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09/22/2025

09/15/2025

Twisted stomachs, broken hearts🐾💔
Most people think “bloat” just means gas buildup, but gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is much more serious. In GDV, the stomach fills with gas and twists, cutting off blood flow and putting dangerous pressure on vital organs. Without immediate treatment, it can be fatal.

🐾 What dogs are highest risk? Large, deep-chested breeds are the most vulnerable. Neutered males are at slightly higher risk.

📌 What Research Shows:
-Dogs that eat quickly or swallow a lot of air face a significantly higher risk
-Split daily calories into two meals instead of one large meal for at-risk dogs — it lowers GDV risk.
Diet matters:
– Dogs fed ultra-processed kibble, especially those with seed oils listed among the first four ingredients, face a higher risk.
– Kibble pieces smaller than 30mm also increase risk.
– Feeding meat-based diets with larger chunks (>30mm) can lower risk.
-Avoid exercise and large amounts of water immediately before or after meals.
-Dogs with anxious, fearful, or high-stress temperaments have a higher likelihood of GDV.

⏱️ Every Second Counts
If you suspect GDV, go to the vet immediately. With rapid surgical intervention, survival rates reach up to 80%, but waiting can be deadly.
Your awareness and quick action can save your dog’s life. ❤️

💬 I just posted my latest free article, including my top tips for preventing GDV, comment ⬇️ and I’ll send you a direct link to keep reading.

08/25/2025

08/23/2025

08/20/2025

Many pet food brands highlight blueberries as a source of antioxidants, suggesting health benefits for pets. Blueberries are indeed rich in polyphenols, plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that support both human and animal health.

In this study, researchers analyzed 40 popular bags of pet food (18 cat and 22 dog) purchased from four pet stores, Pet Valu, Global Pets, Rens Pet Depot, and Pet Smart, listing blueberries as an ingredient to measure quercetin, free phenolics, and antioxidant-protected phenolics. Overall, cat kibble had lower average levels of quercetin and antioxidant-protected phenolics compared to dog kibble. Free phenolics were minimal to undetectable in all products.

The findings suggest that extruded kibble containing blueberries is unlikely to provide meaningful levels of polyphenols on its own, and therefore may not serve as a reliable antioxidant source for cats and dogs.

Blueberries are one of the ultimate longevity foods, like a suit of armor for your pet.🐾🫐 Rich in prebiotic fiber and powerful polyphenols, they help repair DNA, fight free radicals, slow aging, protect against cell damage, and support the body’s antioxidant defenses making them one of the best anti-aging treats to share straight from your fridge! (opt for spray-free if possible!)

Start with ¼ to ½ tsp per 10lbs of body weight a day.

08/10/2025

August is National Vaccine Month… but here’s the truth: over-vaccination can do more harm than good.

💉 Too many shots can overload your pet’s immune system, with smaller dogs feeling it even harder. This can trigger long-term problems—skin issues, autoimmune disease, digestive trouble, and in cats, even cancer at the injection site.

📌 My rule? Protect them, but don’t overdo it. Read my safe, minimal protocol here: https://veterinarysecrets.com/national-vaccine-month-beware-of-the-hidden-risks/

08/10/2025

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07/18/2025

Spay and neuter surgeries remove hormone-producing organs. But there’s another option: hysterectomy and vasectomy.

💡 Learn how these alternatives preserve hormones for better health and behavior: parsemus.org/project/hormone-sparing-sterilization-procedures/

07/05/2025

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02/18/2025

New Kefir🥛🦠 Canine Study Highlights:

🫙 Kefir is a traditional dairy product with multiple probiotic characteristics that boosts the immunity and overall gastrointestinal health of animals.

🫙 Dietary supplementation of kefir improved protein digestibility of food and reduced serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

🫙 Kefir reduced faecal ammonia and increased SCFAs.

🫙 Kefir could be further developed as a functional dietary food supplement to improve the quality of life of dogs.

This week on the Inside Scoop, we’re discussing our favorite must-have home remedies, rather than reaching for over-the-counter medicated treatments.

If you’ve been a pet parent long enough, you’ve faced unexpected problems like morning “hunger” pukes, runny stools, or itchy hot spots.

First, your vet should always be the first person you call when your furry beloved isn’t feeling well or shows unusual symptoms! Often times, though, our pets have common ailments that don’t always require a rush to the vet (and having the right products, foods, or herbs at home can help your pet recover quickly!).
Join us this Sunday at 12pm EST, where we’ll share Dr. Karen Becker’s must-have pantry staples for quick and easy remedies to common pet ailments, including:

🤢 Upset stomachs & bile pukes
💩 Loose stool & diarrhea
🙉 Ye**ty, itchy ears
🧴 Hot spots & itchy skin
👁 Eye infections..and much more!

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You don’t want to miss these helpful tips to keep your pets feeling their best with some easy staples you'll want to have in your pantry.

P.S. - MARK YOUR CALENDARS: The following Sunday, Feb 23rd we'll be holding Part 3 of our Annual Pet Food Review series! Covering your popular brands of Freeze-Dried, Canned, and Toppers. You can still watch our first 2 setments on Dry and Gently Cooked Pet Dog Food in The Inside Scoop!

Recommended minimum daily intake of kefir:
Small size dogs🐶 or cats🐱 - 1 tsp. - 1 tbsp.
Medium size dogs - 1 - 2 tbsp.
Large dogs - 2 - 3 tbsp.