Rabies Vaccinations Part Two
This is a tale of two veterinarians practicing thousands of miles from each other in the United States. These two veterinarians have something in common with many others -...
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Rabies- Some Veterinarians Don't Understand ImmunologyRabies- Some Veterinarians Don't Understand Immunology
This is a tale of two veterinarians practicing thousands of miles from each other in the United States. These two veterinarians have something in common with many others -...
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Herbs Are Great!Herbs Are Great!
Historically, herbal therapy in China dates back to the third century BC. About 1/5th of the herbs listed 1,600 years ago are still in use today. While herbs are being...
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The Nose KnowsThe Nose Knows
Why should you care about the color or texture of your pet's nose? Because it gives you so much information! A dry, cracked nose tells you there is a...
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It's an Eclipse, Not the ApocalypseIt's an Eclipse, Not the Apocalypse
Many people have been posting on social media about the solar eclipse. It is impossible to turn on the television without seeing explanations of the event, with dire warnings to...
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Pet Food Label ModernizationPet Food Label Modernization
How many times have you looked at the nutrition box on the label of the pet food you purchase? Currently, it lists protein, moisture, fat, and fiber content, as well...
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Why is Pet Food Regulation So Difficult?Why is Pet Food Regulation So Difficult?
I used to wonder about this when I first started attending AAFCO meetings. I still wonder today. Regulation of pet food makes sense; otherwise pet food companies would be free...
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Hemp – Industrial, Not Marijuana!Hemp – Industrial, Not Marijuana!
A heated discussion of hemp products for use in pet food took place at the August AAFCO meeting in Bellevue, Washington. This ended up being one of the most entertaining...
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Disposing of Food Waste Products in Pet and Animal FeedDisposing of Food Waste Products in Pet and Animal Feed
On the first day of the AAFCO meeting we were treated to a presentation from a representative of the fruit and vegetable processing manufacturers. With the advent of processed foods...
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AAFCO AttendeesAAFCO Attendees
The annual meeting of the Association of American Feed Control Officials took place in Bellevue, Washington in mid-August. While the meetings are one of the most boring facets of my...
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Get Your Tissues ReadyGet Your Tissues Ready
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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Dental Products with Poor Quality IngredientsDental Products with Poor Quality Ingredients
I've written about dental care many times because it is such an important factor in overall health of your pets. Periodontal disease can lead to heart valve disease and...
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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 and...
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The Most Important Ingredient in Pet HealthThe Most Important Ingredient in Pet Health
"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, the...
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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, body...
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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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Microchip FearsMicrochip Fears
Lately there has been a lot of social media chatter regarding the dangers of microchips in pets. Before we talk about the pitfalls, let's look at some statistics regarding the...
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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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Autoimmune Disease in PetsAutoimmune Disease in Pets
Autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system reacts against the body. It sees a part of the body as "foreign" and attacks those cells. The disease can have many...
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Heartworm Disease Varies by LocationHeartworm Disease Varies by Location
This is the time of year in New Jersey that I start testing my patients for heartworm disease. I want to make sure they have a negative test before...
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Not Every Tick Carries DiseaseNot Every Tick Carries Disease
There has been a story on Facebook from two years ago that is suddenly receiving a lot of new circulation. The story warns of the very dangerous Powassan virus,...
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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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