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01/12/2023

01/06/2023

Bindi - 15yo, hasn’t needed to be vaccinated for 14yrs because she has been titre tested throughout her life to see if it was necessary.

A few days ago, Bindi was Titer tested to check antibodies for parvo, distemper, and hepatitis, her results came back yesterday and there is still no need to vaccinate her 💪

Bindi is a fresh food fed active dog 😍

Learn more here:
https://www.bentonsroadvet.com.au/vaccinations-and-titer-testing/

It is important to understand that we are not anti-vaxers, we absolutely support all dogs receiving their core vaccinations, after that, guardians can then titre test to see if further vaccinations are actually needed. There are annual vaccinations such as Kennel Cough that still need to be provided for at-risk dogs.

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If possible, consider titre testing your dogs before vaccination, they may not need it.

Prices vary greatly between vets depending on what lab they use, so get some quotes or recommendations from your canine community. Mine costs me about $80 (My Vet isn't taking new clients, sorry) and that gets sent away but there are some vets that do in-house testing.

07/12/2022

3 need homes 2 brothers 9 and 1 female the Jack Russell 10 . Very sweet.

04/10/2022

USE CAUTION WHEN CHOOSING A FLEA & TICK PREVENTIVE FOR YOUR PET! ⚠️🐶🐱

Popular flea, tick and Heartworm🦟 products have a history of being associated with reactions in some dogs and cats including seizures, behavioral issues, muscular/balance issues, and even death.

One class of these pesticides Isoxazoline (found in products like Nexgard, Bravecto and others) is so powerfully potent that it starts killing within two hours after administration! 🤯 In fact, it kills 98.7% of fleas within 24 hours! Because of this, Isoxazoline drugs now carry a warning⚠️ on their labels in both the U.S. and Canada.🇺🇸🇨🇦 Even the FDA-U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning statement for veterinarians and pet parents. 👩🏻‍⚕️

If you need to use a chemical preventive, or if you are looking for safer alternatives, you don’t want to miss today’s Inside Scoop Live episode at noon!

We’ll be discussing natural options, how to know if you really need Heartworm preventives year round, and supplement protocols to help support your pet if you have to give these pesticides. 🙌

Today Rodney Habib and Dr. Karen Becker are joined by special a guest co-host, veterinarian Dr. Judy Morgan D.V.M for this flea, tick and Heartworm extravaganza. We’ll also be covering:

🔥Non-chemical, natural prevention and integrative protocols

🔥What to look for and what to avoid when choosing a chemical pest preventative

🔥 Detox and support protocols when you are giving chemical preventives

…plus our Flea, Tick & Heartworm Guide full of DIY recipes, supplements and more! 📖

Join us Sunday at 12pm ET for this Live discussion. Looking forward to seeing you in the comments! 🙌

👉If you haven’t joined our troll free subscription group of 2.0 pet parents and want to learn more, just head over to the Planet Paws page and click the blue "Become a Subscriber” button to join our weekly Livestreams + get access to all the previous episodes to watch at your own pace! https://www.facebook.com/PlanetPawsMedia

09/08/2021

"Heads Up Pet Parents if You're Feeding Your Pets Store-bought Jerky Treats!!⚠️

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A new veterinary study published in the journal of Tierärztliche Praxis found that dogs are still developing a kidney disorder called Fanconi-like syndrome when fed pet jerky treats.

Fanconi is a disorder of kidney function that results in excess excretion of glucose, electrolytes and amino acids in urine. Signs of the illness included decreased appetite, lethargy, vomiting, diarrhea, polydipsia and polyuria.

This new study isn't actually new news to veterinarians, in 2007, veterinarians became aware of Fanconi-like signs in multiple other dog breeds without a recognized genetic predisposition, and alerted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, prompting an investigation. The chief suspect then was found to be commercial jerky treats.

As of today, the FDA has received approximately 5,200 complaints of illnesses associated with consumption of chicken🍗, duck🦆, or sweet potato🍠 jerky treats. The reports involve more than 6,200 dogs, 26 cats, three people, and include more than 1,140 canine deaths." - Rodney Habib

If you want to learn more about potentially dangerous pet treats, and/or ingredients you should look out for when purchasing pet food (as well as all the DIY real food snacks your dogs will love), our new book called The Forever Dog is packed with surprising new science that will help your dog live healthier, happier, and longer. The book is set to hit store shelves soon! You can reserve your copy here: https://foreverdog.com/dog-longevity-health-and-nutrition-book/

09/06/2021

🐾 Inside Scoop LIVE Podcast starts in less than 1 hour (12pmET), with some great new topics to discuss! Check ‘em out:

🗣 “NEVER CHANGE YOUR PET’S FOOD” is outdated advice that’s still in circulation 😫. We’ll be discussing a recent study comparing the microbiomes of dogs eating kibble and freshly-cooked food to provide even more compelling evidence that diversifying your pet’s food is one of the smartest decisions you’ll ever make 💡

🪴Cannabidiol and bladder cancer: the latest paper says 👍🏼

💊 A new paper says even ONE ROUND of antibiotics early in life can negatively affect lifespan 🙀, according to an animal-model study. Has your pet ever had antibiotics, and if so, what have you done to repair your pet’s biome? We’ll be giving you our favorite antibiotic-damage control tips and tricks! (Courtesy of the famous microbiologists we’ve interviewed for the book)

🍲 Feed a homemade diet? Research shows most people inadvertently create nutritional imbalances by guessing at recipes, why is this? Diet Check Munich© is a new tool being used to analyze homemade diets; will this help vets embrace home-prepared meals?

💧Fluid therapy: what happens when pets don’t get fluid therapy when under anesthesia for dental or surgical procedures? Why is fluid therapy optional in some veterinary facilities? 🩺

😿 Cat owner personalities influence cat behaviors and levels of stress 🌡

🥦 One more study confirming why dogs and cats need low-glycemic veggies (roughage and pre-biotic fibers): Flavonoid-rich foods improve the gut microbiome and may improve blood pressure

See you soon! Not a member of our Troll 👹 Free, private, interactive 2.0 community of pet parents? The subscription is available by clicking the “Support” button at the top of the Planet Paws Page.

09/06/2021

PET PRODUCT ALERT! New products added to the list of concern!

A chemical, Titanium Dioxide, used in top-selling pet foods, treats, and supplements should no longer be considered safe for consumption due to concerns over its ability to damage DNA, according to a new animal-model study.

A scientific panel created by the European Food Safety Authority determined, “Taking into account all available scientific studies and data,the Panel concluded that titanium dioxide can no longer be considered safe as a food additive. A critical element in reaching this conclusion is that we could not exclude genotoxicity concerns after consumption of titanium dioxide particles. After oral ingestion, the absorption of titanium dioxide particles is low, however they can accumulate in the body”. The panel concluded that titanium dioxide has the potential to damage DNA and cause chromosomal damage. The Environmental Working Group called on the US Food and Drug Administration to quickly consider whether to ban titanium dioxide from use in food.

A chemical that may damage our pet's DNA should not be fed to pets. Brands that use this chemical don’t put it in all SKU’s, so check your labels to make sure it’s not in anything you feed your pets.

Titanium dioxide is #9 on The Forever Dog’s Dirty Dozen list of additives you need to avoid in your pet food. www.ForeverDog.com/about