Cat With IBD Improves in 1 Week Using Supplements

"Our 6 month old kitty Penelope had diarrhea from the time we got her. We tried numerous prescription diets with our vet and were told that Penelope would need to be on prednisone to control the diarrhea and vomiting  We scheduled a consultation with Susan Davis and followed her dietary recommendations as well as started using Soothing Digestive Formula, and Power Probiotic along with her recommended dietary changes. Within 1 week, Penelope started forming normal stools. It has now been 4 months and Penelope is feeling great and has so much more energy. Thank you!"

-The Johnson Family, Madison, Wisconsin
Basic Kit for Inflammatory Bowel Disease--For starters, try Power Probiotic + Soothing Digestive + Notatum + Pet Colostrum. These products are well tolerated by cats and dogs.

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a diagnoses used for a variety of intestinal disorders found in dogs and cats. The disorders are characterized by an abnormal accumulation of inflammatory cells in the lining of the intestine. Signs that your pet may have IBD include chronic diarrhea, weight loss, vomiting, loss of appetite, nausea (licking of lips) and gurgling noises in the intestine. The vomit may contain bile and in cats it may contain hairballs. There may be mucus, blood and straining with bowel movements.

Dietary modification and supplements can be very helpful. One critical ingredient though is identifying the protein source(s) that your pet can tolerate. Improper digestion of protein can result in an allergic reaction and further inflammation. There is no "one" protein source that is considered hypoallergenic---that is why it is SO critical that you seek advice from a veterinary professional to help determine the best foods for your pet. Click here to schedule a personalized nutrition consultation. For many pets, a raw food diet in combination with cooked food may be helpful. Pets with IBD are very sensitive and immediately plunging into a raw food diet can further aggravate their condition. We only recommend that raw foods be slowly introduced AFTER much of the inflammation has resolved and only if the pet can tolerate it. Before starting a raw frozen diet, first introduce basic immune support supplements such as a multi-strain Probiotic and a gentle digestive enzyme such as Soothing Digestive Relief.
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Two Abandoned Dogs Adopted Into One Loving Home

Suzie and Sadie "Dropped Off" at the Shelter---Now in a Loving Home Together--Suzie and Sadie were left at the shelter by someone who claimed they happened to find them independently. The OC Shelter saw the bond between the two dogs and it was obvious they had lived together prior to being suddenly discovered as stray dogs. Ariel Rescue saved them from the shelter and brought them to the veterin...arian for complete checkups. Sadie 2 year Maltese/poodle mix is on the left and Suzie 3 yr lhasa apso/poodle mix on the right. In this economy, it is extremely difficult to place one dog, let alone two together. The financial burdens, as you know, of owning two dogs can be difficult. Fortunately, a single mother and her daughter adopted them together. Here they are--a new happy family.

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Pelicans Saved By 2 Good Samaritans

When you go to the beach or harbor on a sunny summer day, it is easy to get mesmerized by the tranquil waters and beautiful surf. The last thing you might expect is to see an animal fighting for its life. My husband Stuart went kayaking for a few hours just outside the Dana Point Harbor. He was enjoying the peaceful breeze and crystal blue water when he saw some commotion out in the water. There were two pelicans flapping about. He couldn't figure out what they were doing and thought they must be playing. He thought it was strange they were so close to one another so he paddled closer to see what might be going on. He soon saw that they were desperately trying to separate themselves and were locked together by a fishing line. Each Pelican had a fish hook (double hook line) stuck in its beak and they were attached by the small amount of line in between. The poor birds were exhausted and would drown if they couldn't get free.

Stuart stayed with the birds until another kayaker came upon them. Thankfully the other kayaker was a fisherman and happened to have a pair of plyers. Unbelievably, each pelican (these are huge birds with 4 foot wing spans) allowed them to hold them and pull the hooks out. Stuart thought he was going to get bit to pieces and would have to let go but the pelicans allowed the men to hold them and remove the hooks. The reason they were so compliant is that the birds were simply exhausted and probably sensed this was their last hope. What the two men theorized is that the pelicans must have swooped in to grab a fishermans's catch and since there was a double line of bait, rather than pull the birds in, the fisherman cut the line. The birds would have died. What they needed to do was actually pull the birds in and remove the hooks from their beaks.

In any case, I am happy to report that both pelicans flew off to safety and were saved because two good men cared enough to help them!

In Memory of Maverick

In Memory Of Maverick

Expressing my heartfelt sympathy for Karen, Ask Ariel Office Manager who lost her beloved Maverick today. Maverick fought a very long multi-year fight with cancer and diabetes and died as a very senior pet (over 15 years old) with his Mom today. Karen took amazing care of Maverick and dedicated her entire life's schedule to care for him and ensure he received his insulin shots on time.

Karen rescued Maverick after his original owner died and due to her loving care, he was able to live a high quality and long life in such a loving home. At the time she rescued him, Maverick was in a state of ketoacidosis and liver dysfunction. Karen nursed him back to health, gave him a proper diet and helped Maverick regain his health.

Karen is also the head volunteer of Ariel Rescue and tirelessly gives of her time to help save so many desperate dogs at the shelters. My favorite story about Karen is when she drove several hours to help out another rural rescue whose dogs were all going to be euthanized. On the way back, there was a deep fog and it took Karen much longer to drive home than anticipated. The vet hospital where she had planned to bring all the dogs was now closed so she had no choice but to find places for all of them in her house for the night. She had to bring 11 dogs to her home that evening and when her little boy (now a college graduate) woke up to go to the bathroom, he found puppies in there and threatened to call Daddy who was on a business trip! Karen will do anything to help an animal in need and our hearts and prayers go out to her during this difficult time.

Symptoms of Heart Murmurs and Congestive Heart Failure in Dogs and Cats

Symptoms of heart murmurs and congestive heart disease in dogs and cats can include:

• Easily tiring after exercise
• Bluish discoloration of the tongue
• Sudden collapse
• Difficulty breathing
• A persistent dry cough
• Accumulation of fluid in the lungs, leg or abdomen

Pets with heart disease need a diet rich in Omega 3s, low in fat and sodium. A high fat diet can create a lot of extra work for your pet's heart. Fish oil and lean protein sources are very beneficial.

Natural heart supplements for dogs and cats can help your pet with heart murmurs and congestive heart failure:
Amazing Omegas - highly purified fish oil delivering therapeutically high levels of Omegas without the toxins

Purrfect Pet CoQ10 - these softgels use an advanced technology that provides an efficient and natural method of nutrient delivery, offering enhanced absorption and assimilation versus ordinary capsules and tablets containing Coenzyme Q10.




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Mr. Bojangles Is Dancing Again!

From Worthless and Abandoned To Cherished & Loved: Mr. Bojangles is Dancing Again!

Pictured above is Mr. Bojangles, a 4 year old Italian Greyhound Miniature Poodle mix. Mr. Bojangles came into the Orange County Shelter as a stray. He was covered with mats and you couldn't even see his face under all his matted hair. His skin was in very bad condition due to having fleas and matted fur.

The Orange County Animal Care Center had a special adoption event where all the adoption fees were waived and the dogs could be adopted for free. Still Mr. Bojangles did not get taken out of the shelter. His value was "worthless" and no one was even willing to take him.

The next day, Ariel Rescue adopted him and gave him a "beauty bath and haircut". A brand new dog emerged from all that matted hair. Mr. Bojangles was a happy, healthy dog ready to play and have fun!

Mr. Bojangles was adopted by a couple who have a female Bichon Frise. Mr. Bojangles never has to worry about being overlooked ever again. He is now the pampered, cherished pup that he should be.

Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist promotes and supports the rescue of unwanted cats and dogs in shelters. Please consider adopting your next pet from an animal shelter. Homeless pets of all breeds can be found on http://www.petfinder.com/

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Supplements Can Help A Dog With Lymphoma

Is It Too Late To Try Pet Cancer Supplements When My Dog Has Lymphoma?

Q: Have a 12 1/2 yr old shiba inu dx 1/2010 with b-cell lymphoma, stage 3a. Did 19 wk CHOP protocol and she went into clinical remission after 4th treatment. Very few side effects. Immediately changed diet to hi protein/fat, low carb, no grain. Added l-arginine pills (n/d food wasn't tolerated). Finished proto - went 3 1/2 mos before it re-emerged. Started CHOP again, went into clinical remission quickly, finished protocol this past April - held remission for another 3 1/2 months - started to re-emerge again. Changed to elspar/lomustine as her response to CHOP was slower than the first two times. So far - so good - nodes are very close to being completely down.

Feel like I am missing an all important supplement for her. She takes metacam daily (hip dysplasia and arthritis) and soloxine for her thyroid. Was thinking of arteminisin but not sure about the dosing requirements. Am open to homeopathic supplements - is it to late to use the Canine Lymphoma Supplements for her? She still has good vitality and bright, clear eyes...

Thank you! Ann L.

A: First, let me say I am so sorry that your dog has lymphoma and complement you for all that you have done to try to help. I am sure you have had a lot of emotional ups and downs through this time period. One of the most common questions we receive comes from pet owners wondering if it is too late to try supplements with their sick pet. The answer really depends upon the state of the pet's current condition. When a pet is no longer eating, spends most of the time lying down or sleeping and there are more bad days than good days, then the best thing a pet owner can do is to let them go peacefully. But, most of the time, the pet still has some spunk left, has good vitality, bright clear eyes and is eating on his own.

The benefit of supplements for treating canine lymphoma or any type of cancer is that it gives your pet a boost. The canine lymphoma supplements  include time tested products such as Immune Harmony and Curcumin that have been used safely and successfully by many dog and cat owners.    We have seen dogs with lymphoma tolerate the chemotherapy much better  when using these products and their quality of life and longevity is improved.