companion pets truly grain-free? Well, not always. There are a few explanations for this. Contamination or Undeclared Ingredients A 2010 study evaluated four over-the-counter venison …
Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs
Wheezing? Raspy? Rattling noise? Panting more heavily and/or more loudly than usual? Pitch or volume changes to your dog’s bark? Oftentimes, we attribute these stridor and other sounds to old …
The Use and Abuse of Probiotics
Yes; I love probiotics! I consider them to be a functional superfood. As many of you know, probiotics are microorganisms, or “good” bacteria that provide beneficial effects to humans and …
Green Bananas vs. Ripe Bananas for Dogs and Horses
Are you wondering why a veterinarian is writing on the difference between green bananas and ripe bananas? Well, dogs and horses can and do eat bananas, which are rich in …
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Raw Diets and Bloodwork Results: Should you be concerned?
For years the veterinary community has debated the effects of raw diets on laboratory blood and urine results. Unfortunately, the debate is ongoing and gives mixed messages to companion animal …
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Resistance and Residue: Antibiotics in Meat & Pets
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) issued an alarming report in April 2018 about a superbug nicknamed “nightmare bacteria”, scientifically named Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), that is resistant to …
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Thanksgiving with Pets: What food to scramble for
With the Thanksgiving hustle and bustle just a few days away, I wish you a healthy and happy time with friends and family. The last thing you need is to …
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Dietary Modification to Reduce Copper Accumulation
We have known that the American Cocker Spaniel is susceptible to the heritable accumulation of abnormal amounts of copper in the liver with resultant chronic liver failure. This disease has …
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