*Point of Interest: Information on training deaf dogs and step-by-step instructions on hand signals can be found on the Deaf Dog Educations Action Fund website www.deafdogs.org. (The Dog Behavior Answer Book- Arden Moore)
*In The Vet World: Duralactin- Recently, a patented ingredient obtained from the milk of grass-fed cows has been studied and marketed for the management of musculoskeletal disorders in dogs. It is called Duralactin, has anti-inflammatory properties, and is a non-prescription product. It may be used as a primary supportive nutritional aid to help manage inflammation or in conjunction with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) or corticosteroids. (peteducation.com)
*Veterinary Term: Osteochondrosis Dissecans (OCD)- Condition in which the cartilage doesn't form properly in a joint. The cartilage may erode and small pieces or flaps of cartilage may break free. Most common in fast-growing, large breed dogs. The shoulder is the most commonly affected area, followed by the elbow, hock, and knee. Symptoms are varying degrees of lameness that seem to worsen after exercise and usually appear in dogs anywhere from 6-18 months. (The Hound Health Handbook- Betsy Brevitz, D.V.M.) There are currently two treatments for OCD- conservative medical treatment for early and/or mild symptoms or where a specific legion cannot be identified in radiographs. Conservative treatment consists of 4-8 weeks of strict rest, leash walking is ok but absolutely NO running or playing. The other treatment is surgical removal of the lesion, which is more commonly used in young, active dogs or severe degeneration. (peteducation.com)
*Breed Spotlight: Afghan Hound (http://dogbreedinfo.com/afghan.htm)
*Hollistic Spotlight: Balancing out a natural raw diet can be tricky. Below is a chart listing appropriate percentages of each "food group"..
Meat Veggies Grains(whole)
Puppies 50% 25% 25%
Dogs 30% 35% 35%
Author Diane Stein believes 60% protein is sufficient for adult dogs. However you want to limit the amount of daily protein fed to growing large breed puppies to 23% and below to keep them from growing too fast! If unsure about how to prepare a natural raw diet for your dog, it would be in you and your dog's best interest to consult your veterinarian or local animal nutritionist. You might also be able to consult with a breeder who feeds their animals a natural raw diet. (The Natural Remedy Book for Dogs and Cats- Diane Stein)
*Daily "Herb": Bee Pollen is a total food (also commonly referred to as a "survival food" or a "super food") because it contains all nutrients that are essential for life. It aids in healthy strength and endurance and is contains natural antioxidants. Also it helps prevent the early onset of heart disease, arthritis, as well as many other degenerative diseases. (The Natural Remedy Book for Dogs and Cats- Diane Stein). DrHarveys.com sells 1 lb. bags of bee pollen for $16.00+tax.
*For you!: Gotu Kola- Gotu Kola has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years in India, China, and Indonesia. It was used to heal wounds, improve mental clarity, and treat skin conditions such as leprosy and psoriasis. Some use it to treat respiratory infections such as colds and it has a history of use for that purpose in China. It has been called the "fountain of life/youth" because legend states an ancient Chinese herbalist lived for more than 200 years as a result from using the herb. Historically it has been used to treat syphilis, diarrhea, fever, and asthma. Not to be confused with kola nut.
>>>DAILY PIC FIX<<<
At the ford, enjoying one of the few nice summer days we had this year.
Love the parachute lips!
Taryn at 4 months enjoying one of her favorite treats, an apple!
Don't worry, I made sure she couldn't ingest any of the seeds ;).
Gosh she still has that puppy face in this picture! What a sweetie!
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