Knead for Dogs

20/05/2024

A new massage technique I have learnt.

18/04/2024

Soothing for the aching joints

15/05/2023

Sharing

Hi all, we just wanted to share. We took our Toby to vet for a review; his gut and skin haven’t been great these last few days and we were growing concerned.

The Doc said that a lot of his issues stem from the current heat wave… older dogs like Toby get a lot more stressed in this hot weather. He’s panting and because he’s very arthritic he has difficulty walking to water to cool down. And also food spoils ALOT faster than normal as well, so his digestion is more vulnerable.

We need to work harder to keep our dogs cool during this time. Several we know have already suffered heat strokes. Don’t take it for granted that it feels fine to us; for dogs, especially older and thick coated dogs like Toby, it’s like being in a Zhi Char kitchen with a tuxedo on… make sure they keep cool and be wary of heat stroke.

Take care everyone!

02/05/2023

02/05/2023

If your dog is diagnosed with cancer, you might think chemo and radiation are the best treatment options.

👨‍⚕️ Veterinarian Ian Billinghurst warns that these invasive treatments may make your dog's last days miserable. Even worse, they can often do more harm than good.

👉 If you're considering chemotherapy or radiation for your dog, ask your vet these critical questions before you give your consent:

“Will the treatment you’re proposing lengthen my dog’s life?”

“Is this treatment likely to result in complete remission?”

“Will the treatment you’re proposing cause side effects? If so, what will they be and how long will they last?”

“How dangerous is this regime? What is the likelihood it will actually shorten my dog’s life or even kill my dog?”

“What will my dog’s quality of life be during treatment? What about after the treatment?”

“If my dog goes into remission and survives, what is the likelihood of permanent damage, and if so … what will that look like?”

“What will happen if we do nothing?”

👉 Read more about the pros and cons of chemotherapy and radiation for dogs with cancer here:
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/chemo-radiation-for-dogs/

22/03/2023

Blueberries are good for your dogs. Don’t overfeed though.

🐶 One of the most important things you can feed your meat-eating, organ-devouring, bone-crunching dog is … blueberries!

🫐 Blueberries have the highest antioxidant properties of any fruit ... and your dog needs them to fight cellular damage caused by free radicals … also known as oxidative stress.

Free radicals are the result of toxins, pollution, chemicals, drugs and processed food … and they damage your dog’s cells, are a huge cause of aging and can lead to degenerative diseases.

But you can slow down time and add years to your dog's life by feeding blueberries as 5 to 10% of your dog’s diet ... and get these benefits:

- Slow down aging
- Minimize DNA damage that can lead to cancer
- Improve cognitive function
- Inhibit tumor growth
- Lower blood sugar and fight diabetes
- Decrease chronic inflammation
- Improve mobility
- Improve arthritis

When you feed your dog blueberries, you’re giving him a fighting chance against free radicals that can steal years from your dog.

👉 CLICK here to read more about the powerful blueberry ...
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/can-dogs-eat-blueberries/

23/02/2023

Does your dog have arthritis, neuropathic pain or chronic pain? Then chances are your vet has prescribed gabapentin. But there have been ZERO controlled research studies on gabapentin to treat chronic pain. And case reports show mixed results. And it hasn’t even been FDA approved for dogs!

And one vet told us it wasn’t helping the dogs and the ones coming to her had bad reactions … like tarry diarrhea, aggressiveness, low energy, tremors, difficulty breathing, anxiety, loss of appetite and digestive issues.

There are better options when your dog has pain. Click the link to find out more about why you should avoid gabapentin ... and learn about natural pain relief for your dog.
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/gabapentin-why-this-vet-will-never-prescribe-it/

02/11/2022

Food for thought

28/07/2022

This is why I don’t feed my dog who is 16 year old carbs.

To help combat the effects of aging, it’s important to offer the right diet; the perfect fuel for dogs is a variety of whole foods suitable for a carnivore.

27/08/2021

ATTENTION Pet Parents!

A chemical used in Milk-Bones, Ol’Roy, Kibbles’n Bits, Hill’s Pet Food and other pet foods should no longer be considered safe for consumption due to concerns about its ability to damage DNA according to a new animal-model study.

According to the Environmental Working Group: “A scientific panel created by the European Food Safety Authority found that titanium dioxide “can no longer be considered as safe when used as a food additive.” The panel, citing concerns about titanium dioxide’s genotoxicity, or its ability to damage DNA, based its conclusion on a review of hundreds of scientific studies. EWG called on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to quickly consider whether to ban titanium dioxide from use in food."

A chemical that may damage our pet's DNA should not be fed to pets.

Titanium dioxide is on The Forever Dog’s Dirty Dozen list of additives you need to avoid in your pet food. www.ForeverDog.com/about

11/08/2021

My dog loves strawberries, do yours?

Today’s The Forever Dog Longevity Tip:
When it’s treat time, try serving up slivers of fisetin-rich strawberries.🍓In addition to enjoying a delicious snack, your dog will also get a dose of this powerful longevity molecule and gut-loving fiber, too.🐶

Researchers have found that a natural plant compound (polyphenol) called Fisetin is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Fisetin is present in many fruits and vegetables, including apples, persimmons, and cucumbers, with one of the richest sources being strawberries.🍎🥒🍓

Recently, scientists have discovered it also kills senescent cells—those “zombie 🧟‍♀️ cells” that are a hallmark of premature aging (cell senescence is when cells lose their ability to divide but don’t die, so they just hang out and damage healthy cells).

A cell study published in the journal Aging showed that Fisetin eliminated about 70 percent of Zombie cells while doing no harm to healthy, normal cells.

A study on animals consuming fisetin showed they lived longer and experienced less age-related issues, which prompted an ongoing clinical trial at the Mayo clinic examining the direct effects of fisetin supplementation on age related dysfunction in humans.

Occasionally, you’ll read information that suggests avoiding feeding strawberries to dogs; this comes from the rare possibility that dogs can consume too many green leafy strawberry stems and can cause an upset stomach. Removing the green stem removes any risk of GI upset. Buy organic or spray-free.

You can find more of my and Rodney Habib's fresh food longevity hacks in our book The Forever Dog, now available for pre-order!
http://www.foreverdog.com

11/08/2021

07/08/2021

Expanding my learning journey

30/05/2021

For me, it is no 2 and 3. No 1 has not happened cos no one can carry my dog without permission and instructions on how to carry her.

23/05/2021

Good read

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