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17/12/2022

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Kennel cough is a common and highly contagious disease in dogs. 🐶 Learn more about it and how to reduce your pet’s risk when you read today’s free article linked in the comments.

05/12/2022

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Recent study shows that super smart dogs are extremely playful. 🐶 Is your pup one of them? 🤔 Read today’s free article (link below) to learn more about these interesting findings.

05/12/2022

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Reduce Yeast Overgrowth With This All-Natural Rinse Solution 🐕✨

Malassezia pachydermatis, the type of yeast that often causes yeast infection, normally inhabits your dog’s skin, but when it begins to reproduce uncontrollably, infection develops.

Yeast infection can develop in several areas of your dog’s body, and you’ll need to disinfect that area where the yeast is present on a regular basis. For skin yeast infections, I recommend using a natural antifungal shampoo, followed by this therapeutic rinse. ⬇️

Today’s article is all about yeast infection in dogs. Learn more about it in the link below.

05/12/2022

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I have seen this herb save so many lives, literally drop elevated liver enzymes🩸 by half in just a few weeks!!

According to multiple studies, if you have a dog (or cat) with liver issues and you aren’t already giving your pets’ milk thistle (silymarin), you are missing out on the most important liver-restoring, “life-saving🆘" herb on the planet!

Just released last week, a new study on milk thistle showed the herb had incredible hepatoprotective properties when fed to dogs. “Hepatoprotection” is the ability of a substance to prevent liver damage.

Not only does it help to regenerate a damaged liver, but it’s also anti-aging according to longevity researchers!

In our new book, The Forever Dog, Dr. Karen Becker and I have it listed in our “Supplemental Habits for a Long and Healthy Life” section as one of our most important supplements to rotate into a dog’s🐶 diet plan. We also list the best “detox” dose🥄 to give a dog using the latest research. Available for pre-order now: https://foreverdog.com/about/

Rodney Habib

05/12/2022

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Easy and Quick Fixes to Minor Pet Emergencies ✅💡

Some remedies for minor pet emergencies might just be in your kitchen or bathroom cabinet. 👌 Here are some household items that can be handy if your pet gets a minor injury or illness. ⬇️

After applying a home remedy, it’s still a good idea to follow up with your veterinarian to ensure your dog or cat is receiving appropriate care.

Visit today’s free blog post (link in the comments) for directions in using these DIY solutions.

03/12/2022

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Find out all there is to know about various dog behaviors

25/11/2022

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Here’s a corrected infographic to help fix the popular but incorrect meme that has been circulating on social media this last month.
Please DON’T post “But I’ve heard X food is toxic” in the comments, rather, post the research studies (not links to outdated dog websites or blogs that haven’t bothered to clarify their poorly written material) about foods that have been declared “toxic” if consumed by pets with no science to back up the claim.
When you spend time searching the literature for toxicology studies on the feeding of fresh fruits and veggies to pets you come up shockingly empty-handed. AAFCO/FEDIAF state we should not feed these foods to pets: onions, grapes/raisins, macadamia nuts and chocolate. Those studies exist, but that’s it. 4 foods.
Compare that to never ending TOXIC/DON’T FEED lists found all over social media and it’s so confusing; even worse, people share these posts without doing any research.
There’s a big difference between feeding a giant pit in a fruit (or a wad of bark or leaves) and feeding normal amounts the actual edible fruit or veggie; same goes for your two-legged kids. Toddlers and pets need to have the rinds, cores, seeds, leaves, stems and pits of fruits removed prior to eating, and all fruits and veggies need to be chopped into tiny, bite-sized pieces. Common sense, right?
I believe pet parents also have some common sense and won’t offer rinds, pits or cores to their pets as treats; AKC and ASPCA, please update or clarify your out-of-date website info 🙏🏼.
Suggestion for pet websites discussing feeding real foods: put a * by foods that have a rind, pit, core or stem. Remind folks training treats should less than 10% of an animal’s daily calories, and if your pet has never had the new food before, always feed them slowly, giving the GI tract time to adjust. Chop them into tiny pieces and offer in moderation.
It’s time to declare common sense for the win; pet parents aren’t idiots, so it’s time we stop perpetuating fear-based myths and denying animals the fresh food treats they deserve. 🫐🍎🍒🍑🥭🥑🥝🥦🥬🥕🍌🥚🥒🍆🥥🍉🐾

25/11/2022

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The Science of “Zoomies” 🐕⚡

Zoomies are among the cutest, funniest things pets do. It’s dogs’ way of showing that they’re irrepressibly happy. 🐶 This behavior is entirely normal for many animal species, both wild and domesticated, so there’s no need to worry unless there’s a risk your pet could be injured.

Learn more about this adorable behavior in today’s free article linked below.

More on dogs and their crazy zoomies here: http://bit.ly/3UQiAuO

25/11/2022

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Are you feeding your dog too often? ⏰🍗⏰🥩⏰🥕🐶

Dogs fed once a day are less likely to be diagnosed with age-related conditions than pooches fed more often, study claims.

In the largest largest study to date of feeding frequency conducted in companion dogs, University of Arizona-led experts analyzed data on 24,238 pet dogs from the US and found:

• Being fed once a day lowered the risk of nine types of canine health problems
• These included cancer, dental issues and either kidney or urinary complications
• Similarly, dogs fed only once daily scored lower on tests of cognitive problems
• But the team said it is too early to advise owners to change their pet's diets

“We view these results as an exciting first step of an ongoing exploration of the impact of diet on companion dogs living in human environments. Given the intense interest in, and popularization of, ‘longevity diets’ such as intermittent fasting and time-restricted feeding, these types of studies in dogs are both timely and important. We believe these studies will ultimately offer insights into factors that promote health and longevity for both dogs and humans.” - The Dog Aging Project

The scientists and researchers we interviewed for The Forever Dog book agreed that one meal a day for healthy dogs is ideal, in terms of maximizing autophagy and minimizing metabolic stress.

To learn how to transition your pup to a new eating schedule and create an eating window (which allows your pup to receive the benefits of intermittent fasting while offering the same amount of food) check out the section in our book “Personalized Meals as Medicine” found here: www.foreverdog.com

04/07/2022

Whether it's a fear of loud noises🧨⛈ or separation anxiety after returning to work post-pandemic, finding ways to help calm your dog is one of the most searched topics on the internet. There are many tools to help your pet deal with phobias and anxiety, however, implementing your plan before your dog becomes stressed is most important. Calming supplements and herbs are an important tool to have ready. 🌿

On today’s live episode we’re discussing integrative strategies for helping anxious and fearful pets with veterinary cannabis expert, oncologist, and Chinese herbalist, Dr. Trina Hazzah.

We'll also be discussing:

🔥What you need to know before buying a CBD product for your pet

️🔥How to use cannabis for pain, cancer, and even GI diseases

🔥...and she'll be answering some of your questions!

Plus we have an ebook guide with tips and supplements to help you prepare your pet for the 4th of July!🎆

Join us today at 12pm ET for this Live discussion. Looking forward to taking your questions and seeing you in the comments! 🙌

👉If you haven’t joined our subscription group of 2.0 pet parents and want to learn more, just head over to the Planet Paws page and click the blue "Subscribe” button to join our weekly Livestreams + Archives! Or click here: https://www.facebook.com/PlanetPawsMedia/supporters/

29/04/2022

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DOES DRY, CRUNCHY COMMERCIAL PET FOOD ACTUALLY KEEP YOUR PET’S TEETH CLEAN?

Yes, decades ago, this is what most pet owners actually believed. Feeding dogs and cats commercial kibble would actually keep their fur monsters’ teeth clean.

Today, however, research shows this couldn’t be any further from the truth!

According to the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA), they estimate that 90% of pets over 2 years old have significant mouth disease and of that 90%, 50% require immediate attention.

According to the pet food industry, out of the 90% of pets suffering from mouth disease, at least 96% of the North American pet-owning population is feeding dried kibble to their pets. As you can see from these numbers, dry pet food isn’t keeping anyone’s teeth clean!

WHY IS DRY FOOD CAUSING SO MUCH MOUTH DISEASE?

Research shows that dry commercial pet food cannot be made without starch, and the average use of starch (aka sugar) by manufacturers, is around 40 to 49%.

Logically, feeding your pet all that starch (which their bodies convert to sugar) will not only not clean their teeth. In fact, it will cause the polar opposite effect. Or, at least, so says today’s sky-rocketing mouth disease stats.

WHAT TO DO?

Well of course brushing is your best bet! But what if your pet won’t let you? Well then according to Dr. Will Falconer -

The best-kept secret for dental prevention is simply this: feeding raw bones. All that gnawing is literally scraping the tooth surfaces with a tooth friendly similar substance, a semi-hard polisher of enamel, and is a great exercise for the jaws and gums.

ANOTHER GREAT IDEA?

According to Dr. Karen Becker, removing all the sugary starches out of your pet’s diet is always the best route!

“Diet can play a significant role in the development of tartar on your pet’s teeth. Wild dogs have strong, healthy teeth partly because they eat raw meaty bones. Raw diets help control tartar. Raw ground bone is a gentle dental abrasive, acting like fine sandpaper when chewed, which helps remove debris stuck on teeth. The meat contains natural enzymes, and in addition, raw food doesn’t stick to teeth, unlike starchy kibble.”

More info - http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2014/01/01/pet-oral-health.aspx

Remember: you always have options, but should never rely on dried starchy pellets to keep your pet’s mouth and teeth clean!

Rodney Habib Pet Health Site

"An educated, informed and well-researched community of pet owners can only put more pressure on the pet food industry to be better! When pet owners know better, they will only do better!"