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18 Fight fat with diet 32 Today's premium 44 How do you choose
and exercise foods combine the best protein for
Slimming solutions for convenience your dog?
your dog or cat with quality Breed-specific
It's easier than ever to nutrition for canines
22 Survival techniques serve up good health to
for bathing a cat your animal 51 Good luck and
Believe it or not, it can serendipity help
be a calm experience 37 Top ten fruits and Colonel find his way
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EDITORIAL
In a way, I think we’re filling our time. After losing two dogs this year, we knew we needed an emotional
break before welcoming a new canine to the mix. The renos fill in the time that would normally be spent
taking care of the dogs.
The cat, however, has her own agenda. Katy is no longer content to spend her time doing feline things.
Perhaps fearing that we’ll get out practice, she’s become decidedly more dog-like.
She’s now the official treat begger, door greeter, watchcat, and baby sitter. She loves everything to do with
the baby and can often be found sniffing his head or snuggled up on one of his blankets. She even curled
up next to him under his covers one day.
And just when I thought I’d seen it all, Katy pulled her best move out of the drawer. Late one night, after
everyone had turned in and I was in bed reading, I heard a series of loud meows from the kitchen. The
meows got closer as Katy made her way up the stairs to my room. Bounding in, she raced over, dropped
a package and looked up at me expectantly. I glanced down to see not one but an entire bag of pompoms.
Katy loves to play fetch with these fuzzy little balls but since they often go missing under the fridge or stove,
I always keep the bag tucked away on the kitchen counter. Obviously in the mood for some fun and not
able to find a single pompom anywhere in the house, our little feline/canine knew exactly where to go. But
since she couldn’t extract one herself, she decided to bring me the whole bag. I broke up laughing, got out
of bed and played fetch with our little wondercat until she decided she’d had enough. Then she curled up
on the end of the bed and went to sleep.
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pony express
dear animal wellness magazine . . .
I was just reading your magazine and use Soft Paws, or reward the cat when he Three cheers for nontoxic lawn care (Oct/Nov
came to the article “Get him up to scratch” scratches somewhere else. Adult cats only 2005) – another way to show your love for your
(Dec/Jan 2006). I thought it was very good have one or two favorite places to scratch so animal friend and be a responsible guardian.
but you might want to add some other let them have it. It is also important to be aware of insidious
things to this. The author says a scratching exposures to noxious chemicals that can occur
Carrie Austin, VT, Fredericton, NB
post provides exercise but it does more in your community via inhalation, ingestion
than just this: it sharpens claws, helps cats or skin absorption.
Editor’s note: Thanks for your helpful
stretch, lets them scent their spot. It will For example, as I entered a mall, I noticed
comments. A scratching post is a necessary
also not always keep them from scratching an employee carrying a readily available
accessory for any indoor cat, and as you
the upholstery. You cannot train a cat not herbicide. I was horrified because my senior
pointed out, serves a multitude of purposes,
to scratch, as it is instinct. But you can help Labrador retriever was occupying the area
both physically and behaviorally.
things out by having the scratching post about to be herbicided without so much as
taller then the cat (so that he can get a posting a warning sign! (His predecessor
proper stretch), firmly attach it to something used to have an annual springtime seizure
(so as to not scare the cat if it falls over), that coincided with our neighbor’s chemical
have a desirable texture like carpet, bark or lawn care applications, though he never set
heavy upholstery. Also, put it near a sleeping foot on the property.)
spot as the cat will scratch as soon as I urge people to acquaint themselves with
he wakes up. If he scratches your couch, neighborhood pesticide/herbicide applications
then put a post nearby and once he uses in parks, schoolyards, highways, railways, power
it all the time, slowly move it away from the lines and forestry crown lands to protect your
couch. You can also use sprays, trim nails, pet. If you live in an agricultural belt, aerial appli-
My children and I were absolutely thrilled cation is another concern. These chemicals
with your Tail End story, “Molly and the paper drift and persist. We all live downwind. Why
pirate” (Dec/Jan 2006). It so happens that not lobby all of the above to adapt nontoxic
we have a Toller (what we call Little River practices for the health and well being of all?
duck dogs in the States) and two pugs! Red
is 11 and no longer up to antics most days... M. Morris, Nelson, BC
our pugs, Violet and Pablo, have helped
him hang in there just a little bit longer with Editor’s note: You’ve made some excellent
theirs. Please let the author, Ms MacMillan, points. Although we can all take responsibility
know that her story has warmed our hearts for what we put on our own lawns, it’s also
and left us laughing. very important to be aware of what sorts of
toxins are being applied at a neighborhood
Rita Ippolito, via e-mail or municipal level, and to take steps to
protect yourself and your animal companions.
Editor’s note: Glad you enjoyed the story. It Your voice does count. Many cities, including
sounds like your canine friends are great char- Toronto, Ontario and San Francisco,
acters too! We hope your pugs continue to keep California have successfully lobbied their
Red young at heart, and that you will enjoy his municipal governments and now enjoy bans
company for many more years to come. on or a reduction in cosmetic spraying.
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Rome turns animal-friendly
Italy’s capital city made history this past autumn when its municipal government
implemented new rules for the better treatment of all companion animals, from
dogs to cats to goldfish. Drafted by Rome’s Office for Animal Rights, the new laws
are more comprehensive than anything on this side of the Atlantic. For example,
people are now required to walk their dogs daily or face a $625 fine, while legal
recognition is being given to Rome’s famous “cat ladies,” who look after the city’s
legions of stray felines. Choke and electrical collars have been banned, as have
declawing and ear-clipping. The rules even extend to goldfish guardians, who are
now required to provide
their fish with full-sized
aquariums. Critics are
skeptical about Rome’s
ability to enforce the
new rules, but it’s a move
in the right direction.
After listening to actress and animal rights activist Loretta Swit compare the
production of foie gras to torture at a notorious Iraqi prison, the Chicago City
Council Committee on Health voted unanimously in support of Alderman Joe
Moore’s move to make Chicago a foie gras-free zone. Fellow celebrities Sir
Paul McCartney, Wendie Malick and
Photo: Actors & Others for Animals
Sir Roger Moore joined Swit in her
support of the proposed ban, which
would not only reduce the number
of ducks and geese being abused to
make this so-called “delicacy,” but
would also send a message to other
American cities to do the same. If
the proposal becomes law, violators
could face fines of up to $500.
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Going on holiday?
Good news on the sea turtle front. Over the last few months, millions of
Olive Ridley turtles have hatched on Mexico’s Pacific beaches and made
it safely into the sea, protected from poachers by armed government
guards. While only a fraction of the babies will survive to adulthood, the
large number of hatchlings indicates the endangered turtles are making
a recovery, a big step forward in a country where raw turtle eggs are
coveted as an aphrodisiac. Similar efforts are being made to help save
Mexico’s other sea turtles, including the Hawksbill and the Leatherback.
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compensate farmers for crop damage caused by elephants, while scholarships
will allow game guards and wildlife officers to get university degrees in
wildlife management. It’s also hoped the conservation efforts will increase
tourism and boost local economies.
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Yakkity Yak How old did you say?
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with diet and exercise
by Shawn Messonnier, DVM
besity is a severe and debilitating It more accurately reflects obesity than a them up for all the medical problems that
illness, and the most common certain magical number. can occur with obesity. These include:
nutritional disease in both
animals and people. Estimates suggest The problem with obesity orthopedic conditions (including arthritis)
that up to 45% of dogs and 13% of cats ruptured ligaments
are obese, and even these figures may be Can you prevent obesity? Absolutely. intervertebral disk disease
too low according to many veterinarians, As is the case with people, most obese difficulty breathing
judging by the number of obese animals animals are made that way. They aren’t reduced capacity for exercise (and in
they see every day in practice. born fat. So how does obesity happen? severe cases any movement at all)
An overabundance of calories, paired heat intolerance
Current medical opinion states that an with a lack of good aerobic exercise, increased risk of complications
animal is obese if he weighs 15% or more is almost guaranteed to give you a fat from drug therapy (it is more
over his ideal weight. While people often animal! Many guardians give their difficult to accurately dose
use their animal’s actual weight to gauge animals frequent treats and snacks and medications in obese animals)
obesity, it is probably more accurate to feed them whenever they beg for food. cardiac problems
use a body composition score instead. People may believe they are being caring hypertension
Body composition is measured by looking and loving by rewarding these begging cancer
at the animal from the top and sides and behaviors, but they are actually killing
feeling the areas over his ribs and spine. their companions with kindness by setting When you realize that excess body fat
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occurs in the cavities of the chest and Additional therapies gallate (EGCG), and coenzyme Q10. They
abdomen (in fact, it is often deposited are widely used with variable success,
there first) as well as under the Several natural therapies may be helpful although they have not been thoroughly
skin (what we see as “fat”), it is not for treating obesity in some animals. investigated and proven at this time.
surprising that obesity can cause so These include chromium, carnitine,
many medical conditions. herbs such as cayenne, ginger, and A new supplement, VetriLean by Vetri-
mustard, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), Science, appears promising. It contains
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In other words, diet and exercise are
the two most important factors when
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Eating right
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Q
RoseBud, my almost ten-year-old English mastiff, has just giving him multivitamins and high doses of vitamin C.
been diagnosed with histiocytosis. A 2cm hypoechoic
A
nodule was found on her spleen. I was told nothing could It sounds as if Sam’s problems could be caused by
be done. Is there anything you can recommend? I have the cataracts or possibly some neurological problem.
started to make her food but can you recommend any If his bumping into things is due to the clouding of
supplements and what to expect in the coming months? his lenses, a new product called Ocluvet eye drops
might prove promising. I have seen facial paralysis
A
I am assuming the diagnosis was made not just from problems caused by Lyme disease, and they can be
a sonogram, but an actual needle sampling of the very responsive to treatment. One good remedy for
nodule. I don’t agree that nothing can be done, as this type of condition is Neuralgia by BHI. In either
one of my more successful cases in the last couple of case, I would definitely recommend a more compre-
years involves a dog that had this diagnosis that then hensive workup, including full blood work, so you’ll
progressed to highly malignant histiocytic sarcoma; have a better idea in which direction to proceed.
Q
two years later, that dog is now very healthy and cancer
free. The general rule with tumors in the spleen is that My two-year-old Sheltie has been diagnosed with corneal
the spleen should just be removed. This is because they dystrophy. He’s on a home cooked diet of chicken breasts,
are very fragile and a rupture of even a small mass can organic brown rice, mixed organic vegetables and fruit,
lead to serious bleeding. You can start on alternatives, and a multiple vitamin and mineral supplement. Since it’s
monitor RoseBud closely with sonograms and not a disorder of the metabolism of fats in the cornea, he’s
opt for surgery if the mass does not grow. In general, also on lecithin. He also takes eyebright drops morning
I hesitate to give advice for cancer patients without and night. Is there anything else you can suggest?
A
a first-hand examination, but some of my favorite
anti-cancer products are artemisinin, beta sitosterol, So far, what you are doing is good. I wouldn’t mind
dimethylglycine, Poly MVA and the herb convolvulus you removing fruit from the meal mix, however,
arvensis. There are so many additional products and as the sugars can aid in a negative fermentation
protocols available that I highly recommend consulting process in the GI tract. Two good eye supportive
with a veterinarian experienced in this field. supplements I have used are Visioplex by Progressive
Q
Labs and Oculotrophin by Standard Process Labs.
My dog Sam is an eight- or nine-year-old golden retriever. I have had success treating this condition using
In July, we noticed he was not his usual self and was not Similason #1 homeopathic eyedrop. If fat metabolism
responding to us. We also noticed he was bumping into things. problems show up in blood results, you can add
He becomes very tired following his walk and sleeps afterward. Megalipotrophic by Doctors Mutual Service and
Last year he had what appeared to be paralysis on the Lipocomplex by Progressive Labs.
Q
left side of his face. We were told by a vet that this could
have been caused by antifreeze. We seemed to have treated My nine-year-old (sterilized) female cat cries for food every
this with multivitamins because he regained the movement time I go into the kitchen. She weighs about 12 pounds and
of his face, although it is still not fully symmetrical. has a huge stomach. Her ribs are impossible to find. I live
Sam has also been diagnosed with cataracts and an in a developing nation where the vets have little experience
infection in his ear. The vet prescribed some conventional compared to the U.S. They cannot find anything physically
medicine. I would like to know what I can do with herbs or wrong with her, but warn me she should not get any fatter.
homeopathic remedies to help Sam. We are currently Recently we put her on a lower calorie food for the “less
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active cat.” I can’t get her to do any active playing. In fact
she usually lies down to play with a string. Stairs seems to
be no problem for her and she enjoys chasing bugs, mice
and lizards. She’s been on 60 grams of food since we’ve had
her, about eight years. One vet suggested only 40 grams but
she cried incessantly. Do you have any suggestions?
A
More often than not, quality of food is much more
important than quantity. Too many commercial pet
foods, especially the dry bagged ones, are laden with
processed carbohydrate by-products. Cats, being true
carnivores, are just not meant to eat anywhere
near this abundance of carbs, which congests their
systems and overworks pancreas function. Also, it is
not so much the actual food but the ability of the cat’s
digestion and metabolism to handle it. If you had a
car that was running poorly, you wouldn’t search for
the best available fuel but would have the engine tuned
up, thus enabling it to handle and process the gasoline.
Similarly, with cats and dogs, metabolic enhancing
supplements really help. Key among these (without
having specific blood samples run) would be digestive
enzymes, antioxidants and a good multivitamin/mineral
supplement. This would, of course, be in conjunction
with feeding “real” food, tending more towards what
cats would eat if they were still in the wild.
Q
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Q
My dog has just fractured the top third of his bottom canine
tooth, leaving the pulp exposed, which is obviously very
painful and sensitive for him. I’ve taken him to my vet who
has given him some antibiotics and pain killers, and told me
that sometimes the tooth can heal itself. However, if it is no
better in a few days I have to take him back to have the tooth
removed. I have read that removing the lower canine can
create problems for the dog such as dryness of the mouth and
damage to the tongue, and that the surgery will also be quite
extensive. Is there any alternative to removing the tooth? Is it
possible to cap the tooth as in human dentistry?
A
I have seen countless dogs over the years with broken
teeth, including canines, with no clinical problems
whatsoever. As you stated, this is a very extensive
surgery, so I would recommend against doing it at
this point. Standard Process Labs makes a good
supportive supplement named Biodent. There are
also homeopathics, from arnica to those available for
teething children, that could help with the hopefully
temporary discomfort. And yes, dentistry has really
advanced recently in veterinary medicine and I have
seen teeth capped, even beautifully in gold.
Q
My friend has a ten or eleven-year-old cat. In the past few
weeks she has become unsteady on her feet and is prone to
terrible spasms in which she stretches and twists and rears
back her head. After every seizure she becomes quite hungry.
We gave her small doses of wheat grass juice which
seemed to help. She eats raw organic meats and holistic
cat food but still small amounts of water. I wonder if the
spasms might be from lead poisoning or some other type
of poison. She doesn’t seem to be suffering in any way
but we are baffled. Could you please give us some idea of
what we are dealing with?
A
It would be very difficult to tell you what the prob-
lem is without a direct physical examination by a
veterinarian. I strongly recommend that you have
this done. Although a poison can not be ruled out,
especially one like lead that could affect the nervous
system, this would not be high on my list. What you
describe sounds more musculo-skeletal, and these
problems can be readily addressed by things like
acupuncture, chiropractic and many nutraceuticals,
remedies and herbals. If it did wind up being a poison
or some form of toxicity, then the approach would be
different. So a diagnosis is vital before proceeding.
Q
My 14-month-old male cocker spaniel, Boo, has been showing
symptoms that I attributed to being a growing boy. He is
excessively clumsy and walks like a prancing horse. Also,
he will walk or step down on the dorsal side of his right front
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paw about one-third of the time. I took Boo to our vet and he
expressed concern for Wobblers Syndrome. This does sound
in part to be a very accurate description of Boogie’s symptoms;
however, it concerns me that his problems all seem to be in
the front legs and all my research shows that Wobblers seems
to primarily exhibit symptoms in the hind legs. Also, Wobblers
is said to be exhibited in large breeds in almost all cases.
Could you please share your insight?
A
If you brought Boo to my clinic and I was working
with him directly, the first thing I would do would be
to refer you to a specialist in the field of orthopedics/
neurology for a proper opinion/diagnosis. Given his
breed and young age, I agree that this does not seem
like Wobblers, but nowadays you just never know.
Also, I have seen Wobblers affect the front legs, even
initially. Without doing a first-hand examination and
diagnosis, I hesitate to recommend any treatments.
Q
We have a black Lab that is six years old. We have never had
to board him until two years ago. They required him to have
all the shots. Now he has seizures and what the vet is calling
fatty tissue lumps on both of his hind legs. May this have been
caused by the shots? What can we do for him?
A
Of all the things I am opposed to, vaccination require-
ments put on animals being boarded, groomed or even
annually is top of the list. There is so much current
documentation showing that the protection given by
most puppy and kitten vaccinations are lasting for
many years and typically for life. Vaccinations can
most definitely cause a seizure disorder. I have seen
epilepsy successfully treated using alternatives. There is
a homeopathic by Professional Health Products called
Epilepsy Drops. Also, herbal formulations containing
skullcap, valerian and chamomile can help, as well as
brain glandulars such as Neurotrophin by Standard
Process Labs. Acupuncture can be very effective. I
would advise not to try different things but to seek the
treatment of a knowledgeable veterinarian in this field.
By the way, it is very common for middle-aged Labs
to have fatty tumors. The herb Chih-Ko & Curcuma
by Seven Forests is good for this, but shouldn’t take
precedence over the treatment of the epilepsy.
Editor’s Note: This column is for information purposes only. It is not meant
to replace veterinary care. Please consult your veterinarian before giving
your animal any remedies. For a listing of holistic veterinarians, please
refer to our website at www.animalwellnessmagazine.com.
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“I
by Ann Brightman
“I always thought that feeding my cats a healthy diet meant I had to learn
how to home-prepare all their food,” says Janice. “As much as I’d like to,
I just don’t have the time for that. And I don’t really know enough about
nutrition to feel comfortable making cat food from scratch.”
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Janice voiced her concerns to a holistic vet, who assured
her she didn’t need to become a gourmet cook to feed
her felines a good quality diet. Nowadays, premium food
manufacturers are offering a wide variety of frozen raw,
canned and pack-
aged diets made
Packaged foods –
the ultimate in ease
When canned and dry dog and cat foods first came out, it
was hailed as a big step forward in pet care. Unfortunately,
the majority of these foods then and now are made with
inferior ingredients including meat by-products, fillers and
unhealthy additives. The good news is that an increasing
number of manufacturers are coming out with packaged
diets carefully formulated from fresh, whole, natural ingre-
dients, and without the artificial colors and preservatives
that characterize most commercial foods. Companies such
as Nature’s Variety, Evanger’s, Timberwolf Organics, and
Breeder’s Choice specialize in high quality nutrition for
dogs and cats, and offer a wide variety of canned and/or
dry foods in healthy flavors and formulas you’d never find
on a mainstream grocery store shelf. Some are even made
from organic ingredients, or are specially formulated for
animals with allergies.
canned
It’s in the can
“We do everything we can to make the best product
possible,” says Holly Sher of Evanger’s. “To keep things
fresh, you have to order every day exactly what you’re going
to make the next day, and ensure it gets used. Our meat,
fruits and vegetables come in the day before we used them.”
As with several other premium manufacturers, Evanger’s
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offers a complete line of protein sources for dogs and cats, from chicken, beef,
fish and lamb, to pheasant, rabbit, duck and bison. “We also do a special
hand-packed canned line,” adds Holly. “The food isn’t ground up, so when you
open the can you see the complete chicken thighs or hunk of beef, along with
added peas, carrots and pasta.” (Cooked bones are included in chicken diets,
but are specially processed so they become soft enough to be safely edible.)
dry
Dry selections
Kibble is perhaps the most convenient food for dogs and cats because it keeps
well and is easy to store. Again, though, commercial dry foods are made from
poor quality ingredients, are full of carbohydrates, glutens and artificial additives,
and contain very little real meat. In fact, these foods are lacking in the nutrition
dogs and cats need to stay healthy and have actually been linked to a variety of
diseases, including kidney disease and
diabetes, especially when they make
Some companies up the bulk of the animal’s diet.
raw
Raw doesn’t mean messy
Think raw, and a lot of people picture a slab of bloody meat that has to be
handled, cut up, and mixed with other ingredients to make a complete meal,
a job that some regard as distasteful and time-consuming. But when it comes
to the frozen raw diets on the market today, nothing could be further from the
truth. Raw diets from companies such as Amore, Urban Carnivore, Northwest
Naturals, Steve’s Real Food and Bravo are just as neat and convenient to feed
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as anything that comes out of a can or bag. “We have one, convenient and long-lasting, freeze dried food is ideal for those
two, five, and ten-pound blends of chicken, turkey, lamb or who travel or camp with their animals, but it can also be used
beef with added bone, organ meats and vegetables,” says on a regular basis or as nutritious treats. All you need to do is
Bette Loughran of Bravo. add water for a wholesome food for your dog or cat.
Just as importantly for those who don’t want to have to cut To create their freeze dried foods, Steve’s Real Food
or handle raw food, many of these diets are formed and prepares their ingredients the same way they do their raw
packaged to make them quick and easy to feed. Some come frozen diets. “The product goes to a freeze-drier where
in compact tubes or scored bars of various sizes, while others it’s put in a large vacuum chamber,” explains CEO Gary
are shaped into ready-to-serve patties, medallions or nuggets. Bursell. “They vary the temperature up and down slightly,
“We make eight-ounce patties with paper in between so which forms ice crystals on the kibbles, then use air to
they’re easy to separate,” says Bette. “They look just like a blow the crystals off. What that does is extract the moisture
regular hamburger patty.” from the product while preserving all the nutrients. And
convenience is one of our long suits because we make the
As with packaged foods, a varied selection of whole meat food in the form of kibbles so people can easily count them
proteins is available in raw frozen form, including diverse out.” Nature’s Variety also offers a line of freeze dried diets
choices such as goat, quail and elk, so your dog or cat has that come in the form of medallions; several flavors are
the chance to enjoy plenty of variety. available, including chicken, turkey, lamb, beef and venison.
freeze dried
With all the product selections available today, it’s getting
easier than ever to feed your dog or cat a nutritious, natural
How about freeze dried? diet. “I’m going to gradually switch my cats to a premium
canned food, and maybe try them on a frozen raw diet once
Several premium food companies also manufacture lines of in a while as well,” says Janice. “It’s a relief to know that I can
freeze dried food, using the same whole, natural, healthy feed them healthy meals without having to spend a lot of time
ingredients they put into their raw frozen foods. Lightweight, in the kitchen. It’s like having the best of both worlds!”
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Top ten
fruits
veggies
for your best friend
by Audi Donamor
A n apple a day keeps the doctor away. This is true, not only
for you, but for your companion animals too. In fact,
providing your dog or cat with a variety of nutrient-dense
fruits and vegetables can help him live a healthier, longer life,
even reducing the risk of certain diseases, including cancer.
Choose orange, red, yellow, and other brightly food store, and ask if you can have
colored fruits and vegetables to support your some of their extra pulp. The pulp
animal companions’ daily diet. Buy organic freezes beautifully, so you always have
produce whenever possible, and say “no” something on hand when you can’t do the
to dyed, waxed, irradiated and genetically work yourself, and you can use it as a base
engineered items. This is particularly important for wonderful frozen treats and biscuits.
because the skin on fruits and vegetables
is usually the most concentrated source of The following ten fruits and vegetables
nutrients, so you don’t want to have to remove it. are major players when it comes to the
health and well being of our feline and
Our animals do not have the necessary enzymes canine family members.
to break down cellulose walls, which are
1
indigestible carbohydrates found in the outer
layers of fruits and vegetables like apples,
broccoli, green beans, and carrots. We have to
break down the walls for them, so these power- 1. Carrots
packed foods become as bio-available as possible.
This can be accomplished in a variety of ways: The carrot is one of the kings of the veg-
etable patch. There are over 100 varieties,
•A food processor, blender, or grinder can from deep purple and white to the brilliant
quickly create a wonderful purée for your orange we are most accustomed to. Each is
feline and canine family members. Most a storehouse of nutrient power that’s good
fruits just need a fast spin in a processor. for our canine and feline friends.
•Cooking and steaming vegetables will also Carrots contain pro-vitamin A (beta-
break down the cellulose walls. carotene), vitamins B, C, D, E and
K, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potas-
•Juicing produces lots of fantastic pulp. sium, phosphorus, sodium, iron,
Visit your local organic juice bar or health magnesium, manganese, sulphur,
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Not all fruits and copper, and iodine. They support the Broccoli should be fed in moderation,
veggies are good for immune system, aid digestion, and are because it can depress thyroid function if
your animals. Here’s also recognized as a glandular tonic, skin fed in large amounts. When it comes to
•
what to avoid or limit. cleanser, and eye conditioner. the cruciferous family, try cooked rather
than raw, because cooking releases indole,
Avoid onions. The American Journal For your feline friend, try some cooked a cancer fighting enzyme.
3
of Veterinary Research has reported puréed carrot. Consider parboiled carrots
that onion induced oxidation of canine for a teething puppy. For trips on the
red blood cells has caused severe road, you can even try Frontier 100%
reactions in some dogs, even those organic carrot powder.
2
who consumed only small amounts. A
sensitive dog may develop Heinz-body 3. Green Beans
anemia; symptoms include lethargy,
red urine, and pale or bluish gums, Green beans are considered one of the
•
especially with exercise. world’s healthiest foods. They are an excellent
2. Broccoli source of vitamin A because of their
Grapes and raisins have the potential to be concentration of carotenoids, including
toxic to your canine companion. A bunch Broccoli, a phyto nutrient-dense member beta-carotene. Green beans also include
of grapes, or even just a few raisins, can of the cruciferous family, is a low glycemic vitamins C and K, calcium, copper, fiber,
lead to acute renal failure. Pesticides, vegetable king pin. This means it does not folic acid, iron, magnesium, manganese,
heavy metals, and fungal contaminants cause a rapid rise in blood glucose levels. niacin, phosphorus, potassium, protein,
have been ruled out as causal agents, Broccoli contains lots of vitamin C and riboflavin, thiamin, and Omega-3 fatty
so take extra care with this popular fruit. beta-carotene, as well as vitamins A and acids. Vitamin K stands out because it is
Symptoms of toxicity include abdominal D. It is one of the most important cancer important for maintaining strong bones.
•
pain, lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea. fighting vegetables. It contains no fewer Vitamin K-1 activates osteocalcin, the major
than three cancer protective biochemicals, non-collagen protein in bone, and acts as an
Spinach and Swiss chard contain oxalic including sulforaphane, which boosts the anchor for calcium molecules inside bones.
acid, a compound that interferes with immune system. Green beans are heart smart, too.
•
4
calcium absorption. Serve them with care.
Other members of the cruciferous family
Limit vegetables from the nightshade include Brussels sprouts, cauliflower,
family, including eggplant, peppers, cabbage, rutabagas, kohlrabi, bok choy,
and tomatoes, as they can aggravate kale, Swiss chard, collards, and turnips.
inflammatory conditions, like arthritis. Clinical studies are currently examining 4. Pumpkin
If your canine companion has arthritis, the role of cruciferous vegetables and their
give papaya and mango a try instead. possible link to lower cancer rates. If your canine or feline companion is
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stomach or indigestion. Since pumpkin
is very rich in fiber, all you have to do
is add one or two teaspoons to your
animal’s food. The dietary fiber contained
in pumpkin absorbs water, so it is also a
great remedy for diarrhea. If your cat or 7. Apples
dog is a little bit on the roly-poly side,
pumpkin can help because it quickly That simple apple a day can be used
creates a feeling of being full. in so many ways. Apples are the perfect
training treat, and applesauce is an
5
ideal base for all kinds of biscuits as
well as fruit and vegetable mixes for
home cooked and raw diets. One apple
contains the equivalent of about 1,500
mg of vitamin C. Researchers have
5. Sweet Potatoes found that red delicious, northern spy,
and Ida red apples contain more potent
Sweet potatoes are a great source of disease fighting antioxidants than other
vitamin E. They also provide many other red apples. In fact, red delicious were
important nutrients, including an abun- shown to have higher antioxidant levels
dance of vitamins A, B-6, and C, calcium, than seven other varieties. Pectin, the fiber
iron, folate, potassium, copper, thiamine, found in apple skins, is fermented in the
and iron. Sweet potatoes are a complex intestines; this produces short-chain fatty
carbohydrate and another example of a acids that help prevent the growth of
beta-carotene rich vegetable, which may harmful bacteria and support the cells
be a significant factor in reducing the risk of the intestinal lining, making apples
of certain cancers. They are also a good yet another excellent cancer fighting
source of dietary fiber and help promote food. Keep in mind that organic apples
a healthy gastrointestinal system. may contain around one-third more
6
antioxidants than regular apples.
6. Tomato
Over 72 different studies have dem-
onstrated that tomatoes have the ability
to lower the risk of some kinds of
cancer. The secret to the tomato’s
success is lycopene, the chemical that
gives tomatoes their bright red colour.
Tomatoes that have been processed by
cooking actually contain more lyco-
8. Blueberries
and Cranberries 8
Scientists from the United States
Department of Agriculture have discovered
that blueberries and cranberries contain
pene, because cooking breaks down the significant levels of resveratrol, a natural
cellular walls, allowing carotenoids to be compound found to have anti-cancer
more concentrated. To make tomatoes qualities and is also believed to reduce the
even more beneficial, add a little fat risk of heart disease. Blueberries are mini
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The Fruit and Vegetable Nutrition Facts Charts 10. Watermelon
include a breakdown of dietary fiber, vitamins A
and C, potassium and folate content for over 100 The United States Department of
fruits and vegetables. 9. Cantaloupe Agriculture Research Service has
declared that watermelon packs a
www.napcc.aspca.org Cantaloupes belong to the same more powerful lycopene punch
The Animal Poison Control Centre is part of the family as the cucumber, squash, and than tomatoes – 40% more, that is!
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to pumpkin. They are an excellent source Watermelon also contains vitamins
Animals. If you ever think your animal may have been of vitamin A due to their very high A, B-6, C, and thiamin. Dogs love it
poisoned, call 1-888-426-4435; don’t forget to always concentration of beta-carotene, and and many of our feline friends enjoy a
have your veterinarian’s name and telephone number help support good vision. Cantaloupe cold, crisp piece of watermelon too.
readily available, and the phone number and address is also a good source of vitamin B-6,
for the nearest veterinary critical care centre. vitamin C, fiber, folate, niacin, and AUDI DONAMOR HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY
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an especially safe fruit because it AND CATS FOR TEN YEARS.
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How do you choose
best
the
protein
for your dog?
by Kate Solisti
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A
few years ago, a book came out called Eat Right for Your
Type, by nutritionist Dr. Peter D’Adamo. His concept is
that we should examine our personal nutritional needs “You are what you eat”
based on our blood types. For example, those with O
blood have what he refers to as the “original hunter gatherer”
applies to cats and dogs, too!
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environments all over the globe, and wondered how important
these geographical factors were in shaping our dog breeds. I
asked myself the question: “Aren’t dogs genetically different
depending on their inherited genes, just as people are?”
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carnivores and carrion feeders, were great opportunists, eating Jerking on a solid leash to stop your dog from
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German breeds, meanwhile, evolved in a Personalizing or raw meat meals using ingredients
from your dog’s ancestral diet. For some
land that raises a lot of beef and pork.
Boxers, great Danes and German shep-
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see Animal Wellness Volume 5, Issues 4
and 5, and Volume 6, Issues 1 and 3.
the right meats and fibrous vegetables How do you find out which ancestral foods
with a few specific grains in order to your own dog’s breed ate? Start by reading Keep in mind that besides your dog’s
prevent gas and life-threatening bloat. some good books on your breed, then breed, you must also take into consid-
find out which foods the people local to eration his individual lifestyle, age, and
The dogs of the British Isles often ate your dog’s ancestral region hunted, grew health needs. Done with care, breed
a great deal of fish if they lived close or raised before the age of supermarkets. specific nutrition can make a big differ-
to the coast. In fact, coastal breeds and One book I’ve found helpful is William ence to your canine companion’s health!
swimming bird-retrieving dogs need fish D. Cusick’s Canine Nutrition, Choosing
oils for healthy joints, skin and coats. the Best Foods for Your Breed. With a little
Staple grains of the British Isles were research, you can put together a shopping
barley and oats. list of ancestral ingredients best suited for KATE SOLISTI IS THE AUTHOR OF The
your dog’s particular breed. Holistic Animal Handbook, A Guidebook
Asian breeds were traditionally exposed to to Nutrition, Health and Communication.
SHE HAS PRODUCED TWO VIDEOS ON DOG
fish, poultry and rice. Even though they Happily, there are many raw frozen
AND CAT NUTRITION AND PREPARING RAW
developed where fermented soy foods were and premium canned and dry foods
FOOD DIETS AT HOME. KATE DOES PRIVATE
available, research shows that dogs are that incorporate different meat, veg- NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING SESSIONS INCLUDING
incapable of breaking down protein from etable and grain choices. We can MEAL PLANNING FOR INDIVIDUAL ANIMALS.
soybeans. Unfortunately, soy shows up purchase rabbit and venison for our SHE IS ALSO AN ANIMAL COMMUNICATOR WITH
in many processed dog foods as a viable sight hounds, fish and sweet potato for 13 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE AND IS AUTHOR OF
protein source. No one, to my knowledge, northern breeds, beef and buffalo for THE SERIES Conversations with Dog, Cat and
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Breed specific Here is a handy chart to help you choose the ancestral meats,
vegetables and grains for your dog. Remember to buy free-range,
protein requirements organic meat whenever possible, especially if you intend to feed raw.
Organic veggies and grains will supply the best vitamins and minerals.
Huskies
Malamutes fish plus venison,
sweet potatoes none
Samoyeds elk or buffalo
American Eskimo
Greyhounds
Afghans
Whippets rabbit brown rice
Irish wolfhound chicken figs whole barley
Scottish deerhound turkey apples bulgur
Saluki venison potatoes oats
Sloughi
Lurcher
Chihuahua
Bichon frise chicken avocado
fish figs brown rice
Maltese
German shepherd
Doberman
Schnauzer
Boxer
Great Dane
Dachshund
Yorkshire terriers steamed cabbage
Norfolk, fox and beef steamed collards oats
Staffordshire terriers lamb steamed kale whole barley
English bull
Neopolitan mastiff
Pug
Airdale
Old English sheepdog
Borzoi
COPYRIGHT, The Holistic Animal Handbook, A Guidebook to Nutrition, Health and
Communication BY KATE SOLISTI-MATTELON, COUNCIL OAK BOOKS 2004.
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My terrier cross, Alice, totally explodes whenever the door- minimum by supervising the dog. This behavior can
bell rings, barking like crazy. Sometimes I have to shut her become self-rewarding, meaning that the dog might
in another room so we can hear ourselves speak. I don’t start to enjoy running and barking for no particular
think this problem is unique to Alice. My neighbor’s dogs reason. The use of a citronella collar might be useful
spend the whole time they’re in the backyard barking their in this instance. The collar does will not harm the dog
heads off, even if they’re only out for a short while. Is there but will spray out a mist that interrupts the barking
any way to teach dogs when it’s appropriate to bark? frenzy. This can be a very useful tool for helping to
keep peace with the neighbors.
A
Barking dogs can be quite a problem for any family.
The best way to teach a dog to bark at appropriate
times is to teach her to not bark at the door at all. Dear Dr. Suzanne:
Q
This way, when there is a problem, your dog’s natural
instinct should appear and she will alert you. My four-and-a-half-year-old cat, Matilda, has lately had this
Telling a dog off for barking usually does not work. thing where she needs me to be awake quite early in the
It is best to teach her an alternate behavior. Start morning. She becomes extremely needy, lovey, and needs
by teaching Alice to lie down on a mat for a treat me to be paying attention to her. I thought she just wanted
reward. Then, add to this by ringing the doorbell and to be fed, but even if I get up to feed her it still doesn’t
immediately taking her to her mat. Give her another always stop. I love her when she is like this, but as a
reward. This should be repeated many times. Soon, student I need my sleep and she often does this on a daily
upon hearing the doorbell, Alice should be happy to basis. She will meow and meow and jump over me until I
scoot to her mat instead of barking. wake. She is a very talkative kitty anyway but I don’t know
If you find this difficult, try putting a leash on what to do about this behavior. I do not have any doors in
Alice while indoors. When the doorbell rings, you my apartment so I can’t shut her out of my room.
A
can have her accompany you to the door. Ask your
guests not to greet her until she is sitting quietly. Cats are by nature crepuscular animals. This means
Ask Alice for a sit/stay and reward her with a toy or their highest activity periods are at dawn and dusk,
treat. The more this behavior is rewarded, the more so Matilda’s behavior is quite normal and expected.
likely it is to occur. In addition, her behavior has been reinforced with
The other point to keep in mind is that dogs should food and attention. With a student lifestyle, you
not be given a room with a view. They are much may be gone long hours and Matilda has found
more inclined to incessantly bark if they can see out these early morning hours a consistent time for you
the windows. To help alleviate excessive barking, try to be accessible to her.
making sure Alice doesn’t always have the opportunity One possibility is to use an automatic feeder that
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Dear Paul:
Q
My five-month-old golden retriever gets so excited that she
“dribbles” urine as soon as she sees me. In the morning, I
hurry to put her outside but she can never make it down to
the yard; she usually goes on the step. If I don’t watch her,
she’ll come back in and pee on the kitchen floor. I have to
crate her when I go out because I can’t trust her. I would
prefer not to have to do this. Is there any way I can get her
trained more quickly?
A
First of all, we want to make sure the puppy has no
health-related issues. Your vet will help you with this.
If it’s “dribbling,” it may be because she’s excited.
To help solve this problem, I suggest you act less
affected when greeting and leaving your puppy.
This means staying calm and almost non-reactive
when you arrive and depart so as not to trigger
the dribbling. You can also teach the puppy to lay
down whenever you come into the room. That will
help because most puppies won’t dribble if they are
in a down, relaxed position.
If this is housetraining-related, keep in mind
that many dogs are not housetrained until they
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best behavior!
reach the age of seven months, although most
puppies learn to “hold it” through the night by
the time they are four months old. The four steps
we humans need to consistently follow – and I
emphasize these repeatedly – are:
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8 best essential oils for dogs
by Sandra Topper
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Keep oils away from
kitties and birds
Never use essential oils
in the presence of cats
and birds. Unlike humans
and dogs, felines and our
feathered friends lack
them full strength. Generally, all those trained in aromatherapy agree that no
more than a 3% to 4% solution should be used – for example, only 18 to 24
drops of essential oil should be added to a one-ounce solution, be it vegetable
oil, water or other medium.
It’s always best to consult a qualified therapist for the correct use of essential
oils, but the two most versatile essential oils I would use for dogs are tea tree
1
and lavender.
2
Lavender essential oil may calm nervous
tension. If your dog enjoys being brushed,
a few drops added to the bristles will
instill a feeling of calmness. Over time,
your dog will associate the lavender
aroma with the loving attention you give
him. This conditioned response may ease
the tension when you take him in the car
or to the vet. A few drops of lavender can
be added to a foot bath to relieve sore paws
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animal wellness 59
Taking the
stress
out of vet visits
by Margaret Rousser
stres
L
Let’s face it. Most animals Monster, whose behavior at the vet’s
office used to be equally embarrassing.
don’t enjoy going to the vet. The worst of it haunts me to this day.
In fact, depending on your dog or cat’s Early one morning, I dropped him off
temperament, a vet visit can be a harrow- at the clinic on my way to work, as he
ing experience for both of you. Growing was exhibiting signs of urinary blockage.
up, I can remember accompanying my Two hours later, I received a phone call
parents on our annual trip to the vet with at my job: “Ms. Rousser, we need you to
our two dogs. One of them, an animal come pick up your cat. We can’t get him
who daily struck fear into the hearts of out of the kennel.”
mailmen, tried so hard to get away from
the vet that he broke a leather collar. Upon arriving at the vet’s office, I
was ushered into the back area, where
I now have a cat, appropriately named Monster’s kennel was placed so high
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Photo: Patti A. Gardiner
ss
I had to get a stepladder to get him
down. The room cleared as everyone
expected psycho-cat to go ballistic once
he got out. As I cautiously opened
the door, a menacing hiss issued
from inside. I spoke softly to Monster
and gingerly placed my hand within
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The essence of calm
Flower essences can effectively reduce vet visit anxiety. They can be applied before and during the trip to
animals (and the techs were a little
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she could palpitate his stomach.
the clinic, and even while you’re in the waiting room. Suddenly, the monster returned
with a vengeance. He hissed, spat,
• Gently rub a drop or two on your animal’s ear tips or paw pads. and bit my arm.
• Alternatively, rub a couple of drops between your palms, and wipe them gently over your animal’s body.
• “You can also put some in a spray bottle and spritz the inside of your car or cat carrier,” says We love and cherish our animal
Sharon Callahan of Anaflora. companions, so most of us also wish
there was some way to make vet visits
Bach’s Rescue Remedy is a good flower essence combination to have on hand for vet visits, while
easier. Since my experience with
companies such as Anaflora offer special formulas for particular emotional states and situations. “We
Monster, I’ve learned a few tips that
have one specifically called Stressless Vet Visits,” says Sharon, who adds that there are also a number
have helped make things less stressful
of individual essences that are excellent for reducing stress and anxiety.
for everyone involved.
OREGON GRAPE –
helps the animal expect the best from the vet, or from anyone else who might be handling him. Whenever possible, be with
RED CLOVER – for deep states of fear and panic your dog or cat while he is being
examined. Because you have a rela-
WHITE CLOVER – for milder, everyday anxiety tionship with your animal, your
WHITE YARROW – a shielding essence that helps prevent the animal from picking up the fear or presence is comforting to him. That
panic of their guardian, or other animals at the vet’s office is why Monster was so willing to
HEARTSEASE – creates a heart opening and ease for moving through stressful situations come out of his kennel for me, but
swatted at anyone else who tried.
LILAC – balances the animal and helps prepare them for veterinary treatment
PALMACHRISTI – meaning “Hands of Christ,” it has a soothing effect and facilitates treatment Stay calm during the exam. Your
animal takes his cues from you, so
if you stay relaxed, your dog or cat
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Dogs of
Dreamtime
by Karen Shanley
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s
She was just sitting there, cool as a cucumber,
Again, she announced – quite clearly The next night, she came again. This time
this time – that she’d come back for me. I could see that she was in some kind of
Again, I awoke with a start. Lying there, farmlike setting with several other puppies
I didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. and dogs. I awoke thinking this would help
This was all too much to contemplate. rule out some breeders. But it would still
be an incredible long shot, notwithstand-
It occurred to me that if I was going to ing the whole idea of her reincarnating to
try to find her, she was already around be with me again in the first place. I was
THERE ARE LESS THAN 300 eight weeks old. That meant I’d have beginning to feel a little nutty.
VETERINARY OPHTHALMOLOGISTS a couple of weeks at most to track her
IN THE WORLD AND down before she might be sold to any Christmas was less than a week away.
14 OF THEM buyer who happened to be in the market I was normally much more organized
WORK FOR EYE CARE FOR ANIMALS for an Australian Shepherd female pup. about the holidays, but I was hopelessly
far behind this year. I wasn’t one to go
Board certified veterinary I was nervous about talking to Andrew in for the commercialism of the season
ophthalmologists & doctors – about these dreams. It wasn’t that he was anyway, but I always liked to take some
unreasonable or unfeeling. It was just that time to find a few really thoughtful gifts.
World renown residency program.
I didn’t want to force another dog on him As it was, by necessity, presents would
when he felt that he was finally home free. be sparse this year. Andrew and I had
YOU CAN FIND US
Weighing it all out, I decided I’d have a agreed not to get each other anything.
IN THE FOLLOWING 20 LOCATIONS: better-than-even chance if he was made
aware of how much this meant to me. Christmas morning rolled around. By late
Gilbert, AZ Culver City, CA
morning, the stockings had been emptied,
Scottsdale, AZ Lawndale, CA
At the first quiet moment, I decided to and the bottom of the tree was looking
North Scottsdale, AZ Santa Rosa, CA
bring it up. pretty bare. There had been a few surprises
Phoenix, AZ Corte Madera, CA
and much to be thankful for. I was about
Tucson, AZ Wheeling, ILL
“Boy, have I been having some really to go upstairs to start breakfast when
Albuquerque, NM Chicago, ILL
weird dreams lately,” I began. Andrew motioned to me and took out a
Santa Teresa, NM Salt Lake City, UT
white envelope from his back pocket.
Pasadena, CA Sunset, UT
“What are they?” Andrew asked.
Tustin, CA Overland Park, KS
The card contained three words: “Go find
Newport Beach, CA Las Vegas, NV
“Well, Kiera’s come back. . .” her.” There was a blank check inside.
www. eyecareforanimals.com
The words hung in the air. The magnitude of his gesture opened the
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“
floodgates. I broke down and wept. night’s sleep followed. By dawn, I was
~
was wide awake. “Okay,” I promised
of the week. I left my name and phone her, “I won’t give up.”
I’d accumulated pages of material on number. After what felt like an eternity,
locations, litter due dates, coloration and the phone call came. I rang the breeder from the day before. I
sex of available puppies, breeding geneal- got directions and left immediately. I pulled
ogy of sires and dams. Almost all of the Yes, she had a litter, but all the black tris into the long private drive that opened
breeders I’d contacted owned or were were spoken for, except for one male. I onto neatly maintained fenced fields.
mating with a Gefion Hall sire or dam. felt as though somebody had kicked me
in the stomach. The breeder, Georjean Hertzwig, met
I called the place at once and got the me at the gate with a warm handshake.
answering machine. The woman was That night I went to bed physically and As she motioned me through the first
away and wouldn’t be back until the end emotionally exhausted. Even so, a fitful of three gates, she mentioned that she’d
74 animal wellness
been expecting another party, but it was fine that I was early,
and would I like to go see her puppies.
I held her at arm’s length. There were the little tan eyebrows,
and the white granny shawl, and the blaze that went clear up
and over her little noggin. Not that I needed to conduct the
inspection. I knew. As sure as I was standing there, I knew.
I’d found her.
photograph
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Preventing and
healing laminitis:
Why a holistic approach works best
M
by Lisa Ross-Williams
COFFIN BONE Founder occurs when the laminae can no longer hold
the coffin bone in place and it moves to an unnatural
position within the hoof.
LAMINAE SOLE
one or both front feet. laminitic candidate to begin with. organs at the expense of the extremities and
hooves. Laminae starved of glucose are
1. During the developmental stage,
• Grain overload is a fairly common
trigger. Ingesting too much grain results in
inferior and weak, making them more sus-
the horse may appear a little “off”, ceptible to inflammation and separation.
a high concentration of starch. This causes
depressed and may show signs of fever,
an over-population of hindgut bacteria
slight dehydration or colic.
such as Streptococcus bovis, Streptococcus
Preventing
2. Pain begins during the acute phase. equines and Lactobacillus spp, which not
only lower the pH of the intestines but laminitis, naturally
The horse may start shifting his weight,
also kills off other good gut bacteria. Feed a low starch/sugar diet. A rice
holding up the affected limb or lying
down. He may also assume the classical • Grass founder is caused by the fructan
founder stance, placing his front feet for- or sugar in lush pasture grass. The
ward and rocking back on his hind end to high sugar causes an increase of the
shift the weight off his painful toes. Often, Streptococcus bacteria, leading to digestive
the hoof will be warm and exaggerated upset and low gut pH. During certain
pulses might be felt over the fetlock. growing conditions or times of the
year, the fructan content in grass can
3. Once the horse has moved to the skyrocket. Even some hays have higher
chronic and founder stage, physical signs sugar content, depending on the type
can be observed in the hoof. These include and growing conditions.
flaring, a stretched white line, depression
or softness near the coronary band, • Medications such as some steroids,
ridges in the hoof wall, an abnormally antibiotics and even vaccinations can
flat or bulging sole, and in some cases, trigger laminitis.
penetration of the coffin bone through
• Gastrointestinal conditions such as
the sole. Although this sounds gruesome,
colic, colitis or enteritis may be a factor.
it’s important to understand that just
because a horse has a laminitic attack, this • Other serious illnesses, such a retained
does not always mean that the condition placenta or other major infection, may
will move to full founder. release toxins into the body and set
off laminitis.
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use of homeopathy, consult a professional.
Common laminitis remedies include:
• Aconitum napellus – given as soon as
symptoms show, or preferably following a
known trigger.
• Belladonna – appropriate when the horse
exhibits sweating, full-bounding pulse and
throbbing arteries; can be given together
with Aconitum
• Nux vom – beneficial in cases involving
toxicity
• Calcarea fluorica – can be given either
at the beginning of the chronic phase and
may reduce tissue involvement.
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Animal-friendly
composting
is good for the
whole family
•theAnother factor in locating a spot involves to control diseases. The smaller bins will
not heat up as much. Whether you use bins
type of system you are using – is it a bin
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on how much space you have. The bigger
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compost it will produce, the more bins or 2. The amount of space you have
piles you will need. Also, local city rules 3. The size of your property
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Protect the compost from rain by covering
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need compost bins or piles that are turned Don't over-water, though, since too much
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animal communication
Mita’s story
“On September 19, 1992, my husband Alan, our son Adam, and
I drove to Nashua, New Hampshire, to acquire a red Siberian
puppy,” says Kathy. “The only puppy available was a sweet but
timid girl. When I first picked her up, she held her breath and
formed an ‘O’ shape with her mouth, which we later referred
to as her ‘Mr. Bill mouth.’ Mita’s fear of being held, along
with the ‘Mr. Bill mouth’, stayed with her all her life.”
Mita
Atz, and requested that I be able to stay
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was time for surgery.” After confirming this
was possible, I explained the plan to Mita,
and that helped alleviate her fears.
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animal
animal passages
passages
Waking
Nicky
by Nancy Perkins
W
When I was a teenager, my aunt had
a Bichon Frise that she adored. To
everyone else, Buddy was a little ball
of fluff with a huge attitude. He was
nasty when she had visitors. He was
so possessive of Aunt Bev that he
would try to keep us away from her,
and would growl and nip at our ankles
when we got close. While I found him
annoying, it was evident my aunt was
extremely attached to him.
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come to terms with the death of a loved One of the attendants then escorted “Rainbow Bridge”, tied with a ribbon.
one, providing the necessary closure, me to a waiting room where I sobbed
and I needed this for Nicky as well. quietly to myself. The room was As I drove home through the snow-
comfortable and cozy with leather storm, I experienced a sense of
My husband loved Nicky, but decided couches and a large fish aquarium. peacefulness that I hadn’t felt since
he’d rather not come to the crematory. Soothing music was playing overhead. before Nicky died.
We felt our sons, ages six and ten, were The walls were decorated with lovely
too young for the experience, and my pet poems. I sat on a comfy couch and Nicky’s cedar box now sits on top of
daughter Katie was away at university, read an assortment of dog magazines the piano beside one of our favorite
so I went on my own. that were on the coffee table. pictures of him. It looks like it belongs
there. When the weather is warmer, I
We had a horrible snowstorm the day of The attendant helped me choose a box may bury it in our garden, but I like
the wake, and I was late. The directors for Nicky’s ashes. They had a nice having it just where it is, making us
waited for me, however, and I had about assortment of urns and wooden boxes feel that Nicky is close by.
15 minutes alone with Nicky before he to choose from. I chose a cedar box
was cremated. He was lying on a blanket because I liked the look of the natural I had guests last week and someone
and looked like a puppy peacefully wood – it had a warm feeling to it. asked about the box. When I told her
sleeping. They had bathed and brushed it was my deceased dog, she didn’t
him and his coat was shiny. He looked When Nicky’s cremation was over, look impressed. But it doesn’t matter
so different from the day he died. I said I was handed his cedar box of ashes – Aunt Bev would understand.
my final goodbyes and tied his favorite inside a cardboard carton. Tucked in
scarf around his neck. beside the box was a copy of the poem
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BOOKreviews
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A DOG IS A GIRL’S BEST FRIEND
by Luise Bolleber
a girl’s best friend
W
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name and “Let’s go for a car ride”.
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that. At the time, I had rescued a dog named Brytni, and animal. “Her name was Maggie-Mae and she ended up being
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met a woman from the Port Perry pound. She called me it’s because of her achievements that they adopted a deaf
several days later to tell me they had an Australian shepherd dog. She inspired me as well, because I learned not to be
that needed someone who knew sign language, because she intimidated by her deafness.” Lin went on to adopt three
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in 1995. The non-profit Siberian husky rescue organization was
named after the Sweeneys’ then 11-year-old Siberian, Sheba; the
initials also stand for Siberian Husky Emergency Boarding and
Adoption. SHEBA’s goal is to give the dogs a second chance at
the life they deserve by finding them new homes, and to help the
public understand that this breed, although magnificently beautiful,
is not for everyone. Siberian huskies are high-energy dogs that
need a lot of exercise.
During the winter, recreational dog sled rides at the “Sweeney Resort”
are a big hit with visitors. Paul recalls an Australian family who were
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took the children for a ride, then sent them into the
house where Nedi gave them a cup of hot chocolate.
“Seeing their father’s delighted expression, I asked him
that this breed, although magnificently
if he would like to take the dogs for a run, adding that
all the trails loop back to the house so he couldn’t get beautiful, is not for everyone.
lost,” continues Paul. “After thinking
about it for about an eighth of a
second, he asked how to get the sled
around corners.” Paul showed him
the basics, and off the man went. “I
went into the house and after almost
40 minutes came back out to see him
coming over the hill after what must
have been his third or fourth trip
around the trails. His eyelashes were
almost frozen together, he had icicles
hanging from his moustache and a
smile that went beyond ear to ear.”
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From hygiene and diet to medication, genetics and vaccines, fluoride, as well as medications like tetracycline and
many factors are involved in the degree of dental health we doxycycline, can stain the teeth. Giving your cat only pure,
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dental health is also dependent on a range of influences. these toxins.
Some we can’t do a lot about. For example, according to
veterinarian Dr. Jean Hofve, genetics in some cat breeds It’s a myth that dry food cleans the teeth. A grain-free diet
have a bearing on their dental health. Other factors, however, including raw meat chunks and bones will all but eliminate
we can do something to control: any tartar. Raw meat has tough, stringy connective tissues
that act much like dental floss, while chicken neck bones are
I’m convinced there is an association between over-vaccination nature’s toothbrush.
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DIY tooth polish
Coenzyme Q10 is a very powerful antioxidant.
Applied to pockets of infected gum tissue, 1/3 c (30%) baking soda
CoQ10 appears to reduce infection. 2/3 c (70%) arrowroot or rice flour
Fragaria is a homeopathic remedy obtained For heavy tartar, add 15 ml or one tablespoon of food
from the wild strawberry. It softens, slows grade organic diatomaceous earth (used in sensitive
down and helps prevent tartar build-up. It’s tooth formulas for humans). To make the toothpaste
effective for gingivitis where mouth ulcers are more palatable, you can flavour it by finely grinding
present. Give 1 pillule of Fragaria 3C once a to a powder some desiccated liver, dried salmon flakes,
day to start, then 1 per week. or dried tuna, chicken, lamb or pork snacks found in
pet shops. Store the powder in an airtight container;
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