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- Vaccinating Dogs: 10 Steps to Eliminating Unnecessary Shots - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Jan RasmusenWhen vaccinating our dogs, most of us rely on our vets, trusting that their advice is up-to-date and not biased by economic or political concerns. Unfortunately, unless vets stay current on veterinary journal reading (no easy task) … and actually assimilate new findings … and decide to forgo ...
Views: 1381 - Help Your Dog Live Longer in Five Easy Steps - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jan RasmusenWish your sweet dog could live forever? Well, forever might be a stretch, but you can often add years to a dog’s life just by taking a more holistic approach to your canine companion’s care. Even small changes can make a huge difference and can even save you money. I modified my own dogs’ care ...
Views: 995 - Dog Food: 10 Scary Truths - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jan RasmusenForty percent of dogs are obese, while 46% of dogs, and 39% of cats, now die of cancer. Heart, kidney and liver disease are epidemic. Like people, dogs are what they eat. Save your dog a lot of suffering, and save yourself a fortune in vet bills, by learning the truth about your dog's diet. Here ...
Views: 1596 - Veterinarians - How to Spot a Good One and Avoid a Bad One - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jan RasmusenCancer rates are soaring, afflicting 46% of dogs and 39% of cats. All of us have, or know friends who have, a pet with diabetes, severe allergies, skin problems, liver or kidney disease or a heart problem. Obviously, something has gone terribly wrong with pet care. It's time to pull back the ...
Views: 1044 - Pesticides & Preventatives: Poisoning Pets? - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Jan RasmusenFor years, environmentalists have been blowing the warning whistle about the slow poisoning of humans and animals from pesticides, insecticides and other toxic chemicals. Many of these chemicals are proven to increase your dog's odds of getting cancer, and now experts estimate that 46% of dogs ...
Views: 1392 - Chiropractic for Dogs - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Jan RasmusenOn Friday afternoon (Mother Nature’s favorite time for medical and dental emergencies), my tiny Maltese Chiclet starting limping. Viewed walking from behind, her back legs crossed strangely, one dainty paw touching ground in front of the other, traversing an invisible tightrope. As far as I ...
Views: 2921(2 votes) - Seven Things Your Veterinarian Should Tell You - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jan RasmusenYour veterinarian can be your closest ally when it comes to keeping your dog healthy and safe. But just as some doctors are more knowledgeable or skilled than others, so are some vets. The best vets are partners in your dog’s care, not demigods to be obeyed. And the best vets will be the first ...
Views: 975 - Finding a Healthy Puppy: 10 Steps to Success - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jan RasmusenYou’ve decided to bring a new puppy into your life. Congratulations! You’d probably like to adopt a shelter dog, but you have your heart set on a particular breed or one of the new "designer" breed mixes. You’ve done your research and decided on the right breed for you, but you’ve heard so many ...
Views: 1289 - Rabies Vaccination For Dogs - Beware the Health Risks - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jan RasmusenThough most people think of vaccines as safe and protective, vaccination is a serious medical procedure with significant risks. The rabies vaccine, the only pet vaccine required by law, is arguably the most dangerous inoculation given to dogs and cats -and we give it far more often than ...
Views: 2847 - Titer Testing Dogs - The Alternative to Over-Vaccinating - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jan RasmusenEnlightened veterinarians and pet parents have become increasingly wary of the health risks, and lack of benefits, associated with repeatedly vaccinating dogs after their initial "puppy shots." Is titer testing the solution to over-vaccinating? Here's a crash course to help you muddle through ...
Views: 2857 - Lower Vet Bills - 7 Ways to Improve Care While Saving Money - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jan RasmusenVeterinary care for 2008 is estimated at $10.9 billion, up almost a billion from 2007. With the economy tanking, jobs disappearing and the stock market down, many of us are postponing or foregoing veterinary care because we can't afford expensive treatments. It's time - past time! - to eliminate ...
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