Lindmar Kerry Blue Terriers

06/24/2024

Please read as this is an important share . . .

Chagas Disease is spread by kissing bug and marching northward in the United States. Find out how to protect your pets, diagnostics and treatment.

06/20/2024

Have not tried this but sharing . . .

05/22/2024

Sharing some information on Glyphosate . . .

Glyphosate is found in most human and dog food, but what is it, is it dangerous, and can it be avoided? By Dog Food Advisor

05/22/2024

Taken from an email from Dogs Naturally . . .

NUTRITION DRUG THAT ADDS YEARS TO YOUR DOG'S LIFE IS CLOSER TO FDA APPROVAL

It’s a fact of life that dogs have a short life span. The average life span of dogs is 8 to 15 years. Larger breeds have a shorter lifespan than small dogs.
But there's hope on the horizon. Researchers are exploring ways to extend their lifespans. There are 2 clinical trials. There's also a huge observational study. The hope is to extend and improve the lives of dogs.
One such effort comes from Loyal, a San Francisco biotech company. They have an experimental drug. It received preliminary approval from the FDA. It targets a hormone called IGF-1. It's linked to cell growth and aging in large breed dogs. Loyal hopes to slow down the aging process in dogs.
Selective breeding has caused the wide variation in dog lifespans. Large breeds, bred for their size, tend to have elevated levels of IGF-1. Loyal's drug reduces IGF-1 signaling. It could potentially increase longevity in dogs. Loyal plans a larger study involving 1,000 large and giant breed dogs. They will be over 7 years old. The goal is to have the drug on the market by 2026 pending FDA approval.
Loyal is also developing pill versions for large and older dogs. Many factors influence dog size and longevity. It's not solely IGF-1. Recent research identified the gene ERBB4. It's associated with longer life in golden retrievers. This suggests a more complex picture.
But there are concerns about side effects. Lowering IGF-1 levels might impact muscle growth and bone density. They need safety studies to address this. On the bright side, reducing IGF-1 could also lower the risk of cancer. And that's a valuable benefit to canine health.
There are ongoing research projects. The Dog Aging Project sheds light on genetic and environmental factors. These influence aging in dogs. There are clinical trials. One tests the drug Rapamycin. It aims to determine its effectiveness in slowing down aging in dogs.
Ultimately, the goal is to give pet owners more time with their dogs. We may always feel that we lose our dogs too soon. But canine longevity research offers hope. This may extend their lives and enhance their well-being.
Joanne Keenan

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02/13/2024

Sharing . . . Rice is often a common ingredient or suggested ingredient for dogs that are ill.

02/09/2024

Healthy treats for your favorite pooches 🐾🩷

01/30/2024

Viva Raw Duck Recipe recalled . . .

On January 27, 2024, Viva Raw Pets voluntarily recalled their Viva Duck for Dogs (Ground), Viva Duck for Dogs (Chunked), Viva Duck for Cats and Viva Pure Duck lines from lot #22853. Visit Petful for current Viva Raw Pets Recall and historical recall information.

01/28/2024

Looking to purchase a meat grinder . . . Have heard good things about these, Weston 22, Weston 23, STX and LEM?? Thoughts please??

01/27/2024

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01/27/2024

Good to know this Heimlich Maneuver for Dogs 🐾

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01/26/2024

01/20/2024

Thought I’d share this . . .

Refresh your knowledge

01/13/2024

Good cold weather tips . . .

01/07/2024

Hhhmmmm!!

The class-action suit, filed on behalf of Illinois pet owners, claims that it's a deceptive practice for Hill’s to restrict the sale of its prescription diet food to those with a prescription from their vet.

01/03/2024

Recall for Purina . . .

1/10/24 update: more brands https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=965255491625961&id=100044245578564

If you believe ANY BRAND of pet food is causing or has caused illness or death:
Stop the food immediately.
Report it to the FDA: https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/report-problem/how-report-pet-food-complaint
Contact your veterinarian. Request a copy of your pet's medical records. Report your concerns to the pet food company and ask your vet to do the same.
PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SURVEY https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8SMQGD

*Update as of 1/4/24 - 213 dogs and cats (155 dogs, and 58 cats) sick eating Purina, 57 of which have died.

Since 12/5/23 in the 'Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time' group on Facebook there have been 48 dogs and 3 cats sick eating Purina, 10 of which have died. It seems to be from all different types of Purina, with Purina Pro Plan being the most common. If you or someone you know is feeding this food, I would stop immediately! Do NOT wait until your pet gets sick or Purina issues a recall.

Join the Facebook group 'Saving Pets One Pet @ A Time' for additional information and resources.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/DuncanStrong/?mibextid=CTbP7E

info from Savings Pets One Pet @ a Time:

"Stop the food immediately. Post in the group above what your pets current diet is and medical conditions and we will help you find a more nutritious and safer diet.

Save the pet food. Do NOT release it to Purina in any circumstances.

Contact your vet and request a copy of your pets medical records. Ask the vet to report your concerns to Purina.

Report it to the FDA (https://truthaboutpetfood.com/report-a-suspect-risk-pet.../)

Report it to Purina (https://www.purina.com/contact-us)

Do NOT agree to send them the food. If you feel compelled to do so, only send a small portion. Keep the rest of the food in the freezer.

Do NOT send the medical records to Purina.

Document your conversation with Purina.

Purina may eventually say they will pay your vet bills and reimburse you for your pet food. If you agree to this they will ask you to sign a form which will prohibit you from taking legal action. Eventually, if there is a class action lawsuit you will be unable to join if you do this or if you want to file your own lawsuit.

Consider getting your pet food tested:(https://truthaboutpetfood.com/help-to-check-your-pet-food/) This would be helpful if you want to pursue legal action.

Purina has already been notified by numerous pet owners and they have not done anything to alert unsuspecting pet parents. Initially, there were offering to reimburse the pet owners for their pet food. Currently, they are offering pet parents $10 in coupons (which is what Hills offered me for my dead dog) and having a third party contact the pet parents.

Eventually, we may see Purina pet food become “unavailable” on the store shelves. This is called a silent recall. The pet food manufacturer doesn’t want to admit there is a problem with the product, so they start pulling the products off the shelves quietly. (Hills did this for 60 days before the recall)."

12/23/2023

BLUE RIDGE BEEF RECALL for puppy mix, kitten grind and kitten mix

Blue Ridge Beef is recalling all lot numbers and used by dates between N24 1124 to N24 1224 of their 2 lb log of Kitten Grind UPC 8 54298 00101 6; 2lb log of Kitten Mix UPC 8 54298 00143 6 and their 2lb log of Puppy Mix UPC 8 54298 00169 6 due to contamination of Salmonella and Listeria monocytogene

12/16/2023

12/12/2023

Be cautious of snow globes ~ who knew???

12/03/2023

Important read about the respiratory illness . . .

Mysterious Canine Infection – Prevention and Support. As we head into the last month of 2023, there is a lot of information – and unfortunately panic – about a new and mysterious respiratory tract illness in dogs that is spreading across the United States. How can you reduce risk and support s...

12/03/2023

Good information to watch and heed . . .

11/25/2023

Coming soon . . .

so get four

11/25/2023

So true!

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11/18/2023

Expanded recall . . .

Complete details of the TFP Nutrition recall expansion as reported by the editors of The Dog Food Advisor.

11/18/2023

Another share . . .

11/18/2023

Sharing . . .

It’s a gamble you guys 🎲

When you bring your seizing dog to the vet and the FIRST question is not “what do you use for flea and tick meds?” Then you know we have a big problem here.

Most people tell me that when their dog has a seizure or any neurological issue they take the dog to the vet and after tons of bloodwork and test after test with a clean bill of health that their vet never, not once, asked about flea and ticks meds that might have been given.

How are consumers ever going to learn about the dangers of this product if vets don’t even CONSIDER that this drug MIGHT be part of the problem? When you get a new puppy and you go to the vet guess what is in your puppy pack? Yup. One of these chewables.

I’m not sure what else to do so I just spread the word. It’s all we can do.