Donations Desperately Needed For Neglected Rescue Dog

Denali is a 9 year old Siberian Husky who was rescued from an LA County Shelter 3 years ago by Husky Haven of LA.  She was adopted to a seemingly nice family who promised to care for Denali for the rest of her life.  Even though the family was carefully screened, they did not live up to their promise and Denali turned up at a shelter looking as she appears on the right with clumps of fur missing, loss of her black pigment from severe malnutrition, sores around her mouth and a large growth on her ear.  The picture on the left is how Denali appeared just 3 years ago at the time of her adoption.  Husky Haven of LA makes a commitment to the dogs they rescue for life.  It cost $250 in fees to bail out poor Denali from the shelter and it is estimated that she will need approx. $2000 in veterinary care.  However, we are hopeful that with proper veterinary attention, supplements and good nutrition, Denali will be able to make a successful recovery.  Even the smallest donations would be appreciated.  If you would like to help save Denali's life, please make a tax-deductible donation on the Husky Haven of LA website.  AskAriel.com is dedicated to helping save the lives of homeless pets.  We donate resources and supplements to rescue groups to help give these pets a 2nd chance.

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Gremlin and Goblin: Two Special Pets Who Brought So Much Love and Joy

Goblin and Gremlin---Two Special Dogs Who Are Now Angels

Losing a beloved pet is a heartbreak beyond words.  Anyone who has ever loved an animal knows the painful grief that comes when the time comes for them to leave us.   For Kimberly Dawn Hatfield, this pain was magnified by two.  Two precious dogs, Gremlin and Goblin both passed away within 2 months of one another.  Kimberly was a wonderful Mommie and took great care of them. Some memories that Kimberly has of each of these cherished pets is below:

Goblin, happy go lucky, awesome friend, smiled and brought you a toy everytime you came home, 15 years old and strong right up to the end, dog all the way thru, hated if I cried, licked my face until I stopped.  Powerful.

Gremlin, fighter, 12 years old, chronically ill for 5 years but still hung on until his body gave out, awesome, loyal friend, old soul,
was hanging on for me, until I told him, "I would be ok and to go if he needed to, I would be alright", two hours later, he did.

These two dogs were my life, my loves, my true friends, but I let them both go, 40 days apart, with love and happiness, I celebrate their life and good time memories which will always be in my heart, wait for me boys, I will see you again.

 Your Mommie

Hair Loss Around the Mouth or Tail in Dogs and Cats

Some cats and dogs can experience hair loss especially around the mouth or on the tail.  Hair loss can be a sign of allergies in pets.  Sometimes after my dog Legend eats something he is allergic to it, he will start scratching at the mouth which leads to hair loss.  While we keep Legend on  very strict hypoallergenic diet, on occasion, we might try something new to see how he responds to it.  Amazing, but even a different type of fish or small piece of pork is a huge trigger for him.  He will start scratching at the mouth.  Also, we have seen cats where they lose hair around the tail and then by changing the diet, the hair grows back.  For more about pet food allergies, please read the following pet nutrition health articles.

Raw chicken can cause food allergies in dogs and cats

Raw Chicken is still chicken and could be an allergen for your dog or cats.  There is a popular opinion that if a cat or dog has allergies and then eats raw food, their allergy symptoms such as diarrhea, eye staining, itching, scratching and hair loss will improve.  Yes, it is true that raw food is easier to digest and anytime a pet is switched from dry kibble for example to a raw frozen diet, it is typical to see improved digestive symptoms which in turn can improve allergy symptoms.  However, if a cat or dog is allergic to chicken or poultry, whether the food is raw, cooked, overcooked or in whatever form---it is still chicken.   To learn more about why chicken could be a potential allergen for your dog or cat, please read this detailed article about chicken food allergies.  So, many pet owners can become extremely frustrated and erroneously conclude that a raw diet won't help their pet's allergies, when in fact it can.  But, what is important, is to understand that when choosing a raw frozen diet, the pet owner needs to look for a hypoallergenic "novel" protein such as rabbit.  Rabbit seems to work very well for dogs and cats with allergies.

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..