Diva Dogs

16/10/2024

Here's one of my ironclad rules. When a new drug/medication hits the market, I avoid it like the plague for at least 1-3 years.

Why?

So I can see if it is likely to cause harm, adverse reactions, etc. You must understand that all of the initial research for new medications is done with small numbers of animals, and often misses side effects that only pop up when larger numbers of animals are exposed to the treatment.

This new arthritis medication blocks Nerve Growth factor (NGF) which has a reasonable efficacy in reducing arthritic pain.

The big problem is that NGF is found in lots of tissues and organs throughout the body, AND it's super important for the healthy functioning of the immune system, the nervous system, gut, - and really, the whole body!

So it's not surprising to me that so many dogs are experiencing serious adverse reactions. With two doses, the chances of an adverse reaction are about 1 in 550. The more doses (and it's a monthly injection), the higher the chances of harm/injury become.

I think there is a place for this medication as a 'drug of last resort' to extend life when we have done everything else. No way would I give it to my dogs unless this were the case.

However - the company that makes it is aggressively marketing this as a 'wonder drug, totally safe, side effect free'. This is what they are telling vets.

Also, the product insert in some countries list more side effects/adverse reactions than in other countries. This means vets are not being told the possible risks, and they might then recommend this medication for your dogs on the basis of what they know, which is not the full picture.

I'm personally amazed that this drug has been approved. The exact same thing for humans was not, because of the high risk of adverse reactions compared to other readily available arthritis treatments.

My advice? Avoid unless you're out of options!

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.

29/09/2024

So true

05/09/2024

Barry the West Highland White Terrier got an extreme glow up today! He's so handsome! 🤍

16/01/2024

Such a cutie! Gorgeous 4 month old Shiba Inu Chippy. 🩷

15/01/2024

CBD (cannabis extract) is safe, effective, and non-toxic. PEA is a legal (natural) alternative that works in the same way, and has no known side effects or drug interactions.

Do you have a dog who suffers from pain (many dogs suffer undiagnosed pain without showing any signs of it!), arthritis, dementia, epilepsy, cancer, congestive heart failure, allergies, autoimmune disease, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney disease, anxiety, arthritis or any chronic illness?

CBD and/or PEA (they sometimes work even better when given together) is likely to help your dog feel better, and in some cases leads to dramatic improvements!

If you'd like to get your dog onto one of these safe, effective natural medicines, message me or call me on 0428 278 630. It could be the best thing you ever do for your pet.

12/01/2024

A very sad post as we've lost another darling little angel but our sky shines brighter with one more star in it. We have loved sweet Millie coming to see us for the last 7 years and know how heartbroken her family are, our love and hugs go out to them. Fly free sweet girl, we will miss you. 😭💔🐾🐾

08/12/2023

It is a very sad day as we have lost one of our favourite regulars today. Beautiful Charlie came to us every 4 weeks for 10 years. He was such a well behaved dog, so easy to groom. Ẁe will miss him a lot. Our deepest condolences and love go out to his family at this heartbreaking time. His dad sent me a pic of Charlie wearing his Christmas bandana that I recently gave him, he crossed the rainbow bridge wearing it. 😭💔🐾🐾🌈

03/12/2023

🥬🥩🐟🦪 🦴 Species Appropriate Mineral Sources 🦴🦪🐟🥩🥬

Below are canine species appropriate sources of minerals. The minerals have their quantity listed per 100g, just be mindful of:
- Caloric density of each food
- Appropriate serving size, especially for nutrient dense foods or plant based foods

This will help you understand what minerals are in your dog’s meal, what their approximate quantity is, what may be lacking and what could potentially be in excess.

Based on the below, it is clear that some foods such as organ meats, wheatgrass powder, nuts and seeds have a high nutritional density. These foods are great for adding trace minerals to your pets food but should be used in moderation. Select to feed them based on nutritional gaps within the meal.

Calcium

Adult Dog Requirements per 1000kcal: 1000mg
🦃 Turkey Necks - 1,767mg / 100g
🐓 Chicken Necks - 1,680mg / 100g
🐑 Lamb Ribs - 1,360mg / 100g
🪽 Chicken Wings - 867.56mg / 100g
🍗 Chicken Leg Quarter - 880mg / 100g
🦆 Whole Duck - 870mg / 100g
🐇 While Rabbit - 650mg / 100g
🫘 Chia Seeds - 631mg / 100g
🐟 Sardines, Canned - 382mg / 100g
🌾 Wheatgrass Powder - 375mg / 100g
🍣 Salmon, Canned with Bone - 249mg / 100g
🫘 Tahini - 141mg / 100g
🫘 Sesame Seeds - 131mg / 100g
🥬 Spinach, Raw - 99mg / 100g

Iron

Adult Dog Requirements per 1000kcal: 7.5mg
🐂 Beef Spleen - 44.6mg / 100g
🐑 Lamb Spleen - 41.9mg / 100g
🦆 Duck Liver - 30.5mg / 100g
🐖 Pork Spleen - 22.23mg / 100g
🐄 Veal Spleen - 9.32mg / 100g
🫘 Sesame Seeds - 7.78mg / 100g
🦪 Oysters, Canned - 7.28mg / 100g
🌾 Flaxseed Meal - 5.73mg / 100g
🫘 Tahini - 4.42mg / 100g
🦘 Kangaroo Mince - 4.1mg / 100g
🥬 Spinach - 2.71mg / 100g

Magnesium

Adult Dog Requirements per 1000kcal: 150mg
🎃 Pumpkin Seeds - 592mg / 100g
🌾 Flaxseed Meal - 392mg / 100g
🫘 Sesame Seeds - 346mg / 100g
🫘 Chia Seeds - 335mg / 100g
🌻 Sunflower Seeds - 325mg / 100g
🥬 Spinach - 79mg / 100g
🐓 Chicken Necks - 60mg / 100g
🦃 Turkey Necks - 48mg / 100g
🌾 Brown Rice - 39mg / 100g
🐇 Whole Rabbit - 32mg / 100g
🐂 Lean Beef - 21mg / 100g
🐓 Chicken Thigh - 21mg / 100g

Potassium

Adult Dog Requirements per 1000kcal: 1000mg
🌾 Wheatgrass Powder - 2,575mg / 100g
🎃 Pumpkin Seeds - 809mg / 100g
🥬 Spinach - 558mg / 100g
🫘 Chia Seeds - 407mg / 100g
🐷 Pork Tenderloin - 462mg / 100g
🐟 Salmon, Raw, Boneless - 366mg / 100g
🐂 Lean Beef - 340mg / 100g
🥦 Broccoli - 316mg / 100g
🐑 Lamb Liver - 313mg / 100g
🧠 Lamb Brain - 307mg / 100g
🐽 Pork Mince, 20% Fat - 287mg / 100g
🐂 Beef Heart - 287mg / 100g
🐖 Pork Liver - 273mg / 100g
🍠 Sweet Potato - 229mg / 100g
🐑 Lamb Mince, 20% Fat - 222mg / 100g

Zinc

Adult Dog Requirements per 1000kcal: 15mg
🦪 Oysters, Canned - 98.86mg / 100g
🦬 Bison - 4.59mg / 100g
🫘 Tahini - 4.62mg / 100g
🫘 Chia Seeds - 4.58mg / 100g
🥩 Lean Beef - 4.28mg / 100g
🌰 Brazil Nuts - 4.06mg / 100g
🐐 Goat Mince - 4mg / 100g
🐂 Beef Liver - 4mg / 100g
🦃 Turkey Necks - 4.1mg / 100g
🐑 Lamb Liver - 4mg / 100g
🦃 Turkey Liver - 3.37mg / 100g
🐑 Lamb Ribs - 3.525mg / 100g
🪿 Goose Liver - 3.07mg / 100g
🦘 Kangaroo Mince - 3.05mg / 100g
🐑 Lamb Mince, 10% Fat - 2.75mg / 100g
🐓 Chicken Necks - 2.4mg / 100g
🪿 Goose Mince - 2.34mg / 100g
🦃 Turkey Mince - 1.84mg / 100g
🐓 Chicken Thigh - 1.53mg / 100g
🪺 Quail Eggs - 1.47mg / 100g

Copper

Adult Dog Requirements per 1000kcal: 1.5mg
🐑 NZ Lamb Liver - 11.4mg / 100g
🐂 Beef Liver - 9.76mg / 100g
🦪 Oysters - 4.849mg / 100g
🌻 Sunflower Seeds - 1.8mg / 100g
🫘 Sesame Seeds - 1.457mg / 100g
🌾 Flaxseed Meal - 1.22mg / 100g

Manganese

Adult Dog Requirements per 1000kcal: 1.2mg
🌾 Wheatgrass Powder - 3,500mg / 100g
🌳 Ceylon Cinnamon - 17. 466mg / 100g
🦪 Mussels, Steamed - 6.8mg / 100g
🫘 Chia Seeds - 2.723mg / 100g
🌾 Flaxseed Meal - 2.482mg / 100g

Selenium

Adult Dog Requirements per 1000kcal: 87.5 micrograms
🌰 Brazil Nuts - 1,917 micrograms / 100g
🐖 Pork Kidney - 190 micrograms / 100g
🐂 Beef Kidney - 141 micrograms / 100g
🐑 Lamb Kidney - 126.9 micrograms / 100g
🦪 Mussels - 89.6 micrograms / 100g
🪿 Goose and Turkey Liver - 68.1 micrograms / 100g
🫘 Chia Seeds - 55.2 micrograms / 100g
🐖 Pork Liver - 52.7 micrograms / 100g
🐷 Pork Tenderloin - 40.2 micrograms / 100g
🐂 Beef and Lamb Liver - 39.7 micrograms / 100g
🦪 Oysters - 38 micrograms / 100g
🫘 Sesame Seeds - 34.4 micrograms / 100g
🍣 Salmon, Raw, Boneless - 31.4 micrograms / 100g
🥚 Whole Chicken Egg, Raw - 30.7 micrograms / 100g
🌾 Flaxseed Meal - 25.4 micrograms / 100g
Turkey Mince - 22.6 micrograms / 100g
🐂 Beef Hearts - 21.8 micrograms / 100g
🥩 Lean Beef - 21.5 micrograms / 100g
🐔 Chicken Thigh - 20.9 micrograms / 100g

Iodine

Adult Dog Requirements per 1000kcal: 220 micrograms
🌱 Kelp Powder - 70,000 micrograms / 100g
🌱 Seaweed Meal - 64,600 micrograms / 100g
🐟 Salmon, Canned with Bone - 60 micrograms / 100g
🥚 Chicken Egg - 21 micrograms / 100g
🍣 Salmon, Raw, Boneless - 14 micrograms / 100g
🦪 Mussels, Cooked - 13.5 micrograms / 100g

As a guide, the energy requirements for a 20kg dog with little activity would require approximately 1000kcal of energy a day.

If you want to calculate your dogs energy needs, use this calculator 👉 https://perfectlyrawsome.com/pmr-barf-dog-cat-raw-feeding-calculators/

To calculate the NRC nutritional requirement for each nutrient based on your dog’s caloric intake, use this calculator 👉 https://rawfedandnerdy.com/adult-dogs-nutrient-requirements

Remember 💡
Nuts and seeds require specific preparation to remove anti-nutrients. Read about the preparation here 👉 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=780667517350432&id=100062215736176&mibextid=WC7FNe

Read more about anti-nutrients here 👉 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=808193221264528&id=100062215736176&mibextid=WC7FNe

Note: Flaxseed is best fed freshly ground otherwise there is potential for the oils within the seed to oxidise and put pressure on the liver. Being high in phytoestrogens, flaxseed may also promote oxidative stress and the antioxidant content of the meal should be increased accordingly. You can read more about concerns around oxidisation of fats here 👉 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=802986175118566&id=100062215736176&mibextid=WC7FNe

03/12/2023

29/10/2023

"The results suggested that … g***d retention during the first 24 months of life—are strongly associated with lifelong avoidance of bilateral CCL rupture…Risk for CCL rupture was not influenced when g***d removal took place after the 24-month developmental period."

CCL injuries are one of the most common causes of pain and arthritis in dogs. Today at 12pm ET we're discussing how to prevent injury and available CCL treatment options.

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21/09/2023

First time at the groomers for gorgeous little 13 week old moodle Maverick. He was such a star and behaved perfectly! 🌟🐾💜🐾🌟

23/07/2023

Having information before treating your pets is vitally important.

01/06/2023

Interesting !

The bacteria in green tripe die off as soon as it's exposed to oxygen. There aren't any probiotics or enzymes left when it's fed to …

01/06/2023

I helped this little baby feel better yesterday. She is so so sweet and gentle. Please contact RWL if you would like to adopt her. 🐾❤️🐾

22/05/2023

This is great info

When it comes to kidney diet for dogs, there's one thing your dog must have in his food. Read more about diets for dogs with kidney disease or kidney failure.

16/03/2023

My stress relief had a meltdown. 😆

15/03/2023

Please also read ingredients lists on any treats you give your dogs. 🤎

10/03/2023

⚠️ If your dog isn't feeling well and has loose stools, rice is the LAST thing you want to give him. It's true he needs fiber to absorb excess fluids and nutrients to replace the ones he’s lost ... but rice has neither!

Here's why you should avoid rice for your dog ...

🍚 Arsenic Is Common In Rice
Health effects from arsenic include cancer, vascular disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, neurotoxicity and reduced brain function. Arsenic is in pesticides and herbicides, wood preservatives, phosphate fertilizers, industrial waste … so it drains into the groundwater that feeds wells and irrigation systems. And rice appears to absorb more arsenic from water than other crops.

🍚 Rice Can Lead To Diabetes
A diet high in carbohydrates like rice increases the insulin demand in your dog, and that stresses the pancreas and can lead to diabetes … and today 1 in 300 dogs will get diabetes.

🍚 Rice Is Nutrient Poor
Rice is devoid of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients. It’s a carbohydrate and dogs don’t need carbs. They survived for thousands of years on other animals, fats and plant materials like berries and grasses.

🍚 More Rice Means Less Meat
When there’s rice in dog food, that means there’s less meat in the formulation and dogs need MEAT to make essential amino acids like taurine. And rice often outweighs other ingredients and can lead to weight gain and diabetes.

🍚 Rice Isn’t Natural Food For Dogs
Like wheat, corn and barley, rice isn’t found in an edible state so it needs to be processed. Wild dogs don't forage in rice or wheat fields ... they're looking for the henhouse.

So really, rice isn’t nice … for your dog.

Click here to read more about reasons to avoid rice.
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/can-dogs-eat-rice/