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I am sorry you are having these issues. I have heard that Librela is a drug with very bad side effects. Please do your own research. I wonder if you have tried other options. Dr. Harvey’s Canine Health is loaded with inflammatory ingredients and synthetic vitamins and minerals. Have you...

I just wanted to add. Even though I grind their raw meaty bones, I feed chunks of meat so they get some dental benefit. Nancy

My dogs ate bones for years. They are 16 and almost 16. The yorkie still has all his teeth and they look good. The other dog has lost a few teeth in spite of bones and brushing. She has a slightly malformed bite and therefore chews mostly on one side. So unfortunately the side she cannot chew on...

It sounds like she is eating a good diet. I just mentioned the calcium because I know some homemade feeders leave that out. I make my own food because I like having control over the ingredients. We also raise our own beef so I want to use that. I have found that my dogs need more than 10 percent...

I was wondering if the homemade diet includes some form of calcium such as raw meaty bones (ground or whole), bone meal, seaweed calcium or egg shells. I feed a diet of meat, bone and organs. If I do not feed enough bone, the stools will be loose. The other thing I was wondering is if she is not...

My own dogs were always "off" after giving heartworm meds. I even tried plain ivermectin compounded at the smallest effective dose for them. It did not help. I quit giving them heartworm meds 14 years ago. They are now 16 and almost 16. I live in Missouri where heartworms are becoming resistant...

My dog is Havanese and they tend to be more chemically sensitive. Many Havanese owners have had issues with the PLUS versions of both Heartgard and Interceptor showing signs of both lethargy and diarrhea. I am not sure if this is applicable to other breeds. I know any dog in the shepherd family...

I have given slippery elm paste between meals using a syringe. Nancy

What about making a paste with slippery elm? That stuff is amazing. It coats the entire digestive tract with a mucousy substance. I have gotten raw bones to slide out. I would think paper towels would be a piece of cake for slippery elm. It is great to have on hand for times like these or for...

I have done lots of research on human dental health which happens to be a huge problem. Using anything in the mouth that kills bacteria is asking for problems because it will kill both the good and bad bacteria and this will allow the bad to take over. Both colloidal silver and coconut oil are...

This makes perfect sense to me. Thanks, Nancy

Thanks GinnyW. I believe there is a tendency these days to over supplement. I also do not want to supplement with anything unless it is targeted at a specific issue. My yorkie had some elevated liver enzymes a few years ago and the vet suggested Denamarin Advanced which I believe contains Sam-e...

Is Sam-e the same as milk thistle? If so, can you just give milk thistle? Why is the vet recommending this if nothing is off? My current vet would have mine on 40 supplements even when there is not a problem. I just say no thanks. The fewer supplements the better in my opinion. Nancy

I wanted to give everyone an update on the LUCAA Dental Spray. The director of the Ingenious Probiotics called me personally from the UK to address my concerns. This really impressed me! He did say there is a very tiny amount of sodium benzoate and citric acid in the product to keep the...

My understanding is that colloidal silver kills both good bacteria and bad. I try to use oral products that promote good bacteria so they can take care of the bad. That is why I used the LUCAA spray but I do not care for the toxic inactive ingredients. Teef is similar and could be used to brush...

Thanks Dr. Jeff. Sorry for recommending this product. I typically research ingredients more thoroughly. I definitely slipped up on this one! The Raw Pet Medics were raving about this product and others by the same company. Some argue that a little "poison" is OK but I prefer to avoid it...

I looked further into the ingredients in the LUCAA spray and now have some concerns. It is sold on Judy Morgan's site so assumed it was non toxic. However, it says that it contains a small amount of sodium benzoate which I understand is toxic. I sent an email to get more information. Anyway, I...

I am thinking of doing this and alternating with the LUCAA spray. Nancy

I tried TEEF for awhile but my dogs started refusing to drink it in their water. However, you can mix it with water and brush their teeth with it. Similar idea to LUCAA spray. Nancy

I brush my dogs teeth with LUCAA dental spray. It is composed mainly of probiotics that support the oral microbiome. Many toothpastes contain nasty chemicals or ingredients that kill both good and bad bacteria. When you kill the good guys, it makes it easy for the bad guys to take over. I...