At the NOFA conference, one of the many great exhibitors was a Pennsylvania company, Lancaster Agriculture Products. They are very knowledgeable about soils and one key service is soil testing. They had a refractometer there (measures specific gravity) but I did not get back to the booth before they left to learn more about that. [...]
Recently I have been saddened to hear of a woman breeding barn cats from her very friendly female because people desiring barn cats (and maybe house cats) cannot spend the $100 the shelters want. Happy was I to see a flyer at the NOFA conference - "Home is where your barn is!" the Animal Rescue [...]
In our homeopathic animal care discussions, many are using nosodes (homeopathic preparations of the vaccine, or the diseased tissues), most of which have not been proved (tested). While I usually suggest not using nosodes to prevent diseases, in a really endemic situation, my suggestions may be different. This article from 2008 discusses the side effects expected [...]
Part of health for us all is to have fun. Thank goodness for our dogs who encourage that. Here's a fun day to put on your calendar. Let me know of any fun events anywhere in the US and Canada and I get some promo for them. Timber Ridge Pet Resort is hosting [...]
The summer 2012 NOFA conference was so full of information that you will see multiple blog posts sharing material and links from the speakers and exhibitors. The wonderful young man, Ben Grossup, organized over 200 workshops on organic farming, gardening, land care, draft animals, homesteading, sustainability, nutrition, food politics, activism, and much more to children to adults. [...]
Healthy dogs. Healthy cats. Healthy people. We all want this. We talk about nutrition here a lot (click on comment to add your 4 paws) because that is one key to health. Holistic farmers plant "weeds" along the fences and holistic cooks add weeds from the non-sprayed yard to the meals for all species living [...]
At the First Joint Congress for Evolutionary Biology in Ottawa, Canada, researchers presented information, according to the BBC, showing that the super strong jaw bones and longer canines developed at a time when dog ancestors hunted in groups. Have there been changes over time? Yes and no. I would not think that a small Maltese [...]
San Diego rescue groups are seeing a sharp influx of emaciated young pelicans. They will feed them until they can be released. You could send money to help feed them, or if you live in the area, come down with your Rescue Remedy and offer your help. Sea World has over 30, but I could [...]
Nature's Variety says they are recalling the following because there is an off-putting odor to these bags. They are not contaminated. They may not be quite as nutritious, but if you are supplementing as I suggest with fresh meat and vegetables, I would not worry at all. UPC# 7 69949 60420 4 – Prairie Beef Meal [...]
Dr. Natalie Holt, in an article July 9, 2012 gave a great description of the different causes of urinary problems in dogs and the conventional treatments available. She also mentioned soy supplements, which help in some women. I have had little success with soy in people (me), so have not tried them in dogs. I [...]