The Canine Nutritionist

15/01/2025

If you have any of these products, please cease feeding your dogs these chews immediately. That includes any kind of rawhide chews by the way!

We are advising dog owners not to feed their pets specific dog chews from China following concerns from the European Union (EU) of a possible link to serious behavioural changes.

The affected products include 'Barkoo' chews and 'Chrisco' chews. A full list of products can be found here: https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/news/precautionary-advice-issued-to-pet-owners-on-dog-chews-linked-to-illness

Reports from the EU suggest that these products have been potentially linked to dogs experiencing what is known as ‘werewolf syndrome’. Symptoms include panic attacks, aggression, spasms, epileptic fits and in some cases death. There is no confirmed distribution of the chews to the UK and no cases have been detected in the UK.

If you are a dog owner and you have any of these products, please cease feeding your dogs these chews immediately. If your dog is unwell and has been fed any of the dog chews listed, you should seek veterinary advice and provide detailed information to the vet about the foods and treats your dog has been fed.

If you are a vet who suspects any cases associated with dog chews, you can report them through the Animal and Plant Health Agency’s (APHA) Small Animal Surveillance: https://statics.teams.cdn.office.net/evergreen-assets/safelinks/1/atp-safelinks.html

20/12/2024

📯 Finally! Josie Beug Dvm and all the pet parents whose dogs have been damaged by this drug are finally being heard. FDA has to admit yet another monumental screw up!

In case you missed my post on Zenrelia - another new "miracle" drug - scroll down on my page for a warning.

To learn more, check out all of Dr. Josie Beug's social media, videos and articles on the subject. Dr. Karen Becker is also doing a live at 10 AM ET today on her page.

👉My recommendation... with ANY NEW DRUG we have no history of how it truly affects the body. Best to stay away from them unless the only other option is euthanasia.

20/12/2024

Please think twice before allowing your vet to stick a needle in your pup when there are generally better alternatives!

The FDA issues a warning letter to veterinarians regarding Librela

17/12/2024

Approaching the end of another year, I thought it was time for a seriously frustrated rant. Actually, it's going to be the first in a series of seriously frustrated rants for which I make no apologies whatsoever. I'm old, I'm tired, and I don't understand people today. I keep promising myself I'm going to stop caring more about other people's dogs than they do, but I guess old habits die hard!

This rant is on the subject of "Why are people so bloody rude today?"

Let's begin with some numbers. Actually, one number. The number ONE.

The number of times throughout the year that someone had the courtesy to write and thank me for responding so promptly to their concern over their pup's health on a Sunday afternoon or evening when I should have been spending time with my family.

Have you guessed it? The number you're looking for is ONE.

On the subject of ONE, the number of times all year someone bought me a coffee, a simple option offered on my website if someone has liked or valued some help I've given them or if they have enjoyed or benefited from something I've written.

Sorry, I haven't mentioned the number. The number is...have you guessed it...ONE!

So, this year I'm going to be writing myself some New Year's resolutions. Number ONE I've already mentioned. Stop caring more about other people's dogs than they do!

05/12/2024

Anyone care to guess what undisclosed ingredient was found in 2 out of 6 examined brands of dry commercial dog food in a study carried out by the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque?