Does your dog inhale food or eat too fast and what are the dangers of eating too quickly for pets? Why dogs eat quickly dates back to when they are born and have to compete for mom’s milk the competition taught them to get it while you can and they scarf food down when it is available.

Some dogs will gobble their food down like there is no tomorrow because they are survival eaters and feel threatened when the food supply is cut off. This is why they tend to eat food as soon as possible in case you take it away too quickly.

Giving your dog the extra time to eat in a relaxed environment and in a peaceful area of the house will reduce its anxiety of eating too fast.

Most research seems to indicate certain breeds are susceptible to bloat such as Doberman, Weimaraner, Irish Setters, Standard Poodle and large or mid sized breeds with narrow chests. 

Bloat is dilatation which is accompanied by stomach rotation and is life threatening requiring immediate medical care. Overfeeding is the cause of most pets being overweight, and causes problems with digestion. Eventually if left untreated this can cause the stomach to twist or turn.

A new product designed to slow down your dog’s rate of gobbling is called Dog Pause Bowl. This is a new type of food bowl that is divided into sections which makes portioning a breeze. The bowl slows down bad eating habits and reduces:

gas, belching, vomiting, anxiety, and possible bloating. When this occurs the pressure on the stomach will cause circulation to stop and causes heart failure very quickly.

Watch Hank as he tries out the dog pause bowl and slows down his eating habits.

This bowl can increase your dog’s eating time by 70 percent and avoid a nasty veterinarian bill or even unfortunately an untimely death. If your dog exhibits any of the symptoms of bloat get medical attention immediately, do not wait to see if it goes away it is a very serious illness. 

Your veterinarian will confirm that dog bloat presents a very serious emergency and that you need to get your dog to an emergency vet immediately.

For more information on this product visit: http://www.dogpausebowl.com

Written By:  Teri Salvador

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Every cat or dog I have ever owned has eaten grass at some point in their lives.  It seems to be a natural event for animals to eat or graze much like larger animal’s cows, bulls, and buffalos. ‘

Giraffes eat grass, and just about any animal or pet will eat grass. So why the concern if your dog is eating grass? The number one reason is that pesticides that are sprayed on lawns these days every one is spray happy. Spray this or spray that and kill it. Too many chemicals are already endangering pets as we would not put an infant on the ground and let it eat grass it would be just as harmful as for pets.

Pesticides contain poisons and carcinogens which are extremely harmful to human or animal health. There are countries that have banned pesticide use for lawns both in residential or commercial use such as in parks or parkland in cities.  If you catch your dog eating grass that has been sprayed with pesticides it will surely get very ill from the experience.

Your dog eats grass because it wants to vomit or it needs more vegetables in its diet and as the debate goes veterinarians do not seem to know the answer to that question. Your pet may be craving greens and as other animals they do eat vegetables counter to popular belief. 

Dogs are not just meat eaters, they eat grains and vegetables, and somehow they seem to know this naturally.

Vegetables can be easily added to your dog’s diet from selections such as: carrots, beans, peas, spinach, squash and especially pumpkin which can be steamed, stewed or lightly sautéed in olive oil. 

In as much as we juice vegetables for we we can use the pulp and give some juice to your dog it is extremely nutritious in a raw state since the enzymes are still alive and useful.

Some dogs have recovered from kidney inflammation or malignant tumors with carrot juice. Vegetables such as collard greens are high in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, and important minerals.

Any green plant has a certain amount of chlorophyll which is the essence of plant life like blood is to our own bodies.  Magnesium is very essential to human and animal life and have dramatic healing abilities.  Herbs can also be healing for dogs from dandelion to oregano they all have healing qualities and are used for different problems.  Ginger for instance will settle your pet’s stomach if they have been sick or vomiting as it does with humans. 

Next time you are chopping some raw veggies or juicing for good health give some to your dog and see the benefits. Here is a healthy juice recipe for dogs you can make in minutes.

Ginger Orange Juice Splash

4 large carrots

1 orange, rind removed

2 thick slices of ginger

Run all ingredients through a juice extractor or juicer and serve fresh to your dog.

Juicing any type of vegetable or fruit can be very helpful to your dog’s health especially if they are struggling with a disease, or to prevent disease.

Written By:  Teri Salvador

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While I am not a proponent of drugs for dogs, there are occasions when some drugs can be vital such as in diabetic dogs, thyroid or heart conditions where natural remedies

can help but drugs are necessary.

The CBC did an undercover story on the prices of drugs to pet owners with some astonishing revelations. The varied prices of pet medications and the higher costs of pet care necessitate pet owners to shop around. A scratch on a cat can cost $100.00 or eye drops for a dog also costs $ 100.00.

The study revealed markups from veterinarian sold drugs range from 200 to 300 percent and higher from 5 vets in various parts of the country.

The veterinarian industry accounts for 4 billion dollars in Canada alone and much higher in the United States. Major pharmaceutical companies are getting into pet drugs such as Abbott, Pfizer and Novartis who are marketing drugs to through veterinarians.

Animal health physicians write tens of thousands even millions of pet prescriptions for pet meds daily across the country for cats or dogs.

 Today these newer medications are for conditions such as:  separation anxiety, motion sickness, and or even weight loss drugs for pets.

The problem lies in the fact that the vet can charge any amount they wish and it is what you are willing to pay that determines whether you are going to get hit with a high drug bill.  These costs can really add up quickly especially for pets with long term illnesses. In the probe, insulin for dogs which costs $ 4.16 was sold to the pet owner for $ 22.00 and Tapazole for a thyroid problem cost the vet $ 25.91 was sold to the pet owner for $ 86.00.

Rarely do pet owners question their vets and we are paying very high prices for our pet’s

medications.

Some pet owners do not know that they can get a prescription from their veterinarian and go and buy the drug elsewhere such as at a pharmacy that carries pet medications or online.

Another customer went to a pharmacist indicated she was charged $ 65.00 for eye drops for her cocker spaniel while the pharmacist charged only $ 12.00 for the same medicine. For another customer who breeds poodles he had indicated that his savings are $ 700.00 a year by using prescriptions instead of buying from the veterinarian.

Animals and pets cost money and today with the high cost of everything from gas to food, saving some hard earned cash on pet drugs is a boon for a pet owner.

In the UK an investigation into pet medicine prices has forced the government to put legislation into place where a veterinarian has to post in their office what the charges are for common pet medications.

Money saving tips on pet drugs:

1)     Always ask what your veterinarian charges for the medication.

2)     Ask your local pharmacy if they carry the drug or find one.

3)     Ask your veterinarian for a prescription and buy elsewhere.

Common sense tells us that veterinarian offices in expensive buildings will charge more for their services since they have high overhead costs to pay for the goldfish tank in the waiting room. Another money saving tip is to find a veterinarian in the less expensive part of your town will save you money on pet drugs.

When all else fails you can purchase drugs online and these companies will get the prescription straight from your veterinarian.  This is a convenient and less expensive way to save money and buy medications from reputable companies online.  To compare prices go to:

Pet Medication OnLine

Written by:  Teri Salvador

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As lawyers of the grandchildren of Leona Helmsley wrangle the legalities of Leona’s will which left approximately 8 billion dollars to her Maltese dog named Trouble, but will her wishes be carried out as she instructed?   There must have been a good reason why she did not leave anything to her grandchildren and what good is a will if it is overturned in a courtroom?

There is a message in this legacy for Trouble her beneficiary and that is : a dog is a woman’s best friend “ and she loved hers dearly.  Some animal protection groups could use the funds to protect dogs and cats from many threats to the pet population and donations to these groups could go far to assist animals in danger.

The Human Society could do a lot for dogs and animals like solving the pet explosion problem, banning dog fighting, and taking care of dogs left after disasters like the floods along the Mississippi River. Independently a woman in China is responsible for saving 100 dogs abandoned after the China floods.

Think of putting an end to puppy mills which requires stricter controls of dog breeding inhumanly for profit. There could be a fund set up for those who cannot afford healthcare for their dogs due to the economic constraints today of rising prices. Another benefit could be the increased adoption of retired greyhound dogs that deserve a good caring home after their years of running for the profit of their owners.

Protecting your dog in a Pet Trust is a good idea for most pet owners to make plans and think about who will take care of your dog in case you can no longer do so. Dogs are often abandoned after their owners die or become too sick to take care of them any longer.

Tips on Preparing for Emergencies:

1) Find a relative or friend who knows your pet and can take care of it in an emergency.

2) Write down your vet’s name, address, and phone number for care of your dog.

3) List medications, feedings, type of food, exercise and the daily exercise habits

of your dog.

4) Set up a living trust for your dog or a dog fund, in case something happens that specifies  how you want your dog to be taken care of and your wishes.

In this day and age being prepared for unforeseen disasters will insure your dog or any other pet will be safe and comfortable for the rest of its life.

Written By: Teri Salvador

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It was not an easy decision to send Tre for treatment and the costs were astronomical at $ 43,000.00 but how do you put a price on a child’s eyes. Tre was sent to China for an experimental stem cell procedure and three weeks later his vision is miraculously improved to 20/200. The treatment process consisted of four stem cell intravenous injections and a spinal catheter.

Quoted from Mrs. Burgos “It probably exceeded my expectations” and “I never expected it to be this much this fast”. “It is just really amazing watching him see something for the first time” she added.

Stem cell treatment for human use is not approved in the US, and it needs to be.  Duke University is researching stem cells and many other medical research teams are now conducting research, however there needs to be more for both people and pets. Families now can save the stem cells from the umbilical cord at birth and more are now informed that it can save your babies lives and good health.

This summer bone marrow transplants are also becoming available for dogs at Washington State University which have been used with humans for the past 20 years saving thousands of lives. 

Stem cell transplants and babies cord blood stem cells offer a more immediate and economical method to prevent some types of diseases and may even be used to treat cancer if we continue the research.  The lack of side effects such as surgeries, and pain are eliminated with stem cell transplants.

 Courtesy of : http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/blood/red.html

So if you have a dog, cat or pet and might have a child on the way consider banking the cord stem cells for the future, it just might produce a miracle in your child’s life as it has with dogs.

(Mrs.Burgos quote is courtesy of My Fox Orlando

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