Holistic Supplements and Diet help Archie the Scottish Terrier

We love hearing  success stories from our happy clients who use holistic care to help their pets. Here is one we received recently...we are so thrilled to hear Archie is doing so well!

Hi 

We wanted to let you know how great Archie is doing with all the help you have given us.  With Archie being a Scottie we have had to deal with Scottie Cramp and the possibility of Cushings.  When he developed Scottie Cramp the breeder told us to not expose him to any of the causes that made the Scottie cramp happen.  Instead, with your help, we exposed him to the causes which are anything that made him excited.  By doing this we made the causes a norm in his life which have diminished the cramp or done away with it all together.  His legs are now strong and he can go up and down the stairs without any help.  By watching his blood tests we have been monitoring his ALK Phosphates and Cortisol levels.  When they started to increase, we added Canine Cushing support.  After being on the product six months his water intake is back to normal and so far his blood work is stabilizing.  Along with the Cushing support he is on a raw diet and a number of other supplements (Lypozyme, Special SAMe for dogs, Gastro ULC, and Amazing Omegas) you have recommended for balance.   We want to thank you so much for all the help and care for “Archie”.

Rich, Patty and “Archie” California 2016

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Dog Receives Highest Honors

Lucca, a retired U.S. Marine Corps dog, was honored with the The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) “Dickin Medal” during a ceremony in London. It is considered the highest honor that can be given to an animal for military service in the world. Lucca completed more than 400 explosive-sniffing missions in Iraq and Afghanistan and had no human casualties during any of her missions. However, she suffered the loss of one of her legs from a homemade bomb in Afghanistan in 2012. After her recovery,  she has retired and now Lucca resides with her handler at Camp Pendleton in California.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u-s-marines-dog-lucca-receives-pdsa-dickin-medal-after-n550786

Natural Canine Cushings Disease Treatment Helps Standard Poodle

Max

Max is a 12 year old Standard Poodle with Canine Cushing's Disease (hyperadrenocortism).  In this condition, the adrenal glands overproduce a hormone called cortisol resulting in symptoms such as panting, excess water consumption, increased appetite, bloated belly, hair and skin problems and a weakened immune system.  The Ask Ariel Canine Cushings Support supplement helps to reduce overall cortisol levels, thereby improving the dog's symptoms of Cushings Disease.

We are greatly appreciative that Max's family shared his success so that other pet owners know there is hope for this challenging health condition.

 "Max has been using the Canine Cushings Support formula for 4 months with good results.  Max's appetite has gone from voracious, always hungry to pretty normal.  His thirst was almost unquenchable, drank so much water!  We are so happy we found a remedy to help him with his Cushing's Disease."

 D. Franke, Wisconsin

 

House of Representatives Introduces PAWS Bill to Help Veterans

Cole and Kaya

On Wednesday, March 16^th , Representative Ron DeSantis (R- Fl) introduced Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act (PAWS).  This pilot program would give trained service dogs to veterans that have severe levels of PTSD and are under the care of a VA primary care doctor or mental health professional. It would authorize the VA to spend up to $27,000 per dog to obtain them from an accredited organization and covered under the VA health insurance plan (pet care insurance).

Rep. DeSantis stated “Thousands of our post-9/11 veterans carry the invisible burden of post-traumatic stress, and there is an overwhelming need to expand the available treatment options,” and “The VA should use every tool at their disposal to support and treat our veterans, including the specialized care offered by service dogs.”  A strong supporter of the bill is Corporal Cole Lyle, a six year Marine Corps veteran who currently has Kaya, a service dog, to help him battle PTSD. He stated that Kaya “helps him overcome the struggles of PTSD on a daily basis”. 

Studies have shown that service dogs can lessen anxiety/stress and reduce the need of medications in those suffering from PTSD. The PAWS Act would allocate $10 million to fund the pilot program. 

Happy Tail: Dog Lost at Sea Reunited with Owner

Luna-waiting to be reunited with her owner

On February 10, 2016, Nick Haworth was out fishing with his trusty companion, a one year old German Shepherd named Luna, when she fell off the boat into the Pacific Ocean near San Diego, California.  He contacted the authorities and told them she was a strong swimmer and would be heading toward land. The closest land was a Navy facility on San Clemente Island (2 miles away). The Navy aided in the search to no avail and Luna was presumed lost at sea. Haworth posted on his Facebook page "RIP Luna, you will be greatly missed.”  

That all changed on Tuesday, March 15^th, five weeks after being lost, when Luna showed up with tail wagging to greet the navy crew as they showed up for work.  She did not miss a step and jumped right in the car when they whistled for her. After being examined, it was determined that Luna was uninjured, but a bit malnourished (a diet of small rodents seemed to help her survive). Haworth was out of town when he first received the news, but they were reunited on Thursday when he returned. What a happy ending to the story!

Warning: Tea Tree Oil May Be Toxic To Pets

Many people use Tea Tree Oil as a natural treatment for skin problems such as cuts, burns, rashes, yeast and bacterial infections.  The oil can be found in a variety of human products such as soaps, toothpaste and skin creams.   Tea Tree oil has a smell like camphor and is touted for its bactericidal and fungicidal properties.

In small concentrations (.1% to 1%), tea tree oil is tolerated and safe for cats and dogs.   Thus,  it is found in many pet shampoos and sprays.  But, what most pet owners don't realize is that in anything but the tiniest, most dilute dose, tea tree oil is actually toxic for pets and can result in death.  If taken orally, Tea Tree Oil is toxic but even application of 100 percent essential tea tree oil in high enough amounts, has the potential to cause liver failure and death.

Unfortunately, the oil's popularity has resulted in larger numbers of households with bottles of 100 percent tree tea oil, and accidental ingestion or improper dilutions of this highly concentrated oil can be harmful to pets.  Most pet owners that use the oil assume  it is a safer alternative than using medications.

Tea tree oil contains chemicals called terpenes that work effectively against bacteria and fungi.   However, terpenes are rapidly absorbed whether taken orally or applied on the skin. This means that if a pet owner topically applied  concentrated oil to a pet's skin, it could result in the same toxicity as accidental oral ingestion. Given the tendency of pets to groom, especially cats,  the toxicity risk of topical applications is very dangerous. Symptoms follow within a few hours after exposure.  If you have accidentally applied this to your pet, please contact your veterinarian immediately and try to wash the oil off the skin right away. 

Symptoms of toxicity vary depending on the dose of  Tea Tree Oil that the pet was exposed to.  Drooling or vomiting can occur with mild doses of the oil.  More serious symptoms include tremors, seizures,  difficulty walking, symptoms of liver failure.  If your pet displays these signs, please don't hesitate to take your pet immediately to an emergency veterinary clinic.  While tea tree oil pet products tout their benefits, the products may not contain enough to make them worthwhile or worth the risk of overexposure.  It's unfortunate that this wonderful natural supplement for humans is quite problematic for pets.

How Safe Is Your Pet in Your Car?

How safe is your pet while traveling in your car? The Center for Pet Safety, a nonprofit watchdog group found many (25 out of 29) pet restraining systems to fail in a recent crash test. The failure is not only unsafe and dangerous for your pet, but can also increase the risk to you and your family in the event the pet becomes a projectile and hinders the driver to react to the situation. The products do not fall under the Consumer Products Safety Commission and lack regulations or products standards, so do your research and find the best restraint system for your pet and vehicle type.   Definitely do not drive with your pet on your lap for your safety and your pet's.

Prepare Your Pet for the Winter Storms

With the major winter storms, it is important to make sure your pet is protected.  It is not just the fear of hypothermia to worry about, but also chapped paws and itchy skin caused by cold, snow and rain. Remember if it is too cold for you it is too cold for your pet.  

Here are some things to think about:

•  Keep your home humidified.
• Never shave down your dog in winter and consider a coat or sweater for short haired dogs.
• Be sure to wash and dry paws after walks to remove ice, salt and snow melt chemicals. Wearing booties and/or applying petroleum jelly to paws can help too.
• Do not bathe your pet too often in winter; as it may remove essential oils and cause dry skin.
• Pet’s burn extra calories when exposed to the cold, so feed them accordingly.
• Provide a warm spot to rest, away from cold drafts and consider adding a cozy blanket.
• During the cold winter months, do not leave your pet unattended outdoors (or in a parked car), pets can become disoriented and get lost.

 Adding Ask Ariel’s Amazing Omegas for Pets to your pet’s diet can help battle cold-induced dry, flakey, itchy skin.

How Your Dog Can Influence Your Love LIfe

We have all heard “love me, love my dog” and a recent study conducted by Indiana University and Match.com have found it to be true. Together, with PetSmart, they surveyed and found that people (more often women) judged their date by how they reacted and interacted with their pet. 

Other finds included:

• Women found men that had adopted a pet to be more attractive
• Women thought  how a man interacted with a pet to be a good indicator in potential behavior with children and how involved they might be in the care of children.
• Dogs were thought to be more accurate in assessing potential than other types of pets- Cat owners did not tend to think it the interaction was an indicator.
• Men were more likely to use a dog to attract women

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/01/160109-animals-humans-behavior-psychology-dogs-cats-science/

http://www.columbiatribune.com/arts_life/pulse/owning-a-dog-might-up-your-sex-appeal-if-you/article_36a86bdc-170f-5c7e-bc8a-141ac61196f6.html

How Can You Help Your Child Avoid Asthma?

The BBC recently reported that, in a large Swedish study, children were less likely to suffer with asthma by the age of seven, if they were exposed to dogs and cats during their first year of life.  The researchers tracked 650,000 children and found that the risk was lowered by 13%. The effect was even greater if they lived on a farm and were exposed to even more animals. 

However, a high percentage of asthmatic children are allergic to pet dander and acquiring a pet will not help desensitize them, but could make them worse. If you do have a pet, the following may help your asthmatic or allergic child:

• Try to keep pets out of your bedroom and where possible living area
• Regular grooming and bathing of cats and dogs can help
• You could try using air filters and an efficient vacuum cleaner. This might be helpful for people who have cat allergies; however the evidence on the benefit of these remains unclear
• No breed of dog is completely "non-allergic" because they all shed dander

The study just adds more evidence that having a pet can be good for the entire family. 

BBC news: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-34697408

Ask Ariel's Dog Brain Booster Helps Senior Dog with Dementia

"Carson, my beloved 14 year old Jindo Chow, was showing signs of extreme dementia. He was pacing all night, barking at nothing and exhibiting other odd and upsetting behavior. His quality-of-life was terrible and my husband and I were at our wits end… no sleep and just so worried.  We tried Anipryl and while it helped his dementia for a while,  the side effects almost killed him. We did not know where to turn until a friend recommended Ask Ariel’s Dog Brain Booster. OMG, what a difference it has made… it is a miracle herb. Carson has no more dementia traits; he sleeps thru the night, doesn't bark at nothing, and all his other dementia behaviors have disappeared. I wouldn't believe it if I wasn't living it, but it is like I said a miracle supplement. I could not be happier and my husband and I also have our lives back. No words can express our gratitude.
Thank you Ask Ariel!!"
Michele and Carson   California, 2016

Spunky 12 Year Old Labrador Still Happy and Lively with the Help of Ask Ariel Products

Bailey

Our goal is to provide the highest quality products to help pets have the best quality of life possible. We recently received this email and it fills us with pride to know we are making a difference.

"Bailey is an amazing girl and extremely humanistic with a very happy and lively soul.  She is so full of spunk for the ripe age of 12.  She has been taking supplements from Ask Ariel for several years and I know they have helped with the aging process. Even Bailey won’t let you forget to give her the supplements and has quite the daily routine. She will follow you around and herd you into the kitchen until she gets them (however, it probably is because we give them to her in a bite of yam). The Power Probiotic for Pets, Liver&Gallbladder  Supplement  for Pets and Canine Cushing's Support  are a few products (of the many Ask Ariel products) that have been especially helpful in keeping Bailey healthy.

Thank You all for the love, kindness and support you give to each and every one of us." 

Laurie & Bailey     Calif. 2015

We Honor the Military Dogs Today

Today we would like to honor all the men,women and DoGS who have served in our military to help keep us safe. Here is the History as documented by the American Humane Association

2015 American Humane Association Military Dog Finalist

Rambo (Converse, TX) – Sgt. Rambo was an active Marine Corps military dog working in an explosive detection unit based out of Cherry Point, N.C. Rambo conducted 622 missions on base and in his local community. Rambo was medically retired due to a left shoulder injury and in November 2012 had to have that limb amputated. Rambo has gone on to be Alamo Honor Flight’s mascot, accompanying countless World War II veterans to Washington, D.C.and also serves as the mascot for Gizmo's Gift, a non-profit organization which supports retired services dogs.

Military working dogs first entered the service in 1942 to serve in the Army’s K-9 Corps. Today, these dogs, who have an actual military service record book assigned to them, are still playing an active role in searching for explosives and seizing enemies. Military working dogs have been used by the U.S. armed forces since World War I. In World War II, 436 scout dogs walked combat patrols overseas, often detecting the enemy at a 1,000 yards, long before the enemy became aware of them. Dogs continued to serve with distinction in other conflicts, such as Korea, where the Army used about 1,500 dogs, primarily for guard duty. During the Vietnam War, nearly 4,000 dogs were employed and, officially, 281 were killed in action. Today’s conflicts include dogs at every level, still serving our country, helping to protect our troops. American Humane Association

Is Your Dog Genetically Predisposed to Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis?

Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis (SAS) is a type of heart disease that can cause sudden death to your pet.  It is one of the most common types of inherited heart diseases found in Golden Retrievers, Newfoundlands, and Rottweilers. The disease restricts the blood flow from the heart to the aorta, due to a ridge or abnormal tissue growth. It can be classified as mild, moderate, or severe. Fortunately, genetic testing is now available and hopefully new methods of treatment can be implemented.

Symptoms and Life Span

• Mild- typically no observable clinical signs of disease.
• Moderate to Severe- difficulty breathing, weakness, fainting, and in extreme cases, sudden death.

Dogs with severe SAS usually have a lifespan of about 18 months without intervention and up to 5 years with treatment. Dogs with mild to moderate SAS have a longer life span, with some living to average age for the breed. Intervention can help significantly. It is important to work with your veterinarian for the best course of action.

Treatment:

In mild cases, your pet may not require treatment, however, in moderate to severe cases of SAS you should work with your veterinarian  to determine the best course of action. A combination of life style adaptions (limiting the workload on the heart by avoiding intense physical exertion), traditional treatment (beta blockers) and holistic support can improve the quality of life for your pet.  We recommend a heart healthy diet and including   Amazing Omegas for Pets, and Purrfect Pet CoQ10 into your treatment plan.

It is important to keep follow-up appointments with your veterinarian to monitor your pet’s progress, so that changes can be made to the treatment plan.

If your dog is having trouble breathing or collapses, even if they recover quickly, see your veterinarian immediately.

Beagle's Pancreatitis Helped with Use of Natural Supplements

Holly (on the right) with Daisy and Precious

"I just want to let you know I have a 13 year old beagle who was diagnosed with pancreatitis.*  She wouldn’t eat and she also already had congestive heart failure and liver disease.  Her liver score was so high it wouldn’t register on a chart.  I was desperate and searched the internet and found your product (Pancreatitis Support Kit).  I was worried it wouldn’t get to me in time to help her, luckily it did.  Twenty-four hours after giving her first pills, which I had to do by mouth, she very slowly started to improve.  I had planned to go away within the month and had someone coming in to take care of my dogs.  I typed up a daily chart to take care of Holly after the second week of treatment.  By the time I actually left and reviewed the chart to give my friend, it was completely different.  Holly has improved dramatically and has the energy of a dog years younger.  She is actually behaving better now than before she got pancreatitis.  Your pancreatic and liver care kit will remain a part of her daily care.

Thank you for giving me back my baby,

Lori

Williamsport, PA, (2015)

*Pancreatitis is inflammation and swelling of the pancreas. It can occur in mild or severe forms and can be triggered by eating table scraps or a fatty meal.  Pets can also get pancreatitis from eating spoiled food so be careful to keep trash tightly closed.

With a change to a hypoallergenic, low fat, high fiber diet and using Ask Ariel's Pancreatitis Kit, pets can recover and lead a healthy lifestyle.

Novel Protein Diets for Pets with Food Allergies

Have you noticed your dog excessively chewing on his paws? Is your cat vomiting excessively or missing patches of fur? Are your pets getting constant ear infections or smelling after a bath?  All these symptoms could mean your pet is due for a diet change.   A diet change will be necessary to eliminate potential offending foods, but what should the change be? One approach is to switch your pet to a novel protein diet.

What is a novel protein diet?

It is a diet that contains a protein source that your pet has not eaten before. The most common protein sources included in most brands of pet foods include beef, chicken, lamb and turkey.  However, these same proteins are common sources of food allergies or food sensitivities (from eating the same food for an extended period of time).  Your pet may exhibit symptoms that include upset stomach and/or skin problems. By substituting a new, exotic novel protein your pet's symptoms may be alleviated. Some proteins to try may include:   Bison, Rabbit, Salmon (dogs only--cats are often allergic), Venison, Ostrich, Quail and Kangaroo.  Select a LOW carbohydrate, grain-free diet such as a raw frozen diet .  We do not recommend any dry food for dogs and cats with allergies as they are high in carbohydrates that can also cause symptoms such as scratching, itching and ear infections.


You can get serum allergy testing done at your vet's office but we prefer Nutriscan.  Nutriscan is a new test that can help determine your pet's food allergies through saliva which is thought to be more accurate than blood.  It's important to remember two points though about food allergy testing for pets:  1) even the best tests can have false negatives if the pet or person hasn't ingested the food recently (meaning the pet is still allergic even though the test says not 2) often food "families" cause a problem.  It is quite common for a dog to have an allergy to chicken and perhaps even test ok on duck, but the intolerances are there for all poultry.  Generally if there is one type of food that is a problem, it's best to stay away from all of it.

Submissive and Excitement Urination in Dogs

Does your dog have an embarrassing and annoying problem of unexplained frequent urination? Does it happen especially if they are scared or excited?  Your pet may be suffering from submissive or excitement urination. This is not a training issue, but an involuntary reflex that will need patience to fix.

Signs of Submissive Urination

•          History or being shy, timid or anxious
•          Urinates when someone (especially strangers) approaches him.
•          Urinates when being scolded or fears being in trouble
•          Urinates when crouching, rolling over (exposing their stomach) or has their tail between their legs, indicating a submissiveness.

What to Do:

•          Take your dog to the veterinarian to rule out medical reasons for the behavior.
•          Avoid direct eye contact.
•          Get down on their level, not just bending over, but kneel down.
•          Try approaching from the side vs. the front.
•          Teach them commands that can be used to distract and encourage confident behaviors and then reward them for performing them.  For example have them “sit” or “shake” when being greeted.  This will help them feel in control of the situation and lessen the anxiety.

We have many patients report that using Psy-Stabil has helped their “nervous” dog feel calmer and re-balance.

Excitement Urination, most often occurs, during playtime or when they are excited to see you. It is most common in puppies and luckily usually improves with maturity.  However, it can persist if the behavior is rewarded with positive reinforcement (even if inadvertently)

What to Do:

• Take your dog to the veterinarian to rule out medical reasons for the behavior.
• Precautions are key, to avoid mishaps, play outdoors or places with easy clean up
•  Keep greetings low-key…do not greet your pet with excited tones or gestures.
•  Ignore him when he is excited, wait until he calms down.

If  a veterinarian determines that your pet suffers from a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) having a property diet and the right supplements can help and provide them with relief. The antibiotics used to treat the UTI won’t take care of the inflammation if the diet you are feeding is high in carbohydrates or allergens.  A grain-free, low carbohydrate diet and the right supplements provide your pet with the nutrients and immune support needed to fight off UTIs. Some of our featured products include Amazing Omegas, UTI Prevention and Power Probiotic.

Pet Fair and Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

Dog Ranch Bed & Biscuit

1^st Annual Pet Fair and Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

Sunday October 25^th 12-4pm

Come join us as we celebrate a day dedicated to pet health and education.  Add to that the fun and excitement of a Howl-0-Ween costume contest with food, raffles, vendors, live demonstrations, prizes, and entertainment for you and your pup!  It’s our 1st Annual Dog Ranch Pet Fair and Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest! This event is free!  Proceeds from this event will go to the participating non-profit organizations.

·         Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest with Prizes ($5 registration fee)

·         Over 20 vendors

·         Live demonstrations

·         Raffle

·         Photo Spot - dress up your pup and take some fun pics

·         Food Trucks

plus a 15 minute Q & A session with Susan Blake Davis,CCN- Ask Ariel Pet Nutritionist

Well behaved dogs only please. All dogs must be on leash and in control at all times. Please call Dog Ranch Bed & Biscuit for further information on this event and costume contest registration and details.

 

20401 Sun Valley Drive,Laguna Beach www.thedogranch.com 949-494-0484

Top Trending Pet Costumes

Fall brings thoughts of pumpkins and Halloween. Many people like to get their pet into the action and dress them up too.  To help you with planning, here are lists of the top trending pet costumes.

Top sellers from Amazon:

• Despicable Me 2 Minion Pet Costume
• Rubies Costume Star Wars Collection Pet Costume
• Pink Purple Birthday Girl Paw Prints Clown Hat For Dog Costume
• Animal Planet PET20104 triceratops Dog Costume
• Luau Shirt Pet Costume
• Sombrero Multicolored For Pets
• Rubies Costume Halloween Classics Collection Pet Costume
• California Costume Collections Animal Planet Lion Dog Costume, Large
• Animal Planet PET20109 Raptor Dog Costume
• Rubies Dapper Dog Costume

Trending on Pinterest:
(Some of these are especially great ideas if your child wants to participate in the theme.)

• Puggy Monster
• Kissing Booth Pup
• Chia Pet Halloween Costume
• Batman Dog Costume
• Boston Terrier Skunk
• Scuba Diver Puppy
• Beauty and the Beast Costume
• Yoda Cat
• Princess Leia Cat
• Kitty Potter

Ultra-Flex Collagen Helps 15 Year Old Cat Lose Weight

Our 15 yr old feline Fred  says he loves the way “Ultra-Flex Collagen Support” makes him feel.   We only do ¼ of a capsule in the morning with his food along with the Power Probiotic.   We do Lypozyme at the dinner feeding.  Within one month we saw improvements in the way he would get out of his bed, up and down stairs and walk around his outside courtyard.  Now after 2 months, he is actually running and playing some with our 11 yr old cat.  He has even lost ½ lb since he is able to run and play more.   The other day, I saw him run across the yard, which was the first time in a year.   Fred says that  his other felines should definitely  give it a try so they can feel young again!

Curcumin Complex For Pets Can Spice Up Your Pet's Life!

Curcumin is a distinctive yellow spice (associated with Indian cooking and also referred to as turmeric) that has been used for thousands of years for its health benefits. The top three areas of benefit include:

Antioxidant:
Curcumin has been found to be a strong antioxidant, which  helps protect against the damage of free radicals.

Anti-inflammatory:
It has been long studied how inflammation is a major contributing factor in chronic illnesses, such as  arthritis and autoimmune diseases (also neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, and malignant diseases). Curcumin can help reduce inflammation and thus reduce symptoms associated with these diseases.  Thus, it is an excellent treatment option for reducing musculoskeletal pain.

Anticancer:
There has been clinical studies that show that curcumin can have an inhibiting effect on cancer cells. It was found beneficial as a prevention and treatment for some cancers by blocking the blood vessels that feed the cancer cells.

These are by no means the only area that show the benefits of adding curcumin. There have also been studies that show benefits for respiratory systems conditions, autoimmune support, and for it's detoxification properties.

Curcumin Complex for Pets is a high quality powerful anti-inflammatory that is backed by extensive research. Has been shown to be extremely effective and economical for both dogs and cats!

Help For Chronic Sinus Infections In Cats

Q:  I have an 4 year old female cat with chronic sinusitis.  I got her at about 3 months old and she had a terrible sinus infection at the time. It is just an ongoing problem.  I have  put her through a number of rounds of antibiotics out of desperation to help her nose clear up when the drainage was thick and discolored and she seemed really uncomfortable.  We have also seen at least 4 different vets for her condition but no permanent relief.  Is there anything I can do to help her from a holistic standpoint?

A:  Two common conditions that cause nasal discharge are rhinitis and sinusitis. Rhinitis is the inflammation of the cat’s nose and sinusitis is the inflammation of the nasal passages.  If the nasal discharge is coming from both nasal passages it is usually viral or bacterial. When discharge is just in one nasal passage it may be fungal, nasal polyps, tooth root abscess. Cats may show transient improvement with the use of antibiotics, but using them may become less effective in reoccurring bouts. Environmental conditions and pathogens can cause a flare up of clinical signs too.  Sinus infections can also occur as a symptom of a weakened immune system due to an underlying viral condition.

Diet and supplements can help cats with chronic sinusitis.  Cats can have underlying allergies contributing to the sinus problem and also cats with a viral condition need a low inflammatory diet.  It's important to feed them a hypoallergenic diet avoiding proteins such as fish, poultry and grains which can be big allergens for cats.  The following supplements are veterinary recommended for helping cats with chronic sinusitis:

Power Probiotic--Cats that have been on antibiotics may develop a yeast overgrowth as the antibiotics kill off the good friendly bacteria as well as the bad.  Your cat needs the friendly bacteria to restore proper immune function which is why this multi-strain formula is so important.

NotaSAN and QuentaSAN These two powerful immune boosters help cats fight off infections.  The drops are easy to administer and are helpful for fighting bacterial and viral infections.  

Immune Support Kit Contains three easy to use, tasteless liquid formulas that strengthen immunity, fight infection, viruses and bacteria.   Helps clear up nasal and eye discharge, sneezing, fatigue.  Can be used with antibiotics.  The three formulas can be purchased separately or at a discounted package price.    

Please include your cat's diet on the AskAriel order form at checkout.  Their pet nutritionist will provide a diet suggestion on the packing slip that comes with your order.

Adenocarcinoma Most Common Form of Lung Cancer in Dogs and Cats

Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer in dogs and cats (accounting for 75% of cases). It can be a fast growing malignant type of cancer, which can quickly spread to other parts of the body (including lymph nodes and the brain). It is usually found in older dogs and cats (average age about 10) and some breeds may be more predisposed than others (boxers have a higher risk rate).  The cause is unknown at this time, but one thought is long term exposure to toxins (second hand smoke, toxic cleaning agents, etc.) could raise the risk.

Following are some of the symptoms of pets suffering with adenocarcinoma of the lung:

·         Pain

·         Dyspnea (difficult breathing)

·         Tachypnea (rapid breathing)

·         Low energy level and lethargy

·         Poor appetite

·         Gradual weight loss

·         Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)

·         Lameness, in cases with metastasis to bones

·         Muscle wasting

·         Fever in some patients

·         Ascites (an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen)

  

Diagnosis

A chest x-ray, in combination with a complete physical examination, will be one of the most important test your veterinarian will perform, to determine the diagnosis.  A CT scan and MRI may also be ordered to see if the tumor has metastasized to other areas.

Treatment

Most often you will be referred to a veterinary oncologist to help you determine the best course of action. The three conventional treatments, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, which may be used individually or in combination, depending on your pet’s overall health, location, size, and how quickly it is growing.

Living and Management

The prognosis can be very poor (If metastasized usually less than one year), but treatment and complimentary supportive measures can improve your pet’s quality of life significantly. Resveratrol for Dogs, Peppy Pet, Purrfect Pet CoQ10 and Amazing Omegas fight cancer and also provide critical nutrition for the heart and lungs. Onco-X is a powerful cancer multivitamin that can be used with or with chemotherapy to give dogs with cancer a combination of nutrients to help your pet's immune system fight the cancer.