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Just Winging It, 9409 2nd Drive SE, Everett, WA (2023)

10/28/2021

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02/13/2021

Apparently there is some conflicting information about bird feeders and we understand a news story last night said to remove all feeders including ones for hummingbirds. We have had an uptick in salmonella cases, but this is NOT an issue we are seeing with the sugar water or in hummingbirds. Much of our area woke up to snow - warming areas with a heat lamp will keep your feeders from freezing and the hummingbirds will thank you. We are open today and you can call with any wildlife emergencies or concerns.

02/17/2020

Should You Say 'Yes' to Steroid Therapy for Your Pet?

Steroids are incredibly powerful medications that can have very serious side effects for pets.

02/09/2020

Delaware Lawmakers Pass Groundbreaking Bill to Allow Titer Test in Lieu of Rabies Vaccine - The Dogington Post

Veterinarians and pet owners can exempt a pet from mandated rabies vaccine if giving the vaccination a risk to the animal's health and life.

02/08/2020

Dogs Naturally Magazine

🎵 Here's a story ... about a bag named kibble ... ☢️

Which one of these brands would you NEVER feed your dog?

01/24/2020

Get Rid of Your Retractable Dog Leash, Stat!

If you walk your dog on a retractable dog leash, you need to read this article before you or your four-legged friend wind up hurt.

01/13/2020

The Truth About the 'Special Food Needs' of Small Breeds

It's extremely easy for small dogs to become overweight, so keep yours fit and trim by feeding the right diet in carefully measured, portion-controlled meals.

01/13/2020

The Dog is Throwing Up!: Your Guide to All Things Dog Vomit - Whole Dog Journal

When dogs feel nauseated and are about to throw up, they often drool, lick their lips, swallow excessively, and stand head down looking worried. Many dogs look for or turn to their owners when they're about to vomit, which can signal alert caregivers to move their pets to a better location! In time....

01/02/2020

Sarvey Wildlife Care Center

Well that's not something you see everyday.... 😳

12/11/2019

Animal Rescue Network

Just a reminder about all those “rawhide” treats you see ....

12/06/2019

Dogs Naturally Magazine

“Research shows the incidence of adverse effects from vaccines was 27% to 38% greater for neutered versus sexually intact dogs.”

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16220670

11/23/2019

Men rescue 'dog' from ice, find wolf

One man described taking the large dog to the vet in his car - before realising the mistake.

11/10/2019

Dogs Petition Federal Government to Stop Daylight Savings Due to Confusion over Dinner Time

11/07/2019

Protect The Pets Arizona

"In the meantime, please partner with the Protect the Pets movement in your state to help educate lawmakers about protective immunity and titers. Dr. Karen Becker

When individual dogs are vaccinated their health status is very important to vaccination outcomes. As this article reports, giving a rabies vaccination away from other vaccines and after the pups are a little older also improve response. The use of probiotics has also been shown to boost immune response.

Dr. Becker resides in Arizona part time. How wonderful it would be to have her at a round table with other veterinarians and health officials to work through the process.

https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/201

Toxoplasma Gondii also affects Silver Lake.

11/01/2019

Toxoplasma Gondii From Cats Killing Sea Otters

Toxoplasma Gondii also affects Silver Lake.

Toxoplasma gondii can use virtually all warm-blooded vertebrates, as intermediate hosts, but only wild and domestic cats are known to be definitive hosts.

10/24/2019

Dogs First

All that talking about HouseMyDog got me thinking would I use it? One thing that makes it tempting to me is the avoidance the kennel cough vaccine as kennels have to insist that your dogs are boosted for it, despite it not working.

I rang the two top companies, posing as a kennel owner, regarding kennel cough in dogs. I wanted to write this entirely ineffective vaccine out of my future insurance policy.

Both said something along the lines of “if you want to be insured for “all diseases” then your clients must get the kennel cough vaccine”.

I asked could I write this particular disease out of my policy and simply use good hygiene practices (the number one prevention for kennel cough) and maybe a disclaimer and they said no. It’s all or none.

This was disappointing, especially as a) you cannot prove your dog got kennel cough from a certain kennel. You will struggle to win in court as the disease is airborne, he could have picked up getting into your car at your house (got that from a solicitor running a more natural kennels in Canada who pushed it further saying with glee that she would counter-sue saying her dog infected her kennels with KC, not sure if she was joking or not!), but more importantly b) the average punter is often able to write out the core vaccines (parvo, adeno, distemper) from their personal pet insurance policy should they want to vaccinate (good) but not annually boost (needless) their dog for viruses. This option is not available to kennel owners.

This is bad news for informed pet and kennel owners alike. Just another example of how the pet market is corralled into making bad (but profitable) decisions for their pets.

It really annoys me how hard they make it to make good, natural decisions for your pet.

For those not using kennels often here’s what to do should your dog get the sniffles...

https://dogsfirst.ie/kennel-cough/

[Thanks to Dogs Naturally for the InfoGraphic]

10/09/2019

Dog Ear Infections: Causes, Treatment & Prevention

Dog ear infections are so common, but do you know what causes them? What about the best way to treat them or stop them from happening in the first place?

09/26/2019

Gabapentin: Why This Vet Will Never Prescribe It

Gabapentin's maker has paid billions in fraud settlements. Yet vets still prescribe it to treat pain in dogs. Find out why you want to avoid these risks.

09/01/2019

The health-harming view that many vets cling to

Even conventional vets agree the possibility of these life-threatening diseases exists, so why aren't more vets taking the appropriate actions to reduce the risk?

08/19/2019

07/08/2019

3 big reasons why owners are switching to raw food

This fascinating study identifies the top reasons why pet owners make the switch from kibble to raw meat, often against their vet's advice.

07/04/2019

The Truth About Grain-Free Dog Foods And DCM

The FDA reports grain-free dog foods may be causing heart disease. Is it grain-free diets or is it an issue that plagues the entire pet industry? ...

06/08/2019

Do You Have a Pet First-Aid Kit?

Could your pet survive an emergency if one happened today? Collect these things today to give your pet a fighting chance if the worst occurs.

04/23/2019

Strange Signs Your Cat Adores You, Even Trusts You Implicitly

As cat parents, it's important we don't assume our kitties are looking for food when they're actually seeking attention and affection from us.

04/16/2019

Why Spot-on Flea and Tick Products Are Hazardous to Pets

Four cats in Pittsburgh died after they were treated with spot-on flea and tick products intended for use on dogs.

04/11/2019

Why Your Vet Doesn't Talk to You About Nutrition

Many veterinarians dislike discussing pet diets with their clients - probably because they receive very little information about animal nutrition in school.

04/02/2019

Top 10 Things You Can Do to Attract Hummingbirds

10. Add a new native plant species to your garden. You just can't have too many good hummingbird plants in your garden or yard. Take an inventory of your existing offerings and consult a source of hummingbird plant information for ideas on what to add next. Good sources include plant charts in Enjoy...

03/24/2019

St. Francis Wildlife Association

01/09/2019

Dr. Karen Becker

Bone broth can provide many health benefits for your fur baby!

01/08/2019

Dr. Karen Becker

Did your pet have an “accident” inside the house? Simply mopping up the mess is not enough. Here’s how to properly clean up after your pet, so they won’t do it all over again.

01/07/2019

California becomes first state to ban retail sales of cats and dogs

01/03/2019

Dogs Naturally Magazine

The words "dog flu" can create panic within the community ...

Most owners know the risks to vaccinations but they also feel scared that if they don't vaccinate, their dog will get sick, or worse, die.

And that's a huge burden to carry all for the sake of the mighty dollar.

It's important to know the difference between a carefully crafted 5-year marketing plan and a real epidemic ...

12/22/2018

CBD Oil Benefits: How To Heal Your Dog With H**p

Think CBD Oil is overrated? All the research proves it isn't. Here's why your dog needs all those CBD oil benefits - for both treatment and prevention.

12/14/2018

What to Know if You're in Need of an Exotic Pet Sitter

Do you have a snake, rat, ferret or gerbil and panic at the thought of traveling as a result? Here's what to know if you’re in need of an exotic pet sitter.