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Flea and Tick Treatments

February 3, 2021July 15, 2019 by Joy Eriksen CSAN

FDA Alerts Pet Owners and Veterinarians About Potential for Neurologic Adverse Events with Certain Flea and Tick Products https://truthaboutpetfood.com/fda-alerts-pet-owners-and-veterinarians-about-potential-for-neurologic-adverse-events-with-certain-flea-and-tick-products/ But, I would say that ALL chemical flea and ticks treatments will cause neurologic events, and more. They can also cause liver damage, organ failure and death. The insert says to wear gloves when applying, not … Read more

Heart Problems in Dogs

February 3, 2021July 8, 2019 by Joy Eriksen CSAN

There has been a lot in the news lately regarding heart problems in our dogs and “Grain Free” pet foods. In truth, these designer foods are no better and probably worse than their grain based cousins. They have a higher sugar content and the grains are replaced with legumes, peas, potatoes and lentils. All are very high in carbs. Grain free does not equate to carb free. In truth, your dog needs a species appropriate raw diet.

This article, written by Kasie Maxwell from SFRaw does a very good job of explaining the problem.

https://sfraw.wordpress.com/2018/07/07/my-responses-to-a-broken-heart-risk-of-heart-disease-in-boutique-or-grain-free-diets-and-exotic-ingredients/?fbclid=IwAR0Cc0uW-uDzhsgM-CnVnqB1Rtr6LSeO2bvB5pCpl5DKXHR7VoIqAlv54TY

Natural Medicine

December 9, 2021March 15, 2019 by Joy Eriksen CSAN

More than 100 years ago Natural Medicine suffered a nearly fatal blow with the well planned, systematic destruction of modalities such as herbs, homeopathy, and chiropractic medicines. It’s a sordid tale of greed and self serving. Rockefeller tried to completely destroy homeopathy all the while he was under the care of a homeopathic Dr.

Exercise

September 22, 2022March 10, 2019 by Joy Eriksen CSAN

One of the laws of Nature is exercise. Not too much and not too little. In the case of our dogs, they need daily exercise such as running in the forest if you are lucky enough to live near one. For my dogs and me, we have one across the street from us. And, it … Read more

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