Shasta Holistic Puppy Ranch

01/27/2025

This is an essential newsletter for those that want natural and holistic truth from a fantastic vet. :D

Bird flu in Pet Food: Oops / Gain of Function / Screwed Way Back to Smallpox / Polio Reality / Intermittent Fasting and MORE

01/13/2025

Please read to avoid getting the wrong ideas about this new media fear plot. :D

Recurring skin (including itch), ear and gut conditions are the #1, 2 and 3 reasons for visiting the vet today. We can show you how to heal them in 5 easy steps, for free. If you want more, we have online courses and a popular membership we call The Den.

01/02/2025

Natural prevention exists, chemical agents are ALL poisonous.

12/21/2024

Why we advocate keeping them intact for 3 years at least.

Remember no one is arguing the need for sterilization, it's the surgical technique that should be reevaluated. Hysterectomy and vasectomy achieve the same goal but leave important hormones intact according to science.

"The association between gonadectomy and timing of gonadectomy, and the risk of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract
Objective - To determine if gonadectomy in dogs is associated with the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease (CrCLD) and to quantify the magnitude of the association.

Study design - Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Sample population - Comparative studies with gonadectomized and entire dogs, with CrCLD as an outcome measure.

Methods - A systematic search of the primary and gray literature was performed. The effect size of the outcome measure was defined as the OR and 95% CI. Subgroup analysis was performed with s*x, breed, and age at gonadectomy. A pooled OR (95% CI) was generated from meta-analysis of relevant studies. Certainty in the body of evidence was rated with the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) framework.

Results - The literature search yielded 1398 results and 24 relevant studies were included for synthesis. Gonadectomized female (pooled OR = 2.293, 95% CI = 1.768–2.945) and male (pooled OR = 2.117, 95% CI = 1.665–2.691) dogs were both at increased odds of developing CrCLD in comparison with entire female and male dogs, respectively. Subgroup analysis showed that gonadectomy at 1 year or less was consistently associated with an increase in odds of developing CrCLD in both s*xes. Overall certainty in the evidence was rated as moderate. All included studies were observational and no controlled trials were available.

Conclusion - In data with moderate certainty, gonadectomy is associated with increased odds of developing CrCLD in both s*xes, particularly in dogs gonadectomized at 1 year of age or less.

Clinical significance - This study provides an estimate of the true effect size of gonadectomy on the odds of developing CrCLD, which may be useful for clinical decision making surrounding gonadectomy and the timing of gonadectomy."

12/12/2024

Update: She has been adopted! This sweet love was adopted in Spring, but her owner had to go to a skilled care facility, and the family is looking to rehome her. She's spayed and weighs under 30 lbs. She's a mini Aussie; her name is Callie. Message Meghan Cushman to learn more.

12/04/2024

No onions cooked or powdered. Be careful with holiday table scraps, broths and gravy. A small amount can be fatal for smaller dogs.

With all of the veggies that are great for dogs, you may be wondering if dogs can eat onions. Find out the truth about onions ...

12/03/2024

Shake n Bake

10/12/2024

Lil Mikey is a handsome aussie doodle and looking for a furever family, prerably with kids. He loves kids! He is super gentle, crate, potty and basic command obedience trained. He was bred and raised to be a family companion, possible service/therapy dog and the last of his litter. Please message me directly if interested.

09/20/2024

If you want to supplement your pup's food, I HIGHLY recommend this company's supplements. We use several with our dogs:

Four Leaf Rover is for people who love dogs and the planet. Our pure and natural dog supplements are affordable and sustainable.

09/19/2024

2 Mini Aussie Sheepadoodle puppies are still available! Mikey, 30lbs, is a fast learner who’s very obedient and great with kids. Paulie, 23lbs, is an energetic, fun-loving boy who loves snuggling and playing with other dogs. Both are looking for good homes with sweet humans! Message us for details and fill out the puppy readiness form to meet them at shastaholisticpuppyranch.com

09/17/2024

Paulie is a mini Aussie Sheepadoodle who is trained in potty, crate, and basic commands. He is naturally reared and raw-fed. Paulie comes with a puppy starter package to help smooth the transition to his new furever home. Get all the details about him at https://shastaholisticpuppyranch.com/

09/16/2024

We offer honored citizens like veterans, elders, and special needs families a discount and access to our more trained pups. This makes it much easier for families that could use more support to integrate a puppy into their lives. A few pups remain for your family. Check them out at: https://shastaholisticpuppyranch.com/

09/14/2024

We want your puppy to get the best start in life, so every adoption includes a puppy starter package valued at over $350! The kit includes an initial puppy exam with select natural vets, raw food, meaty bones, a 1-hour coaching session, a puppy crate with a cotton mat, a natural parasite kit, an undercoat comb, a treat pouch, a harness with training leash and car safety buckle, homeopathic stress drops, and a puppy starter guide with personalized family tree document for your puppy. Visit our site today to checkout our available pups: https://shastaholisticpuppyranch.com/

09/12/2024

New pupdate! We always want to help you on your holistic journey, so our website has now been updated with resources for all puppy parents. Come visit us: shastaholisticpuppyranch.com

09/11/2024

Only 3 Mini Aussie Sheepadoodle puppies remain! We have no planned litters for 2025 so now is the time to bring your new friend home. Will you choose lively Carmela, playful Paulie, or mature and highly-trained Mikey? Message us for details and fill out the puppy readiness form to meet them at shastaholisticpuppyranch.com

09/11/2024

This girl is so precious. Carmela the mini Aussie doodle

09/11/2024

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