We have a nation of CHRONICALLY ill dogs and cats-they are getting more serious diseases at younger and younger ages.

YOUR pet has a 50% chance of getting Cancer at some point in his or her lifetime.

I am seeing MORE animals with serious diseases, such as Bone and Lymph cancer, Auto-immune disease, Chronic Allergies, Chronic Vomiting/ Diarrhea, Degenerative Arthritis, and Recurrent Urinary Tract Disease -

I am seeing ALL of this at younger and younger ages.

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Any dog that exclusively consumes commercial dog food is at a noticeably greater risk of dying prematurely according to many renowned Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and published Dog Care Experts. And by the time symptoms are noticeable, it’s often too late to avert a distressing death apart from a lethal injection.

In other words commercial dog food you trust may be killing your dog as the frequent disease and death of dogs from nutritionally insufficient and poison-laden commercial dog food is no secret in the world of vets and dog experts.

It’s a little known fact amongst the general public that many pet foods claimed to be preservative-free do, in fact, include preservatives, as manufacturers are not obliged to list preservatives that were not added during the production process.

Before the meat is even sent to the manufacturer many preservatives find their way into pet food at rendering plants and research has found that some pet foods that came with chemical free or all natural ingredient labels were found to contain synthetic antioxidants.

You can potentially love your dog to death with the wrong foods even though you may be paying for top range products. However, there are alternatives.

Stop using commercial dog food as your dogs only or main diet. This is the most important step you should make for your dogs well being. However, most people would find it unrealistic to never use commercial dog food ever again, but if it is essential use it cautiously for a few meals during the week.

Start feeding your dog home made food. It’s easier than you think to cook expressly for dogs with healthy, well-balanced dog food recipes. But be sure you have a good supply of recipes written particularly for dogs because they have very precise needs.

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Dogs can’t eat everything – Especially Walnuts

“Magoo was a big, playful Labrador retriever who often got himself into sticky situations…”

So begins a story in the latest report from the ASPCA on foods that may be toxic to dogs. It turns out that Magoo got into the pantry and snagged himself about a pound of raisins. He ate the whole thing, of course.

The ASPCA never mentions Magoo’s fate. But they do tell us that as little as a handful of raisins can impair a dogs health and has been fatal for some. Ditto for the grape.

Who Knew?

Growing up, I regarded our family dogs as “the first cycle of the dishwasher”. They were good about waiting their turn for whatever we left on our plates, and we weren’t too concerned about offering them “people food”. It never crossed our minds that our dogs health could be affected by a few measly table scraps. What was safe for us, we figured, was safe for our pets.

What’s more, whenever I ate grapes, I liked to give one or two to our German Shepherd “Tiffany”. The grapes always popped out of her mouth when she tried to bite into them and Tiffany, ever the good sport, refused to give up until she’d squashed each one into submission. It guaranteed at least 60 seconds of harmless fun.

Tiffany was also fond of chewing gum (she chewed it — wrapper and all — but didn’t swallow it!) We had the sugarless kind, which is often sweetened these days with xylitol.

Little did I know that I might have been poisoning our family pet! (More on xylitol below).

Why are grapes harmful?

As far as grapes and raisins go, no one is sure why they’re harmful. It’s been confirmed that even grapes grown without fertilizers or pesticides can be toxic to dogs. But not to every dog, and not every time. It’s also not known whether small amounts eaten over a long time period could have a cumulative effect.

What we do know is that the end result in nearly all reported cases of grape or raisin toxicity is acute kidney failure. (The term “acute” means that the condition is severe and comes on quickly.) The dog ultimately can’t produce urine, which means they can’t filter toxins out of their systems — a process essential to life.

During the twelve-month period in which the effects of grapes were studied, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center  handled 140 cases involving one or more dogs. Over a third of the dogs developed symptoms ranging from vomiting to kidney failure, and seven dogs died. The ASPCA based their study on reported cases, so naturally there may be cases where a dogs health is entirely unaffected by eating grapes. But until they know all the facts, the Society advises against feeding pets grapes or raisins in any amount.

An ounce of prevention

So, your dog just scored himself a big box of raisins. What’s a pet owner to do?

The first line of defense, if the grapes or raisins were eaten recently, is to induce vomiting and administer activated charcoal (it absorbs toxins in the GI tract). Vomiting is also the first sign that your dog is in trouble, so skip right to the activated charcoal if vomiting has already occurred. (In a pinch you can make your own activated charcoal by charring a piece of toast until it’s blackened and crumbles easily.)  Then call your vet right away.

Can’t reach the vet? Call ASPCA Poison Control: 888-426-4435

The vet will keep your dog on intravenous fluids for at least 48 hours and monitor blood chemistry daily. Normal blood work after 3 days usually means your dog is in the clear.

Keeping a watchful eye out, of course, is the best way to keep your pet out of trouble. Like children, dogs (and other pets) have a knack for getting into mischief when we’re not looking.

It’s Not Just the Grapes…

There are other foods your dog should be kept away from, and some of them may surprise you.

Here are some other foods that can put a dogs health in harms way:

Chocolate

Who can resist chocolate? Like it your not, your dog.
Chocolate is made with cocoa beans and cocoa beans contain a chemical called Theobromine, which is toxic to dogs. So on Valentine’s Day, you’re actually being kind to your best buddy if you eat all the chocolates yourself!
Read my special report on chocolate at http://www.great-dog-gift.com/chocolate to learn more, and see how different types of chocolate have varying effects on dogs health.

Cocoa Mulch

Cocoa bean shells are a by-product of chocolate production (which is how mulch made it into the “foods” category) and are popular as mulch for landscaping. Homeowners like the attractive color and scent, and the fact that the mulch breaks down into an organic fertilizer. However, some dogs like to eat it and it contains Theobromine.

Fatty foods

Fatty foods are hard for a dog to digest and can can overtax the pancreas, leading to pancreatitis. This can threaten your dogs health and is potentially fatal.

Nuts

Macadamia nuts should be avoided. In fact most nuts are not good for a dogs health since their high phosporus content is said to lead to bladder stones.

Mulch

Mulch isn’t food, but there’s one type tempting enough for dogs to eat. Some dogs are attracted to cocoa mulch, and will eat it in varying quantities. The coca bean shells can contain from 0.2% to 3% theobromine (the toxin ) as compaired to 1-4% in unprocessed beans.

Onions

Onions, especially raw onions, have been shown to trigger hemolytic anemia in dogs. (Stephen J Ettinger, D.V.M and Edward C. Fieldman, D.V.M. ’s book: Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine vol. 2 pg 1884.) Stay away from onion powder too.

Potatoes

Potato poisonings among people and dogs are rare but have occurred. The toxin, solanine, is poorly absorbed and is only found in green sprouts (these occur in tubers exposed to sunlight) and green potato skins. This explains why incidents seldom occur. Note that cooked, mashed potatoes are fine for a dogs health, actually quite nutritious and digestible.

Artificial Sweeteners

Xylitol is used as a sweetener in many products, especially sugarless gum and candies. Ingesting large amounts of products sweetened with xylitol may cause a sudden drop in blood sugar in dogs, resulting depression, loss of coordination, and seizures. According to Dr. Eric K. Dunayer, a consulting veterinarian in clinical toxicology for the poison control center, “These signs can develop quite rapidly, at times less than 30 minutes after ingestion of the product” states Dr. Dunayer, “…therefore, it is important that pet owners seek veterinary treatment immediately.”

Turkey

Turkey skin is currently thought to cause acute pancreatis in dogs, partly due to it’s high fat content.

Other foods listed by the ASPCA as harmful:

Alcoholic beverages

Avocado (the only “fatty” member of the vegetable family)

Coffee (all forms of coffee)

Moldy or spoiled foods

Salt

Yeast dough

Garlic

The Bottom Line

Thanks to a more educated public, fewer fatalities from foods like chocolate are being reported these days. But it’s important to keep up with what’s currently known about foods and their effects on dogs health. Grapes and cocoa mulch, for example, were only discovered very recently to have harmful effects.
Check frequently with sources like the ASPCA, or sign up for the “Cold Noses News” and we’ll keep you informed. (You’ll also get a bunch of cool dog stuff along with your free registration).

Of course, being alert and getting your pet to the vet promptly will help assure a happy outcome if something unfortunate should happen.

Here’s to your dogs health and good nutrition!

Carolyn Schweitzer, a former family dentsit, is owner and editor of several websites, including http://www.Great-Dog-Gift.com

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Not all human foods are good for your pets, so make sure you check to see if the foods you are feeding them are safe.

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Whole Pet Diet: Eight Weeks to Great Health for Dogs And Cats

I’ve had dogs in my life since I was very young, our family dogs were huge cannines, usually breeds such as German Shepherds, Great Danes, Mastiffs, Rottweilers, Pyrenees, etc., and feeding them wasn’t really a big deal, they seemed to eat just about anything edible, processed commercial dog food and table scraps, they never had a health problem associated with their foods, and I never saw any of them vomit.

I now own a medium sized mixed shepherd breed that used to vomit regularly, not every day, but about twice a week. I was baffled, and I would take him to the vets office at least once a month, but the vet couldn’t find anything wrong with him. I got very frustrated, so I did some research of my own.

In my research I found that dogs have sensitive tummy’s too, it’s amazing to me because I’d never known a dog to have a sensitive tummy.

But I found out there are certain foods that dogs should absolutely not have because they can make your dog sick or at worst, kill your dog.

1. Chocolate is NEVER to be given, even in small amounts.

2. Grapes/raisins/currants is a big no-no,

3. Nuts (every kind especially walnuts) are also bad.

All of the above foods are only a few of the toxic foods you should never feed your dog. I won’t bore you with the scientific causes, just know not to feed it to your dog.

I’m into holistics and I was shocked to learn that nuts of any kind, especially walnuts were bad for my dog,and that’s what was making him vomit. I immediately stopped feeding him nuts and started him on an all raw natural, whole foods diet that included only raw meats and vegetables. This diet eliminated the toxins and poisons that had built up in his system because of the walnuts I was feeding him.

It took about 10 days for him to purge his system of the toxins, and I felt so guilty feeding him the walnuts I don’t buy walnuts for myself anymore, I don’t keep walnuts in the house !

He’s absolutely fine now and he hasn’t vomited in about a year. I’m so glad I did some research about this because dogs can’t eat everything – especially walnuts.

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Knowing when to take your dog to the vet and when to let him ’self-regulate’ is a pretty tricky business – how do you tell when he needs to see a professional? After all, it’s not as if you can rely on your dog to let you know.

Nobody likes forking out $80 for a needless visit to the vet, but then again no conscientious dog-owner can bear to contemplate their dog’s suffering, either! Frankly, it’s a bit of a quandary.

I’ve owned dogs on and off my whole life, and this is still something that I’ve never been 100% comfortable with: of course, I’d always rather be safe than sorry (a viewpoint which has resulted in many, many unnecessary trips to the vet over the years, just to set my mind at rest) … but I’ve also always wished for the kind of solid grounding in canine medical basics which would enable me to confidently decide for myself when my dog needs to see the vet – and when I can save both him and myself the hassle!

Stress-Free Dog Care

You can imagine the relief I felt when I happened across The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health (by Malcolm Fields – dog-care professional) on the Internet. It was uncanny: this guide is exactly what I was looking for. It’s complete and detailed, covering all the common health problems (both serious and not) that dogs suffer from; the overall focus is on being prepared and taking preventative action; it teaches you how to accurately self-diagnose (with the assistance of step-by-step flowcharts which tell you whether he’ll be fine by himself, whether he needs to see the vet, and how urgently the vet should be seen); and, while it’s packed with knowledge and advice from veterinarians and trained dog-care specialists, it’s easy on the eye and reader-friendly … you can actually understand what they’re trying to say!

In a nutshell, it’s detailed (but not dauntingly so), comprehensive (covering all the common ailments and illnesses), knowledgeable (while retaining a conversational, easy-to-understand tone) and it gives you the kind of introduction to canine healthcare that’ll allow you to take good care of your dog – without spending unnecessary time and effort trying to absorb the jargon of a veterinary textbook!

What’s Actually Covered?

The book deals with all the common problems and ailments suffered by dogs. It covers issues like toothache and dental trouble, ear infections, skin rashes and chafing, eye irritations, worming issues, and lameness; chronic problems like vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, asthma, breathing trouble, and liver problems; more severe issues like arthritis and cancer; and symptomatic ‘alerts’ like hair loss, lethargy, and behavioral changes.

On top of that, you also learn how to pick up early warning signs by identifying and accurately interpreting your dog’s body language; how to groom your dog quickly and effectively; how to take good care of his teeth and gums; how to administer medicine safely and easily; and how to recognize the early warning signs of health trouble through behavioral and physical changes.

All this information is fully supplemented by full-color diagrams, photographs, and illustrations.

My Favorite Part

While it’s great to learn about canine anatomy and medical problems, the thing that I wanted to know more than anything else was: How can I tell how serious the problem is, and when do I need to take my dog to the vet?

So I was particularly happy to note the presence of the many and detailed symptom charts, which were designed especially to help owners make solid decisions about their dog’s health-care. Each chart starts from the specific symptoms of a particular ailment (you just follow the ‘branches’ of the flowchart, depending on the symptoms that your dog has) and tells you the recommended path of treatment for each one, as well as advising whether veterinary care should be sought – and if so, how urgently. Pure genius!

Something for Nothing

In addition to the fully-illustrated, 240-page guide itself, you also get a handful of tempting freebies: specifically, four bonus books.

There’s ‘The Ultimate Guide to Dog First Aid’, which is an incredibly useful resource for those situations requiring an immediate response (including how to perform the canine Heimlich maneuver and doggie CPR); ‘180 Gourmet Recipes for Your Dog’, which really teaches you how to indulge your pooch’s taste buds; ‘101 Ways to Spoil Your Dog for Under $10′, detailing all kinds of luxuries-on-a-budget and activities for you and your dog to enjoy together; and ‘20 Super-Healthy Recipes for Your Dog’ – which proves that doggie health-food is as delicious as anything else! These books have a combined value of over $80 – not a bad freebie!

The Ultimate Guide to Dog Health: Summed Up

All in all, I couldn’t be happier with this product. It’s exactly what I was looking for – and even if I hadn’t spent the last decade or so wishing for a book just like it, I think I’d still snap it up in a second: it’s that useful.

This is an information resource that every responsible dog owner should have access to. Not only does it enable you to make good decisions about the more serious health issues commonly suffered by dogs, but you learn a lot about the minor, day-to-day ailments and afflictions that almost every dog will encounter from time to time, as well as a host of useful facts on preventative care.

This comprehensive guide to dog health will help you to spot little problems before they become big ones: truly indispensable.

Emy Atijera is an advocate and a volunteer of ‘Healthy Pets Make People Happy’, an organization of more than 750 dedicated community members who come from all walks of life to donate thousands of hours of their time in helping thousands of animals in different areas of the Philippines.
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When healthy, the kidneys perform several key functions and remove waste products from the body in the form of urine. Kidney failure, also known as renal failure, is the inability of the kidneys to function properly.

Kidney failure is described as ‘chronic’ or ‘acute’. Chronic failure means that the kidneys can no longer perform their crucial functions of excreting waste products, regulating the chemical composition of body fluids, and producing hormones. Kidney function decreases slowly, which means the physical signs of failure may appear gradually.

Acute is characterized by an abrupt or sudden decline in kidney function that leads to changes in body chemistry, including alterations in fluid and mineral balances. These changes negatively affect almost every system in the body. The physical signs are more dramatic because kidney function declines quickly.

What are the causes of this failure in dogs?

There are many causes that may include:

* Age

* Viral, fungal, or bacterial infections

* Parasites

* Cancer

* Amyloidosis (cause by abnormal deposits of a certain type of protein in the kidney)

* Inflamation

* Trauma

* Toxic reaction to poisons or medications

* Congenital and inherited disorders

What type of pet is most susceptible to such disease?

Older dogs and cats are more likely to have kidney disease than younger pets. Cats and small dogs show early signs of chronic failure at 10 to 14 years of age, while large dogs may experience much earlier.

Cats have this disease more frequently than dogs. Certain breeds of dogs (such as the soft-coated wheaten terrier, Lhasa apso, shih tzu, basenji, and Norwegian elkhound) and cats (such as the Persian, Himalayan, Siamese, and Abyssinian) are more prone to developing kidney problems. But all breeds of dogs and cats can be affected, and at any age.

What are the physical signs my pet might experience?

Any of the following signs may indicate:

*Excessive drinking of water

*Increased urination

*Lethargy

*Vomiting

*Bad Breath

*Not eating for a day or more

*Weakness

*Lack of coordination when walking

*Depression

*Weight Loss of wasting of muscle tissue

How can I prevent this in my pet?
Most commonly, pets develop this kind of disease as they age because their kidneys ‘wear out’. In this situation, it is not possible to prevent the failure, although it is possible to treat it.

Outdoor dogs and cats are at greater risk because they are exposed to antifreeze more frequently. Indigestion of even a small amount of antifreeze can lead to acute failure and death.

Dog and cat breeds that are more likely to have hereditary kidney disease should not be used for breeding if they show signs of kidney disease. These breeds should be monitored for changes in their kidneys at an early age.

How is this treated?

Tests are necessary to diagnose chronic and acute failure and rule out other diseases. Blood and urine samples are used to test various kidney functions and make sure that infection is not the cause of the physical signs of disease.

Your veterinarian can differentiate between chronic and acute failure based on your pet’s history, physical examinations, and laboratory testing. A kidney biopsy may be necessary in some cases. Chronic kidney failure is not reversible, but your veterinarian can manage the physical signs of the disease. Pets may not respond to treatment at all or may live another few months or even years.

Acute is potentially reversible with aggressive treatment. Both chronic and acute can be life-threatening conditions requiring hospitalization. Treatment may include:

*Intravenous fluids

*A special diet to decrease protein and salt intake

*Medication for high blood pressure

*Hospitalization and supportive care

*Control of vomiting and gastrointestinal problems with diet and medications

*Medications for anemia (decreased red-blood-cell production)

*Potassium supplements

*Medications to reduce phosphorus levels in the blood

After your pet leaves the hospital, your veterinarian will repeat blood tests and urinalyses to monitor your pet’s condition. Be sure to administer any prescribed medications and feed your pet as directed. You may need to administer fluids under your pet’s skin at home. Your veterinarian can provide instructions if this become necessary. Following instructions and working closely with your veterinarian will give your pet a better quality of life and may help prolong his life.
This is a serious medical condition. Whether the disease is acute or chronic, it is typically related to the cause. Work closely with your veterinarian and follow instructions for your pet’s diet and medications.

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Emy Atijera is an advocate and a volunteer of ‘Healthy Pets Make People Happy’, an organization of more than 750 dedicated community members who come from all walks of life to donate thousands of hours of their time in helping thousands of animals in different areas of the Philippines.
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