Lilly and Jasper Time.

06/22/2022

Sorry for the lack in posts, I had to take a break, and still need some time to research more articles for posting, be back soon.

01/21/2022

I have learned that Lilly girl has cancer

09/05/2021

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09/05/2021

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09/02/2021

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08/28/2021

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11/09/2020

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Anyone else have picnic plans today? 😋

09/29/2020

Anyone heard of the BARF diet?

Ok, so aside from the horribly unattractive abbreviation, BARF is a great model for dog food. It stands for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food which consists of fresh, uncooked meat, bones, vegetables, and sometimes herbs, dairy, whole grains, minerals, and supplements. It adheres to a specific ratio of animal to plant-based ingredients and is nutritionally balanced with 70% uncooked muscle meat, 10% raw, edible bone, 5% liver, 5% other secreting organs, 10% vegetables.

If you decide to make it yourself, be sure to follow the following steps:
1. Introduce the diet slowly.
2. Maintain your dog’s usual feeding schedule.
3. Weigh portions.
4. Give whole cuts of meat.
5. Prepare vegetables correctly.
6. Limit fat intake.
7. Restrict starch.
8. Remember calcium.
9. Store correctly.
10. Stick with the diet.
11. Monitor your dog’s stool.
12. Consult with a holistic vet.

OR we can do it for you!
1. Order the Darwin's.
2. Eat the Darwin's. 😁

09/29/2020

Mushrooms are a great addition to your dog's diet but not all mushrooms are safe for dogs. Find out which mushrooms your dog can eat ...

09/28/2020

When it comes to cancer, early detection is key. Professionals share the signs of cancer you should look for in your dog ...

09/26/2020

Your dog's breed and diseases he's predisposed to affect how long he'll live. But there are steps you can take to help extend his life ...

09/21/2020

Cancer. The one word every dog owner is afraid to hear their vet say. But chemo and radiation can put your dog at further risk. Learn more.

09/09/2020

Does the excessive barking drive you crazy? A little training can help stop it. First, you need to figure out why he is barking.

09/05/2020

09/02/2020

It's so fun to watch dogs eat ice cream! You can watch videos of it all day, but is it safe? Yes, but there are some things to consider ...

08/26/2020

Corn cobs are often the cause of a very dangerous condition that could send your dog to the vet. Learn more about the danger here ...

08/24/2020

Urinary Tract Infections, also known as UTI in dogs, are often hard to treat. But if you understand the real cause, you'll have success. Learn how ...

08/20/2020

Your dog can eat oranges … but what benefits do they provide to her?

Oranges are a great source of vitamin C.

Vitamin C is needed for:

🍊 Proper tissue growth and repair
🍊 The formation of calcium and iron
🍊 Strengthening the immune system
🍊 Adrenal gland function

While a healthy dog shouldn’t need vitamin c added to his diet, there are times when it could be a good thing ...

🍊 To Reduce Free Radicals

Vitamin C is an antioxidant. It improves your dog’s immune system by scavenging free radicals.
Free radicals are unstable molecules with unpaired electrons. To make themselves whole again, they’ll steal electrons from other molecules. This creates more free radicals which damage cells, DNA and proteins in the process.

And damaged cells can lead to premature aging and chronic health problems like …

▪️ Cancer
▪️ Inflammatory disease
▪️ Autoimmune disorders
▪️ Arthritis
▪️ Heart disease
▪️ Cataracts

Some free radicals are a byproduct of metabolism. And that’s okay … your dog needs a healthy balance of free radicals.

But free radicals are also created by toxins in your dog’s environment …

▪️ Secondhand smoke
▪️ Pesticides
▪️ Pollution
▪️ Frequencies from cell towers
▪️ Processed foods

To keep the number of free radicals in check, the body requires antioxidants.
Antioxidants stabilize free radicals, so they no longer need to attack healthy cells. And that stops the chain reaction that leads to chronic disease.

🍊 To Control The Allergic Response

Your dog’s body is full of mast cells that act as the first line of defense for your dog’s immune system.

When they sense an invader, they send out chemical mediators called:
▪️ Cytokines
▪️ Histamines
▪️ Granulocyte
▪️ Leukotrienes
▪️ Heparin

This allows your dog’s body to heal the injury or infection that caused the immune response in the first place.

When your dog suffers from allergies, her body is sensitive to certain substances. It treats the substance as an invader and tries to destroy it. This causes his mast cells to release their chemicals.

Vitamin C is an anti-allergy vitamin that stabilizes the mast cells. This means they aren’t as likely to release those chemicals.

🍊 When Your Dog Is Stressed

When your dog experiences emotional or physical stress his body redirects resources to feed stress hormones. This includes vitamin C, along with B5 and zinc.

If these resources get redirected to manage stress there aren’t enough nutrients left for other processes. And that means your dog may need a boost in vitamin C to make sure his immune system stays strong.

If you feel like your dog’s a bit more stressed than usual, it may be a good idea to give him some extra vitamin C.

However, you should use caution when feeding oranges … seeds peels can cause obstructions.

And oranges contain a lot of sugars and are very acidic. Too much could upset her stomach.

This is also why diabetic or overweight dogs should steer clear of oranges.
Oranges have a moderate to high sugar content.

It could cause an unnecessary spike in dogs with diabetes … or increase the caloric intake for overweight dogs.

And while puppies can eat oranges, their stomachs are more sensitive. So be cautious about how much you give them.

Does your dog like oranges? Comment an 🍊 if she does!

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