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marcerella02 · 08-25-2008, 09:32 AM

This a vet's blog from what a gather and not only is this article GREAT but at the end she gives pointers for reading pet food labels which can be very overwhelming!

Beneful by Purina: Another pet food disaster!

marcerella02 · 08-25-2008, 09:36 AM

ALSO if you sign up for her newsletter you can download the first 3 chapters of her book that discusses over vaccinating.. just did and can't wait to read it!

Wylie's Mom · 08-25-2008, 05:48 PM

It's a BLOG!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!

It's actually really good! What a great find, Marci.

marcerella02 · 08-25-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

It's a BLOG!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!!

It's actually really good! What a great find, Marci.

i know.. the more i was looking through it the more i thought.. this is good stuff. I signed up for the newsletter and just got one about the myth that elderly dogs need low protein... i can't wait to sit down and look through the whole site.

marcerella02 · 08-25-2008, 05:57 PM

another great post

Why This Vet Feeds People Food to Her Dogs

Wylie's Mom · 08-25-2008, 06:17 PM

I signed up too! She totally gets raw too. I just love her - I want her as my vet. She is completely against overvaccinating.

yorkiesmiles · 08-25-2008, 07:40 PM

thanks so much for the link!!

marcerella02 · 08-26-2008, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I signed up too! She totally gets raw too. I just love her - I want her as my vet. She is completely against overvaccinating.

lol.. i know.. i'd highly consider moving! she should teach like ALL the classes at a vet school!

LuvMySissy · 08-26-2008, 07:04 AM

Great site!!! I actually ordered the three "consultations". I'll let you all know what I think after reading them!!!!!!!!

marcerella02 · 08-26-2008, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

Great site!!! I actually ordered the three "consultations". I'll let you all know what I think after reading them!!!!!!!!

Jodie that would be GREAT.. let me know what you think ... i wanted to order the first one.... but wasn't sure...

LuvMySissy · 08-26-2008, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by marcerella02

Jodie that would be GREAT.. let me know what you think ... i wanted to order the first one.... but wasn't sure...

I just finished reading the first consultation called "How to Protect Your Pet From a Vaccine Junkie". Facsinating reading. The article has links to a couple other really good sites you all might be interested in....
Index
dog4dogs.com

The recommendations on vaccinations are far less than even I've seen before!!!!!

Basically says that only "Core" vaccinations are recommended - period!!!
These are: Rabies, Distemper, Adenovirus-2 (Hepatitis) and Parvovirus. Breeders should give the first round no sooner than 8 weeks of age and only a second at 14-16 weeks (at least three weeks between). If the additional vaccine is given less than three weeks before the first set - it renders the first set completely ineffective. A "booster" of each should give given at one year and then NEVER again for anything other than rabies.

They do not recommend titer tests to prove immunity as many times the titer test is inaccurate and that a pup showing a low titer score most like still has immunity as well.

There is a Rabies Challenge Committee working to change the 3 year rabies vaccine to a 7 year vaccination as well.

Wylie's Mom · 08-26-2008, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

I just finished reading the first consultation called "How to Protect Your Pet From a Vaccine Junkie". Facsinating reading. The article has links to a couple other really good sites you all might be interested in....
Index
dog4dogs.com

Jodie - I am just loving this vet! I read her free First 3 chapters on vax - and she really only recommends DPH (3-in-1) - and I SO agree with that. But, I can't find a 3-way vaccine on line - so I guess you'd give them all separately or...?

Anyway, I just think she's incredible and plan on sending her an email when I find the time.

Yorkiesforever · 08-26-2008, 09:44 AM

Wow I just finished reading the 3 chapters and I really enjoyed it as well very knowledgeable reading. My vet has agreed about the vacinating. Un real.

cpuff35 · 08-26-2008, 09:56 AM

This is really helpful. I'm a fairly new yorkie owner. Right now Cassi has been eating Eukanuba and Cesar (that's what she was fed when I got her)...but after viewing the link in the first post I am definitely going to change her food. I was told by the vet not to switch her food until she's over a year, but I think I may try to do it gradually.

Any suggestions, which kibble and can food I should get?? I was thinking of getting the Innova Puppy Dry Food and Merricks Canned Food. I usually mix the dry kibble with the wet canned food, that's only way I can get my lil furbaby to eat. Any input, would be much appreciated!!!

marcerella02 · 08-26-2008, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cpuff35

This is really helpful. I'm a fairly new yorkie owner. Right now Cassi has been eating Eukanuba and Cesar (that's what she was fed when I got her)...but after viewing the link in the first post I am definitely going to change her food. I was told by the vet not to switch her food until she's over a year, but I think I may try to do it gradually.

Any suggestions, which kibble and can food I should get?? I was thinking of getting the Innova Puppy Dry Food and Merricks Canned Food. I usually mix the dry kibble with the wet canned food, that's only way I can get my lil furbaby to eat. Any input, would be much appreciated!!!

you do NOT have to wait until he/she is over a year. I'd try and find an all-stages food or a puppy food but please DO change her food. I highly recommend Natural Balance. I know they have a puppy food.

08-25-2008, 09:32 AM	#1
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	Check this out! Website on dog food This a vet's blog from what a gather and not only is this article GREAT but at the end she gives pointers for reading pet food labels which can be very overwhelming! Beneful by Purina: Another pet food disaster! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

08-25-2008, 09:36 AM	#2
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	ALSO if you sign up for her newsletter you can download the first 3 chapters of her book that discusses over vaccinating.. just did and can't wait to read it! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

08-25-2008, 05:48 PM	#3
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	It's a BLOG!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!! It's actually really good! What a great find, Marci. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

08-25-2008, 05:57 PM	#5
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	another great post Why This Vet Feeds People Food to Her Dogs __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

08-25-2008, 06:17 PM	#6
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I signed up too! She totally gets raw too. I just love her - I want her as my vet. She is completely against overvaccinating. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

08-25-2008, 07:40 PM	#7
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 9,493	thanks so much for the link!! __________________ yorkiesmiles Loved by Bubba & Roxy *Holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come*

08-26-2008, 07:04 AM	#9
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Great site!!! I actually ordered the three "consultations". I'll let you all know what I think after reading them!!!!!!!! __________________ Sissy & Angel

08-26-2008, 09:44 AM	#13
Yorkiesforever YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,292	Wow I just finished reading the 3 chapters and I really enjoyed it as well very knowledgeable reading. My vet has agreed about the vacinating. Un real. __________________

08-26-2008, 09:56 AM	#14
cpuff35 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Cresskill, NJ, USA Posts: 1,030	This is really helpful. I'm a fairly new yorkie owner. Right now Cassi has been eating Eukanuba and Cesar (that's what she was fed when I got her)...but after viewing the link in the first post I am definitely going to change her food. I was told by the vet not to switch her food until she's over a year, but I think I may try to do it gradually. Any suggestions, which kibble and can food I should get?? I was thinking of getting the Innova Puppy Dry Food and Merricks Canned Food. I usually mix the dry kibble with the wet canned food, that's only way I can get my lil furbaby to eat. Any input, would be much appreciated!!!