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editors message
Last week my husband and I were discussing building a new
home. We enjoy the farmhouse we currently own but he certainly
cant set up a man cave in our leaky stone basement and I admit
Id like a better setup for the dogs. We talked about other conveniences our new home should have and my husband stated I
would need a walk in freezer for the dogs. I laughed at that but
he told me he was serious: he felt this was something I needed.
Ironically, we had this discussion in the kitchen. Not our kitchen - the dogs kitchen. Thats right. Complete with a new fridge
and freezer and all the amenities with oodles of cupboard space
for my herbs, supplements, bowls and endless supply of dog
towels.
Off the kitchen (our kitchen) is the dogs bedroom. Its a nice
place complete with a hand carved day bed with an extra mattress underneath so their elbows never have to meet the hard
slate floors.
In the garage are three chest freezers. Now its clear why my
husband wants me to have a walk in freezer - Im taking up too
much real estate in his garage. Inside those freezers is my pride
and joy! Their contents include:
A nice rabbit that my husband hit on the road and brought
home for the dogs.
The best part is that I go to gather the deer parts in The Dogmobile. Do you have one of these? I have a spotless Element for
going into the city but if Im honest with myself, my preferred
ride is my twelve year old Caravan. This is the magical chariot
that carries the dogs and me to the trails and, after over a decade of wet muddy dogs riding in the back, that van looks and
smells like a giant wet fart on wheels. My friends and relatives
wont even get in it, which is just as well because the seat belts
no longer work - theyre all stuffed with dog hair.
I dont know at what point I crossed the line between dog
owner and crazy dog lady. It might have been the day I discovered that green tripe really didnt smell all that bad. The point
is however, that I crossed it. But the view from this side isnt all
that bad.
It wasnt until recently that I didnt feel self conscious driving into town in my Dogmobile. Now I
enjoy it immensely! Seriously, I can take the dogs for
a run, the garbage to the dump and then go get groceries all in one trip! My dogs dont care how they get
delivered to the trails - the point is just getting there.
The vehicle is merely a small detail and has no bearing on the ultimate goal: enjoying ourselves!
Ive made a lot of changes in my life on behalf of
my dogs, not the least of which is greatly lowering
my standards. Its humbling driving to town in my
rusted out stink bomb of a van with six large dogs all
jostling to sit in the passenger seat at one time.
Dana
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ON THE COVER
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30 HEARTWORM PREVENTION
20 HYPOTHYROIDISM
COLUMNS
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EDITORS MESSAGE
FEEDBACK
CONTRIBUTORS
49 10 MINUTE TRAINER
53 FEATURED STORE
55 GIVEAWAYS
62 NUTRITION WITH LUCY
65 DOG PEOPLE
66 I NEED THAT
68 CLASSIFIED SECTION
Here are the facts you need to make safe heartworm decisions
without the fear propagated by drug companies.
By Peter Dobias DVM
A bag of kibble may promise a cornucopia of delicious fruits and
vegetables but the salt divider tells the truth.
By Rodney Habib
Do worms have a function in dogs? How regular worming and
sanitary conditions may cause allergies in dogs.
By Catherine ODriscoll
COVER DOG
Bitey is a naturally reared
Labrador Retriever puppy
FEATURES
13 NATURAL SOLUTIONS FOR WORMS
Herbal solutions for common instestinal pests.
SYNTHETIC-FREE
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Spending more time outdoors means increased risk of accidents for your
dog. Here are some remedies youll want to have close by this season.
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52 DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENTS
Why you should support your local
independent pet store.
By Homer Davis
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website at www.theloveofanimals.
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K I DNE Y
The FLAME of LIFE
By Chris Bessent DVM
Have you ever wondered why so many older animals seem to suffer with kidney issues? Of all the major
organs - lung, liver, spleen, heart, and kidney - the kidney seems to be so over represented. Logic would say
that there should be an equal representation of all five major organs. For example: one fifth of the senior
animals should pass due to heart conditions, and one fifth of senior animals should pass due to liver issues
and so on. But that doesnt happen. The majority of older geriatric patients seem to develop kidney issues
and it may eventually be the thing that takes them. Why?
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Marrow
The kidney is also the source of marrow,
which is bone marrow as we view it, but our
brain and spinal cord are also considered
bone marrow. As our animals age, their
marrow depletes, leading to changes in
memory, dizziness, vertigo, dementia and
other diminishing mental capacities. Depletion of spinal cord marrow is certainly seen
in older dogs as weakness to the hind limbs.
The marrow of kidney manufactures
blood and dominates bones. Animals with
chronic kidney failure will also develop anemia from decreased red blood cell production. The kidney is the source for erythropoietin, which is a hormone that stimulates
red blood cell production.
The bones of the aged weaken and
become more brittle. The teeth are also
considered bone in TCVM. Compare the
beautiful white teeth of a young dog to the
teeth of a senior dog. The senior dogs teeth
are less white, almost cream colored, with
some opacity. That is evidence of depletion
of kidney marrow. Loose teeth or poor
quality teeth are also a reflection of the
balance of kidney.
THE
DOG
DID
IT!
Why Does My
Dog Have Gas?
and any treats he receives. You may not realize that your dogs food
could be of poor quality. Weve probably all heard the expression
Garbage in equals garbage out and it applies to your canine friend
as well as yourself. Play detective and be your dogs advocate. Find
out all you can about the quality of the food your dog eats. If you
If your dog is in good health, other than occasionally passing gas, purchase it premade, any reputable company should be happy to
then it may be time to try a few simple natural remedies. The most provide you with answers to all your questions. If they dont, it may
important factor is food and this includes your dogs regular diet be a good indicator to look for a new food.
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Finding Crystals
Crystals can be purchased from holistic wellness centers, metaphysical stores and through the internet and they vary in price depending on the rarity and size of the stone. Many states have areas
where you can mine your own crystals by digging for a particular
type of stone available in the area. The do-it-yourself process is fun
but can be hard, dusty work.
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Clearing Crystals
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Research in this area began in 1960 when neurobiologist Allan Frey of Cornell
University became curious about the impact electromagnetic fields might have on the
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Sharing our lives with dogs is one of the greatest gifts enjoyed by mankind. Like multicolored threads of a beautiful shawl, the bond between
dog and man is woven into the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual fabric of our lives.
Life Lessons
Unconditional love
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But working with our dogs, we notice that when they growl, bare
their teeth and get angry, they are done. We notice they dont hang
on to a grudge, but move on to the next fun, pleasurable emotion as
soon as possible.
Gratitude
Some dogs are easy to train and some dogs train us. Living with
dogs might be easier than living with people, but interacting with
them can require patience. We think of training them to do what we
want, such as obedience, agility trials, showing, or just walking on
a leash. Its actually more about cooperation, finding balance, and
figuring out what our dogs like and dislike, and the best way to be
together that works.
Heartworm Prevention
Why monthly preventive drugs are unnecessary
By Peter Dobias DVM
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HOMEOPATHY
and a case of Lyme disease
By Gina Snow
I live in Central Maine where Lyme disease is far from rare. Happily, all of my dogs have titers for Lyme but had never exhibited any
classic Lyme symptoms - until last year.
That Saturday afternoon was a day like many others. The dogs had
a good time hanging out in the yard and running about. My little girl
Gem had a very good day and played a bit more than usual with a toy
that she really enjoys thrashing about.
The next morning, I got up early to leave the house for a few hours
and discovered that Gem wasnt feeling well. She jumped off the bed
and tried to stretch her back legs and stopped mid stretch. I could
tell that action really hurt her but just assumed her back or neck was
bothering her from the wild day before. I gave her a dose of Arnica
1M and jumped in the shower. When I got out, she was still very
painful and shivering. I then gave her 200C Belladonna for the pain
she was in. Belladonna can be a powerful pain reliever. I got ready to
leave and assumed that Gem would be fine again when I got home. I
gave her one last Belladonna dose and set her up in a room by herself
so she wouldnt do any more jumping about.
When I returned home, about six hours later, Gem was a mess.
She was standing on three legs, shivering and unable to move. She
was in a lot of pain. I took her temperature and found she had a low
grade fever, a degree or two above her normal. She was holding the
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Are we
TOO
CLEAN
for our dogs?
By Catherine ODriscoll
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TISSUE SALTS
for older dogs
By Julie Anne Lee DCH RCSHom and Linda G Miller DCH CCH RSHom(NA)
Tissue salts treat disease by supplying the body with deficient cell salts, the 12 inorganic compounds that make
up the cell, thus assisting the bodys return to healthy functioning. This is based on a system developed by Dr
Schuessler, a German 19th century physician, and the discovery around that time of the constituents of the cell.
Dr Schuessler suggested that the cells of the body contain a balance of water, organic and inorganic constituents.
Both the structure and vital functioning of the body are dependent upon the balance of these constituents, supplied by nature in both plant and animal tissue.
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Healthy Dogs
Busy Store
Front Row, from left: Vanessa, Sarah and Megh. Back Row, from left: Megan, Daniel,
and Leigh with store dogs Trevor (next to Sarah) and Humboldt (on Meghs lap)
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Sarah Adams opened The Raw Connection in 2006; how she got there is an
interesting story. Since 1978 shed always had Irish Wolfhounds. By the 1990s,
her Wolfhounds were only living an average of seven years and all were lost
to cancer. Sarah retired from her corporate career and had time to research
why this was happening. After she read Dr. Billinghursts book Give Your Dog
a Bone, she started her seven year old female on a home prepared raw diet.
The dog was slightly overweight, troubled with arthritis, and had little energy.
Within a few months, she lost the weight, the arthritis didnt seem to bother
her, and she was running on the beach like a puppy. She lived to age 11 1/2 and
died of natural causes, with no sign of cancer.
Sarah was hooked on the benefits of a raw diet. She adopted a three year old
Wolfhound who had been fed Ol Roy. She started him on raw immediately,
but lost him at age five to intestinal cancer. Quincy was a very special dog and
Sarah was devastated by his death. She promised herself she would spend the
rest of her life educating people on good nutrition for their pets.
Sarah bought some freezers, became a distributor for Barf World (later adding other raw brands), and started a home delivery business. With no advertising just by attending local events, talking to people on the beach, and word of
mouth she built her business to 200 customers.
In 2006, Sarah couldnt keep up with demand, so she opened The Raw Connection. She had never worked in retail and had no idea what she was getting
herself into. Obviously she did something right, because seven years later, she
is now expanding her store from 1,800 to 7,200 sq. ft.
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Owners Kurt Jensen and Ross McNabb have strong convictions regarding pet health and
nutrition, and their goal in opening a store six years ago was to offer pet owners a place to
shop with complete confidence in the quality of the products. Their philosophy is to offer
the best of the best and this extends to their high quality beds, collars and leads, toys and
accessories. They will never sell a product they wouldnt use for their own pets, and they
wont hesitate to drop a product immediately if they believe the manufacturer is putting
profit before principle.
Metro Pet Market is serious about education and it starts with their staff. All employees have ongoing reading and webinar assignments, and the store also participates in Dr
Meg Smarts curriculum at the University of Saskatchewan, providing students with a top
health food retailers perspective on pet nutrition. The store constantly strives to engage
customers and encourages them to do their own research. Their website contains a host of
information and they have a filing cabinet full of articles on nearly any subject, written by
veterinarians they respect; they eagerly distribute this information to customers seeking
information. The store also carries a wide selection of books and magazines. Theres been
a definite increase in customer awareness about pet nutrition, especially since the publicity about melamine in pet foods and the recent attention given to the dangers of Chinese
chicken jerky. Theyve noticed a lot more customers reading ingredient panels and asking a
lot of great questions and the store loves it! Despite the high budget and slick marketing
campaigns of multinational corporations suggesting the contrary, customers are thinking
outside the bag - searching for more natural, less processed diets for their pets. Customers
are much more open to variety, including fresh/frozen raw, raw freeze dried and dehydrated options.
Metro Pet Markets stores are deliberately kept small to assure they remain focused, and
also to keep the feel of an independent market. There are no marketing materials in the
store or on the windows, which allows a clean, uncluttered look. Products are displayed
in unique ways to avoid the typical just products on a shelf approach. The downtown
location has an upstairs gallery filled with stylish and unusual bowls, beds, cat trees and
artwork, showcased in a bright, modern space.
The store believes in giving back to the community and they are strong advocates for
responsible pet acquisition and ownership. They work closely with the Regina Humane
Society and other rescues and provide donations or sponsorships of more than $1,000 per
month to these causes.
Kurt and Ross have plans to expand their business, but are cautious about realizing this
vision. Theyve avoided the
pressure to franchise due
to the risk of compromising their standards. Their
primary goal is to remain
cutting edge, by continually
striving to provide the best
products and best information in the industry, and by
providing a unique shopping experience in their
clean and modern stores.
Visit award winning
Metro Pet Market in
downtown Regina at 1637
Victoria Avenue, or north at
3951 Rochdale Blvd. Online
you can find them at
www.metropetmarket.ca
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symptom is a sign of a
living being trying to
get well. A symptom
might be diarrhea. Or fever. A
tumor popping up somewhere.
A runny nose, a painful limb
or frequent reverse sneezing.
In Part 1 of this series, we discussed what symptoms are,
what makes them, and which
are common vs normal.
Lets talk more about these
very important things that
can, if appreciated fully and
described well, lead us to curing serious disease in your dog.
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