Idyllic Paws Veterinary Care

12/21/2023

USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service sent this bulletin at 12/21/2023 01:00 PM EST. HOORAY!!

THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S. USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service sent this bulletin at 12/21/2023 01:00 PM EST THIS JUST IN: USDA Issues Permit for Santa’s Reindeer to Enter the U.S. (Washington, D.C., December 21, 2023) – The U.S. Departm...

05/17/2023

GROUNDBREAKING STUDY
Do traditional spay and neuter surgeries increase the risk for disease, including malignancy? What about behavioral issues? Are there better alternatives? This just-published, first-of-its-kind study involving over 6,000 dog owners documents the truth about what I've suspected and observed for years. The study results suggest that the bodies and brains of dogs benefit from maximum exposure to the s*x hormones! 😏

Do traditional spay and neuter surgeries increase the risk for disease, including malignancy? Are there better alternatives? This just-published, first-of-its-kind study involving over 6,000 dog owners documents the truth about what I've suspected and observed for years.

04/12/2023

URGENT: 2 BONDED PAIRS OF CATS IN NEED OF FOSTERING OR ADOPTION - PLEASE READ & SHARE!

"My name is Susan. I have 4 cats that need a new home because I have lost my housing and can no longer take care of them. My hope is to find them good homes that may be interested in a long term foster in the event I can turn things around and obtain housing again or in the worst case scenario, foster to adopt or even an outright adoption for the right home. I'm of a holistic mindset and stopped vaccinating outside of the last rabies they had several years ago. They’re indoor cats so titer testing would be a good approach if vaccines were being considered for some reason. I don’t want them to end up in a situation where they’d be fed commercial foods and over vaccinated, surrounded by toxic fragrances and the like. I certainly don’t want to surrender them to be in a cage. That would be so stressful for them. I have to prepare to be out of my apartment by end of April/the first part of May so this is really down to the wire for us. My heart is breaking to do this but I don’t have the resources to keep housing or take care of them. I just want them to be ok. The 4 do NOT need to go together but the PAIRS do need to stay together." Please share this link with anyone who may have an interest. 😻😻😻😻
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04/09/2023

Feeding by the Seasons: Spring! 🌷🍃🌺

One style of raw feeding is to follow Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). According to these principles, springtime is the time of the liver & gallbladder. These organs are responsible for detoxification, energy flow & overall health. According to TCM, adding to your pets' raw feeding diet can support these organs & help your cuties thrive this spring.

Here are some TCM food tips for Spring:

1. Add a little extra liver: Feeding liver can help to support your carnivore's liver! So, you might want to try adding a little bit to your pet's diet to give them a boost.
2. Rotate proteins: As always, it is important to provide your pet with a variety of proteins to ensure they are receiving a well-rounded diet. Keep things interesting!
3. Big on supplementing? Herbs that help support your pet's liver & improve digestion include ones like milk thistle & dandelion.
4. Like to veg out? Some great options include broccoli, kale, celery & apples can provide support for the liver & gallbladder.

As always, listen to your pet. If they are loving these new additions to their springtime diet, great! If they aren't enjoying it, then don't force them. Our pets can be very intuitive when it comes to knowing what they do & do not need. 😉

04/01/2023

I'm here to tell ya...TICK SEASON IS HERE, Y'ALL! 🤔

How safe is your dog's or cat's flea and tick preventative??

Here is a tag that work energetically and lasts for years, it's what my pack wears. Pet protector tag: https://www.petprotector.org/?ID=95017. There are several other brands available too. Supplement with a natural spray when going into the woods and weeds! 😉

You need effective flea and tick prevention for your dog. But you also want it to be safe. Learn about the safest flea and tick prevention for dogs ... and riskiest

12/25/2022

5 Gifts Our Pets Offer on Christmas Day and Everyday

On this most wonderful day of the year, I'd like to take a moment to reflect on the gifts our animal companions bring to our lives not just during the holidays, but every day of the year. The little Givers!!

1.Connection — Our animal companions stay connected to us no matter how bad we feel or behave. They’re right beside us every step of the way, every minute of the day. During times when we feel ignored or disengaged from the world, our pets offer unconditional attention and affection.

2.Communication — Close, connected relationships evolve from clear, consistent communication. When communication is untrustworthy or used in harmful ways, the relationship breaks down. Our pets speak to us constantly through their body language and behavior. It’s our job to learn the language they speak, and to communicate clearly to them what we expect and appreciate about their behavior.

3.Being present — Humans tend to spend a lot of time feeling regret for something in their past or feeling anxious about the future. It’s not time well spent, but many of us tend to live in the past or the future rather than the present. Our pets, by their example, help us to stay present — to live for today. Our animal companions experience each moment as it arrives with enthusiasm and joy, and so can we if we follow their lead.

4.Forgiveness — Most of us can remember a time when we ignored our pet, or lost patience and spoke too sharply. We also remember that our loyal companion forgave us the very next second. Our animal friends don’t hold grudges. They don’t punish themselves or us by clinging to past insults. They offer instant forgiveness and an open heart.

5.Balance — Our furry family members are at their best when we provide them with consistency in the form of healthy nutrition, plenty of exercise, structure to their daily routine, and lots of love. These are the simple things in life that form the foundation for a balanced, less stressful, more joyful existence. 🥰

10/29/2022

It's National Black Cat Day! Well of course it is and Dr Z finally has one in her Pride😻‼️ introducing Lava, she keeps our days oh so merry and Mr Pickles finally has a comrade! 🥰

10/18/2022

IT'S NATIONAL VET TECH WEEK and Idyllic Paws Veterinary Care has the BEST, 🐾 DOWN! 🐶😸

If you haven't had the pleasure, allow me to introduce the lovely and lively Angie Wilson! This sunny soul is the most capable, reliable, kindest, and caring nurse a Dr could hope for and this practice simply would not hum without her. If you've met, then you know what I'm shouting about! We are SOOO GRATEFUL she's on our team!

CHEERS to you, ANGIE, with THANKS for all you do ‼️🤩🥰

10/04/2022

BE EMPOWERED 🤩!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS SUMMIT TO ANY PET PARENT WANTING MORE INFO ABOUT RAW DIETS - AND IT'S FREE!!
Ep0arly registration for Raw Dog Food Summit: 7-9 October

Learn with Dr. Ian Billinghurst all about feeding raw food to our dogs (and really our cats too)! Dr. Ian and his guests will explore the benefits of raw food, the myths perpetuated by big pet food companies, how you can avoid mistakes and how to feed your dog a raw food diet successfully no matter your budget.

Cat people will get much out of this summit, too - MEOW! 😍

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10/01/2022

Yes, you should!

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08/27/2022

It's national dog day! 🤩 How did you celebrate with your favorite pooch?

08/18/2022

HOW SAFE IS YOUR DOG'S COMMERCIAL FOOD⁉️
How does it rate and can you do better?
The more you know...😉🫶

Dog Food Reviews Objectively Ranks Dog Foods Based on Ingredient Quality And Safety. Search Our Database to See How Your Dog's Food Ranks.

06/22/2022

Summer solstice blessings!😊 https://understandinganimals.org/2018/12/20/summer-solstice-meditation/

04/08/2022

ALLERGY SEASON is ramping up, again.🍃🌷🌳

So, vets call this the new wonder drug for allergies...🤔
They say Cytopoint is safe because it doesn't suppress the immune system.
They say it's not a drug, so that's cool too.
But is this really true?
Here's what you need to know about Cytopoint and what it can do for your dog...
HOLD THAT 💉and find a HOLISTIC VET instead❗❗

Cytopoint for dogs is the new wonder drug for allergies. But is it really that safe? Here's why you shouldn't give Cytopoint to your dog ...

01/31/2022

Happy Monday!
Does your dog ✔✔✔ all the happy boxes? Please share by posting pics of your happy pooches in all their bliss! 🐶😍

Dog parents have a sincere desire to make their pets happy, and are always looking for signs their canine companion is content.

01/25/2022

I hope you’ll bookmark this article and share it with friends. Don’t let them make a mistake they may never be able to undo. And if your dog needs vaccination for licensing, ask your vet to apply for a temporary or permanent exemption to the rabies vaccine! 👍

Vaccinating sick dogs is a big no no. In fact, vaccine labels clearly state "healthy dogs only". But what is considered healthy? Find out here!

01/19/2022

January is Walk Your Dog Month, but my pups and I have always MUCH preferred HIKING - any time of year!

Those are memories in the making when you hit the trail or blaze a new one with your dog(s), especially when you thoroughly appreciate those grounding and enlightening moments of breathing fresh air and surveying nature up close and personal. It can make you both feel better physically, mentally and emotionally. I always find with every walk in Nature, we receive far more than we seek! 🐶🏞🥾💖

When you and your dog take a hike together, know the area's leash laws and be prepared with basic tips on how to connect with nature safely.

01/01/2022

HAPPY NEW YEAR! ✨🎉

"The sky isn't the limit. The sky has no limits."
-Sarah Barker, astrophysicist

Wishing you a 2022 filled with realizations of your unlimited potential:

• to make positive changes for the health of you and your pets
• to connect in positive ways with communities that nurture you
• to increase your capacity to stay centered and move forward in the face of change and challenge by taking care of yourself while taking care of others

Wishing you a 2022 of Good things and the strength to make those happen. Life can feel hard sometimes. But within every adversity we can create opportunity. Change can be positive or difficult depending on what we do for ourselves within the situation. Endings are also, by nature, new beginnings.

By focusing on what you can do rather than on what you can't, you empower yourself to create the life you want for yourself and your loved ones. By focusing on possibilities rather than limitations, you open the door to something new.

Love Big. Stay Kind. Be your best Self!
Dr Z 🐾🥰👍

12/25/2021

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! 🤗
You won't find these gifts anywhere under the tree because they've been coming your way all year long if you're owned by a pet. Want to bring more joy into your life? Starting the new year off this way can bring comfort, ease loneliness and depression, and give you a reason to get up each day.

The gifts we receive from our animal companions include the art of living in the moment, nourishing close bonds, and offering forgiveness.

12/12/2021

Feels like...SOAPBOX SUNDAY! 😏

What are pet owners feeding their pets these days? Surprisingly, KIBBLE is overwhelmingly still king, with many owners giving it top grades for safety, cost and convenience. Except for ease of handling and convenience, these so-called benefits are simply NOT REAL. And, what is convenient (or enjoyable) about a chronically sick pet? Highly processed diets and ill health, often starts very early in the life of a puppy or kitten with itchy skin or digestive issues. It goes like this...

You bring home a perfectly healthy, recently weaned puppy or kitten, and soon you notice he’s scratching a lot, or having diarrhea a few times a week, or vomiting for no apparent reason. You take him to the veterinarian, tests are (or aren’t) run, and you’re sent home with drugs and a bag of “prescription” processed pet food that doesn’t fix the problem. This is too often the beginning of a vicious cycle for many pet parents and their long-suffering animal companions. Fortunately, more people (though surprisingly, not the revolution it should be!) are looking for the root cause of the problem, and common sense tells them to start with the first building block of health, which is NUTRITION! That and HOLISTIC veterinary care.

I'm Dr Z and that's the Bite! 😉

Despite the impressive growth of fresh diets for pets, kibble is still king, sitting atop the list of most frequently purchased pet foods for dogs and cats.

12/06/2021

Are You an Anti-Vaxxer, Pro-Vaxxer or Wise-Vaxxer❓❓🤔

If you don't precisely follow vaccination guidelines after your pet's initial set of puppy or kitten shots, you're likely to be incorrectly labeled an 'anti-vaxxer.' Who established these vaccination guidelines in the first place, and should you blindly follow them without question?
Spoiler Alert❗❗ 😮 You have a right to be concerned about the lifelong costs associated with unnecessary vaccine protocols and the potential long-term effects of repeated, unnecessary vaccinations, especially when your animals have concurrent health issues or medical concerns. 😟

Pet parents have a right to be concerned about the lifelong costs associated with unnecessary vaccine protocols.

11/14/2021

TCM FOOD ENERGETICS: A great read on a chilly Sunday!

As it gets closer to Winter and temperatures drop, spend some time watching your dog and making notes of anything you may notice like panting when it isn’t warm, itchy skin, a jumpy personality, eye gunk, slow digestion, or general lethargy. These can all be clues to your dog’s energetic balance.

By recognizing the qualities of Yin and Yang within your dog you’ll be able to better understand their unique needs and figure out if they need a “hot” diet or “cool” diet. Read more here: https://canine.care/nutrition/what-is-food-energetics-how-does-this-help-your-dog

11/04/2021

The best snack for all our furry friends is home-made dehydrated meat. No preservatives or artificial flavorings. No flour. And the best is no calorie counting required when given in small amounts. Time to clean last year’s venison out of the freezer to make space for the new. Or get your hands on some liver or kidney, etc. and check out this recipe!! 😉

https://www.avafrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/New-Dovers-Dandy-Jerky.pdf?mc_cid=e4d75711fb&mc_eid=10e1769c5f

10/29/2021

A Purrfect Friday - Today is National Cat Day!! 😻
I think of our felines as the soul of the house. 💖 If your home has such a soul (or your pondering upgrading), I invite you to take a few minutes to reflect upon and appreciate the unique ways your kitty offers you unconditional love, whimsical cattitude, and companionship. The perfect pet in so many ways, cats often give up many of their natural instincts and behaviors to cohabitate peacefully with us. 💕🐾

The purpose of this special day is to honor and celebrate cats, and remind the public of how many need to be rescued each year.

10/27/2021

If you haven’t had a chance to pick up your copy of The Forever Dog, here are some bullet points highlighting the Raw Bone Rules from page 405! 🦴🐶🦴👍

Dogs and bones go together like peanut butter and jelly, right? Eh, sort of. There are some bones dogs can eat (or technically, chew) and others that could cause serious damage if nibbled or ingested. Bones are...