Dogs By Design, Holistic Wellness and Nutrition Center - Irwin

01/14/2025

REALLY IMPORTANT FINDINGS HERE - FOLK JUMPING TO RAW / SINGLE PROTEIN DIETS TO FIX A FOOD ALLERGY NEED TO SET THEIR EXPECTATIONS TO LONG...

Rosser produced a number of cool studies in the 90's and early 2000's but this one from '93 eluded me.

He set out to test a variety of home-cooked diets (using real food, imagine! Single protein mixes similar to what we advise today) in 51 dogs with known food allergies.

The primary clinical sign of allergy in all dogs was persistent and nonseasonal pruritic (itchy) skin disease.

Specifically, they wanted to know how long it would take for the symptoms of the "allergy" to dissipate following removal of the protein.

The answer was:

1 to 3 weeks in 13
4 to 6 weeks in 25 dogs
7 to 8 weeks in 10 dogs
9 to 10 weeks in 3 dogs.

10 weeks!!!

Who gives it 10 weeks?!

Very few.

This is the problem. Folk want the quick fix. 75% of dogs took longer than 3 weeks to get better. Most would have given up after a week or two, back on to the meds.

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Rosser (1993). Diagnosis of food allergy in dogs. J Am Vet Med Assoc, 15;203(2):259-62.

01/10/2025

One of our customers dropped these on the floor this morning. If they’re yours, they’ll be behind the counter.

01/08/2025

https://truthaboutpetfood.com/oregon-regulatory-finally-responds-to-questions-regarding-northwest-naturals/

Oregon Department of Agriculture defense screams of hypocrisy.

01/08/2025

Our featured rescue for January is Ninth Life Rescue.
Ninth Life Rescue Center

01/08/2025

C3 vaccines give a LONG LASTING IMMUNITY (with strong antibody levels) of at least 5-7 years! (F3 for cats are the same.)

If your pet has good antibody levels, any so-called 'booster' vaccination never increases antibody levels, or makes your pet's immunity any stronger.

This is because the antibodies grab and neutralise the vaccine before your pet's immune system can respond to it.

However, every single vaccination carries a risk of harm to your pet. This can be mild, but in some cases can trigger life-threatening diseases like immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia.

Sometimes vaccinations can trigger chronic illness, immune system dysregulation, allergies, autoimmune diseases, or other chronic issues.

So why do vets continue to re-vaccinate pets with unnecessary C3 (and F) vaccinations yearly, or three-yearly?

Is it a lack of knowledge?

There are stacks of high-quality evidence that show how long these vaccines give protection for!

Is it financial pressures?

I know my income in my practice dropped by 25% when I stopped re-vaccinating yearly and three-yearly!

What do you need to do to:

a) protect your pets from disease?

and...

b) minimise risk of vaccine injury and harm?

My advice is this.

ALWAYS titer test before any re-vaccination. If there are adequate antibody levels, your pets DON"T need re-vaccination.

Avoid non-core vaccinations unless there is a significant risk/benefit imperative.

And do everything you can to keep your pets vital and well with holistic health care, a high-quality fresh whole foods diet, and LOTS OF LOVE!

Message me if you need a one-on-one Zoom appt to go through the nitty gritty for your pets. (If you have a vaccine-injured pet, there are some things we can do that may help!)

I help animals all over the world heal and be well + happy with holistic veterinary care, kind training, and energy healing. If you want me to help your pets, message me! Zoom and in person appts available.

01/06/2025

01/06/2025

**Temporary closure due to weather.**

Due to the continued snowfall and in the interest of everyone's safety, we will be closed today. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay safe and warm, and we'll see you tomorrow.

Thank you!

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01/04/2025

I’m looking forward to our first kitty adoption of the year with Fisher’s Furry Friends of PA!

01/03/2025

We collect money and items for a different pet rescue each month. If you would like to donate, here is a QR code you can use.

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01/03/2025

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01/01/2025

With AllProvide Pet Food – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

12/31/2024

With Solutions Pet Products, LLC – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

12/31/2024

An article about issues with the testing of Northwest Naturals frozen raw turkey that allegedly was responsible in the death of a beloved cat. Regardless of the issues of the testing sample, our sympathies go out to the owners of the cat.

Oregon Department of Agriculture breaks all rules causing fear for pet food consumers.

12/30/2024

Directly from Northwest Naturals concerning the recall and the affected food.

UPDATE 12/27: We’ve added an FAQs page to our website to answer many of your questions. We appreciate your patience, as we have been investigating and gathering as much information as we can.

View the FAQs through the link in our bio or this url: https://www.nw-naturals.net/recall-faqs/.
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VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL

NORTHWEST NATURALS FELINE FROZEN TURKEY RECIPE

The H5N1 virus – also known as avian flu – has been identified in one batch of Feline Frozen Turkey Recipe. It has resulted in the death of one cat. We have issued an immediate recall of the product.

Customers who purchased Northwest Naturals Turkey Recipe for Cats should check the “Best By” date of the back of the frozen two-pound package. If it is either of the following two dates, they should contact the store where they purchased it for a full refund. Do not feed it to your cats.

5/21/26 B10
6/23/26 B1

We are devastated by this news and are working diligently to keep our customers’ pets safe.