Huskies From Alaska Send Thanks For Pet Supplements

      

"I am sold on your products and the two dogs I am treating have shown vast improvements.  I am most impressed.  My dogs are my very best friends.   I am willing to help them and do whatever is necessary to keep them healthy and happy.  Your products are helping me do just that.  I will use conventional medicine if I have to but am always happy to find holistic pet supplements that actually work.  I will always go with them first.  Yours are amazing.  Thank you once again for having these wonderful pet supplements and being so kind with helping .”   Firmin Family, Alaska, 2013

Products Used:  Amazing Omegas, Power Probiotic, Notatum (for allergies and infections), Resveratrol For Dogs (immune support, energizing antioxidant)

Ask Ariel is a holistic pet care website that provides expert advice about using natural diets and pet supplements to help dogs and cats stay happy and healthy.   Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist

       

Fish Oil For Pets: Glass Bottles Prevent Rancid Omega 3s

Fish oil for pets can be full of more problems than benefits.  This is because the oil is typically packed in inexpensive plastic bottles which can leach toxins into the oil.  Moreover, many pet fish oils have not been purified for heavy metals, PCBs and are overheated.  This means that when you give your pet the fish oil, you may be giving your pet more chemicals and toxins rather than a healthy nutritious food.

Veterinary-recommended Amazing Omegas are sold in glass bottles to preserve the freshness and quality of the fish oil.  The product is produced naturally and is made from anchovies and sardines.  Toxins, PCBs, mercury are gently removed from the oil.  Amazing Omegas are third-party tested to ensure that the product delivers a rich array of Omega 3 fatty acids.

The difference is in the results.  There is just no comparison which is why Amazing Omegas are sold at $30 a bottle at veterinary hospitals.  Ask Ariel sells the Amazing Omegas at a discounted price of $23.50 and the bottles are kept fresh to  prevent rancidity. Ever smell an old bottle of vegetable oil and the odor is putrid? The same can happen with fish oil.  Rancidity occurs as the highly sensitive fish oil becomes exposed to air and oxidation occurs.  By packing in dark glass bottles, Amazing Omegas reduces the likelihood of rancid oil and ensures it is fresh and highly bioavailable nutritious food for your cat or dog.

Injured Husky - Donations Needed For Husky Haven of LA

Please make a donation to Husky Haven of LA to help Kiara (pictured on right) who is being fostered by these lovely people, the McDonald Family.  Kiara was adopted and returned from various LA Shelters and had saved by Rhonda Hallden of Husky Haven.  Finally, she was adopted by an experienced husky owner and within a few hours, an accident occured and Kiara was injured falling down the stairs.  The adopter returned Kiara and has not offered to help or contribute with Kiara's medical care.  It's hard enough to place an older rescue dog like Kiara in a loving home but to have her returned injured after less than a day is cruel.   Kiara is getting treated with acuscope, supplements and veterinary visits.  This is a very difficult situation and even a $5 contribution would help Kiara on her way.  It's easy to make a donation by going to the Husky Haven of LA website.

Here is the complete story from the Husky Haven Website page:
RETURNED "KIARA" Update-Kiara was returned after a few dys at her 8th attempt at a home..It was no fault of hers. The adopter had more stairs than she will be able to maneuver on a regular basis. IN FACT, she had a slip/fall and we are now treating her with hopes of improving a rear leg injury. She is now in the competent hands of our fosters; the McDoanlds of San Juan who are the adopters of our girl MADDIE.. AS well as traditional vet medicine, she is being given therapeutic treatments courtesy of our good friend, adopter and supporter Susan Davis, Founder Ask.Ariel.com..YES... WE cover the dogs we have committed to FOR LIFE.

And in KIARA's case, we are so grateful to all our supporters who lend a hand..(More on her hopeful progress will be coming) Pict: Janet & Mac with their HH girl tripod MADDIE out of Hrb shelter and MISS KIARA..

French Bulldog Epilepsy Treatment

Q:  Dear Ariel:  Our 2 year old French Bulldog has been having seizures and is currently taking phenobarbital.  I really don't like to use this medication because of the side effects but don't know what else to do.  Are there any natural options I can use instead?  Thank you!  Jennifer

A:  Dear Jennifer:  So sorry your French Bulldog is having seizures.  We understand how stressful and upsetting it is to witness a dog having seizures.  First let me say, that holistic care can greatly help dogs having epileptic seizures.  The first part of helping your Frenchie is to take the cloud of "mystery" surrounding seizures and break them into parts.  Seizures have triggers.  The value of holistic pet care is to determine what those triggers are and to try to reduce the inflammatory cascade that can start the trigger.  There are many different reasons why a dog can have seizures.  Some common reasons are the following:  brain tumors, brain cancer (less likely in such a young dog), liver disease (unlikely unless a liver shunt or other severe congenital liver condition is present), food allergies, hypothyroidism, exposure to toxins and chemicals.

Let's consider food allergies.  While it may seem incredulous that a dog could experience seizures from food allergies, it is a common occurence.  You may have heard about how people can suffer from migraines or even severe reactions to foods such as peanuts.  There are common elements---inflammation caused by the food allergy response can affect the brain.  So, the first thing to do is try to eliminate potential food allergens from your dog's diet.  Similarly,  hypothyroidism can also be a trigger and some dog breeds have a higher incidence of  hypothyroidism due to their genetics. 

Autoimmune thyroiditis is common in dogs so please be sure to get a complete thyroid panel done, even in a young dog.  We have seen many occurences of low thyroid values causing seizures in young dogs.  Now, many dogs suffer from allergies and not all of them get seizures, so the next part of the equation is to try to reduce the overall inflammation in the brain and central nervous system.  It is essential to give any dog with seizures, nutritional support to reduce inflammation in the brain.  The products we have seen the best success with include the following:

Amazing Omegas---this is a highly purified fish oil that does not contain mercury or other contaminants found in most pet fish oils.  It is sold in a glass bottle to preserve the natural oil and prevent oxidation which can result in the terrible odor we often smell in rancid oils.

Dog Brain Booster--contains scientifically proven ingredients to help dogs with epilepsy, stroke recovery, seizures and other neuropathy.  Excellent results with many dogs with unusual neurological conditions.  Safe for small and large dogs.

Happy Paws Drops-- A recent pilot study at Colorado State University found that 89% of dogs that received CBD in the clinical trial had a reduction in the frequency of seizures.*   Happy Paws Hemp Extract contains full spectrum hemp oil with CBD, CBG, CBN, and CBDA. Grown in Colorado and 3rd party tested for safety. Made with non-GMO all organic ingredients.

If your French bulldog is having seizures, there is so much you can consider to help your dog feel better.  An integrative approach combining conventional veterinary care along with diet changes and supplements can help.  Even dogs taking several medications may continue to have seizures, so it is important to consider everything you can do to try to help.  Holistic treatments for canine epilepsy  can greatly improve your dog's quality of life.

Originally published: 9/1/2013

Revised: 3/8/2024

Yorkie's Bad Breath Can Be Helped Without Crunchy Dry Food

Q;  My 2 year yorkie has terrible breath.  I have been feeding him a premium dry food because I read that would help his teeth.  Can you recommend something for his bad breath?

A:  So glad you asked this question as this is a common myth about bad dog breath and eating "crunchy kibble".  One reason pet's can get bad breath is because they have acid stomach and undigested food in intestinal tract and stomach.  The pet could have food allergies or eating pet foods that contain fillers that are hard to digest. Dry food, as compared to high moisture raw, canned or homemade is much harder to digest AND it does not help with your yorkie's teeth.  What will help your yorkie's teeth and breath is using a high moisture, hypoallergenic diet and it is essential to use a few supplements to improve your dog's digestive health.  Power Probiotic and Soothing Digestive Relief Formula will help your yorkie digest his food and reduce stomach pain and intestinal discomfort that contribute to bad breath.  Also, Colostrum for Pets is an excellent option for preventing gingivitis and supporting periodontal health in dogs and cats.

P&G Recalls Dry Iam and Eukunuba Food

P & G Recall on certain Iams and Eukunuba dry food http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm365154.htm?source=govdelivery due to the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. As you know, we recommend that both cats and dogs eat GRAIN-FREE, hypoallergenic diets. Raw frozen, freeze-dried and canned are best. Dry foods (even "grain-free) can contribute to digestive problems, urinary tract problems (especially in cats) and are not fresh, live foods. If you are feeding your pet any dry food, please consider upgrading to canned, raw or fresh. There is a common misconception that dry food is good for a pet's teeth but this is simply not true. What helps a pet's teeth is feeding a pH-balanced diet reducing the likelihood of acidic saliva.

Special SAMe Supplement Helps Siberian Husky With Hip Dysplasia

My rescued Siberian Husky Legend had a blast hiking in Big Bear over the weekend.  This was quite a miraculous feat as less than 2 months ago, Legend was diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia.  Legend has always been a bit of a slow moving dog and was never as active as a normal Siberian Husky even at 1 year of age.  But, what we discovered is that dogs with hip dysplasia are stoic sufferers.  They have lived with the pain for so long and it is only when it becomes unbearable that their pain becomes very obvious.   Legend began limping, showing hesitation to get up, terrible lethargy and seemed very depressed.  He is only a 4 1/2 year old dog and we were heartbroken to see him this way.  We started him on acuscope treatments and had already had him on supplements such as Amazing Omegas and Amazing Arthrosoothe.  When we first got Legend, he couldn't even jump up on the couch but using the Omegas and Arthrosoothe quickly resolved that.  But, it was when we added Special SAMe to his supplement regimen, that we really noticed a significant improvement.  This formula is a synergistic blend of B Vitamins along with S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM-E).  The results are improving over time and he is getting more active each week.  Three weeks ago, he was not able to lift his leg up, but now he is.  We took him on a 3 mile hike up/down the mountain and took LOTS of breaks because of the high altitude.  We went slow and steady but to our delight, Legend was pulling like Huskies do!  We had seen scientific evidence about this product but are completely convinced it is doing miracles for Legend.