GRAIN FREE PET FOOD SELLS LIKE HOT-CAKES!

Is grain-free really better? According to a national survey, grain-free items now account for 1/3 of all pet food sales, bringing in 2.6 BILLION dollars last year. What happened to all the grains? They were replaced by potatoes or legumes: peas, lentils, chickpeas. Many pets have allergies to legumes and these are definitely not good for dogs used for breeding, as legumes contain phytoestrogens. Grain free isn't always better, but it is the new buzz-word. Dogs with allergies may fare no better when fed legumes or potatoes than when they are fed grains. Cats are carnivores and these ingredients have no place in cat food. Some pets will do better on grain-free diets, but that may be because, historically, grain-free foods have been made by companies that supply better ingredients overall. But even the worst pet food companies can see the results of the survey and realize they can benefit monetarily by producing "grain-free" diets, even if the rest of the ingredients are awful. Bottom line: buyer beware! Do your research. Know the company producing the food. Make sure you are buying a high-quality product.

DO YOU NEED A DYNAMIC SPEAKER ON HOLISTIC PET CARE?

Public speaking has always been a fun hobby for me. When I was in high school I joined a competitive public speaking group and won my first trophy at a competition in Philadelphia. I also had to give presentations for my 4-H project and went on to win competitions at the state level. I know many people get weak in the knees when they have to speak to a group, but for me it's like taking a hit of adrenaline. I also happen to love to travel. I have no problem hopping on a plane or jumping in the RV to hit the road. There's always more excitement just around the corner.

This has worked well for me, especially since my goal is to speak to a million pet owners this year. I want to help people understand how to keep their pets healthy, to understand the pitfalls of over-vaccination and over-medication, and how to choose the right foods for their individual needs. When I speak to a group I know I am helping hundreds of pets, not just the few that can come to my office.
In the past year I have spoken at dog clubs, veterinary meetings, dog show specialties, pet expos, and nutrition seminars. I enjoy every event.

If you have a group that needs a speaker, send me a message. I can only reach my goal of 1,000,000 with your help!

http://www.drjudymorgan.com/items/Services/Speaker-Booking/list.htm

PLASTIC AND METAL IN PET FOOD? NOT FOR MY PETS

This photo was taken by me. It is piece of Acana Duck and Bartlett Pear kibble. A pet owner gave me this piece of kibble after she poured it from her new bag of food. Since starting this bag of food, her dog has had diarrhea. Even though she stopped feeding the food after a few days, the dog has continued to have diarrhea and is on week two, even with a bland diet. Her pet is being seen by a veterinarian. The food has not had further testing yet, so we don't know if there is a problem with the food that is causing the diarrhea. I have asked her to report this to the pet food company. However, this piece of kibble contains a green piece of plastic. It is embedded in the kibble. I'm pretty sure plastic is not in the ingredient list. What's up Acana?

                                            

This photo was taken by someone else two weeks ago. It is ProPlan Adult Shredded Blend Chicken and Rice Formula kibble that contains pieces of metal. When questioned, Purina's answer was "this happens sometimes in factories, machines break and things get into the food". How often does machinery break? Since Purina is owned by Nestle, does this make you wonder what ends up in the products we eat or feed our children? The UPC code on the bag of kibble is UPC #38100 13059. 

ALLERGIC PETS CAN BE CURED WITH THE RIGHT DIET

Meet Myra. Myra is a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/Bichon Frise mix. She is 6 years old. She was released into rescue by her owners in January, 2015, because she had chronic allergies and skin infections. She also urinated on the carpet a lot. She was unhappy, constantly licking and chewing her skin, and spent most of her time hiding in her crate. She had been fed Purina Dog Chow her entire life.
When Myra came into rescue, we discovered she had severe allergies, along with oxalate bladder stones. She had surgery to remove the stones. We started feeding a commercial, frozen raw rabbit diet. We added probiotics to her food to help strengthen her immune system and she had weekly Thera-Clean baths (uses water, no soap). She was also given a short course of antibiotics to clear the overwhelming infections in her bladder and skin, based on cultures of the skin and urine.
Within a week, Myra started to look and feel better. She was sad and seemed to be traumatized by being re-homed. But with a lot of love and TLC, she started coming out of the crate and interacting with other dogs in the house. She did not bark for the first 3 months in foster care.
I am happy to say, Myra is now an active, energetic, playful, wonderful dog. She grows hair faster than any dog in the house and never has urinary accidents. If only her original owners could have realized how easy it could be to solve her problems. Bad pet food is responsible for many pets being re-homed, euthanized, or abandoned because owners think allergic diseases are too hard to deal with.
If you have an allergic pet, don't give up hope. But DO find the right diet.

FEEDING A HEALTHY DIET, THEN RUINING IT WITH HORRIBLE SNACKS

I recently had a client come into the office for advice on feeding her dog. She was doing a great job of making a home made diet that was well balanced. Her dog was still suffering with some yeast infections in the ears and hot spots. When questioned further, she was feeding her dogs incredibly horrible treats and snacks. You cannot feed a diet that is 90% good and expect that to overcome the horrendous effects of the ingredients in the other 10% of the diet. Not to mention, these are empty calories!

Ingredients

Wheat Flour, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Crystalline Fructose, Water, Glycerin, Beef, Salt, Dried Cheese Product, Soy Protein Concentrate, Citric Acid (Used as a Preservative), Vegetable Oil (Preserved with Mixed Tocopherols), Potassium Sorbate (Used as a Preservative), Garlic Powder, Natural Smoke Flavor, Caramel Color, Titanium Dioxide (Color), Red 40 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Iron Oxide (Color), BHA (Used as a Preservative), Onion Extract.

WHEAT: Known allergen for many dogs

CORN SYRUP: Dogs definitely do not need corn syrup in their diet! (GMO)

SUGAR: Dogs definitely do not need sugar in their diet!

CRYSTALLINE FRUCTOSE: A third form of sugar!

SOY PROTEIN: Known allergen for many dogs.

TITANIUM DIOXIDE: Causes allergic skin reactions and hypersensitivity.

RED 40, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, BHA: Known carcinogens

SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE: Undigestible plant fiber. May cause laxative effect.

IRON OXIDE: Can cause allergic reactions.

ONION EXTRACT: No onions for dogs please. Anemia and gastroenteritis can be caused by chronic exposure or eating large amounts of onion.

Oh yeah, there's a little beef thrown in there somewhere, but it's ingredient #7, just before salt. Because the label states "Beef and Cheese FLAVOR", that means only 3% of the ingredients need to be beef or cheese. If you have a diabetic dog, this treat would make his blood sugar soar. DO NOT FEED!

CANCER-CAUSING INGREDIENTS, YET LABELED AS HEALTHY

INGREDIENTS IN THIS DENTAL CHEW:
Rice, Powdered Cellulose, Chicken By-Product Meal, Propylene Glycol, Dried Skim Milk, Modified Food Starch, Dextrin, Water, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Bone Phosphate, Calcium Sulfate, Gelatin, Animal Digest, Potassium Sorbate (Used as a Preservative), Phosphoric Acid, Titanium Dioxide (Color), Minerals (Ferrous Sulfate, Zinc Oxide, Manganous Oxide, Copper Sulfate, Calcium Iodate, Sodium Selenite), Vitamins (Vitamin E Supplement, Vitamin A Supplement, Niacin Supplement, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12 Supplement), Natural Smoke Flavor, Yellow 6, Yellow 5, BHA (Used as a Preservative).

BHA PRESERVATIVE:
Carcinogenicity tests showed that addition of the antioxidant BHA to the diet of rats induced high incidences of squamous cell carcinoma of the forestomach of both sexes. Male hamsters given BHA for 24 weeks also developed papilloma showing downward growth into the submucosa of the forestomach. These results indicate that BHA should be classified in the category of "sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity".

FOOD DYES:

Food dyes, synthesized originally from coal tar and now petroleum, have long been controversial because of safety concerns. Many dyes have been banned because of their adverse effects on laboratory animals or inadequate testing.

CONCLUSIONS:

This review finds that all of the nine currently US-approved dyes raise health concerns of varying degrees. Red 3 causes cancer in animals, and there is evidence that several other dyes also are carcinogenic. Three dyes (Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6) have been found to be contaminated with benzidine or other carcinogens. At least four dyes (Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6) cause hypersensitivity reactions. 

ANIMAL DIGEST:

FDA testing determined that the pet food ingredient ‘animal digest’ to be a likely source of pentobarbital – the drug used to euthanize animals.  Thus, the pet food ingredient ‘animal digest’ can start with animal protein “such as” euthanized animals – any euthanized animal.

I wouldn't let my pets near this. Why would you? This seal only means the dental treat helped removed as much plaque as brushing twice weekly. Does NOT mean this is a healthy product. Veterinarians should be ashamed.

Great Reviews for Needles to Natural!

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I can not stress enough how wonderful this book is

By Catherine  

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As a long time dog parent, I can not stress enough how wonderful this book is. Dr. Judy Morgan
is an Holistic Veterinarian with 30 years of practice. Her book shares her journey on how she
became holistic and natural in her approach to her patients. It is written in an entertaining format,
but make no mistake about it, this book is jammed packed with information that will help keep
your animals not just healthy but thriving. I have 3 examples living here with me. I have not only
read this book cover to cover, but have picked it back up numerous times to research different
things. In my mind this is the best animal care book out there.

Wow... could not be any better to help your pets

By 

Debra J.

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This review is from: From Needles to Natural: Learning Holistic Pet Healing (Paperback)

This is an outstanding book for anyone with dogs or cats. Judy Morgan knows her
stuff. She is not one of those far out holistic vets who never uses traditional medicine.
She uses the best of both. The tips in various chapters that I found particularly
helpful dealt with digestive issues and the benefits of variety types of foods and
supplements. I can't recommend this more highly. It is a "go to" book for an array
of health issues.

the book ended too soon!

By 

Diana 

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This book is written as if the author, Judy Morgan DVM is sitting in the same room
with you. A very easy read with a wealth of information. I get energized just by
reading the information. She has been in practice for 30 years and knows what works.
Health naturally not by needles. I wish she practiced in Texas! Thanks Dr Morgan!

A Source to Trust

By 

Sarah 
This review is from: From Needles to Natural: Learning Holistic Pet Healing (Hardcover)

This book is a great introduction to the world of holistic healing for our companion
animals, and it also adds information those of us who have used some of the methods
for years do not know. In short, everyone who reads it will learn something, and
that's always a good thing. Having a vet who also has studied these treatments, I
can tell you that they DO work. Two of our "dog girls" lived longer than we ever
thought possible when first diagnosed with serious health issues. Trust Dr. Judy.
She knows whereof she speaks!

In the book she explains even the most technical subjects in a manner that can 
be easily understood by anyone who cares about their pets 

By 

Donna 

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I have read and re-read this book, it has become my "dog bible". Dr. Morgan's knowledge 
and compassion are refreshing! In the book she explains even the most technical subjects 
in a manner that can be easily understood by anyone who cares about their dog. I was so 
impressed with it that I gifted my son with a copy for Christmas. Thank you, Dr Morgan, 
for helping me give my precious pups a healthier, happier life!

Testicular Tumors Can Cause Hair Loss

Testicular tumors in old un-neutered male dogs can cause some problems. They are most commonly found in undescended testicles that have remained in the abdomen or in the inguinal canal. This little guy (who is ancient, a rescue kid) came with a sparse hair coat and one very large testicle. The hormones being produced by the large testicle with the tumor caused the second testicle to shrink. The hormones are also responsible for hair loss and weak hair coat. Castration should be curative. These tumors rarely spread to other parts of the body. Once the tumor is removed, the excess hormone production is gone. Hopefully, this little guy will grow more hair and have a glossy coat in a few months!