Prevention First Veterinary Blog

08/09/2024

I don’t recommend kibble but if you do feed it this is important along with only buying a bag that will last 2-3 weeks

Is Your Dog's Kibble Still Safe?

Did you know most pet food makers spend more on packaging than the contents? That bag is designed to keep oxygen out because once air gets in, the fats in kibble can go rancid.

Kibble lasts only 2-3 weeks after opening. When exposed to air, it reacts with chemicals in the food, causing a loss in nutritional value, and potentially allowing toxic mold and bacteria to grow. Rancid fats can destroy essential vitamins, leading to deficiencies and serious health issues like malnutrition, hair loss, liver and kidney disease, and even cancer.

Pro Tip: If you store food in a bin, keep it in the original bag, squeeze out the air, and seal it tightly.

👉 Learn more about the risks: https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/throw-dogs-kibble-away/

08/09/2024

Start this before the allergy season and through the summer.

29/08/2024

💥This is why we have so much disease in our pets. It's the disconnect!

🎙 Stay tuned for a very surprising and illuminating lecture I'm creating for the "Know Better, Do Better: Expert Sessions on Canine Longevity" event.

📅 Event Details:
🗓 Date: September 8, 2024
🕒 Time: 12:30 PM - 5 PM
📍 Location: Morgan Arts Complex, Chicago

🎫 https://www.holisticpethealthcoach.com/knowbetterdobetter2024

10/02/2024

Solensia® A New Approach To Arthritis Pain In Cats Ron Hines DVM PhD Solensia® Cat Owner Feedback Page The Special Needs Of Older Cats What To Do When Your Cat Is In Pain Before 2013, when Zoetis was still the animal medications’ division of Pfizer Drug Company, they purchased three patents for ...

23/11/2023

📣Friendly reminder, Garlic is not toxic!!

In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, garlic is indicated for Food Stagnation, cancer, diabetes, and asthma. It is used to Warm the Middle and promote both digestion and healthy intestinal flora. Most commonly, garlic is used for natural prevention of parasites like fleas and ticks.

Garlic can be beneficial for both dogs and cats in appropriate doses. I use fresh crushed cloves to get the full benefits of garlic.
🐱 For cats: 1/4 clove (crushed) daily, 3-4 days per week.
🐶 For dogs: 1/2 clove (crushed) per 20 pounds of body weight daily, with a maximum of 3 cloves. Best to take at least 1 day per week off.
*Please make sure to note the difference between a clove and a bulb/head of garlic.

Not recommended for puppies and kittens. Long term use is contraindicated in pets with vision issues. If your pet has a history of hemolytic anemia, it would be safer to avoid use of garlic in any form.

23/11/2023

I highly recommend these boots. Great if your dog has allergies and they stay on!!

Walkee Paws are the world’s first All-In-One Dog Boot Leggings designed so you will never lose a dog boot again!. Due to their over-the-back construction, they are also easier to get on, stay on and comfy to wear.

21/11/2023

Judy Morgan is awesome for pet foods. I always use her book and recipes

21/11/2023

Adored Beast
Rx Vitamins
Standard process
Mercola (animal version aka Bark and whiskers)
Dogs Naturally
Real Mushrooms

These are the companies whose products I use

21/11/2023

I have older dogs. 2 of them struggle with arthritis. I have them in NSAIDS because I - at this stage have not found anything to make them comfortable . I add gabapentin at night because one has dementia and it helps with sleep and pain. I also add a turmeric product Curaphen which I also take. Here is an interesting article. I’m going to try this product.

There are many reasons to choose green lipped mussels for dogs. They work like anti-inflammatory drugs - but without the harmful side effects. Learn more ...

18/11/2023

I always recommend non-chemjcal floor cleaners. Remember your dog can smell hundreds of times more than you and their nose is inches from your floor. So every time you mop you are administering toxic substances to you and your dog.

Here is a link I found that I like.

Leave the commercial floor cleaners behind. Make a simple yet effective homemade floor cleaner that will get your floors sparkling clean.

17/11/2023

Here is a good dog food

17/11/2023

Once again I have a dog on this food. This food - MOIST AND MEATY- is the absolute worst food you can give your pet. It should be removed from the market.

09/11/2023

Check out this handy way to keep your pet’s foot bandaged!:

14/09/2023

Yeast is generally seen as brown discoloration, may feel greasy, and has a ye**ty odor, particularly in the ears. Yeast overgrowth happens commonly in pets with allergies and in pets treated repeatedly with antibiotics. The antibiotics kill off the good bacteria along with the bad bacteria. The good bacteria keep the yeast under control. When the body's natural defenses are low (steroids, Atopica, Apoquel, antibiotics) the yeast will grow. ⁠
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Whenever I see a dog or cat with chronic yeast infections, the first thing I look at is the diet. Poor quality diets filled with carbohydrates commonly contribute to yeast overgrowth. Chronic use of steroids and antibiotics weakens the immune system and allows invasion of the yeast, which is an opportunistic infection. Most veterinarians and pet owners treat these infections with more antibiotics (which have no effect against yeast!) and steroids. These may help short term, but as soon as the medication runs out, the infection returns. If your pet has chronic ear infections, you need to look at the diet and make changes.⁠
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14/09/2023

https://www.barkandwhiskers.com/2023-09-14-can-you-feed-pears-to-your-pets/?ui=0b98dceeddf439e01ca2ca3b0fb3c3b5e30f1bb532dc2000b23c63d00c2a1520&sd=20170807&cid_source=petsnl&cid_medium=email&cid_content=art1ReadMore&cid=20230914Z1&foDate=true

With autumn just around the corner, chances are you'll be seeing more of this sweet, crunchy fruit in your local markets. It's loaded with immune-boosting antioxidants, and has been valued for its anti-inflammatory benefits ever since the early times. Has your pet tasted it yet?

05/07/2023

19/06/2023

Nexgard Combo For cats.

You got to be kidding! First - why do we need a product to kill fleas and tapeworms all in one? If there are no fleas there are no tapeworms.

Cats rarely get intestinal parasites and if they do they are usually feral or close to feral and won’t get this anyway.

This is full of poison. Do not use.

11/06/2023

In case you were hoping lab made meat was more humane…..and better for the environment….

11/06/2023

These chemicals are so toxic, they were banned - or at least restricted - for agricultural use. Yet the year after the complete ban of one of these chemicals, massive amounts were sold for the domestic pet market. Now, pets and the environment are paying the steep price.

17/10/2021

For those of you who are interested. If you are on auto-fill for Chewys, you can message or video with veterinarians who act as consultants. They are not a replacement for your vet but if you get home and you see your dog is Ill but all vets are closed, you can ask them if you need to go to the ER. They can make recommendations too for supplements etc and recommend questions you can ask your regular vet. It’s all about being informed.

Again, it is NOT a replacement for your vet but maybe provide you will a little peace of mind on what to do.

17/10/2021

https://www.facebook.com/JudyMorganDVM/videos/1530879630588081/

17/10/2021

https://www.facebook.com/JudyMorganDVM/videos/1530879630588081/

01/10/2021

29/05/2021

Another mast cell tumor diagnosed. We diagnose them almost daily now. I have been in practice on and off for 4 decades and I have never seen this many. Environment, genetics, diet etc I don't know for sure but I would say diet and environment.

I beg people to please look at how your dog food is made. Know that most brands are at least 50% carbohydrates and carbohydrates increase inflammation in the body. That causes tumors, arthritis and a host of other diseases. It is so processed that its unrecognizable, its made with mostly grains including corn which we all know is GMO. Its sprayed with fats to make it palatable and which goes rancid soon after you open the bag. Its disgusting. There are a few decent brands, Orijens, Farmina but for the most part not good. Sure some dogs do great on it and look great until they die of kidney disease or tumors or just can't walk anymore due to arthritis.

Many people say its too expensive, I can't be bothered and those I can't help. Some just fall prey to the advertisements and think they are feeding good foods. They are more open to learning. If you want to learn more go to catinfo.org fr cat info and go to Dr Judy Morgan or Dr Karen Beckers websites to learn about dogs.

There are many others too. Even if you just add some real food to their dry food you are improving their diet. Vegan? Dr Pitcairns new book has recipes you AND your pet can enjoy.

19/05/2021

The only thing I found to clean hard tarter in dogs beside horse hoof trimmings! Must monitor though and not let them swollow big pieces whole

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26814157/

Chewing raw bovine bones was an effective method of removing dental calculus in dogs. The SB bones removed dental calculus more efficiently in the short term.