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Selasa, 11 November 2014
Raw food and fertility
When Dr. Francis Pottenger conducted his famous experiments with cats (he fed, roughly, 450 on a raw food diet and 450 on a cooked food diet using the same ingredients) he found that after three generations the cats on the cooked food diet became infertile. We dont know if the same holds true for dogs and cooked food BUT we given that fertility is a growing problem we can guess that it might be so. (Incidentally, processed cat food now has various additives put into it to counter the effect of the cooking, which is why the domestic cat hasnt become extinct in the last 50 years). So, how can a raw food diet aid fertility? The first thing to remember is that it takes two to tango. Dogs are just as likely to suffer from fertility issues as bitches if fed on processed food. Basically most manufactured dog food offers a narrow spectrum of nutrients, damaged fats and proteins, high chemical and grain levels, high levels of artificial calcium, salt and sugar mixed with low levels of natural anti-oxidants, enzymes, available micro nutrients and phytochemicals and…but you get the idea. One of the effects of feeding processed food to several generations of dog, according to Dr. Ian Billinghurst in his book Grow Your Pups With Bones is substantially reduced fertility. He points out that: ‘the best way to certain of low to non-existent fertility…is to feed a dry food starting from when they are puppies.’ Billinghurst then goes on to explain why the different elements (essential fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin C, anti-oxidants and so forth) in a raw food diet boost fertility. For males he lays great stress on the need for zinc, which occurs naturally in lamb, beef, chicken, eggs, and carrots as well as methionine (found in eggs), magnesium (found in green vegetables), manganese (again found in green vegetables), selenium (again found in eggs) and other important nutrients. Billinghurst feels that it is always better for dogs to obtain all these nutrients from their food and warns against overdosing with supplements. Where supplements may be required it is vital to get professional advice as it is possible to overdose a dog on ingredients such as zinc. If you have a fertility issue with your dog we would be pleased to offer advice. 
Senin, 10 November 2014
Golden Seal Herbs for Dogs and Cats
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| Safe to use as a daily dietary supplement, alternative supplement for most dogs and cats. |
In this article...
1. Golden Seal
2. Health Benefits
3. Cautions
4. Side Effects
5. Drug Interactions
6. General Guidelines for Daily Herbal Intake
2. Health Benefits
3. Cautions
4. Side Effects
5. Drug Interactions
6. General Guidelines for Daily Herbal Intake
1.0 Golden Seal
Golden seal is an herbal plant that contains the chemical berberine;
- Berberine is:
- Antibacterial;
- Antifungal.
Golden Seal can be used in various forms:
- Dry powder;
- Fresh sliced or finely minced root;
- Tea - infusion;
- Tincture - use alcohol-free only;
- Supplement - capsule, pill.
2.0 Health Benefits – partial list…
- Ingested Treatments
- Cancer;
- Digestive disorders including;
- Chronic Fatigue;
- Colitis;
- Constipation;
- Diarrhea;
- Gas;
- Ulcers.
- Heart health:
- Lowers blood pressure and improves irregular heartbeats;
- Lowers blood sugar;
- Lowers bad cholesterol (LDL)
- Internal bleeding;
- Liver disorders;
- Upper respiratory infections and reduction of symptoms from environmental allergies;
- Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
- Topical Treatments
- Acne;
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Skin Rashes;
- Eye Infections;
- Eczema;
- Gingivitis;
- Itching;
- Infected wounds;
- Ringworm;
- Ulcers.
3.0 Cautions…
- If your dog or cat is pregnant or lactating don’t use golden seal as an ingested treatment/supplement;
- Don’t use golden seal as an ingested treatment/supplement for new-born puppies or kittens.
4.0 Side Effects…
- If ingested by newborn puppies and kittens, golden seal may cause brain damage.
5.0 Drug Interactions…
- Cyclosporine;
- Medications changed by the liver;
- Medications that are moved by pumps into cells.
6.0 General Guideline...
Daily Herbal Intake Based on Dog’s or Cat’s Weight
Weight | Dry Powders | Teas | Capsules/Tablets | Tinctures |
1-10 lbs | a small pinch up to 1/8 tsp | less than 1/4 cup, 1-3 times/day | 1/2 capsule, 1-3 times/day | 1-3 drops, 2-3 times/day |
10-20 lbs | 1 larger pinch - 1/8 to ¼ tsp | 1/4 cup, 1-3 times/day | 1/2-1 capsule/tablet, 1-3 times/day | 3-5 drops, 2-3 times/day |
20-50 lbs | 2 pinches - 1 teaspoon | 1/4-1/2 cup, 1-3 times/day | 1-2 capsules/tablets, 2-3 times/day | 5-10 drops, 2-3 times/day |
50-100 lbs 10- | 2 pinches - 2 teaspoons | 1/2-1 cup, 1-3 times/day | 1-2 capsules/tablets, 3-4 times/day | 20 drops, 2-3 times/day |
Over 100 lbs, | up to 1 tablespoon | up to 1 cup 3 times/day | adult human dose | adult human dose |
Holistic Support
If you require additional support and guidance I would be pleased to assist you via my Holistic Diet, Nutrition Wellness Services:
- Unbiased Diet, Nutrition, Product Advice is available via this service
- Diet, Nutrition Wellness Plans are available via this service
Jumat, 07 November 2014
Chain, Leather, Canvas, And Nylon Leashes
Leashes come in a variety of styles, materials, widths, and lengths. The following are the most common materials: Chain; leather; canvas; nylon. Chain leashes are often used with large dogs, but they are heavy and awkward. If you wanted to fold the leash neatly into one hand or the other, as required by some training techniques, you will not be able to do so without considerable discomfort. It is definitely not an ideal leash you can use for training.
For a training leash, materials of choice are canvas or nylon. Both can be readily manipulated and economical. Canvas, especially with larger dogs, is easier on your hands than nylon.
Leather leashes are also quite popular, although they are more expensive than canvas leashes. The best training leash is a 6-foot canvas leash. It is easy on the hands, easily manipulated, and just the right length. It is also the most economical. Canvas leashes are available in most pet stores or online and come in a variety of colors, although red and blue seems to be the most common.
Kamis, 06 November 2014
4Health Chicken and Rice Adult Review And Buy
If you are a pet lover, 4Health dog food is a must have for your dog. It is made from a variety of enriching components including chicken, grounded millet, cracked pearl barley, chicken meal, brewers rice, natural flavors and food supplements.
Chicken is an important source of protein. But apart from the protein, It also contains important micro-nutrients like selenium, niacin, vitamin B and phosphorous. Naturally, chicken contains up to 80% moisture. When used in the processing of these meals, it is usually dried first in order to ensure the resultant is a concentrated piece of chicken meat. This means that the end product will be composed of not less than 29%
protein matter
A good dog meal should contain some carbohydrates. 4Health dog food contains a good amount of carbs and this makes is a great feed. The starch is derived from millet and pearl barley. These two ingredients bring some fiber and manganese whose need cannot be overemphasized. Fiber and manganese are good for roughage. The roughage helps prevent constipation and other digestion issues. On dry matter basis, the meal should contain at least 46% carb and minimum of 4.4% fiber content. Another key ingredient that contains a good level of starchy carbohydrate is brewers rice. This is usually from residue obtained from the manufacture of wort.
Other important ingredients in the processing of these feeds are flaxseed, natural flavors, fish meal, beet pulp and glucosamine. Fish meal is a form of concentrated fish meat made from tissues of dried, fresh fish. The foods also contain a sensible amount of vitamin E, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron proteinate and ferrous sulfate. Fats are also necessary in a dogs meal. It has good fat content obtained from chicken. The fat is skimmed and linoleic acid is extracted from it. The acid is very important for the health of your dog. Chicken is also very tasty and any dog will absolutely love the delicacy. Keep your dog happy and healthy
by buying him 4health dog food.
Flavor - Chicken
Life Stage - All
Package Size - 35 lb.
Package Type - Bag
Pet Type - Dog
Type - Dry
Brand - 4health dog food
Manufacturer Part Number - 1861
Ingredients:
Chicken, chicken meal, cracked pearled barley, millet, brewers rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried plain beet pulp, natural chicken flavor, flaxseed, fish meal, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, dried chicory root, glucosamine hydrochloride, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, yucca schidigera extract, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, chondroitin sulfate, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid.
Chicken, chicken meal, cracked pearled barley, millet, brewers rice, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried plain beet pulp, natural chicken flavor, flaxseed, fish meal, potassium chloride, salt, choline chloride, dried chicory root, glucosamine hydrochloride, vitamin E supplement, iron proteinate, zinc proteinate, yucca schidigera extract, copper proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide, thiamine mononitrate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, chondroitin sulfate, ascorbic acid, vitamin A supplement, biotin, niacin, calcium pantothenate, manganese sulfate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6), vitamin B12 supplement, riboflavin, vitamin D supplement, folic acid.
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein 26.0% (min.), Crude Fat 15.0% (min.), Crude Fiber 4.0% (max.), Moisture 10.0% (max.), Zinc 150 mg/kg (min.), Selenium 0.4 mg/kg (min.), Vitamin E 150 IU/kg (min.), Omega-6 Fatty Acids* 2.5% (min.), Omega-3 Fatty Acids* 0.4% (min.), Glucosamine* 300 mg/kg (min.), Chondroitin Sulfate* 100 mg/kg (min.),
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO dog food nutrient profile.
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Minggu, 02 November 2014
SYMPTOMS OF DOG POISONING AND TREATMENTS
Pet Poison Help Line 24/7 (800-213-6680)
Dogs can suffer from poisoning for many reasons - some foods are toxic to dogs, if you do not know what foods can harm your dog you may end-up accidentally poisoning your dog. Some times dogs are accidentally exposed to chemicals (i.e. household cleaning products), or toxins such as anti-freeze. Dogs can suffer poisoning from snake bites, ingesting poisonous plants or rodent poison, eating grass that fertilizer, herbicides or pesticides have been applied to, ingesting and/or surface contact with road salt (de-icer), surfaces treated with chemical-based household cleaners, etc. Some dogs are intentionally poisoned by unhappy neighbors.
Dogs can inhale or ingest a poisonous substance. For example a dog may absorb poison by inhaling tiny air-borne particles. Toxins may enter there blood stream via surface contact with the pads of their paws. They may directly ingest a toxic substance or may inadvertently ingest it by brushing against/walking or lying on a toxic substance and then licking/grooming themselves.
It is always better to be pro-active, accidents happen, and so too, intentional cruelty by others - by familiarizing yourself with the symptoms and treatments of poisoning you can save your dog’s life.
Symptoms of Poisoning
Absorbed, ingested and/or absorbed poisonous/toxic substances can cause a wide range of reactions such as…
- Breathing difficulty;
- Bleeding disorders;
- Bleeding from various parts of the body;
- Chemical burns;
- Coma;
- Death;
- Diarrhea;
- Drooling;
- Elevated temperature;
- Hallucination resulting in over-reaction to sound or light;
- Heart and organ failure;
- Kidney or liver problems;
- Loss of appetite;
- Loss of balance - staggering;
- Lethargy;
- Mouth irritation;
- Muscle tremor and rigidity;
- Seizure;
- Skin rash;
- Swelling of the tongue;
- Vomiting;
- Weakness;
Some toxic substances result in immediate signs of poisoning, typically signs of poisoning are apparent within 3 days after contact with the substance. However, some poisons/toxins can be insidious - toxic load may take weeks, months or years to build-up before symptoms surface.
The earlier you notice symptoms and the quicker your dog receives treatment the lesser the chance of permanent damage or death. But there are some poisons for which there is no cure.
Treatments to Mitigate the Affects of Poisoning
The following provides a list of some of the interventions that your veterinarian may ask you to do, they may also request that you bring your dog in ASAP.
To induce vomiting, give your pet 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (1 tablespoon per 15 pounds of the dog’s body weight) with an eye dropper, syringe, or turkey baster by dribbling the liquid onto the back of his tongue or into his cheek pocket until swallowed. Collect any vomit and take it, along with the poison container or other substance that you think you dog may have ingested and take it to the veterinarian
To dilute caustic poisons such as pine oils, detergents, bleaches, and swimming pool chemicals, feed your dog large quantities of water, milk, or egg whites. Activated charcoal (or even burned toast) may be recommended to absorb insect repellents like DEET.
To remove absorbed poisons...absorbed poisons are substances that get on your pet’s paws and coat and are absorbed through the skin. Road salt is one of the most common of such substances and can cause serious and lethal damage over time. Remember your dog walks, on lies on and licks the floor - dont use chemical based cleaners to clean floors, other horizontal or vertical surfaces that your dog comes into contact with. Absorbed poisoning can happen through ingestion when the animal grooms himself. For oil-based toxins (petroleum products) use a gentle dish washing liquid like Dawn. Dust or vacuum powdery poisons away because water can activate certain toxins. If the poison is in your dog’s eye, carefully flush the eye with water or a sterile saline solution. To remove toxins from a dogs paws you can use the following Foot Soak Recipe...
Warm Water and Iodine - Foot Soak Recipe, To Remove Toxins
Iodine is non-toxic for dogs (but should not be ingested, just used topically) and is anti-fugal and anti-viral. To remove toxins (road salt, herbicides, fertilizers or pesticides) from the surface of your dog’s paws - this soak can also be used to reduce itchy, inflamed, and other wise irritated paws…
- Fill the container you are using with warm water;
- Add enough iodine to make the water turn the colour of ice tea;
- Have your dog stand in or otherwise keep their paw in the the water/iodine solution for 30 seconds
- Then pat your dog’s paws dry.
‘Inhaled poisons’ include aerosol sprays, carbon monoxide, gases, and other fumes inhaled by your pet that you may not consider poison to dogs because you use them safely on a regular basis. Quickly get your dog into fresh air and administer Rescue Breathing if necessary.
For snakebites, carry your dog if at all possible, to prevent increased circulation of venom throughout his body via walking. Get him to an animal emergency centre ASAP.
For insect bites
Options:
Options:
- If your dogs nose or face is swelling, or multiple stings have been experienced you can administer 1 mg of Diphenhydramine (i.e. Benadryl), an antihistamine, per pound of your dog’s body weight;
- Rather than use a chemical-based antihistamine (i.e. Benedryl) you can use natures antihistime - Quercetin;
- For calming pain and inflammation due to a bite there are many natural options, for topical treatments - for example..:
- 100% Aloe Vera juice or gel;
- Arnica Montana;
- Camomile;
- Calendula salve;
- Golden Seal;
- Feverfew;
- Marjoram;
- Witch hazel is a good choice;
- For calming the irritation resulting from insect bites, to speed healing and prevent infection;
- Organic, raw (natural) unpasturized honey speeds healing - apply topically;
- Colloidal silver - apply topically
- Organic unpasturized apple cider vinegar;
- Applying a cold pack to the bite can alleviate swelling:
- Immediately seek professional medical help if you detect breathing problems.
If You Think Your Dog Is Suffering From Poisoning
(food, chemicals, insect/snake bites)
If you think your dog is suffering from symptoms related to poisoning from food, plants or chemicals call your veterinarian or contact a pet poison control centre right away.
Pet Poison Help Line 24/7 (800-213-6680).
The Pet Poison Help Line is run by the ASPCA. Please note that there are some errors on the ASPCAs list of dangerous and poisonous items. For example - aloe vera juice, fresh lemon, select dairy products, garlic, chamomile, other specific herbs and herbal teas such as decaffeinated green tea and rooibos tea are actually not poisonous for your dog. You can read my articles on those items to learn more.
Holistic Support
If you require additional support and guidance I would be pleased to assist you via my Holistic Diet, Nutrition Wellness Services:
- Unbiased Diet, Nutrition, Product Advice is available via this service
- Diet, Nutrition Wellness Plans are available via this service
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