Holisticvet Ltd.

19/09/2024

Dr Nick goes through questions asked after the last extremely popular Gut Doctor show. More insight into this terrible disease in dogs.

19/09/2024

Background:
Mast cell tumours (MCT) are common malignant neoplasms in dogs and are similar to most other malignant cancers in requiring glucose for growth, regardless of histological grade. Ketogenic metabolic therapy (KMT) is emerging as a non-toxic nutritional intervention for cancer management in animals and humans.

We report the case of a 7-year-old Pit Bull terrier that presented in 2011 with a cutaneous mast cell tumour under the right nostril.

Methods
The patient’s parent refused standard of care (SOC) and steroid medication after initial tumour diagnosis due to the unacceptable adverse effects of these treatments.

Following tumour diagnosis, the patient’s diet was switched from Ol’Roy dog food to raw vegetables. The tumour continued to grow on this diet until July, 2013 when the diet was switched to a natural calorie restricted ketogenic. A dog food calculator was used to reduce calories to 60% (40% calorie restriction) of that consumed on the original diet.

Results
The tumour grew to about 3-4 centimeters and spread to surrounding tissues while the patient was on the raw vegetable diet. The tumour gradually disappeared over a period of several months when the patient was switched to the natural calorie restricted ketogenic diet. The patient lost 2.5 kg during the course of the calorie restriction and maintained an attentive and active behavior. The patient passed away without pain on June 4, 2019 (age 15 years) from failure to thrive due to an enlarged heart with no evidence of mast cell tumour recurrence.

Conclusion
This is the first report of a malignant cutaneous mast cell tumour in a dog treated with KMT alone. The resolution of the tumour in this canine patient could have been due to the diet-induced energy stress and the restriction of glucose-driven aerobic fermentation that is essential for the growth of most malignant tumours. Further studies are needed to determine if this non-toxic dietary therapeutic strategy could be effective in managing other canine patients with malignant mast cell tumours.

19/09/2024

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19/09/2024

The Australian Greens LOVE offshore wind turbines at the expense of our wildlife and environment. It’s quite clear that the Greens aren’t defenders of the environment.

Whether it’s offshore wind, the destruction of native forests for wind turbines, solar panels, or the construction of transmission lines and access roads, it seems anything goes as long as it supports their net zero goals.

19/09/2024

Enhancing your dog’s meals can be easy!

Here are some nutritious add-ins that also offer a satisfying crunch 🦴

17/09/2024

Everyone who eats food and wears clothes (that includes you!) can play a role in advancing the movement for regenerative organic agriculture by choosing foods, fibers, and personal care products with the Regenerative Organic Certified® label. When you purchase Regenerative Organic Certified®, you know at-a-glance that your purchase makes a positive impact on the farm at every level: environmentally, ethically, and socially.

16/09/2024

I would be smiling except that
there are too many elements of truth to it which are not very funny.

h/t

16/09/2024

📅 Save the Date! 📅
The 7th DogRisk Seminar lectures will be on 12-13th September, 2025 in Helsinki! 🐕🌿 We may also have an extra day of workshops before or after the lectures (11th or 14th Sept), like we did this year.

We’d love to have you join us for insightful talks and the latest research on healthy dog nutrition, preventive care and how diet impacts canine health and well-being.

Stay tuned for more details – we can’t wait to see you there! 🐾

16/09/2024

The more I learn about the dangers of processed foods, the more surprised I am that raw feeders are still receiving pushback. I changed my diet a few months ago, cutting out most processed foods. When I ear certain things, I feel itchy or sick (like I’m coming down with something). So I’m not surprised we’re seeing so many illnesses in our dogs.

So, what do we do?

For those of us with the resources, we feed a fresh food diet. But this can be expensive and overwhelming for some. Here are a few tips:

** follow people who post content that makes sense to you - I follow Dr. Ian Billinghurst, Dr. Tom Lonsdale, the Feed Real Institute, Raw Feeding 101, and Dolce’s Legacy

** look for affordable sources in your area - I shop at a local raw food coop, outlet grocery stores, and restaurant supply stores, and I network with local farms and homesteaders (KeepTheTailWagging.com/coop)

** join local social media groups, letting people know you’re looking for freezer dumps - I make dog food with new meat and dog treats with old meat

** limit the supplements you purchase for your dogs, choosing a handful of brands that work for your dogs, joining the brands’ newsletter, and taking advantage of sales and recurring orders

** use free resources to learn about raw feeding - free Kindle books (which can also be read with a Kindle app), blogs, and social media (KeepTheTailWagging.com/atoz)

These tips may not work for everyone. I hope that together, we can normalize raw feeding, making feeding fresh food more accessible.

16/09/2024

Raw is full of LIFE!

11/09/2024

Happy National Dog Day to all the cynophilists out there.

11/09/2024

One week ago, my opinion piece defending red meat’s impact on our health and the environment was published in The Canberra Times. Within a couple of days, one of the major newspapers in this country published an article on calls to cut back our consumption of red meat to reduce emissions.

In the same week, a story was published in The Australian highlighting the miraculous recovery in two of my patients of a blinding complication of type 2 diabetes after they’d put their disease into remission with a low carb diet. Once again, within a couple of days, there was an article across another major media group presenting a study that used flawed science to wrongly argue that low carb eating (which often includes red meat) can cause type 2 diabetes.

What the…?

My friend and medical colleague , physician and Medical Advisor to , released a video to explain the flawed science used in this study…
https://youtu.be/0yQ1v2NM6BM?si=uVgktzl45XFEE5l4
Please follow the link in my bio.

As Paul said, “Could you even make this up?”

Please watch and share.

11/09/2024

Yet another woke company is edging away from their mad over-promising.

I would have thought Volvo would have been one of the last to allow reality to sink in, but here they are admitting what we ALL knew all along: they made promises they couldn’t keep.

We’re watching a growing conga-line of companies now walking quietly away from the promises they made with such fanfare to much applause only a few years ago.

This trend will continue, and the revised promises and timelines are as suspect as the originals were, so don’t assume companies like Volvo will be able, or even will really try, to deliver on their watered down targets.

Reality bites.

11/09/2024

It would certainly add transparency to the doctor-patient relationship.

10/09/2024

What most midwest farmers should be producing, of course, is that which people actually want - meat - not the soy, not the corn, just the animals, grazed on grass, upon healthy soil, in a flourishing, biodiverse, native prairie ecosystem. That.

10/09/2024

10/09/2024

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In the rush of life, it’s easy to forget that we are not machines. We aren’t designed to run nonstop, to grind away without pause. We need rest to recharge, time to find ourselves again, and space to breathe deeply and fully.

But it doesn’t stop there. We need laughter—those moments that light up our souls and remind us of the joy in simply being alive. We need love—the kind that wraps around us like a warm blanket on a cold night, reminding us that we are never alone.

And perhaps most importantly, we need each other. We need community, connection, and the comfort of knowing that no matter how tough things get, there’s someone by our side. Life isn’t about how much we can achieve in a day or how far we can push ourselves before we break. It’s about the relationships we build, the memories we create, and the moments we share with the people who matter most.

So, let’s take a step back. Let’s choose rest over exhaustion, connection over isolation, and love over fear. Let’s remember that in a world that often demands too much, it’s okay to slow down, to nurture ourselves and each other. After all, we are here to thrive, not just survive. 🌱💚

Be kind and let’s grow together.

Peace and love,
The Garden Guinea

10/09/2024

.uk Spotted in Lincolnshire!

📸 Damian George

10/09/2024

And, temperature in Australia in recent years is cooler than in 1880s-1890s

And, NASA satellites show global temperatures have been essentially flat since 1995

10/09/2024

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Flinders University research reveals that the sounds of soil may offer vital insights into forest health, particularly in areas undergoing restoration.

Scientists have discovered that healthy soil “sings,” producing a diverse array of high and low-frequency sounds, while soil in damaged habitats remains eerily quiet.

These acoustic signals, linked to the richness of life below ground, could revolutionize how we assess the success of ecological restoration efforts.

03/09/2024

“Mislabeling of pet food by manufacturers is observed for economic gain at the expense of the animal’s health, as we noted in our previous studies on mislabeling of dog food (Biel et al. 2022; Kępińska-Pacelik et al. 2023a). As shown by Nesvadbova et al. (2022), analysis of retail pet food samples showed the presence of undeclared species in 60% of the samples.”

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11259-024-10513-x

27/08/2024

Did you know that most pet food brands are controlled by just six companies, which account for nearly 90% of consumer spending? This week, we’re continuing our focus on the top four.

🥤 Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, also owns Nestlé Purina, a major player in the pet food industry. Nestlé typically holds the second position in the global pet food market, just behind Mars, which is the largest.

🍬 But Nestlé’s influence doesn’t stop at just selling pet food—they have embedded themselves deeply within the veterinary education system. Nestlé sponsors veterinary schools, providing resources, training, and educational materials, which integrates the Purina brand directly into veterinary curricula.

🍫 Nestlé Purina has faced several controversies and legal challenges over the years, which further fuel concerns about their practices. Notable incidents include the 2015 class-action lawsuit against their Beneful brand, where pet owners claimed the food caused serious health issues in their dogs, and the 2013 recall of Waggin’ Train dog treats, linked to illnesses and deaths due to contamination. Such scandals raise significant questions about the company’s safety protocols and transparency.

When choosing a commercial dog food, consider these questions:
- Do they disclose their food processing methods?
- How often do they provide behind-the-scenes insights into their production facilities?
- Is the company transparent about their ingredient sourcing?
- Have they had any recalls, and if so, how frequently?

Stay tuned as we dive deeper into these top brands and what you need to know to make informed choices for your pets.