Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
Raw Frozen Diets
Raw frozen diets are expensive and some cats won't eat them. Raw frozen diets don't have to be an all or nothing part of the pet's diet. Mixing a portion of raw frozen diets into your pet's food is a great option and is far better than not mixing in any at all. Many brands have tasty raw "mixers" and freeze dried raw options that pets will eat readily.
Pets that eat a raw frozen diet are getting a high moisture content which promotes overall health. This is why pets that eat raw frozen diets drink less water. The food is highly digestible so the stool size is often much smaller especially when compared to dry kibble. Since raw frozen diets are low in carbohydrates, they are an excellent choice for pets with allergies and/or yeast.
Dry Kibble Diets
Dry kibble is affordable and processed with preservatives to ensure a long shelf-life. Pets eating dry kibble often have large stools since many of the ingredients are not well digested. Cats are carnivores and have no need for dry kibble and yet, most cat foods are made with them. If you do choose to feed your pet dry kibble, please consider adding some raw frozen, canned or homemade food to their diet (NOT tablescraps!). Including lean protein, crumbled raw freeze dried or some raw frozen nuggets will add to their overall nutrition and good health. At the very least, consider adding green beans and other fresh vegetables to a dog's dry kibble to add enzymes and fresh nutrients to the diet.
When You Have To Leave Food Out
Finally, dehydrated food is made to appear as a "homemade alternative" and is also made with carbohydrates but these diets generally contain more nutritious ingredients and can be mixed with raw frozen diets. Due to the carbohydrates in most dehydrated food, these diets are not nearly as beneficial as raw frozen diets, but their convenience makes them a healthier option than over processed dry kibble.
Why Are Too Many Carbohydrates A Problem?
In summary, finding the right balance that works for your lifestyle, budget and your pet's well being can be accomplished by choosing different forms of food. If at all possible, try to incorporate something fresh (vegetables or lean protein) into your pet's diet.
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Marta-Alaska
Michy's Supplements
Power Probiotic - The best probiotic for pets! Backed by scientific research, this powerful multi-strain formula promotes the growth of friendly bacteria which helps replenish a healthy intestinal ecosystem. Helpful for any pet with digestive discomfort and most pets love the taste too!
Gastro ULC For Acid Stomach in Pets- Natural stomach acid reducer-- relieves acid pain and repairs inflamed tissues. Use with the K9 Digestive Enzymes and Power Probiotic.
Soothing Digestive-Gentle but effective formula for the treatment of any type of indigestion in pets. Helps with gas, loose stool, mucous in stool, tummy rumbling, diarrhea and malabsorption. Easy to administer
Renelix -flushes out the toxins from the kidneys and urinary tract. Helps restore normal kidney and urinary tract function. Use this product if your pet has ever had kidney or bladder stone or crystals or kidney disease or incontinence. Please know Renelix will NOT break up bladder or kidney stones.
Friday, May 17, 2019
A longtime friend of Ask Ariel recently launched a special book that I would like to share with you – The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow: Love And Hope from a Senior Rescue Dog.
Author Kelly Nardoni poignantly writes about her journey with Annie, a thirteen-fourteen-year-old poodle mix she adopted from a shelter. Filled with everyday adventures and thoughtful reflections, Kelly includes many adorable photos of Annie to support the story – all with the goal of encouraging senior pet adoption.
Kelly found that there is something unique about adopting an animal whose years are limited. It helps us uncover what is really important and to navigate our own humanity. This is a heartwarming story about the beauty of the human-animal bond and the love that endures from such companionship.
For more information and to learn where you can find Kelly’s book, please visit www.kellynardoni.com. If you purchase directly from her site, a portion of the proceeds will benefit senior pet rescue organizations.
Saturday, April 27, 2019
If you are looking to
join the over 36 million Americans who have the joy of being cat owners there
is an important question to ask yourself…will your cat be an indoor cat or an
outdoor cat? To protect your cat, you might consider having them be an indoor
cat. In a recent study funded by Auburn
University Cell and Molecular Biology Fellowship Program,
researchers found that outdoor cats were three times more likely to contract a
parasitic infection compared to indoor cats. Outdoor cats are also much more
vulnerable to predators, cars, diseases and aggressive neighborhood bully
cats. Unfortunately, it is difficult to protect your cat in the outdoors.
Cats can contract parasites from many sources including insects (such as
ticks), prey or even the soil. They are much more vulnerable to If infected
your cat can spread these parasites to other pets or even your family. If
your kitty is longing to go outside, consider harness training. It has
worked well for many cat owners especially if the kitty is started at a young
age.
Thursday, April 25, 2019
"Dot
was diagnosed with bladder crystals at 10 weeks of age (she is now 7 years old). For the remainder of that
year she was on antibiotics, as problems would recur. I wanted to stop that
cycle of treatment that was expensive and offered no solutions, while filling
her little body with antibiotics. That is when I found you on-line… I began Power Probiotic and fish oil (Amazing Omegas)
supplementation ( and changed diet after it was discovered that Dot had allergies). She did not have another episode of bladder problems. Her diet
has changed little... She takes Power Probiotic every day ... has never been sick and has no bad
breath.
At age 2 Dot was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia, common in both her breeds of Border Collie and Bernese Mountain Dog. Because I know the side effects of traditional anti-inflammatories, I started her on ArthroSoothe For Pets... at a dosage less than recommended. She had some limping. I began giving the recommended dose and she has done very well. Lesson learned. If there was a flare up of her hip dysplasia, I added Canine Comfort, which helped quickly. Also started CBD Oil within the past year, which has been a good addition. She recently had a wonderful day playing in the creek, chasing sticks. Putting weight on that leg is now painful for her, so I added Special SAMe. A hip replacement may be in the future, but I feel the supplements and natural treatments have been beneficial in helping keep her active and in good muscle tone, which, even with a replacement, would improve results. With activity limitation and a cut back on food, resulting in weight loss and the increased supplementation, I hope we get through this episode. I often wonder what we would have done without the help of you and the products."
At age 2 Dot was diagnosed with bilateral hip dysplasia, common in both her breeds of Border Collie and Bernese Mountain Dog. Because I know the side effects of traditional anti-inflammatories, I started her on ArthroSoothe For Pets... at a dosage less than recommended. She had some limping. I began giving the recommended dose and she has done very well. Lesson learned. If there was a flare up of her hip dysplasia, I added Canine Comfort, which helped quickly. Also started CBD Oil within the past year, which has been a good addition. She recently had a wonderful day playing in the creek, chasing sticks. Putting weight on that leg is now painful for her, so I added Special SAMe. A hip replacement may be in the future, but I feel the supplements and natural treatments have been beneficial in helping keep her active and in good muscle tone, which, even with a replacement, would improve results. With activity limitation and a cut back on food, resulting in weight loss and the increased supplementation, I hope we get through this episode. I often wonder what we would have done without the help of you and the products."
Thanks
Linda- Arkansas
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