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26/07/2024

Wondering why your dog is chewing on weeds and grass on your walks? Here are a few of the reasons why dogs may chew on grass.

27/11/2022

Once puppies enter adolescence, the amount of scientific research that reveals cute facts about them declines. We don’t really have a good word for puppy adolescence. From the cliff of “puppy” we stumble straight into “dog.” There isn’t a lot of research on the adolescent stage of dogs.

A new book explores how dogs and people grow up together.

25/11/2022

10/08/2022

FYI MYCOTOXIN in low doses is a cause of cancer.

🦠 High heat in the kibble manufacturing process does kill just about everything (including amino acids, essential fatty acids, and vitamins) EXCEPT mycotoxins

Mycotoxins are poisonous chemical compounds produced by molds. They can be found in all types of grains and grain byproducts, including corn, barley, soybeans, peas, lentils, chickpeas, corn gluten meal, sesame seeds, rice, and wheat.

❓Why does this matter? Because many of these grains and legumes are used in the production of pet food.

The most toxic mycotoxin, aflatoxin B1, is the most carcinogenic naturally occurring substance known. Even in doses low enough to be measured in parts per billion, these toxins are potent enough to cause acute illness in susceptible animals. When consumed in very low doses over the long term, they can result in chronic health problems, including:
• liver cancer
• anorexia and weight loss
• liver damage
• neurological disorders
• decreased resistance to disease

🤔 Pet food manufacturers are expected to test their ingredients and to require supply chain partners to test for mycotoxins. It would be interesting to call the manufacturer of the kibble you feed and ask to see the certificate of analysis that includes a detailed mycotoxin profile….. 🤷‍♀️

07/10/2021

Harnesses can be a wonderful aid during training, as well as being safer for certain breeds than a traditional collar. As part of our training policy we only allow specific styles of harnesses to be used during sessions, and we often get questions asking why. The reason behind this is that some styl...

30/09/2021

Socialization is a term that gets thrown around a lot, but it actually refers to a very specific period of puppy development. That said, you can teach adult dogs new skills and they don’t need to greet or engage with other dogs to be happy or fulfilled. In fact, allowing your dog to greet every dog you see can lead to longer-term behavioral issues.

Although most puppies are dog social, in adulthood most dogs become dog selective or dog tolerant. Some may even become dog reactive.

14/09/2021

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How by Toxic Is Aflatoxin?

Compared to other natural poisons…

Aflatoxin has the highest toxicity of all mold toxins.1 And for this reason, it’s one of the leading causes of liver failure and liver cancer in dogs.2

What’s worse…

There’s no known anti-toxin to neutralize it. So, once aflatoxin enters a dog’s body… there’s no way to remove it.

Two Ways Aflatoxin Can Kill Your Dog

Dogs are highly susceptible to aflatoxin poisoning.

That’s because unlike humans, who eat a varied diet…

Dogs tend to eat the same food… meal after meal… day after day… for a lifetime.

Which is why there are 2 ways aflatoxin can kill a dog.

Acute poisoning
Chronic poisoning

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/canine-nutrition/aflatoxin/

Discover what makes aflatoxin the most deadly natural toxin in dog food. And learn how to protect your pet from chronic aflatoxin poisoning.

02/09/2021

FYI

18/08/2021

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Violations of federal protocols at manufacturing plants that produce multiple brands of pet food, nearly a dozen of which were recalled earlier this year, likely caused hundreds of pets to become ill and die.

14/08/2021

Amazingly, guide-dog trainers report that this skill has no effect on the dogs’ willingness to respond reliably to the “go forward” cue when there’s not an obstacle. The dogs readily understand that the refusal response is expected and accepted only when there is a potential hazard in the path. That’s some impressive cognitive thinking!

https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/behavior/intelligent-disobedience/

Intelligent disobedience is a skill taught to service dogs, but pet dogs can learn it's sometimes okay to refuse a cue, too.

06/08/2021

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A growing body of research has found that neutering can increase the risk of cancer, obesity and joint problems. And in some parts of Europe, neutering is viewed as an unnecessary, or even cruel and abusive, intervention.

30/07/2021

This same company recalled foods in beginning of June FYI

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sunshine-mills-inc-issues-voluntary-recall-certain-products-due-potentially-elevated-levels

Sunshine Mills, Inc. is issuing a voluntary recall of certain products due to potentially elevated levels of Aflatoxin above the acceptable limit. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring by-product from the growth of Aspergillus flavus and can be harmful to pets if consumed in significant quantities. No

29/07/2021

This looks like fun!!’ 🐩❤️

The Virtual Scent Work Test (VSWT) provides dogs and owners a way to engage in an activity which utilizes a dog’s natural ability to detect search items from the comfort of a home environment. This test is a basic way for owners to bond with their dog or to help get started in Scent Work. Teams ca...

26/07/2021

Food for thought! 🐩❤️

Free Feeding or Scheduled Feeding Your Companion Dog July 23, 2021 July 22, 2021 / Nutrition / By Hemopet First, we should define the various types of companion dog feeding. Free feeding is the act of filling up a dog’s food bowl whenever it is empty so the companion dog can eat whenever he is hun...

26/07/2021

Poodle diet advice!

Variety is the spice of life

Regarding human diets, Nestle writes, “The best way to avoid nutrient deficiencies is to eat a variety of minimally processed foods. If you do that, you don’t have to worry about specific nutrients.” This sound advice also applies to dogs. Feed a nice variety of fresh foods, rather than a single, unvarying, “complete-and-balanced” recipe, to best ensure that all your dog’s nutritional needs are met. Variety is also more interesting for your dog, makes it less likely your dog will react unfavorably to new foods, and helps prevent the development of food allergies.

14/07/2021

For many dogs, these last few months of social isolation have been just as much of an adjustment. And now, as they have finally adjusted to having their humans around 24/7, we’re about to change up the schedule again.
Your dog may not be as prepared for this abrupt change as you think. If you’ve already dipped your toes back into the real world over the last few weeks, you may have even noticed some concerning behaviors from your dog you did not expect.

If you’ve already started back into the real world over the last few weeks, you may have even noticed some concerning behaviors from your dog.