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| Monday, November 13, 2006 | |
 Of Carnivores, Omnivores, Teeth, and Science -Christie Keith of Dogged Blog | This is a great MUST READ article and I am sure you will find it helpful if you are still just "thinking about" switching your dog to a raw meat and bones diet. |
There are two ways to look at the issue of diet for a species. I call one of them the empty bowl method. You ask yourself what you need to fill that bowl with to assemble all the nutrients that the species needs and will thrive on, and then you do your best to get all those various substances together in the right amounts and make it palatable. This is the method used to formulate kibble. I call the other the evolutionary model. You ask yourself what the species evolved eating during times of abundant habitat and high reproductive rates, and then seek to reproduce that. |
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 More On Doggie Dental Care | Above, Melinda Harris, a Registered Veterinary Technician shows Bob Hall and Anne Lynch how to brush Celine's teeth. Just like humans, animals have dental problems. Dr. Steven Holmstrom of the Animal Dental Clinic in San Carlos is one of 50 vets in the nation who are diplomates of the American Veterinary Dental College. He and Melinda Harris, a Registered Veterinary Technician examine "Celine", an eight year old Yorkshire Terrier belonging to Anne Lynch and Bob Hall of San Ramon. Celine has stage 4 - advanced periodontitis (chronic bacterial infection that destroys, the gums, teeth and bones) and will have extensive work done in subsequent visits. Photo by Michael Maloney / The San Francisco Chronicle http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/04/08/HOGC2I3MDI1.DTL MANDATORY CREDIT FOR PHOTOG AND SF CHRONICLE/NO SALES-MAGS OUT |
I am still getting emails from readers and new dog owners asking how to care for thier dogs teeth. Many of them had been relying on commercial food's and dog treats that were either not proving effective or they now felt were unsafe to give thier dogs (greenies, rawhide). |
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| Saturday, February 25, 2006 | |
 Doggie Dental HealthBrushing Your Dog's Teeth | While feeding a fresh whole raw food diet is still the most natural and best way to keep your dog's teeth and gums healthy those of you not quite into a fresh raw diet can can give your dog a RAW knuckle or marrow bone at least once a week. If you are still stuck on kibble then of course the next best thing remains to be brushing your dog's teeth. Many of us have been told that giving them a treat/toy to chew on works to do the same thing, these are most often, not a safe choice for your dog. |
 Dear Dr. Jane: I’ve never brushed my dog’s teeth before, and I’m nervous. Can you help me?
Dr. Jane’s Answer: Absolutey! The most effective way of preventing plaque, gingivitis, tartar and periodontal disease is regular brushing of your pet’s teeth. We recommend brushing three times a week, though every day is ideal, particularly after your pet finishes a meal. It is not advisable to use baking soda or human toothpaste. There are special toothpastes flavored with meat and fish that your pets will absolutely love!
Keep in mind that brushing is a preventative method; it has no effect on pets who already have bad gums and teeth. For pets that aren’t used to regular ... |
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| Wednesday, February 01, 2006 | |
 Doggie Dental Care | | With all the uproar from one of our readers about oral hygine and dogs I wanted to share with you the natural way to keep your dog's and cats's teeth clean. NO commercial dental "TREATS" needed! |
It's time to get hip to what's going on with the teeth and gums of the animal world. Periodontal disease in particular is quite common, especially in older pets, though it is not the only dental problem animals face. Dental disease is a combination of genetics and lack of education on the part of pet owners. |
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Posted on 02/01/06 at 17:07:27 by Jeannie Thomason
Category: Dental Health
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Thank you very much for your article. I have been interested in ditching the Greenies for awhile now but I have been unsure about what to use as an alternative. My german shepherd thinks she has done something wrong if I don't give her a Greenie every night. Are some of the alternatives you have mentioned okay to feed every day? I have had problems with her getting diarrhea when I give her pork skin or raw bones (if she eats enough of it in one day). What about Flossies, which are made of beef tendon?
Hi Carrie,
Your sister is correct that COOKED bones should never, ever, with any exceptions be fed to dogs or cats! However, she is mis informed that raw bones splinter.
THere are many veterinarins out there that recommend raw meaty bones for thier clients pets, emphasis on RAW. Dogs in the wild do not die from eating raw bones or we would not have any wild dogs left anywhere! :-)
To feed raw or not to feed raw to your dogs is a personal choice and I do not recommend it unless one has reseached it and feels comfortable doing so.
My sister, a vet, has told me not to give my dog chicken or turkey bones. Chicken and turkey bones can splinter when chewed on. These splinters can puncture any part of the dog's digestional system. This risk is even higher if the bones are cooked. (Yes, dogs eat bones in the wild, but they die from it too!)
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| Saturday, August 13, 2005 | |
| Dental Health Care for Your Petby Dr. Larry Siegler | We all know how important dental health is for dogs, right?? If not, here is some interesting information on Canine Dental Health. |
Dental hygiene is one of the most important aspects of pet care. Many guardians go to great lengths to provide the best foods, tasty treats, and fun toys, but forget about their companions’ mouths. |
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Many pets not old but stricken with diet-induced AIDS | Hi Friends! I have been working on acquiring another Boston Terrier for my family. Things were all set with a friend of mine to ship out a beautiful boy for me show and co-own with her. She took him to her vet yesterday for a health check up so he could fly out here to me. To her shock and dismay, her beautiful 2 1/2 year old, Champion dog was diagnosed with Periodontal disease! How could this happen? DIET!!!! |
Modern processed diets are known to be responsible for periodontal or gum disease which affects more than 85% of domestic cats and dogs. Foul breath odour is an early sign suggesting that more severe heart, liver and kidney disease may follow. An article published way back in the December 1995 issue of the British Journal of Small Animal Practice confirms that processed pet foods produce periodontal disease which often leads to an AIDS-like condition in affected animals. (JSAP 1995 36, 542-546)
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Posted on 04/02/05 at 16:07:51 by Jeannie Thomason
Category: Dental Health
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Although the theory of Dr Lonsdale's has some basis, the "research" was not sound and rightfully was not published by a peer-reviewed journal. His scaremongering tactics, an "AIDS-like" condition?, and conspiracy theories have marginalized him.
The idea of using raw meaty bones to assist dental health is very sound and is recommended.
Don't get caught up with the rest of the hype however.
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