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I am sorry your dog is having these issues. I am not an expert on urinary issues, however i wonder if it would help to avoid oxalates. Some vegetables are extremely high in oxalates like spinach. Oxalates can contribute to stone formation. I personally believe that fruits and vegetables should...

I would recommend checking the actual rabies vaccine laws in your area if you are concerned about legality. States are all different. Sometimes the laws are at the county and local level. In my current county there are no rabies laws unless overridden by local municipalities. A friend of mine in...

I definitely understand your concerns about copper toxicity as well as IVDD. My dog had a supposed IVDD episode at age 7 that was cured by strict crate rest and steroids. I am not a fan of steroids but in this case they were needed. She is now 16.5 and has never had another disc episode. She...

I wonder if Bradley is a little less tolerant of fat these days. Reducing the fat content could help. Or else you could consider adding some pancreas if you can get it. If not, you could try freeze dried pancreas. Another option is digestive enzymes. Pancreas Glandular for Dogs and Cats Nancy

If my dogs get crumbly stools or constipation, it has always been from too much bone. I am not an expert on cats, however if you want to continue with this supplement I wonder if adding additional meat may help. If so, this could mean that this particular cat needs less calcium. Also, this is...

I wonder if the constipation is caused by too much calcium. Does the vitamin mix contain calcium? Maybe it is too much for the cat. Cats do not need as much as dogs. Every cat and dog is different. To help in the mean time, making a paste of slippery elm powder and mixing it into the food will...

I don't see how a diet rich in red meat which is loaded with taurine could cause DCM. Diets high in vegetable vs animal protein, grains and antinutrients seem to cause that. Mitral valve disease is a bit of a different story, although I believe a diet rich in red meat could be supportive for...

I am so sorry you are having to go through this with your precious pooch. I really have no knowledge about this, however I believe I would take the approach that offers the best chance at quality of life, even if it is shorter. One thing I have always wished for my dogs is for a healthy life...

I am so sorry you are having these problems. Here are a few thoughts... 1. Veggies IMO, if fed, should be cooked. Most are laden with pesticides and anti nutrients. Have you tried NOT feeding veggies? 2. Have you considered using a flea comb vs bathing him so often? 3. What shampoo are you...

I know nothing about the vaccine, however my gut is saying no. I think a low or zero carb healthy fresh food diet along with lots of love will do more than the vaccine which could actually cause harm. However, I am a person who has personally seen vaccine damage in my dogs and myself so I could...

The Daily Multi Plus product from Pet Health and Nutrition Center is not just for digestive support. For example, it contains feeeze dried glandulars and a few other ingredients, along with probiotics and digestive enzymes. They do have a product that only contains probiotics and digestive...

Thank you GinnyW! I need a sanity check occasionally and you gave me a great one. Nancy

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