In This Issue

● What Is A Holistic Vet?
● Track Your Dog’s Health
● Canine Acupuncture
● Dog Chews Cord
● Scientific Dog Training
● Brittle Toenails
● IBS vs. IBD

Recent Food Recalls

8/24/20 – Nature’s Menu With Chicken & Quail
7/13/20 – Benyfit Natural Raw Dog Food
6/12/20 – Carnivora Fresh Frozen Patties
3/23/20 – IcelandicPlus Fish Treats
2/14/20 – Aunt Jeni’s Frozen Raw Pet Food

HEALTH ALERT #1

What Is A Holistic Vet & Should Your Dog See One?

Holistic veterinarians focus on the body as a whole rather than its individual parts. Since all body systems are connected, this approach helps get to the root of the problem instead of just treating the symptoms.

Many people think holistic means anti-medicine, but the goal is to find a course of treatment that is the most beneficial for overall health. This may mean natural therapies, pharmaceuticals, or a combination.

Learn what to expect from an appointment with a holistic vet, common treatments they utilize, and whether their approach is right for you and your pup.

A Tip From +THE HEALTHY HOUND

Keep Calendula extract on-hand as a homeopathic treatment for minor cuts and scrapes.

HEALTHY HOUND HIGHLIGHT

Whistle: The Ultimate Health + Location Tracker For Pets

Have you ever wondered if licking and scratching are normal for a dog? Or how much water they should drink each day? And then there’s sleep habits: how many naps does a pooch really need?

Your dog’s daily behaviors provide a window into her health. While all dogs lick and scratch, doing so excessively could indicate a skin infection. Drinking more water than normal may just be a consequence of the warm weather but could also indicate diabetes or kidney trouble. As for sleep, the average dog snoozes 12 – 14 hours per day. However, this number varies quite a bit based on age, health, and lifestyle.

You have enough to worry about when it comes to monitoring your dog. Whistle’s Health + Location Trackers not only help you track and recover your pet; they also keep tabs on important health-related behaviors and alert you when something is out of the ordinary.

Learn more about Whistle and how they empower pet parents to keep their dogs safe and healthy.

QUIZ OF THE WEEK

What is the most common cause of brittle toenails in dogs?

1. Nutritional Deficiency
2. Ringworm
3. Autoimmune Disease

Not sure? Read on to find the answer!

HEALTH ALERT #2

8 Things You May Not Know About Canine Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient therapeutic treatment that involves inserting tiny sterile needles into very specific points along the body. If done correctly, it can reduce pain, relax muscles, and help speed healing.

Veterinarians who practice acupuncture are highly trained to ease suffering, but many pet parents have preconceived notions about the process.

Get the answers to all your acupuncture questions and find out if this tried-and-true therapy can help your dog.

IN THE NEWS

Dog Costs Mississippi Officials More Than $7,000 After Chewing Cable

A recent incident at a Mississippi courthouse could have resulted in tragedy for a mischievous pooch. The unknown dog chewed through a drooping fiber optic cable costing the county over $7,000 in damages.

But what about the dog? While fiber optic cables carry the risk of eye damage and injuries from broken glass, it could have been far worse if an electrical cable had been within reach.

Electrical cord injuries are heartbreakingly common in dogs, especially teething puppies. Learn just how dangerous wires and cords can be and how to protect your pup.

A Tip From +THE HEALTHY HOUND

Round out your dog’s diet with nutrient-packed, easy-to-digest bone broth.

BEHAVIOR & TRAINING

How Science is Revolutionizing the World of Dog Training

An ever-growing love for dogs has prompted massive amounts of behavioral research in recent years. We now know that negative training methods lead to increased stress which is counterproductive to learning.

Understanding the most effective, humane, and scientifically-proven methods of training is more important now than ever before as pet adoption rates soar.

Do you have a new pup or a dog in need of a training refresh? Find out the latest scientific methods for raising a happy, well-adjusted canine.

VET CORNER

Why Some Dogs Have Brittle Toenails

by Amelia White, DVM, DACVD

If your dog has brittle toenails that constantly seem to crack and break it could be due to one of many medical conditions. However, according to Dr. Amelia White, the most likely cause is a nutritional deficiency.

This does not necessarily mean you are feeding your dog a sub-par diet. It could be that despite your best efforts your pup cannot absorb adequate nutrients during the digestion process.

Dr. White describes the most common conditions that cause brittle nails and the breeds most prone to them as well as which diagnostic tests to pursue.

READER QUESTION

Does Your Dog Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome Or Inflammatory Bowel Disease?

Pamela wrote in asking for more information about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in dogs. They sound alike and are often confused with one another, but these two conditions are very different.

While IBS is considered a nervous disorder, IBD causes prolonged inflammation of the intestinal walls which can result in permanent damage.

In the following post we compare and contrast IBS and IBD including symptoms, treatment options, and which breeds are most likely to suffer from each condition.

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Quiz Answer:

1. Nutritional Deficiency. Hair and nails are made of keratin, which is comprised of over 90 percent protein. If a dog is not getting enough protein from their food or cannot absorb it for some reason, nail quality suffers.

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