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.

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This book is a great introduction to the world of holistic healing for our companion
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I have read and re-read this book, it has become my "dog bible". Dr. Morgan's knowledge 
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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! 

Dental Care in Pets Saves Lives

Dental care in pets is one of the most often overlooked aspects of health care. I've posted videos, blogs, and photos in the past, but it bears repeating. The bacteria that lies within the mouth spreads throughout the body via the bloodstream. Filtering organs like the heart valves, liver, and kidney tubules catch a lot of the bacteria as they stream through the organ. Bacteria become trapped and set up infections and inflammation, leading to mitral valve disease, liver disease, and kidney failure. The best form of dental care is daily brushing, just like you would do for yourself. Do not use human toothpaste or baking soda to perform this chore. I like coconut oil or natural products without chemicals and dyes.

Feeding a species appropriate diet that is not loaded with carbohydrates will also help you in the battle to fight dental infection. Pets are not designed to eat a high carbohydrate load. Carbohydrates can actually promote dental decay because they break down into sugars. So the old myth that dry kibble is good for your pet's teeth is FALSE. 

Have your pet's teeth checked at least once a year by your veterinarian. Even though an anesthetic procedure is scary, it is better to have a healthy mouth for overall good health. I am NOT in favor of the new non-anesthetic dental cleanings. It is impossible to thoroughly clean under the gum line and on the back sides of the teeth in an awake animal. Scraping tartar without adequate polishing leaves etching on the teeth, which actually promotes tartar and plaque build up.

The pets that had these rotten teeth (photos) both had grade 5 heart murmurs. With proper anesthesia, fluids, and monitoring, their procedures were safely performed. Please don't wait for your pet's teeth to get this bad. Be kind - get their teeth cleaned.

The only part that isn't rotten is the tip of the root on the right.

Infected teeth smell bad and they hurt!

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Price and ingredient comparison for dog food.

PRICE AND INGREDIENT COMPARISON.
You want to feed your 10 pound dog a beef diet. Cesar's recommends 2.5 trays per day, at $4.52 per pound ON SALE (normally $6.00 per pound). This comes out to $2.47 per day. (And the first ingredients are water and chicken, not beef). Allprovide is $4.20 per pound and would cost $1.57 per day, which is 37% less cost per day. And the ingredients are REAL food with no synthetic vitamins. Still think you can't afford to feed a raw, high quality food? Think again. Stop throwing your money away on processed food with poor ingredients.

 Allprovide​ Ingredients: Beef, Turkey with Bone, Beef Liver, Beef Kidney, Carrots, Butternut Squash, Broccoli, Green Kale, Small Red Beans(sprouted), Milled Flaxseed, Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil, Organic Coconut Oil, Dried Sea Kelp, Oregano Leaf, Organic Turmeric, Vitamin E Supplement

Cesar's Ingredients: Ingredients: sufficient water for processing, chicken, beef, chicken liver, meat by-products, dried potatoes, starch, wheat gluten, minerals (calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, magnesium proteinate, zinc sulfate, copper sulfate, potassium iodide), dried carrots, dried peas, pea fiber, salt, wheat flour, sodium tripolyphosphate, vitamins (choline chloride, vitamin e supplement, biotin, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate [vitamin b1], vitamin b12 supplement, riboflavin [vitamin b2], vitamin a supplement, vitamin d3 supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride), added color, natural flavor, xanthan gum, guar gum.

ONLY YOU CAN PREVENT FOREST FIRES!

Those of us who practice alternative medicine commonly state that traditional Western medicine is great for putting out fires. Drugs are used to treat things that are inflammatory, like arthr-ITIS, pancreat-ITIS, dermat-ITIS, encephal-ITIS, etc. "Itis" indicates inflammation and drugs are used to decrease the symptoms and pain of inflammation. Therefore - putting out fires. But wouldn't it be better if you could PREDICT where inflammation might occur BEFORE it occurs? Wouldn't you rather be pro-active and stop the train before it gets going at 100 miles per hour? That's were alternative medicine like Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine can be a powerful ally.

I did a consultation the other day for a dog with kidney disease. The dog was a typical "Water" dog,

Toxic Red Tongue

meaning it's five element constitution was Water - fearful, apt to bite when afraid, black coat color, thin build. Because the Water element is ruled by the Kidney and Bladder systems, it would have been predictable that this dog would develop kidney issues later in life. If we had designed a diet and lifestyle to support the Kidney system early in life, there is a greater chance this pet would not have developed kidney issues. No guarantees, but certainly worth consideration. Of course, genetics plays some role in the course of certain diseases over a lifetime. But if you KNOW the pet has a genetic predisposition toward developing a certain disease, wouldn't you do everything in your power to prevent or delay the onset of disease and symptoms?

My head receptionist has a senior dog that appeared to be the picture of health. But she was slowly losing weight. Most pet owners would not have noticed a problem. The weight loss was subtle. Lab work showed all systems were normal. But the one thing that was abnormal on exam was this dog's tongue color. It was brick red, something I call toxic red. I knew something wasn't right (and actually was very wrong!) based on the tongue color. Most traditional veterinarians would have proclaimed everything was in great working order. But based on the tongue color, I insisted on an abdominal x-ray. We were going on a tumor hunt because I knew there had to be one somewhere. The x-ray showed her spleen to be somewhat enlarged, with a very small bulge along one edge. The dog was taken for an ultrasound, where it was proclaimed the spleen had abnormal texture and contour. We went to surgery and removed a VERY abnormal spleen, filled with cancer. Parts of the intestine looked thickened and scarred, so we performed an intestinal biopsy as well. We are still waiting for the biopsy results to confirm what kind of cancer was lurking. The big question - what would have happened if we had waited? How much would this pet's life have been shortened by allowing the cancerous organ to remain until it ruptured and the cancer spread? This dog is a typical Earth personality, which is ruled by Spleen and Stomach. See any connection here? Tumor in spleen, Earth dog ruled by Spleen......

Unfortunately, too many pet owners wait until the fire has been burning out of control, treating the "symptoms" with drugs and medications. If given the right tools, the body could help itself heal and medications could be diminished or eliminated altogether. Early intervention can help pets live longer. Holistic medicine saves lives.