W. Jean Dodds' Hemopet, Petlifeline, Hemolife & Nutriscan

07/31/2023

Just released! New study on adverse events in dogs associated with canine vaccines.

Dr. W. Jean Dodds reviews a 2023 study published in JAVMA that analyzed the number of adverse events associated with canine vaccines.

07/26/2023

New study re. estimated number of adverse events in dogs after receiving injectable heartworm preventative.

Moxidectin is an injectable 6 or 12 month heartworm preventative for dogs. Study draws conclusions on acute adverse reactions in certain breeds and age groups.

07/13/2023

The Holistic Cat Conference

I want you to meet a friend of mine. Veterinarian Dr. Jeff Grognet.

Forty years ago, the best cat food was supposedly Purina Cat Chow. And, we vaccinated every year.

Now, we know better. But, there are many other things we need to look at and change our thinking on.

The Holistic Cat Conference was conceived.

Dr. Jeff has gathered 21 experts that live and breathe feline health and getting them to thrive rather than just survive.

Learn how and why holistic people will not suggest a dry diet. See how to do Reiki on a cat. Delve into the use of CBD and other ways to treat arthritis. Find out how to help kidney issues with herbal treatments. Discover ways to use homeopathy and much much more.

Simply, find out ways to have your feline friend live longer and healthier, using several holistic approaches.

The conference begins July 16th and runs for 7 days. The webinars are released daily and available for 48 hours.

This is your chance. I have a complimentary ticket I can give you. Register at this link.

https://lg403.isrefer.com/go/JDConfer3/jdodds/

You can watch the conference in the office, at home, or on the go. You’ll get a full schedule on who is on each day as we get closer. This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves their pets, wants to provide the best care, and have the
best connection possible with your four-legged friend.

Dr. Jeff has opened it up to my community, and I think this is a great opportunity for you.

See you at the conference,

W Jean Dodds

07/13/2023

The Great Pretender Disease in Dogs. Rare or rarely diagnosed?

Addison’s disease (hypoadrenocorticism; HA) is known as the "Great Pretender Disease" in dogs, and is a complex medical condition.

07/01/2023

Summer 2023 has been fairly unique. Tips on how to keep your companion pets safe this season and this holiday.

Summer of 2023 has set records thus far for poor air quality, wildfires, infectious diseases and heat waves. Protect your companion pets from these dangers.

06/29/2023

ICYMI...BOGO on NutriScan Food Sensitivity & Intolerance Test for Dogs and Cats. Special discount code is in the picture. Visit https://www.nutriscanlabs.org/products/nutriscan-1 to purchase.

06/15/2023

Rabies vaccination laws regarding dogs are not complex. However, several other laws are tied to rabies vaccination status or tags. So, changing vaccination laws may be all for naught if the entire law landscape is not addressed.

Rabies vaccination laws are not complex, but a companion dog's vaccination status and tag visibility may be impacted by other reasonable or unreasonable laws.

06/13/2023

Gooey eyes gone. Ears free of wax for the first time ever. Skin no longer red. View the pics and read about the amazing health turnaround Rocket had after dietary changes based on NutriScan results.

Dietary changes based on NutriScan Food Sensitivity and Intolerance test results helped Rocket with skin conditions. See his paw-some recovery.

06/08/2023

Reviewing the health screen licensed by OFA from the Kennel Club of UK to help brachycephalic breeds.

Orthopedic Foundation for Animals licenses Respiratory Function Grading Scheme for brachycephalic breeds from UK Kennel Club for use in U.S. and Canada.

06/06/2023

Sigh! More issues with popular flea and tick products.

Flea and tick products for cats and dogs are not only accumulating in fat cells, but also can be found in the environment -- including water and bird nests.

05/23/2023

Valley Fever vaccine for dogs may be on the horizon. Find out about potentially the first vaccine against a fungus.

Valley Fever vaccine for dogs may be available soon. Caused by fungi in the Southwest U.S., Valley Fever is tricky to diagnose and treat, and potentially deadly.

05/19/2023

Veterinary colleague of Hemopet's suggested low-dose Naltrexone to delay the progress of Degenerative Myelopathy.

A Hemopet veterinary colleague suggests prescribing Naltrexone for Degenerative Myelopathy in dogs.

05/03/2023

Dilated Cardiomyopathy is not the most common heart disease in dogs. We provide a guide to educate companion dog parents in case their four-legged friends develop a form of heart disease. https://hemopet.org/a-guide-to-heart-diseases-in-dogs-valves-and-holes/

04/25/2023

More reasons to be concerned about popular flea and tick products for dogs and cats. https://hemopet.org/more-concerning-news-regarding-flea-and-tick-products-for-companion-dogs-and-cats/

04/11/2023

Figuring out how much to feed of raw, canned, fresh direct, or even homecooked diets for dogs is different than kibble and dehydrated foods. Kibble and dehydrated diet recommendations are based on cups or dry measurements whereas raw, canned, fresh direct, and homecooked are based on net weight. We show you step-by-step how to do it. https://hemopet.org/calculating-feeding-requirements-of-raw-fresh-direct-or-canned-diets-for-ideal-weight-in-dogs-and-puppies/

03/28/2023

Rabies has been proven exist. We are limiting comments for a short period of time because we notice that some will comment without reading. So, we ask everyone to please read and contemplate before commenting. Click link https://hemopet.org/rabies-virus-does-exist/ to read Dr. Dodds' response to the spread of incorrect information.

03/23/2023

An oftentimes sudden condition pet parents should be aware of...embolisms in dogs. https://hemopet.org/embolisms-in-companion-dogs/

03/16/2023

FACT: Rabies is real and deadly. Rabies does exist and has been proven to exist. Some people believe it is not real. They are completely incorrect. Dr. Dodds will have an official statement on this soon. In the meantime, please refer to Dr. Karen Becker's article on this matter.

Just reading about what happens to a rabies-infected animal is disturbing, but as a pet parent, you must know what to look for if your pet gets into a fight or is attacked by a wild animal. If stricken with rabies, your pet will pass away, so know the best and safest way to protect your dog or cat.

03/14/2023

FDA will not provide updates on DCM in dogs until meaningful science is provided: Have we learned anything thus far? https://hemopet.org/fda-will-not-provide-updates-on-dcm-in-dogs-until-meaningful-science-is-provided-have-we-learned-anything-thus-far/

02/28/2023

Several published studies surveilled SARS-CoV-2 and its impact on animal populations. Why? Should you be concerned for your furry companions? https://hemopet.org/updates-covid-19-and-animals/

02/22/2023

Prevention and alternative treatment options for a dog's slipped disc.
https://hemopet.org/slipped-discs-in-dogs-prevention-measures-and-alternative-treatment-options/

02/15/2023

Demonstrating the complexity of nutrition for dogs! https://hemopet.org/beyond-taurine-supplementation/

02/06/2023

Say wha???!!?? Curious behaviors our companion dogs exhibit during doo-doo time. We explain. https://hemopet.org/have-you-ever-noticed-these-behaviors-while-your-companion-dog-p**ps/

01/31/2023

Osteoarthritis treatment options for dogs are booming these days! In fact, we had to update our article twice! What do we suggest? You make the decision with your veterinarian, but the best suggestion we have is a multimodal approach. https://hemopet.org/osteoarthritis-in-dogs-part-ii-treatment-options/

01/26/2023

Osteoarthritis in pets sounds soooooooo boring since so many discuss it. But, is it really? No, it's not boring whatsoever and is a serious health condition for all dogs. https://hemopet.org/osteoarthritis-in-dogs-part-i-causes-signs-prevention-diagnosis/

01/17/2023

ALS: The Dog Version.
Find out more about the symptoms and treatment options for degenerative myelopathy in dogs. https://hemopet.org/degenerative-myelopathy-in-dogs-symptoms-treatment-options/

01/17/2023

An excellent interview between Dr. Karen Becker and Dr. Conor Brady of Dogs First ! One little housekeeping item here... we believe Dr. Jean Dodds' name was mentioned in this program in relation to Doug Newman around minute 27. We are not too sure what Dr. Brady is referencing at this point in time. To be clear, Dr. Dodds does not support, endorse or suggest feeding soy, wheat, rice, corn and many other carbohydrates to dogs. She prefers grain-free diets for dogs. We have reached out to Dr. Brady of Dogs First about this reference and asked him if we could review his book on Dr. Dodds' main website, Hemopet.org. We are waiting on a response. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpSiV6UwvYo&t=1746s

Today I'm talking with Dr. Conor Brady, author of the fantastic new book, Feeding Dogs: The Science Behind The Dry Versus Raw Debate. The following article c...

01/11/2023

Check out the new website of our friend and colleague, Dr. Karen Becker, called bark & whiskers! She includes a tab to her podcast that has an episode with our very own, W. Jean Dodds. Congrats, Karen! We love you! PS Sign up for her newsletter!

Pet Advice from Dr. Karen Becker

12/28/2022

The best yet most overlooked article of 2022 that exposes origins of the DCM controversy. A must read for all companion dog lovers with a commentary from Jean Dodds. https://hemopet.org/the-best-article-of-2022-exposing-the-dcm-debate/

12/19/2022

Hey FB Pooch Peeps! Help us with an upcoming blog post to help other pooch peeps! How do you know when your companion dog needs to go out for a #2 (p**p)? Comment below and feel free to post a pic of your pooch cause we love to see them. Thanks! 🐶Happy Hanukkah!