A reader of the Healthy Animal Update asked why it is normal for cats to not need to drink water to stay hydrated. She also is having trouble switching off dry food. Her questions: Hi, Just getting around to reading the recent Healthy Animal Update. I have a question. Why should a healthy cat never [...]
Notes from the 2013 Natural Foods Expo that I attended this weekend. "GMO Inside is a campaign dedicated to helping all Americans know which foods have GMOs, as well as the non-GMO verified and organic certified alternatives to genetically engineered foods. " This is very important for your animals because we are now seeing studies showing the [...]
From the Animal Wellness Magazine Ask the Vet questions I am answering: If you want to subscribe to this magazine, use my code - CCDVM. Thanks. Q. What is the best food or protein to feed for problems with anal glands? A. Anal gland issues are one the Early Warning Signs of internal imbalance. From the holistic perspective [...]
From the great Animal Wellness Magazine's Ask the Vet , here is a question I recently answered. Q. I would like to know more from a professional point of view regarding feeding a raw diet to our beloved pets. I am sort of pro to it, but really would like to know what the expert [...]
Finally made it to the Hereford Farmer's Market! If you are local - please go - it is a great market. I had some great conversations with a few farmers, though I got there late. For Sustainability, the more of everything you can buy locally, the better. The more you know about the ingredients going [...]
the Natural Retailer had a pet food query about source of meat in pet food. If the meat comes from a single source it can say so. If it says "meat"; "meat meal", "animal byproduct" it can come from any source. This is why I strongly encourage you to make your own food for your pets, [...]
the Natural Foods Merchandiser (june 2013) said more customers are asking now about GMO foods, for themselves and their animals. Tara cook-Littman, director of GMO free Connecticut reminds us that "natural" does not mean non - GMO and "organic" does mean non- GMO. Ask your health food store and pet store to put large tags [...]
As you all know, I promote feeding all member of your family with ingredients you raise yourself or get from a local sustainable farm. This source of food is increasingly at risk. Carolina Stewardship tells us more and gives you a chance to take action to help. Wherever you live, their newsletter is full of [...]
Kevyn Matthews, the Dog Chef, (thedogchef@gmail.com) shared with me today as we planned the "Feeding the Best Food' Seminar in November near Baltimore, that often probiotics have additives such as soybean oil and cornstarch. He and I both like Mitomax (from Imagilin/Pets max city). There are certainly other great probiotics and this is a reminder [...]
On Dr. dobias's Natural Healing website, he recently posted a great article about pancreatitis, how animals get it and the natural approaches to healing it. He begins with implication dry food in causing the inflammation in some animals, and I definitely agree. The additions to his treatment suggestions would be homeopathy. He is a great [...]