Parasites in Meat/Worms By Susan Rimkus and Pat McKay (as posted to the Wellpet list) Hi all – just figured out that one of my dogs has worms. Two questions: 1 – natural dewormers? pretty sure it’s tapeworm. 2 – can anyone provide me with an argument against the “worms […]
More on bloat
More on Bloat ByIan Billinghurst as told to Andrea Madelev (posted to the Wellpet list) Hi all, You may recall we had a case of a Great Dane bitch (6.5 years / spayed) that after having eaten some chicken parts became ill and bloated. I told Joanne that I would […]
Eggs for your Pet
Eggs By Pat McKay (as posted to the Wellpet List) Hi, This is Pat McKay. Eggs are an excellent source of complete protein and are easily digested. They contain all the essential amino acids and the following nutrients: vitamins A, B2, D and E, niacin, biotin, copper, iron, sulphur, phosphorus […]
Chondroitin Sulfate and Glucosamine
Chondroitin Sulfate: Glucosamine’s Perfect Partner? by Jennifer Hornsby In addition to glucosamine sulfate, Dr. Theodosakis and others recommend taking dietary supplements of chondroitin sulfate. This water-attracting/binding cartilage compound consists mostly of glucosamine sulfate. Controlled clinical studies of oral and injected doses of chondroitin sulfate—five, to date—have produced results that are […]
Feeding chicken bones to your dog
Chicken Bones By Joanne Blair and Lydia Driscoll (as posted to the Wellpet List) Hello all, Its been ages since I’ve posted to the list, but I have been on Wellpet now for nearly a year. I’ve been feeding a la Billinghurst for over a year to my four Great […]
Nutrition for dogs in whelp
Building a Good Foundation: Nutrition for Bitches in Whelp By Kymythy Schultze There are many ways in which Nature can assist in one of the most natural processes; the miracle of birth. Before you breed your dog, she should be in excellent health and condition. Holistic health care works with […]
Bloat and nutrition
Bloat and Nutrition by Kymythy Schultze and Mary Ellen Lunde Schultze, A.H.I. (as posted to the Wellpet List) Hi Listers, Of course, there is never just ONE reason for anything. Many factors come into play. Unfortunately, that means there are no easy answers either, darn it. I’d like to share […]
Billinghurst Diet
The Billinghurst Diet advocates the feeding a raw bone-based diet. Why feed your pet a raw diet? All raw foods are abundant in enzymes. Cooking kills all enzymes and all commercial foods are cooked. Food enzymes are a major component of an animal”s anti-aging, anti-degeneration mechanism. Enzymes help to prevent […]
Mast cell tumors in dogs and cats
Very few tumors present in such a wide variety of clinical signs: they are indeed the great impostors! They can look like anything and behave differently depending on the histologic type, location and the extent of the disease. The following is a brief discussion about these tumors. Some highlights are […]
Understanding your pet’s bloodwork
Blood tests help determine causes of illness accurately, safely, and quickly and allow us to monitor the progress of medical treatments. This guide may help you understand your pet’s test results. Proper communication with YOUR veterinarian is essential regarding interpretation of lab results. Lab values are not given as laboratories […]