Alternicare Animal Health Solutions

22/01/2025

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15/01/2025

13/01/2025

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13/01/2025

DREAM JOB ALERT!!!

Join the team at the Northern Rivers Wildlife Hospital (NRWH)! NRWH is a brand new, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the care of sick, injured, and orphaned Australian wildlife. Nestled in the picturesque hinterland of Wollongbar, NRWH is opening in early 2025 and aims to become a leading centre for wildlife medicine and conservation. We are currently hiring for several key roles, including a Lead Wildlife Veterinarian (FT), a Wildlife Veterinarian (PT), a Lead Wildlife Veterinary Nurse (FT), and Wildlife Veterinary Nurses in full-time, part-time, and casual capacities.

For more details, including selection criteria and responsibilities, download the position descriptions from our website. Applications close January 26, 2025 – we’d love to hear from you!
HEAD TO: nrwh.com.au/job-opportunities

12/01/2025

So now we also have to consider thermal processing of foods for pets and humans.

"In the food industry, much attention has been given to thermal processing because not only does it improve food safety and shelf stability but it also improves flavors and textures via the Maillard reaction.13 The Maillard reaction is a nonenzymatic reaction between amino acids and sugars in foods, which forms compounds that improve flavors, smell, and taste. The negatives of the Maillard reaction are that it also forms compounds known as dietary glycotoxins, or advanced glycation end-products (AGEs).13 Research is demonstrating that absorption of dietary AGEs and their accumulation in the body may affect age-related diseases in humans and animals.13-19 A well-known AGE in UPF is acrylamide, which is monitored by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) because animal studies have demonstrated an association between high acrylamide intake and cancers.20,21 In experimental animal models and human studies, other AGEs have been associated with age-related diseases (e.g., atherosclerosis, nephropathy, retinopathy, osteoarthritis, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes mellitus).13-19 To promote human health and prevent chronic disease, limiting intake of UPFs containing high amounts of AGEs is recommended.15,20-24."

"Furthermore, similar to AGE studies of human food, AGE studies of pet foods have measured AGEs in the foods and in dog and cat biofluids. One study measured AGEs in 67 dry, canned, and pelleted dog and cat foods for growth and maintenance.26 The researchers estimated that the average daily intake of an AGE on a mg/kg metabolic body weight0.75 basis was 122 times higher for dogs and 38 times higher for cats than the calculated average daily intake on a mg/kg metabolic body weight0.75 basis for adult humans.26"

https://todaysveterinarypractice.com/nutrition/commercial-fresh-pet-food-diets/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHxCPFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQ1Lhn93y8WGe6wgTqQxWqBm-pWvlbfW0MiRM9W7vtuWNwf4uQai1Sy9ug_aem_SOUeiqdhDRuddlJnZVU_4w

Clients have begun questioning the AAFCO human-grade labeling claim, ultraprocessed food concerns, and dietary AGEs.

10/01/2025

Have you ever heard of a shell-less turtle that can grow up to 6 ft (1.8 m) long? Meet the Asian giant softshell turtle (Pelochelys cantorii). Unlike many of its relatives, it has no exterior shell—just a layer of thick rubbery skin covering wide-spanning, fused ribs that protect its internal organs. Its frog-like face adds to its unusual appearance. This reptile can be found in freshwater habitats where it burrows beneath the sand with only its snout poking out. Unfortunately, the species is threatened by loss of its riverine and coastal habitats, as well as by being hunted for its meat and eggs.

Photo: Dementia, CC BY-SA 2.0, flickr

09/01/2025

08/01/2025

C3 vaccines give a LONG LASTING IMMUNITY (with strong antibody levels) of at least 5-7 years! (F3 for cats are the same.)

If your pet has good antibody levels, any so-called 'booster' vaccination never increases antibody levels, or makes your pet's immunity any stronger.

This is because the antibodies grab and neutralise the vaccine before your pet's immune system can respond to it.

However, every single vaccination carries a risk of harm to your pet. This can be mild, but in some cases can trigger life-threatening diseases like immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia.

Sometimes vaccinations can trigger chronic illness, immune system dysregulation, allergies, autoimmune diseases, or other chronic issues.

So why do vets continue to re-vaccinate pets with unnecessary C3 (and F) vaccinations yearly, or three-yearly?

Is it a lack of knowledge?

There are stacks of high-quality evidence that show how long these vaccines give protection for!

Is it financial pressures?

I know my income in my practice dropped by 25% when I stopped re-vaccinating yearly and three-yearly!

What do you need to do to:

a) protect your pets from disease?

and...

b) minimise risk of vaccine injury and harm?

My advice is this.

ALWAYS titer test before any re-vaccination. If there are adequate antibody levels, your pets DON"T need re-vaccination.

Avoid non-core vaccinations unless there is a significant risk/benefit imperative.

And do everything you can to keep your pets vital and well with holistic health care, a high-quality fresh whole foods diet, and LOTS OF LOVE!

Message me if you need a one-on-one Zoom appt to go through the nitty gritty for your pets. (If you have a vaccine-injured pet, there are some things we can do that may help!)

I help animals all over the world heal and be well + happy with holistic veterinary care, kind training, and energy healing. If you want me to help your pets, message me! Zoom and in person appts available.

07/01/2025

Discover The Breakthrough Method Thousands Have Been Using To Find and Ease Their Pet’s “Silent Pain” …Without Endless Vet Visits Or Expensive Medication.

03/01/2025