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Calcium – Balancing Your Dog’s Diet

admin — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:34:05 +0000

One of the most common questions asked when changing diets, either to raw, home cooked, a mixture of raw and home cooked or adding fresh food to kibble, is how to maintain balance in the diet. Let’s look at the meaning of the word ‘balance’. Most commonly it is referred to as the calcium/phosphorus ratio in the diet. Phosphorus is quite abundant in all foods. Calcium, however, is harder to find in foods. Commercial pet foods add calcium to bring the calcium/phosphorus ratios into balance. In the wild, dogs will consume bones from their prey which gives them the additional calcium needed.

Canine Cystinuria

admin — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 17:00:13 +0000

Cystinuria is a genetic defect in the kidney tubules; it can affect dogs, humans, and a few other species. Normal kidneys filter the amino acid cystine and do not allow it to go into the urine. In individuals with cystinuria, this filtering action fails, and cystine passes into the urine, where it can form crystals and/or stones (uroliths). If stones form, they can block the urethra and obstruct urinary flow, especially in males.

Feeding Tips for Enhancing Your Dog’s Nutrition – December 2009

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:28:35 +0000

B-Naturals Newsletter – December 2009

Feeding Tips for Enhancing Your Dog's Nutrition

By Lew Olson, PhD Natural Health

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!

Lew Olson and B-Natural's would like to say 'Thank You' to all of
our customers for their continued support throughout the year.

November 2009: Struvite and Calcium Oxalate Urinary Stones and Crystals

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:00:31 +0000

There are a variety of stones and crystals that can affect our dogs. I often get inquiries on how to treat stones when diagnosed during a veterinarian visit. The first question I ask is, “What type of crystal or stones was found?” Each type of crystal or stone is addressed in two very different approaches.

October 2009 – Fats and When to Reduce Fats in Diet

admin — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:00:24 +0000

Animal based fats are essential for dogs. They need fat for energy, to absorb fat soluble vitamins (vitamins E, A and D), protect the nerve fibers in the body and to protect the body from cold. Fat is also the ingredient found in food that makes it tasty for dogs. Fat also contains essential fatty acids, such as omega 6 and omega 3. These help with healthy skin and coat. Dog’s deficient in these fats (most often omega 3) may show skin problems, seborrhea, dermatitis and poor hair coat. It is always important to add EPA fish oil capsules to any dog’s diet.

Allergies, Itching, Eye Staining, Yeast and Antibiotic Resistance

admin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 06:40:05 +0000

B-Naturals Newsletter – September, 2009

Allergies, Itching, Eye Staining, Yeast and Antibiotic Resistance

By Lew Olson, PhD Natural Health

I hope everyone and their dogs have survived this hot, and in many cases, dry summer. My newsletter this month turned into a ‘stream of consciousness’ that puts many thoughts and suggestions together regarding skin and allergy conditions and cautions regarding antibiotic use for these conditions. Oftentimes, antibiotics are prescribed for various skin conditions without any thought to the consequences. I hope you find this information useful.

Bodie’s Story

admin — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 05:23:13 +0000

Bodie is a Staffordshire Bull Terrier/Cattle Dog mix who survived Mandibular cancer. Bodie's owners used nutrition to help Bodie recover from cancer. This story was written by Bodie's owners.

Benny’s Story

admin — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:00:35 +0000

B-Naturals Newsletter – July, 2009

Benny’s Story

By Lew Olson, PhD Natural Health

This month’s article is a special story about Benny, a Great Dane puppy who was near death before he was surrendered by his owner. We’d like to offer our thanks to Sarah Hamilton and Benny’s new owners, Jillian Morin and Phil Roach, for bringing us this story and giving us permission to share it with you.

Benny’s Story

By Sarah Hamilton, Jillian Morin and Phil Roach

Cancer, Dogs and Supplements

admin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:00:49 +0000

B-Naturals Newsletter – June, 2009

Cancer, Dogs and Supplements

By Lew Olson, PhD Natural Health

While treatment options can vary for dogs with cancer, supplement recommendations remain fairly consistent for each type. The idea of supplements for cancer is primarily to support the dog’s immune system. No supplements or alternative methods can ‘cure’ cancer, but our best hope is to support the immune system to help the dog keep in best health and to help keep a dog in remission who has received treatment.

Tick-Borne Disease in Dogs (Part II)

admin — Fri, 01 May 2009 18:00:35 +0000

B-Naturals Newsletter – May 2009

Tick-Borne Disease in Dogs (Part II)

Lew Olson, PhD Natural Health

This month we continue with Part II of Gil Ash’s article, ‘Quiet Killers: Tick-Borne Disease in Dogs.’ Part II provides great information on Prevention, Testing and Treatment. Gil began researching tick disease when her beloved German Shepherd dog, Thunder, was diagnosed with Erhlichia risticii. She has generously shared her knowledge with others for many years in memory of Thunder. We trust you will find this information just as helpful as the information provided in April’s newsletter. I would personally like to thank Gil Ash for letting me share this information with you.