Jolley's Raw Natural Nutrition

06/28/2025

06/24/2025

Big Pet Food just made a move the kibble-for-life vet community can’t ignore: Royal Canin is now selling a gently cooked fresher-food diet. 🙀

For years, many conventional vets have defended ultra-processed diets as the gold standard of nutrition— more nutritious and safer than fresh, minimally foods (for pets, not for people…. figure that one out). But if Big Kibble is now shifting toward fresher foods, their argument just lost its teeth.

As pet parents turn away from highly processed kibble and search for fresh, minimally processed pet foods🥩, Mars (the candy bar company that makes Royal Canin), not wanting to lose out on any more of the market, released a rice-based 🍚, cooked, frozen, feed-grade quality (made with ingredients not approved for human consumption 🤢), fresher food diet (like Freshpet).

It’ll be so interesting to watch the conventional vet community respond to it, because every doctor that sells Mars products is going to have to accept that it could become one of their top selling foods, but in a format they’ve argued against their entire careers. 

What an interesting way to force kibble-loving veterinarians to accept the fact that health conscious consumers recognize any type of fresher foods are better than ultra-processed foods, for all species. None of us were meant to thrive on highly engineered, processed pellets, it’s kind of counterintuitive for good health, yet still argued in veterinary medicine.

Stay tuned… it will be an interesting unfolding of explanations 🍿🤠. “The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” —Albert Einstein

(PS: if you’re looking to switch to a gently cooked or raw food diet, please support one of the small, independently owned companies passionate about using quality, human grade ingredients and proud to show you their complete nutritional analysis).

06/18/2025

If you have a dog on NSAIDs (pain meds💊), you should also consider an ulcer prevention strategy.

A recent Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association study shows that even properly dosed NSAIDs can cause serious gastrointestinal ulcers in dogs, and combining them with steroids can lead to life-threatening intestinal perforations. While these drugs may reduce pain, their risks—especially with long-term use—can outweigh their benefits.

Natural anti-inflammatories offer a safer, more sustainable alternative, helping to manage ongoing inflammation without damaging your pet’s gut, kidneys, or liver. When used under veterinary guidance, they support healing while avoiding the serious side effects linked to pharmaceuticals.

06/18/2025

06/18/2025

🚫🐶 Blue-Green Algae: A Deadly Danger For Dogs!

Blue-green algae might look like harmless scum or discolored water … but it's actually toxic bacteria that can make your dog very sick — or even be deadly. Just a quick swim or a sip of contaminated water is enough to cause serious harm.

Toxins from blue-green algae can lead to:
⚠️ Liver damage or failure
⚠️ Seizures, tremors, or paralysis
⚠️ Vomiting, diarrhea (sometimes bloody)
⚠️ Breathing issues
⚠️ Disorientation or even coma

Symptoms can show up within 30 minutes, so always keep a close eye after water play. If you notice any of these signs, get your dog to the vet right away!

👉 Learn more about blue-green algae risks at Dogs Naturally Magazine: https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/blue-green-algae-risks-to-dogs/
👉 You can even test your water at home before letting your pup swim!
Home test for blue-green algae:
https://www.pca.state.mn.us/sites/default/files/wq-swm1-04.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2fTlcWmWtlyThvqzaK2nTq4ZXqtr9UAtotCVTFopyhcmakqnAravQ1vqc
Shop blue-green algae test:
https://www.5strands.com/products/blue-green-algae-water-test?wickedsource=google&wickedid=409883115554&wv=3.1&gad=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwuZGnBhD1ARIsACxbAVjMsDSPf2ulWDxuQXAnReKcF6yVSzhs3A_Qvv6J6dppexhyNoqj764aAjIGEALw_wcB

06/16/2025

06/15/2025

06/14/2025

I want to be clear: I am NOT discounting the serious issues we have with dog overpopulation and dog homelessness. I am very grateful to all the dedicated and hardworking people in shelters and rescues.

What I hope for is that we will change the practice of how we sterilize dogs (including those in rescues) so we can prevent the unnecessary disease, suffering and heartbreak caused by the absence of s*x hormones.

O***y Sparing Spay (OSS) and vasectomy are the procedures that can be done in place of the conventional spay and neuter and based on research, they are safer and prevent a whole array of issues.

06/14/2025

My annual PSA, in defense of small birds who need big help from humans 💚🪽.
Most of you know me as a wellness veterinarian, but I’m also a licensed wildlife rehabilitator—and this little patient died because someone fed him polluted, bacteria-laden nectar. It was entirely preventable.

If you’re going to feed wildlife, especially hummingbirds this time of year, please do it responsibly—or not at all. Feeding done wrong can kill.

🚫 Never use store-bought red-dyed nectar. Commercial red colored nectars are loaded with preservatives, additives, and Red Dye #5—all harmful to these fragile birds.

✅ Make your own safe nectar:
1 part plain white sugar + 4 parts boiling water (Example: ¼ cup sugar + 1 cup water). Stir until dissolved. Cool and store in the fridge for up to a week.
• No raw honey (wrong sugar structure)
• No organic or unrefined “raw” sugar (too much iron that can bioaccumulate over time)

🧫 Cleanliness is life or death
Warm sugar water becomes a breeding ground for deadly bacteria and fungi—fast.

• In spring: Clean and refill feeders twice a week

• Over 85°F? Clean and refill DAILY

Is it a hassle? Yes. But it’s also lifesaving.

I spend 15 minutes a day cleaning feeders to protect the birds in my yard. If that’s too much, that’s okay—just enjoy them without feeding. Plant bird-friendly flowers instead 🌺.

Be a good steward. Do no harm. Let’s keep our wild friends safe 🍃🕊️.

06/14/2025

🐾Is your pup licking their paws nonstop? 🔥

Summer allergies, chemicals, and yeast can turn paws into an itchy nightmare—but there's a simple solution, as documented by one of our community members, Mike, who sent me this before-and-after picture of Yoshi’s paws 🐾 🥰💯!

Want all the details about this 100% natural and very effective treatment? Check out
my latest about summer feet; it’s now live (and free!) with a *free step-by-step foot soak recipe* and expert advice to help soothe your pup’s feet without pharmaceuticals.

Comment to get a link!

(Thanks, Mike, for sharing!)

06/14/2025

Study Highlights:

• Most product labels (21/22) included minimum content claims for eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid concentrations, and six of those products did not meet the minimum claim for one or both fatty acids.

• PCBs and most heavy metals were not detected. Essential minerals as well as arsenic were detected in some samples; however, the concentrations of these components are likely of low concern.

• There were detectable concentrations of vitamins a and d in some products, not all of which were labeled with claims for minimum amounts. Clinicians should be aware of fish oil supplements as a potential source of these vitamins.

• Fish oil supplements for pets are regulated as animal feeds, but the presence of vitamins and minerals in these products is often not disclosed to consumers. In addition, label guarantees for fatty acids as well as vitamins a and d were sometimes not met, and these issues warrant attention from both manufacturers and from regulators.

06/14/2025

What everybody sees after they feed raw for six months or more…Lower vet bills, less worrying, and fewer mysterious illnesses and symptoms.

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