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Here is my experience with hair mineral analysis... I have two dogs, 16 and 16.5, both very healthy. Each has been to the vet only once in their entire life for a minor issue, other than for wellness exams. At their last exam, the vet suggested a hair mineral analysis to which I unforunately...

What exactly were you feeding that you feel caused the liver and kidney disease? I don’t see how raw meat can lead to liver or kidney issues unless excessive organ meats are fed or the diet is very unbalanced. Organ meats are loaded with nutrients and meant to be fed in moderation. I guess if...

I use elk antler velvet as one thing to support joint health. I also peel the eggshell membrane off of our eggs and feed it along with egg yolk. They also get lots of raw meaty bones. https://www.pethealthandnutritioncenter.com/products/elk-velvet-antler-dogs-cats Nancy

It this problem is due to malassezia overgrowth or an autoimmune response to malassezia, certain oils will feed the malassezia and actually make it worse. These oils include coconut oil and sunflower oil and many others. You could try MCT oil without lauric acid. Note that some MCT oil contains...

If you want to feed vegetables, I wonder if you should try cooking them instead of feeding them raw. Even if pureed, vegetables contain a multitude of antinutrients that can interfere with nutrient absorption and also cause digestive issues. For example, spinach is loaded with oxalates. Nancy

Here is a recent update on the bird flu topic to alleviate fear. It seems the sick cat was not strictly an indoor cat and that unopened bags of the same food in the household tested clean...

Here is an interesting update on the bird flu issue. Some unopened bags of food in the same house were tested for bird flu and they were clean. Only the opened bag was contaminated. Also, although the cat is classified as an indoor cat, he went on regular outings with the dog and family to parks...

Great presentation from Conor Brady on bird flu. Nancy Bird Flu and Pet Food

Here is what Perfectly Rawsome has to say on this subject. BIOSECURITY ANNOUNCEMENT Raw feeders, take note – Avian Influenza (H5N1) is on the rise and could pose risks to your pets. Here’s what you need to know… Avian Influenza (H5N1) primarily affects birds. The...

It appears that the testing of the Northwest Naturals cat food was done on a single OPENED bag!!! Just one more reason to take this all with a grain of salt. Ending 2024 with the WORST Pet Food Regulatory Failure

This is my current feeling about bird flu...

Good question. I have been getting emails from Perfectlyrawsome.com that are scary. They are saying to avoid feeding poultry and cook their food. Raw meaty bones are a big part of what I feed and avoiding poultry would be impossible. I do have bone meal on hand from cows but hate to resort to...

AlessiaL, I was just wondering how your dog is doing? Did he finally poop? Nancy

Fiber helps to bulk up stool. When the stool is bulked up, the urge to go comes. However, if way too much fiber is fed, this can start to cause a blockage from a fiber overdose. If the dog keeps straining and trying to go, this indicates constipation. It is true that every dog differs in the...

Does the chia water contain chia seeds? You mention he is drinking this all day. This could be wind up being a huge amount of fiber which will cause constipation. I am not familiar with feeding chia seeds, but any time too much fiber is fed constipation can result. If you believe he is...

Thanks Dr. Jeff. My dogs are not on antibiotics currently. I was simply wanting to have a probiotic on hand that is effective while on antibiotics should they ever need an antibiotic. I have read that S. Boulardii is effective to take during antibiotics to prevent gut issues and just wondering...

My understanding is that taking most probiotics during anitibiotic therapy is not effective because the antibiotics will basically kill the probiotics. However, the probiotic S. Boulardii is a yeast and will not be harmed by antibiotics. I have read several articles saying it is extremely...

Have you considered getting a rabies titer? It is not legal, however you would know if the immunity is there. My dog is 16 and still has a positive titer from her rabies vaccine at age 1. Nancy

I am sorry to hear about your dog. I am not knowledgeable about this condition but here is an article from Judy Morgan that might be helpful. Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs and Cats Nancy

How wonderful! Congratulations on your new best friend and bless you for taking her under your wing. Nancy