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24/08/2022

FEEDING DRY PET FOOD OR TREATS? WHY YOU SHOULD BE ADDING THIS VEGETABLE TO THEIR DOG’S DIET! 🥕🐶

Pet food companies all around the globe are struggling to control mold levels🧫 in dry and canned pet food, with dozens of lawsuits developing over pet deaths.

Pets that eat food containing unsafe levels of these molds are highly susceptible to aflatoxin poisoning. These fungal toxins not only can cause organ damage and immune problems, consumption of aflatoxins has been associated with increased risk of developing liver cancer!

One easy way to counteract the harmful effects of aflatoxins is to feed apiaceous vegetables such as carrots.🥕 Carrots contain polyacetylenes, an unusual class of compounds that play an important role in detoxifying several cancer-causing substances, specifically these AFLATOXINS.

Eliminating aflatoxins from your dog’s body can be really difficult but serving up carrots is a great way to enhance the metabolism of these toxic compounds!

💁🏻‍♂️HOW TO FEED: Raw or cooked, carrots make great training treats or can be minced and added in with your dog’s food. Chop carrots into a bite-size pieces appropriate for your dog’s size. The green leaves of carrots can also be fed for an added boost of antioxidants and nutrients.

👉Looking for more DIY fresh food ideas to improve your dog's bowl or snacks?! In our book The Forever Dog we give you several lists of other great foods to feed for various reasons (anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, cognition and more) plus how much to feed to ensure you keep your pup’s nutrition in balance. www.foreverdog.com

11/08/2022

09/08/2022

Dogs and cats were originally designed to hunt and eat wild prey.

💧Wild prey contains a very high moisture content, generally 65 to 70%. Most raw diets and canned food diets will fall somewhere in the 65 to 75% moisture range, whereas dry kibble generally contains only 6 to 10% moisture.

🏜Pets consuming dry diets generally remain in a state of low grade dehydration. Over a lifetime, this leads to Yin Deficiency - a deficiency of moisture in the body. Pets that are Yin Deficient may have
• a dry coat
• dry foot pads
• a dry, cracked nose
• flaky skin
• a dark pink or red tongue
• excessive panting

Dry food consumption can also lead to a Chinese Medicine description call "Excess Phlegm". Consider a pot of stew cooking on the stove with the lid off. Steam rises from the stew and evaporates. The stew continues to lose moisture and eventually becomes very thick and sludgy. The same process is occurring inside animals fed dry kibble. The body is constantly consuming its own fluids to digest the food. Sludge starts to form.

The sludge can show up in the form of lipomas (large, fatty deposit lumps under the skin).

Dogs and cats with Excess Phlegm may have thick discharge from the eyes (seen also in Dry Eye), gooey ear discharges, greasy stinky skin, and hot spots. The tongue may appear swollen with a thick coating that looks greasy.

By eliminating kibble from the diet, many of these detrimental changes can be reversed. Feeding a high moisture, species-appropriate diet can help increase moisture in the body and decrease lipomas and mucous discharges.

02/07/2022

Happy Fourth of July weekend! Hope everyone is enjoying their summer.

We will be closed 7/24 - 7/31.

Thank you!

29/06/2022

V🅰️ccine titers should be a standard part of veterinary care.

A simple blood test can tell you if your pet is protected and prevent the overuse of v🅰️ccines.

V🅰️ccines work by mimicking particular viral or bacterial particles, stimulating the immune system to make antibodies against the virus or bacteria. Repeatedly over-v🅰️ccinating can send the immune system into overdrive leading to issues like cancer, autoimmune diseases and allergies. There is also a concern about heavy metals (request thimerosal free Rabies).

We know that protection from core v🅰️ccines can last much longer than what’s stated on the reminder card from the vet, yet “annual shots” is the norm.

In my opinion V🅰️ccine titers are a key part of keeping your pet naturally healthy. Hemopet.org is a great resource for titer testing for cats, dogs and horses.

19/06/2022

Have a great day! 🐶🦴🐾

28/05/2022

27/05/2022

ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT HERBS TO EVER ADD TO YOUR PET’S DIET!

In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers looked for the presence of toxic chemicals in umbilical cord blood of newborn babies. Of the more than 400 chemicals tested for, 287 were detected in umbilical cord blood. Of these, 180 cause cancer in humans or animals, 217 are toxic to the brain or nervous system, and 208 cause birth defects or abnormal development in animals. - Environmental Working Group

Hello toxic planet and the skyrocketing occurrences of cancer in our pets (and in ourselves)!

Let me introduce you to one of my top 5 most important herbs that needs to be in your pet’s life, if it isn’t already!

Milk thistle!

This herb has been used for over 2,000 years to help fix a zillion different problems!

Recently, scientists from the Radiological Physics and Advisory Division in India found in their study on milk thistle that silibinin, found in milk thistle, programmed cell death in breast cancer.

“Early laboratory studies show that silymarin and other active substances in milk thistle may have anticancer effects. These substances appear to stop cancer cells from dividing and reproducing, shorten their lifespan, and reduce blood supply to tumors.” - University of Maryland Medical Center

Personally though, I love it for its allergy-fighting properties! If your poor pet is constantly itching and scratching, milk thistle can help!

According to The Truth Cause of Allergies – It’s In The Liver:

“The liver has to process toxins and when it can’t do its job it stores them. If it stores them it also produces additional histamines to protect itself. If an allergen is present the brain sends a message: ‘Send out a few histamines! I think there’s an invader!!’ and the liver proceeds it releases too many, and you have the allergic response. Cleanse the liver and maybe [...] you’ll become allergy/asthma free.”

Dosages:

Use ¼ of a teaspoon per 20lbs of body weight.

Detoxification is such an important process, not only for us humans, but also for our pets. We can be feeding our furry loved ones the best foods in the world but pores clogged with toxins will not allow essential nutrients to pass, causing a weakened immune system. A pet’s weakened immune system equals a multitude of problems! Milk thistle is the boss of detoxifiers!

Rodney Habib Pet Health Media

24/05/2022

🚨🆘 Please share Fireball he only has till Friday 😭😭😭 🆘🚨

It’s National Rescue Day. Fireball is still waiting at the Union Animal Shelter. Please someone get him.

20/05/2022

It’s National Rescue Day. Fireball is still waiting at the Union Animal Shelter. Please someone get him.

10/05/2022

I just wish people would understand how extremely toxic these are.

https://youtu.be/lM0GNEy0Q30

In this video, Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative wellness veterinarian, talks about the dangers of scented products including air freshener spray...

24/04/2022

Hi Everyone!

We just want to give a heads up that pet sitting is completely booked through October 2022 and we will have limited weekly availability for week day dog walking beyond our regulars.

Flyers to be sent out this week with more specific updates.

Thanks so much!

Rodeo, Morgan, Jamie, & Carol Ann

25/03/2022

STUDY REVEALS THE LINK BETWEEN OUR LAWNS, OUR PETS🐾, CANCER🔥 AND US

Beware pet parents: Treating your lawn with yard chemicals☠️, allowing your pet to eat or play on grass that’s been sprayed💦, or walking your pet on golf courses⛳️ can negatively affect our dog’s health, according to several studies. In fact, it can impact your entire family, as pets can bring those chemicals back inside!

In our new best selling book, The Forever Dog, it was critical for us to highlight things in and around your home that could damage your pet’s DNA. According to Dr. David Sinclair, Professor of Genetics, and co-Director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research at Harvard Medical School- “DNA damage speeds up aging.”

Several studies show: dogs exposed (through laying, playing, ingesting or inhalation) to treated lawns has been associated with a significantly higher bladder cancer risk, and dogs whose owners reported use of professionally applied lawn pesticides were 70 PERCENT more likely to have lymphoma (cancer). In fact, there was an even higher risk of lymphoma if owners used self-applied insect growth regulators on their yards to control cockroaches, fleas, and other pests!🐜

Our book focuses on how to raise the healthiest, happiest, long-lived dogs, and in it we teach you how to evaluate your dog’s indoor and outdoor environmental chemical exposure⚠️. In the section of the book titled Environmental Impact: The Body Burden, where we offer you tips like:

• Safer lawn-care options
• DIY non-toxic w**d killer recipes
• Home Chemical Exposure Pet checklist
• Forever Dog Foot Soak Recipe
• Supplements that support chemical clearance

We know many of you Longevity Junkies have already pre-ordered your copy of the book (thank you!!😻) but are desperate for solutions and suggestions right NOW! We put together a handy guide with gems from the book you can institute this week.

This free resource is crucial this summer if you have pets spending time outdoors because even if you don’t buy lawn chemicals, it doesn’t mean your dog isn’t being exposed. Home foot soaks after walks in parks and public spaces can go a long way in reducing your dog’s chemical exposure.

The Forever Dog is available now - www.ForeverDog.com

STUDY REVEALS THE LINK BETWEEN OUR LAWNS, OUR PETS🐾, CANCER🔥 AND US

Beware pet parents: Treating your lawn with yard chemicals☠️, allowing your pet to eat or play on grass that’s been sprayed💦, or walking your pet on golf courses⛳️ can negatively affect our dog’s health, according to several studies. In fact, it can impact your entire family, as pets can bring those chemicals back inside!

In our new book, The Forever Dog, it was critical for us to highlight things in and around your home that could damage your pet’s DNA. According to Dr. David Sinclair, Professor of Genetics, and co-Director of the Paul F. Glenn Center for Biology of Aging Research at Harvard Medical School- “DNA damage speeds up aging.”

Several studies show: dogs exposed (through laying, playing, ingesting or inhalation) to treated lawns has been associated with a significantly higher bladder cancer risk, and dogs whose owners reported use of professionally applied lawn pesticides were 70 PERCENT more likely to have lymphoma (cancer). In fact, there was an even higher risk of lymphoma if owners used self-applied insect growth regulators on their yards to control cockroaches, fleas, and other pests!🐜

Our book focuses on how to raise the healthiest, happiest, long-lived dogs, and in it we teach you how to evaluate your dog’s indoor and outdoor environmental chemical exposure⚠️. In the section of the book titled Environmental Impact: The Body Burden, where we offer you tips like:

• Safer lawn-care options
• DIY non-toxic w**d killer recipes
• Home Chemical Exposure Pet checklist
• Forever Dog Foot Soak Recipe
• Supplements that support chemical clearance

We know many of you Longevity Junkies have already pre-ordered your copy of the book (thank you!!😻) but are desperate for solutions and suggestions right NOW! We put together a handy guide with gems from the book you can institute this week.

This free resource is crucial this summer if you have pets spending time outdoors because even if you don’t buy lawn chemicals, it doesn’t mean your dog isn’t being exposed. Home foot soaks after walks in parks and public spaces can go a long way in reducing your dog’s chemical exposure.

The Forever Dog is available now for pre-order all over the globe! www.ForeverDog.com/about

If you’ve already pre-ordered, get your free DIY recipes & resources gift here: https://www.foreverdogextras.com/rethinklawncare

23/03/2022

We’ve got a real adorable group of boys for the start of Spring! If you’d like to adopt one, or a retired research beagle like one of these boys fill out an application today!

17/03/2022

WHY THIS LONGEVITY HERB IS A MUST ADD TO YOUR DOG’S DIET! 🐶🍠

Cancer is considered the leading cause of sickness and death in dogs. In fact, when it comes to the golden retriever, one study found that 68.3% of golden retrievers were diagnosed with some form of cancer and 65.0% of golden retrievers had a death attributable to cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately 6 million new cancer diagnoses are made in dogs each year. “Since not all pets receive medical care or a definitive cancer diagnosis, this number likely would rise if every pet saw a veterinarian annually.” 📈- AAHA

One of the world's most extensively researched and promising natural compounds for cancer treatment is a medicinal herb that so desperately needs to be incorporated into our pets’ lives. 🌿 That herb is turmeric root. Turmeric has been used for thousands of years not only as a spice but also as a medicinal herb, and now science is beginning to understand why. 👩🏼‍🔬 Its medicinal properties and components (primarily curcumin) have been the subject of over 5600 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies, and has been shown to have anti-aging properties.

Over the years, curcumin has been studied as a potential tool to both reduce as well as possibly treat, different forms of cancer.🦠 Various studies have found that curcumin can help kill tumor cells, as well as inhibit tumor growth in test tube and animal studies. With the ability to selectively target cancer stem cells, curcumin plays a significant role in suppressing the metastasis of cancer cells.

In addition, curcumin has also been shown to help boost the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and improve cognition by making omega-3 DHA, more available in the brain.🧠 This means that in addition to improving memory, and maybe even delaying memory loss, curcumin-boosted BDNF could be effective in delaying or even halting age-related neurodegenerative diseases.

More recent research has discovered curcumin may also protect the body from oxidative stress and damage caused by advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Studies show that cooking some foods at high heat results in the formation of more than ten to hundred times of new AGEs in foods. Processed canned and kibble dog food may contain significantly high levels of these AGEs. Animal and human studies show dietary AGEs result in increased oxidative stress, inflammation, and potentially organ damage, with more than half of absorbed AGEs bound in the liver and kidney. Accumulation of AGEs in the body over time may be a significant contributor of aging. Curcumin has been shown to not only protect the body from AGE’s damage but may also inhibit the formation of AGEs in the body.

👉 Our suggested dose for dogs: 50 to 250 mg two times a day, this is roughly 2 mg per pound of body weight twice a day. *Based on curcumin's naturally low bioavailability, source a product that has been formulated for increased absorption.

As with people, the longest lived dogs often have healthy dietary habits in common. In the Herbs for Health section of our new book, The Forever Dog, turmeric is one of the many herbs we recommend sharing with your dog. We also explain how to incorporate herbs into your dog’s meals, along with how much to feed. 🐾 Get your copy now: foreverdogextras.com/pet-longevity

10/03/2022

HOW ARE YOU TREATING YOUR DOG’S BODY?

Every food you feed your dog has the potential to do 1 of 2 things: heal or harm. So what are your treats doing to your dog’s body?

Do the dog treats you are feeding help reduce inflammation or cause it? Provide antioxidants or just empty calories? Provide polyphenols or just synthetic flavors and dyes?

By replacing poor quality, highly processed dog treats with no nutritional value with fresh foods from your fridge, you’re treating your dog with whole-food sources of vitamins, minerals and bioactive molecules that feed health, not health problems.

Looking for more DIY fresh food ideas to inspire healthy canine snacking?! We coach you through how to successfully swap unhealthy foods and treats for healthier choices in the Forever Dog book, available for pre-order now: www.foreverdog.com/about

17/01/2022

05/01/2022

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30/12/2021

PROTECTING YOUR PUP'S HEART HEALTH!🫀

One of our favorite longevity foods we include in The Forever Dog book are pomegranates, particularly for your pup’s heart health.🐶🫀 Cardiac diseases are the second most prevalent cause of death for dogs.💔 Previous studies have highlighted that oxidative stress plays a major role in the development and progression of cardiovascular disease in dogs. And research has shown protecting cells from this oxidative stress can reduce the onset and progression of canine diseases such as heart failure, and cardiomyopathies.

Pomegranates are incredibly rich in polyphenols, containing higher levels than other fruit and three times more than red wine🍷 and green tea🍵. These powerful antioxidants protects cells from oxidative stress and damage. Rapidly absorbed by the body, the antioxidants in pomegranate also protect against cartilage deterioration and joint damage by blocking inflammatory enzymes.

In addition, pomegranates contain molecules called “elligantans,” which gut microbes🦠 convert to urolithin A. Urolithin A has been shown to regenerate defective mitochondria in worms - increasing their life span by more than 45%! Tests with rodents proved similar results, and early clinical trials reveal the same may hold true for humans (and presumably dogs too).

🐶You’d be surprised how many dogs will eat these tart, crunchy little ‘seeds’ mixed in with their food or as a treat. Feed about one teaspoon for every ten pounds of body weight.🥄

🎉Looking for more ways make your dog healthier in 2022? You can find more healthy food ideas and ways to freshen up your pet’s food, along with feeding guidelines in our book foreverdog.com

29/12/2021

Did a well-meaning friend or family member gift your dog a rawhide this Christmas?🎁🎅 Here's why you may want to reconsider giving it to your pet.🐾

This hazardous chewy toy is a by-product of the leather industry, not the food industry (which is why most are labelled as non-edible and/or dangerous if swallowed). The chemicals it takes to make this unsafe chew, from start to finish, is staggering!

A better alternative would to give your dog a raw-meaty bone. 🦴 In the “Raw Bone Rules” section of our book, The Forever Dog, we not only highlight the scientific benefits of giving your dog raw bones but we also cover all the steps in selecting the right bone for your canine companion. Large knucklebones from bison, venison or beef that still has some cartilage or tissue still attached is one of your best options.

Want to learn more about feeding bones and other safe treats that will nourish your pet without the list of chemicals, check out the our book: Foreverdog.com

This hazardous chewy toy is a by-product of the leather industry, not the food industry (which is why most are labelled as non-edible and/or dangerous if swallowed). The chemicals it takes to make this unsafe chew, from start to finish, is staggering!

Want to learn more about the safe treats that will nourish your pet without the list of chemicals, check the out the #1 The New York Times bestseller The Forever Dog book - https://foreverdog.com

26/12/2021

19/12/2021

Counting down to Christmas with our 12 Day of “Wish-mas”

Linens are always a must have here at the shelter. Whether they are comfy cozy blankets for our animals, rags and towels for our staff to clean with or animal beds for our babies to rest on- we’re always looking for more linens! Please donate new or used linens, towels, blankets, wash cloths, rags, sheets, bath mats, and animal beds to our shelter!
124 Evergreen Ave Newark NJ to drop off between 9-5pm
Or shop directly from our wishlist here:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/13VIQ800PIA9P?ref_=abls_nvfly_yl
Thank you for your continued support! ❤️

17/12/2021

SUPERCHARGE YOUR DOG’S MEALS WITH THIS EASY RECIPE! 🐶🥣

Great for dogs that are recovering from GI issues, picky eaters, and older pets with declining appetites, bone broth🦴 is one of the Forever Fluids highlighted in The Forever Dog. This bone broth recipe from our book is different than traditional recipes, which can be high in histamines that can negatively affect some dogs.🐶 In addition to having a shorter cooking time, we also included several of our favorite longevity vegetables in this recipe for added health benefits:

🌱Cilantro, effective at binding heavy metals.

🌿Parsley, a natural blood detoxifier.

🍄Medicinal mushrooms (shiitake, turkey tail, reishi, oyster, etc) provide glutathione, spermidine, ergo, and beta-glucans for cognition🧠 and immune health.

🧄Garlic is high in sulfur stimulating production of glutathione for liver detoxification. Watch our FB Live dispelling the myth about garlic for dogs, link in comments.👇

Poured over your dog's food as a meal topper or fed as a treat, bone broth is a great addition to their diet! Feed 2 tablespoons🥄 for every 10 lbs of body weight.

You can find more easy recipes like this one, other types of broths, and additional longevity foods in our book The Forever Dog.
👉 foreverdog.com

07/12/2021

Lovely visit with these precious friends today, Harley 🎅🏼
& Penny 🎄