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08/26/2024

Good to know!

The strain of parvovirus circulating among people in the US is not the same one that infects dogs and did not jump to people from dogs. Canine parvovirus type 2 attacks the canine gastrointestinal tract and white blood cells, according to the AVMA. Parvovirus B19 spreads from person to person throug...

11/30/2023

There’s been a lot of discussion about canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC) going around in dogs in the US recently. In the last week,

06/27/2023

A lot of clients are looking for home lasers that they can use on their pets and themselves.

This is a good option:

Ditch expensive and time-consuming appointments with therapists and get your life back! WHAT IS COLD LASER THERAPY? Cold Laser Therapy or Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of light to interact with tissue and to help accelerate the healing process. Low-...

08/17/2022

THE GIFT OF THE GROWL
Why growling should never be punished and also never be ignored
Not all growls are negative. Some growls are play growls, attention seeking growls, pleasure seeking growls or frustration growls. They may all sound a little different and may be unique to the particular dog. This post is not about different types of growls, but about warning or aggressive growls.
When a dog growls, maybe even at us, the natural human response is to feel offended and maybe even angry. Surely dogs need to learn not to growl, growling is bad, growling is unacceptable, growling is a problem and needs to be punished so a dog learns it’s wrong, disrespectful and not to do it again, right?
NO, this couldn’t be further from the truth! A dog that growls has just provided us with a very valuable communication signal. In their way, they have just communicated to us how they feel without resorting to a bite. Dogs use growling in an attempt to avoid having to resort to biting, not to initiate it. They could just as easily have not even bothered to growl and gone straight to a bite.
Growling is a dog's way of saying "please stop," "stay away from me," "go away," “I’m not comfortable with this and I’m feeling threatened”. A dog that growls is trying hard to communicate and punishment suppresses this ability to communicate. Punishment doesn’t change the level of the dog's discomfort; it creates more stress and the dog will feel more threatened.
Growling is not the problem. Growling is the result of and the symptom of a problem. A dog that bites without the warning of a growl is a far more serious problem than a dog that growls but doesn’t bite.
Look for any other early warning signals that may precede a growl. Recognize and take note of what makes your dog feel threatened and create distance between your dog and whatever is triggering them.
Be grateful for the gift of a growl - it provides us with an opportunity to address the cause & prevent the bite.

08/17/2022

A Rutgers scientist aiming to help heal a sick horse has created an ultra-sensitive DNA test that could have applications for difficult-to-detect illnesses such as Lyme disease in humans.

07/25/2022

Healthy Coyotes... Winter coat (left) and summer coat (right).Click to enlarge Anyone who has spent time observing Coyotes in North Texas knows these animals are particularly susceptible to a terrible disease known as sarcoptic mange.  This condition is caused by an infestation of Sarcoptes scabiei...

03/03/2022

Avocado flesh is safe and healthy for dogs!

IS YOUR DOG’S COAT DRY & DULL? SHE MAY BE MISSING THIS IMPORTANT BRAIN-PROTECTING FAT FROM THEIR DIET!🥑🐶

Often a poor or dull hair coat is a sign of insufficient healthy fat or consumption of low-quality fats. Including raw, unprocessed fats in your pet’s diet is important for general health. One type of these “good” fats are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs), also known as omega-9s or “oleic acid”. Avocados are chock-full of oleic acid (also found in olive oil 🫒), and also loaded with folate, and vitamins B and E, all of which help support healthy skin. Adding a small amount of avocado to your dog’s diet is a good way to provide them with the healthy fats needed to maintain healthy skin and coat, but studies show may also help protect and improve brain function!🧠

Research finds MUFAs help protect a group of brain cells called astrocytes. Astrocytes are not only important for normal brain function, they also help repair and regenerate nerve cells that have been damaged due to toxins or inflammation. In a 2012 animal study, MUFA’s improved the brain’s ability to control muscles in animals that had impaired mobility due to damaged astrocytes. In addition, these cells play a key role in driving the master circadian clock in the brain. Protecting these brain cells is vital for your dog’s nervous system and circadian rhythm (the sleep-wake cycle).☀️🌑

This green fruit also boasts significant amounts of vitamin C and potassium, plus a lot of pre-biotic fiber for a healthy gut! And emerging research shows that avocados, rich in the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, also benefits eye and joint health. With a whole list of health benefits, it’s clear why this fruit is considered one of the most powerful superfoods!

How avocados got a bad rap with pets:
1. the pits are choking hazard: don’t offer whole avocados to dogs
2. the skin and pit of avocados contain a substance called persin that can cause GI upset for your whole family (2 and 4 legged), so don’t feed your family these parts these inedible parts. Avocado flesh is safe and healthy for you and your dog (click the link in the comments👇 to read the latest safety study and watch our FB live about the topic).

👉HOW TO FEED: Remove the pit, skin and stem. Mix a small amount of avocado flesh in with your dog’s food, use the cubed fruit as training treats, or smear a wedge the size of an orange slice approximately 1 ounce (40 calories), for every 40 pounds of pooch onto a lick mat daily.

You can read more about avocados, other food myths, and our favorite longevity-promoting superfoods, herbs, and supplements in our book The Forever Dog. You will also find how much to feed and how to incorporate them into your dog’s diet! www.foreverdog.com

09/09/2021

Wow! I recommend always checking the labels! Manufacturers often make changes without making note on the packaging. This is not an exhaustive list of products with titanium dioxide.

ATTENTION Pet Parents!

A chemical used in Milk-Bones, Ol’Roy, Kibbles’n Bits, Hill’s Pet Food and other pet foods should no longer be considered safe for consumption due to concerns about its ability to damage DNA according to a new animal-model study.

According to the Environmental Working Group: “A scientific panel created by the European Food Safety Authority found that titanium dioxide “can no longer be considered as safe when used as a food additive.” The panel, citing concerns about titanium dioxide’s genotoxicity, or its ability to damage DNA, based its conclusion on a review of hundreds of scientific studies. EWG called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to quickly consider whether to ban titanium dioxide from use in food."

A chemical that may damage our pet's DNA should not be fed to pets.

Titanium dioxide is on The Forever Dog’s Dirty Dozen list of additives you need to avoid in your pet food. www.ForeverDog.com/about

09/05/2021

Be very choosy about the fish you feed your pet! If you want to supplement your pet's species-appropriate, nutritionally balanced diet with fish, use small, wild caught fish or sardines packed in water.

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07/21/2021

This article has great pictures. I don’t have experience with the particular device they sell, but maybe I’ll give it a try! I did not like the Pedi Paws because it was too slow. If I applied much pressure at all it would stop.

AT A GLANCE Benefits of trimming your dog's nails at home What device is best for at-home trimming Accustom your dog to having her paws touched and handled Trim carefully to avoid cutting into the quick How to trim black nails Styptic powder or cinnamon powder If you're a pet parent with an aversion...

07/21/2021

Great demo!

07/21/2021

Great to see progress is being made in this mystery!

A group of four veterinarians may have unraveled the mystery behind grapes' poison potential, and tartaric acid may be to blame.

07/16/2021

Amazing!

The Pet Poison Helpline suggested intralipid emulsion treatment, which is uncommon in veterinary clinics.

05/04/2021

Technician said he only had a couple of hours of training and did what he was told.

05/03/2021

Interesting to see they were bought out by Purina.

Attention Pet Parents!

According to Zuke's Natural Dog Treats: "We are proactively and voluntarily removing all Zuke's Mini Naturals from store shelves as well as various online retailers. Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure Pet Parents only have the best experience with our products.

For retailers: Promptly dispose of all Zuke's Mini Naturals products in a safe and lawful manner that ensures the product does not re-enter the marketplace. Please provide documentation of all product disposal.

If you aren’t completely satisfied with your recent Zuke’s Mini Naturals purchase, we are always happy to issue you a refund. To reach a member of our Pet Parent Relations team, please visit website or give us a call at 1-866-985-3364."

04/22/2021

Herbs can definitely help, especially if we start them before the symptoms are too severe!

Canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome is characterized by behavioral and neurological changes that progress as dogs age, but some clinical signs present as part of other conditions, so dog owners should seek a veterinarian's advice before assuming their dog has CCDS, says veterinarian Brian Gray Bar...

04/07/2021

Fascinating!

Back in 1999, the ASPCA APCC (Animal Poison Control Centre) first reported on the poisonous nature of grapes to dogs when they noticed a cluster of dogs that became seriously ill after eating grapes or raisins. In the ensuing two decades veterinarians have diagnosed many cases of grape and raisin to...

03/12/2021

Interesting, however I've seen osteosarcoma in a Boston Terrier and a young cat as well...

Large breeds at greater risk of osteosarcoma versus cross-breeds in novel study that also reveals 30 breeds least at risk.