Dogs Naturally Magazine

Why Kibble (And Other Fake Foods) Could Be Harming Your Dog

Dogs Naturally — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:55:37 +0000

Earlier this year, we spoke about premixes in pet foods and how these can harm your dog. We stated: ”There is something inherently wrong with most processed foods that pet owners are unaware of. The heating and processing that these foods undergo create a fundamental change that could have dangerous ramifications – it renders the [...] Related posts:

Voting For Better Canine Health Care

Dogs Naturally — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:46:01 +0000

Earlier this month, there was an interesting conversation on our Facebook site. A recent subscriber and new puppy owner had asked what to do about her puppy’s itchiness. The 11 week old puppy had been vaccinated by the breeder and, ten days later, the puppy was very itchy and the owner was feeling fairly apprehensive [...] Related posts:

2012 Pet Food Recalls – Diamond, Wellness And More

Dogs Naturally — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:54:58 +0000

The following post was written by Phyllis Entis, MSc., (SM)NRCM of eFoodAlert and is reproduced with permission. For regular updates on recalls, visit http://eFoodAlert.net to stay informed. Updated May 9, 2012 Dry dog food manufactured in Diamond Pet Foods’ Gaston, South Carolina production plant has been linked to at least 14 cases of Salmonella Infantis infections in 9 states, according to a May 3, [...] Related posts:

Is Pet Food History Repeating Itself?

Susan Thixton — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:00:15 +0000

Though we might not be provided with a full explanation as to how/why so many brands of pet food were recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination, we can look back into recent pet food recall history for some disturbing connections. In 2008 Mars Petcare announced numerous recalls due to ‘potential contamination with Salmonella’. The pet foods recalled, [...] Related posts:

The Case For A Link To Autism Spectrum Disorders

Dogs Naturally — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:06:58 +0000

By Russell L. Blaylock, MD 4-25-8 Editor’s note: Although this article refers to human vaccination, the points regarding the science behind vaccination and the supporting references are important to share. In 1976, children received 10 vaccines before attending school. Today they will receive over 36 injections. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Center [...] Related posts:

Surplus Vets And Questionable Marketing

Dogs Naturally — Mon, 07 May 2012 10:00:38 +0000

I live in a small town. In fact, my entire county only has 28,000 people in it, including the ‘big’ town of Alliston, Ontario. My small town has about a dozen streets and we finally got a gas station, a big event! We have a tiny little grocery store, a post office, and one stop [...] Related posts:

2012 – The Year Of The Tick?

Dogs Naturally — Thu, 03 May 2012 11:38:49 +0000

This year’s unseasonably warm weather may have an effect on you and your dog. Due to the warm weather trends last winter, many experts are predicting a lot more tick traffic this spring, summer and fall. It isn’t necessarily the warm weather that will be responsible for the rise in tick bites, rather the number [...] Related posts:

Unbelievable FDA

Susan Thixton — Wed, 02 May 2012 11:52:46 +0000

Just when you think you’ve seen it all, heard it all in regards to the FDA…you have something fall into your lap that just beats all. This would be one of those things. Guess what the FDA is testing Chinese imported jerky treats for? If someone asked you ‘What do you think the FDA is [...] Related posts:

Win An Earth Heart Five Piece Set

Dogs Naturally — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:59:14 +0000

Win a 2 oz bottle of Canine Calm, Travel Calm, Guard Well and 2 bottles of Buzzguard (Outdoor Care in Canada). Value $60 Entering is easy! Just sign up, in the entry box, with your email address and join the giveaway. This is the only step you need to do to qualify. Double check that [...] Related posts:

Remedies To Help Your Dog Pass Comfortably

Dana Scott — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:13:30 +0000

Last week, I was faced with the prospect of a dying dog. My Aaron had been suffering from a brain tumor and was slowly declining. I reluctantly attended a trade show for a week as Aaron was pretty stable and still enjoying his food. The morning of my return, he simply stopped eating. When I [...] Related posts: