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I have been given permission to share this email: Dear Dr. Judy Morgan, In January of 2016, I brought Duke to a local vet with what I thought...
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Dangerous IngredientsDangerous Ingredients
How well do you read the labels on products you purchase for your pets? Do you know which ingredients to avoid? How often do pet product companies list ingredients in...
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Ginger - Good Stuff!Ginger - Good Stuff!
Ginger is one of the healthiest and tastiest spices known. It is closely related to turmeric; the root or rhizome is the part of the plant eaten. The bioactive ingredient gingerol provides antioxidant...
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The Most Important Ingredient in Pet Health- Food Topper Recipe InsideThe Most Important Ingredient in Pet Health- Food Topper Recipe Inside
"You are what you eat" and "Food is the foundation of life" are two of my favorite quotes. Without proper nutrition, health fades. According to Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine,...
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They Proved What We Already Knew - Cats Eating Dry Food Are More Likely to Develop DiabetesThey Proved What We Already Knew - Cats Eating Dry Food Are More Likely to Develop Diabetes
A study based in Sweden surveyed owners of over 6700 cats and found that 1,369 cats had diabetes at the beginning of the study. The study looked at the weight,...
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Are Processed Pet Foods Contributing to Pet Disease?Are Processed Pet Foods Contributing to Pet Disease?
For years I have stated that I can heal or vastly improve the health of about 75% of my patients using diet therapy alone. By providing healthy, clean, whole food...
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Feeding Pets With PancreatitisFeeding Pets With Pancreatitis
Pancreatitis affects thousands of dogs and cats every day. While the usual blame is a high-fat meal, getting into the trash, or other dietary indiscretion, there are many factors that...
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Debunking pet food mythsDebunking pet food myths
A recent survey reported by David Sprinkle, publisher and research director at Packaged Facts, revealed three key factors in pet owners’ decisions to buy dry cat and dog food, instead of...
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Insects as New Pet Food Ingredients?Insects as New Pet Food Ingredients?
Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) members are debating the use of certain pet food ingredients and definitions. I'm sure I will get to hear more about this at...
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Food decisions: The Growing Divide Between Vets and Pet OwnersFood decisions: The Growing Divide Between Vets and Pet Owners
In a recent survey, pet owners and veterinary professionals were sharply divided on pet food ingredients and types of dog and cat diets. 61 percent pet owners and 25 percent...
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This Popular Treat Is Not a Good ChoiceThis Popular Treat Is Not a Good Choice
I often hear clients say they hide medications in peanut butter, make treats with peanut butter, and fill toys with peanut butter for their pets. I cringe because I don't...
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Ear Infections Related to Diet?Ear Infections Related to Diet?
Pet owners everywhere struggle with pets suffering with chronic ear infections. They are painful, smelly, and messy. I know, because I have a dog with a resistant super-bug bacterial infection...
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Therapy for SyringomyeliaTherapy for Syringomyelia
Many dogs live comfortably with this diagnosis when managed with medications, supplements, and food.
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Diets for Diabetic PetsDiets for Diabetic Pets
Diabetes mellitis has, unfortunately, become a common diagnosis in veterinary medicine. Pets are being fed diets that are inappropriate, laden with carbohydrates that break down into sugars, causing secondary problems...
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Pet Food and Veterinary Industry Collusion?Pet Food and Veterinary Industry Collusion?
A class action lawsuit has recently been filed in U.S. District Court in northern California against Nestle Purina, Mars Petcare's Royal Canin and Iams Veterinary Formulas, Hill's Pet Nutrition, PetSmart,...
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The Hidden Poison In Pet FoodThe Hidden Poison In Pet Food
Mycotoxins are poisonous chemical compounds produced by molds. They can be found in all grains and grain byproducts, including corn, barley, soybeans, peas, lentils, chickpeas, corn gluten meal, sesame seeds,...
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Changing Weather Means Changing DietChanging Weather Means Changing Diet
The first big cold snap of the year is making its way across the U.S. and today it found its way to my backyard. The dogs and cats are nestled...
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Pet Food Scams Stealing Your Money
Pet Food Scams Stealing Your Money
A follower just told me she is feeding a dry kibble dog food that is advertised as being "specially formulated for dogs suffering from or at risk for early cardiac...
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How Much Meat Is In Your Pet's Food?How Much Meat Is In Your Pet's Food?
According to the Pet Food Industry's database, the top six pet food companies in the US gross over 35 BILLION dollars per year. The top two earners, Mars Petcare Inc...
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Kick Kibble to the Curb - Horrendous IngredientsKick Kibble to the Curb - Horrendous Ingredients
What started as one blog has turned into six. It might be pretty obvious how much I despise kibble for our pets. Actually, what I really despise is a...
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Kick Kibble to The Curb - Dental MythsKick Kibble to The Curb - Dental Myths
Many people believe that feeding dry food will keep their pet's teeth clean and healthy. Unfortunately, this myth is perpetuated by veterinarians and pet food companies. Actually, it may contribute...
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Kick Kibble to The Curb - Dead FoodKick Kibble to The Curb - Dead Food
I've already talked about the lack of moisture in kibble and the problems that can cause. Need more reasons to dump the kibble? Feeding a bowl of dry kibble is...
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Itchy Smelly Ears May Be Caused By ThisItchy Smelly Ears May Be Caused By This
One of the more common complaints I hear from pet owners regards itchy, smelly ears. Dogs scratching and whining in the middle of the night make unacceptable sleeping partners. Sometimes...
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Beneful: Not For My PetsBeneful: Not For My Pets
Purina has reformulated Beneful, based on consumer complaints. They eliminated propylene glycol, the ingredient that has been implicated as causing liver and kidney failure, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and death....
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Deadly Pet Food IngredientDeadly Pet Food Ingredient
The other day I had the good fortune to have a consultation with a woman who owns show dogs. Unfortunately, she needed my help because she has had nine dogs die...
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