Mario's Mama: Pet Bakery & Frozen Treats

08/06/2024

What a sweet moment to catch on camera.

08/06/2024

"Ship ahoy!"

03/04/2024

Welcome Spring. April Newsletter, specials, etc. -

We made it through the winter although the weather today doesn't feel like it. Last week was the first week for the Farmer's Market of Carbondale (aka the outdoor market or Murdale Market) and I can honestly say that I miss seeing all of my market friends, both human and canine. I hope to make a s...

25/02/2024

What's Happening in March -

17/01/2024

Happy 2024 -

10/01/2024

Rethinking the Role of Carbs in Your Dog’s Diet 🐕❓

Kibble is full of carbohydrates, which dogs have no (zero) biological requirements for. Yet, the majority of dogs in North America are fed lots of carbs in ultra-processed pet food. 👎 Veterinarians Dr. Chris Zink and Dr. Donna Raditic took a deep dive into kibble, and discovered it’s not only the carbs, but how they’re processed that can create disease in canine companions.

Discover more about their study findings in today’s free article: https://bit.ly/48HOEri

05/12/2023

Mysterious Canine Infection – Prevention and Support. As we head into the last month of 2023, there is a lot of information – and unfortunately panic – about a new and mysterious respiratory tract illness in dogs that is spreading across the United States. How can you reduce risk and support s...

22/11/2023

Happy Holidays Newsletter -

21/11/2023

I will be in town for Christmas and would love to see all of my friends (furry and human). I will be there by Saturday, December 23rd. If you would like to place an order for your special fur family member let me know. I will be doing a limited amount of Christmas dinners. Try to get your orders in asap. I will end up putting a cutoff date at a later time.

17/11/2023

The upper respiratory illness can be fatal. Experts advise be vigilant.

01/11/2023

Complete details of the Mid America Pet Food recall as reported by the editors of The Dog Food Advisor.

30/10/2023

Just a reminder. I will be meeting up/delivering treats on November 11th in Carbondale, Carterville, and Herrin. If you need anything please let me know by this Sunday, November 5th. I will have a few large, decorated Thanksgiving treats as well. I know for sure that I will be bringing Peanut butter rounds, peanut butter pumpkin, cheesy chews, banana peanut butter. I will bring others if ordered.

23/10/2023

I am currently taking orders for delivery/pickup on November 11th. Let me know what you need by November 5th.

09/10/2023

Bluebelle, a 9-year-old female Pit Bull who was dumped in an empty parking lot. Her owners left her behind with nothing but her bed for comfort. She sat patiently on the bed and waited for someone to notice her. 😢
👉 Full story in the commnets 👇 👇 👇

20/09/2023

New regulations on pet food labels take effect starting in 2024. They'll look a lot more like human nutrition labels and should be easier to understand. Here's what's coming ...

30/08/2023

https://youtu.be/1wwgQ38HejA?si=szqbyPjv-zyZ89CK

📌 Want to learn how to make your own raw or cooked food and treats? Grab our free recipes here: https://bit.ly/3xyNPj4RESOURCES & LINKS:____________________...

15/06/2023

03/05/2023

Happy 1st Birthday, Harry Potter.

01/05/2023

Those of you who know me understand that this hits close to home.

Tumors and other malignant conditions are the No. 1 cause of death in fully grown dogs, but when should screening start? Considering the factors that affect age at diagnosis, such as your pet's breed, gender and how much he weighs, a ‘one age fits all' approach doesn't work.

21/04/2023

I am sorry that I have not been at the farmers market this season. I plan to get there as soon as possible. Lots of changes going on. I am always happy to meet or deliver in the area if you would like to order some treats.

Doggie version of wine tasting!

20/04/2023

Low Cost Vaccine Clinic April 22nd, 2023St. Francis CARE will offer a drive-thru, low cost vaccination clinic on April 22nd, 2023. This is limited to the first 200 preregistered do…

15/12/2022

06/12/2022

HOW SAFE ARE ALLERGY DRUGS?
Allergies are your dog’s immune system reacting to a false alarm. The immune system identifies something harmless like pollen as a threat, and attacks it as an environmental allergy. Or the immune system thinks healthy foods are enemies and responds with food allergies or sensitivities.

Unfortunately, allergy drugs suppress the allergy symptoms but don't help the immune system learn how to behave correctly.

Instead, they weaken and even destroy the immune system. And that makes your dog more susceptible to all disease … not just allergies and food sensitivities;

Here are some side effects of popular dog allergy medications.

SIDE EFFECTS OF STEROIDS
Steroids work because they suppress the immune system … at least temporarily. But they cause side effects like excess drinking and peeing, along with fur loss. That’s why dogs are usually weaned off as soon as they're comfortable again, and steroids are usually given only short term.

The only good news is that steroids only suppress the immune system while your dog takes them. After you stop the drugs, the immune system appears to returns to normal.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ATOPICA
Atopica is cyclosporine, originally developed to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. To do this, it had to destroy the immune system.

Side effects of Atopica include headaches, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, trembling, swollen bleeding gums, kidney failure, hypertension, easy bruising, hearing problems, yellowing of skin and eyes, loss of consciousness, vision changes, swollen glands, immune suppression and dizziness ... and worst of all, cancer. Increased risk of cance, as well as infectious disease, are major side effect in dogs who take this drug.

SIDE EFFECTS OF APOQUEL
Apoquel does stop dogs from itching. But once dogs start the drug, they usually have to be on it for life. Often, when you try to wean a dog off Apoquel, the itching is worse than it was before.

Apoquel works because it kills kinases in the body, Kinases are important part of the immune system’s communication network. Preventing kinases from working makes your dog more prone to all kinds of disease. .

Dr Deva Khalsa says that unfortunately, the immune system doesn’t seem to recover, even after you stop Apoquel.

Even after holistic treatment that resolves allergies, dogs who’ve been on Apoquel still get other problems like yeast or secondary bacterial infections, because the kinases can no longer signal properly.

SIDE EFFECTS OF CYTOPOINT
Cytopoint is a newer, injectable allergy drug. The manufacturer claims it doesn’t suppress the immune system like Apoquel does. But that’s not really true.

Cytopoint is a synthetic monoclonal antibody that targets a cytokine called Interleukin 31 (IL 31).

Cytokines are involved in regulating multiple physiological functions in multiple parts of your dog’s body. IL 31 triggers cell mediated immunity against pathogens. It also regulates red blood cells and connective tissues.

Blocking IL 31 can cause immune system dysregulation by stopping this important messaging system. There are many stories of Cytopoint harming or even killing dogs. Dr Edward Bassingthwaighte says that blocking IL 31 makes your dog more vulnerable to infectious disease, and may even lead to autoimmune disease

02/12/2022

Happy Holidays Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/93912d175c7a/happy-holidays-newsletter-13370152

17/11/2022

Specials, Events, Thanksgiving Meals - https://mailchi.mp/d21cb888e06f/specials-events-thanksgiving-meals-12385484

22/10/2022

For those of you that follow this page...I am at the market today. Sorry for the inconsistency I have had some family stuff that I have been dealing with.

24/09/2022

I am at the Farmers Market of Carbondale today while supplies last. Already sold out of Growlin Grilled Cheese and running low on Big Lou's Cheesy Chews.

17/09/2022

I am at the Carbondale Farmer's Market while supplies last or until noon. Already running low on Willy's PB Pumpkin.

02/09/2022

Due to unforeseen circumstances I will not be at the Carbondale Farmers Market this Saturday (9/3) or next Saturday (9/10). I will be available to deliver or meet in Carbondale with a day notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.