Newsletter Reference by Topic – 2017
Three years ago our New Year’s Newsletter was to give you an easy reference source for information by topic. We thought it was time to do this again as many new topics have been added and so much updated information has been obtained. All of the newsletters are linked to the Newsletter page of the B-Naturals website.
Want to Feed the Best Diet for Your Dog, But Don’t Know How?
Now there is a fast and easy way to learn! Check out Lew Olson’s easy-to-follow, on-line course videos! Read on to learn about Canine Nutrition and preparing Raw and Home Cooked Diets! Click for VideoHistory of Dog Food
- March 2005: History of Feeding (Part I)
- April 2005: History of Feeding Part II
- August 2005: History of Dog Food
- June 2005: Vintage Recipes
- April 1999: Anatomy of a Carnivore
Canine Diet and Diet Health – Resources
- February 2015: Canine Nutrition and Health Resources – Lew’s Best!
- January 2012: Resources for Nutrition and Health Problems
- February 2009: Diets for Special Health Needs
Canine Diet – General Information
- January 2016: Nutrition and Health Tips for Dogs – Fact, Fallacy or Myth?
- December 2015: Great Jerky Treats for Your Dog
- August 2014: Myths About Feeding Dogs – Part 1
- January 2011: The Best Food to Feed Your Dog – Part I
- February 2011: The Best Food to Feed Your Dog – Part II
- March 2011: The Best Food to Feed Your Dog – Part III
- July 2010: Can Diet Cause Aggression in Dogs?
- April 2010: How Much Should I Feed My Dog?
- March 2010: How Do I Know if I am Feeding a Nutritionally Balanced Diet?
- February 2010: Calcium – Balancing Your Dog’s Diet
- December 2009: Feeding Tips for Enhancing Your Dog’s Nutrition – December 2009
- July 2009: Benny’s Story
- November 2008: Economy and Feeding Your Dog
- February 2008: Changing Diets
- July 2007: Inappetence
- October 2007: Home Made Diets FAQ
- November 2004: Pudgy Pups
- October 2004: Picky Eaters
- November 2002: Diet Is Essential to Health
- March 2002: Feeding On the Go!
Canine Diets – Specific
Raw Diets
- October 2015: Puppies and the Raw Diet
- March 2013: The Raw Diet and Toy Breeds
- May 2012: Feeding Raw is Easy AND Safe!
- June 2010: Is A Raw Diet Dangerous?
- January 2008: Fresh Food Recipes for Dogs
- May 2006: Raw Diet
- February 2003: Fresh, Raw Diet
- June 2002: Switching to Raw Is Easy!
Cooked Diets: Low-Glycemic
- August 2012: Part I – Carbohydrates and Low Glycemic Diets
- September 2012: Part II – Carbohydrates and Low Glycemic Diets
- October 2006: Usefulness of Low Glycemic Diets For Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, Allergies, Arthritis, Yeast Infections and Cancer
- April 2006: Cooked Diet
Mixed Diets – Fresh and Kibble
Vegetarian Diets
- January 2014: Why Vegetarian and Vegan Diets are NOT Recommended for Dogs
- August 2003: Vegetarian Diet
Feeding Performance Dogs
- June 2016: What to Feed a Working Dog for Endurance, Speed AND Mental Clarity!
- August 2010: Nutritional Strategies for Performance Dogs
- May 2008: Feeding the Performance Dog
Feeding Senior Dogs
- November 2016: How to Keep your Senior Dog Healthy!
- March 2012: Age in Senior Dogs Does Not Cause Renal Failure
- December 2008: Senior Dogs and Special Needs
- June 2006: Feeding Puppies + Seniors
- April 2003: Proteins, Kidneys, Senior Dogs
Feeding Toy Breeds
Diet, Pregnancy and Fertility
- December 2010: Nutrition and the Brood Bitch – December 2010
- February 2004: Pregnancy
- July 1999: Reproduction and Diet
Puppy Rearing, Whelping and Feeding
- October 2015: Puppies and the Raw Diet
- October 2011: ‘As Natural as Possible’ Puppy Whelping and Rearing!
- November 2011: ‘As Natural as Possible’ Puppy Whelping and Rearing! Part II
- December 2011: ‘As Natural as Possible’ Puppy Whelping and Rearing! Part III
- October 2008: Teething Time!
- March 2007: Puppy Raw Diet
- June 2006: Feeding Puppies + Seniors
- January 2004: Puppy Protein
- September 2002: Rearing Puppies on a Raw Diet
- April 2000: Weaning Puppies on a Raw Diet
Canine Diets – Ingredient Components
Protein
- September 2010: Protein and Variety in the Diet
- May 2010: Is it Necessary to Reduce Protein in the Diet?
- March 2009: Dogs and Protein
- November 2005: Protein
- January 2004: Puppy Protein
- April 2003: Proteins, Kidneys, Senior Dogs
Fats
- October 2016: Everything You Wanted to Know About Fat in Your Dog’s Diet, But Were Afraid to Ask!
- November 2014: Fats are Essential, But When Should They Be Reduced?
- September 2013: The Importance of Omega 3 Fatty Acids in the Dog’s Diet
- August 2013: Is Coconut Oil Useful for Dogs?
- July 2012: Why Your Dog Needs Omega 3 Fatty Acids!
- October 2009: Fats and When to Reduce Fats in Diet
- January 2006: Fats + Fatty Acids
- March 2004: Essential Fatty Acids
- December 2001: Essential Fatty Acids
- January 1997: Allergies and Essential Fatty Acids
Carbohydrates
- September 2016: Carbohydrates – Are They Needed for Your Dog and Can They Harm Your Dog?
- February 2013: Dogs and Starch Digestion
- August 2012: Part I – Carbohydrates and Low Glycemic Diets
- September 2012: Part II – Carbohydrates and Low Glycemic Diets
- September 2008: Carbohydrates. Good or Bad?
- December 2005: Carbohydrates
- July 2005: Vegetables
Supplements
Supplements General
- August 2016: What Does Your Dog Need in Supplements? Calcium? Minerals? Vitamins? That and more questions answered.
- December 2014: Which Supplements Work Best for my Dog?
- August 2008: Basic Supplements for Daily Use in the Dog’s Diet
- July 2008: Two New Products: DMG and Paste Probiotics
- June 2008: Benefits of Flexile Plus go Beyond the Canine
- November 2006: L-Glutamine
- August 2002: Green Foods Benefits Dogs
Vitamins and Minerals
- May 2016: Calcium and the Dog, How Much is Enough?
- April 2014: The Importance of Vitamin D3 in your Dog’s Diet
- March 2014: Berte’s Immune Blend – The Complete Supplement for Dogs!
- June 2013: The Role of Calcium in your Dog’s Diet
- April 2013: Vitamins and Supplements: Uses and Dosages
- February 2010: Calcium – Balancing Your Dog’s Diet
- August 2006: Berte’s Daily Blend
- March 2006: Vitamins + Supplements
- February 2006: Minerals in Canines
Enzymes and Probiotics
Herbs
Canine Health Issues and Diseases
General Information
- December 2016: How the Right Diagnosis Can Save Your Dog and Save you Money
- February 2016: Why does my Dog Continuously have Health Problems?
- May 2015: Titers and Vaccinations – What to Do?
- July 2011: What Does High Cholesterol mean for Dogs?
- February 2009: Diets for Special Health Needs
- August 2007: Pet’s Terminal Illness
- October 2002: Dogs, Diets + Disease
Addison’s and Cushing’s Disease
Allergies
- December 2012: Skin Problems Part II – Allergies or Food Intolerances
- June 2011: Summer Time Brings Skin and Ear Troubles
- November 2010: Hot Spots and Skin Irritations – November 2010
- September 2009: Allergies, Itching, Eye Staining, Yeast and Antibiotic Resistance
- March 2008: Skin Care Remedies and Tips
- February 2007: Skin Problems
- June 2007: Shiloh’s Story
- October 2006: Usefulness of Low Glycemic Diets For Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, Allergies, Arthritis, Yeast Infections and Cancer
- July 2006: Cooper’s Story
- April 2002: Scratching and Itching – Could It Be Yeast?
- January 1997: Allergies and Essential Fatty Acids
Arthritis and Joint Problems
- July 2016: Does Your Dog have Itchy Skin, Poor Coat, and some Digestion Issues? Some Simple Steps to Help!
- November 2013: Libby’s Story – From Injury to Recovery
- October 2013: Treating Inflammation and Pain in Dogs – October 2013
- May 2013: Relief for Dogs with Arthritis, Inflammation and Achy Joints
- April 2007: Joint Problems
- October 2006: Usefulness of Low Glycemic Diets For Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, Allergies, Arthritis, Yeast Infections and Cancer
- February 2002: Joint Problems & Arthritis
- April 1998: Arthritis & Joint Problems
Bladder, Crystal, Stone and Incontinence Issues
- March 2016: Struvite and Calcium Oxalate Stones and Crystals
- October 2014: Diet Information for Dogs with Purine Issues
- February 2012: Dogs and Incontinence
- August 2011: Purine Stones and Diet
- January 2010: Canine Cystinuria
- November 2009: November 2009: Struvite and Calcium Oxalate Urinary Stones and Crystals
- January 2009: Struvites Crystals, Urinary Tract Infections, Treatment and Diet
- September 2004: UTI’s
- December 2002: Bladder Stones + Crystals
Blood Work and Blood Values
- November 2015: Understanding Blood Values in Dogs
- October 2010: Canine Nutrition and Blood Work Values
Cancer
- June 2009: Cancer, Dogs and Supplements
- August 2009: Bodie’s Story
- October 2006: Usefulness of Low Glycemic Diets For Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, Allergies, Arthritis, Yeast Infections and Cancer
- June 2004: Cancer Diet
- July 1998: Nutrition for Dogs with Cancer
Diabetes
- December 2013: Dogs and Diabetes – Causes, Treatment and Diet
- October 2006: Usefulness of Low Glycemic Diets For Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, Allergies, Arthritis, Yeast Infections and Cancer
Digestion and Gastric Problems
- April 2016: My Dog has Diarrhea/IBD/Sensitive Stomach/Bacterial Overgrowth! What Can I Do To Help My Dog?
- June 2015: IBD, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Revisited
- January 2015: Does Your Dog Have a Sensitive Stomach?
- October 2012: Dogs and Digestion Problems
- September 2011: Irritable Bowel Disease in Dogs – It’s About the Diet!
- May 2011: The Diarrhea Dilemma
- November 2007: Digestion and Gastric Problems FAQ
- September 2005: Digestion Anatomy
- July 2002: Gastric Problems
Epilepsy
- April 2015: Dogs, Diet and Epilepsy
- October 2006: Usefulness of Low Glycemic Diets For Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, Allergies, Arthritis, Yeast Infections and Cancer
Heart
Heartworm:
Immune System
- July 2015: Immune Deficiencies and Autoimmunity in Dogs
- December 2007: The Immune System
- January 2002: Immune System Support
- October 1998: Immune Deficiencies & Autoimmunity
Kidney
- April 2012: Kidney Diets and Treatment Options
- March 2012: Age in Senior Dogs Does Not Cause Renal Failure
- May 2004: Kidney Diet
- April 2003: Proteins, Kidneys, Senior Dogs
Leptospirosis
Liver
Muscular Dystrophy
Pain Management
- October 2013: Treating Inflammation and Pain in Dogs – October 2013
- January 2007: Pain Management
- May 2005: Tramadol
Pancreatitis
Stress and Anxiety:
Thyroid
- February 2014: Dogs and Thyroid Problems
- October 2006: Usefulness of Low Glycemic Diets For Epilepsy, Hypothyroidism, Diabetes, Allergies, Arthritis, Yeast Infections and Cancer
Tick-borne Diseases
- September 2003: Ehrlichia
- April 2009: Tick-Borne Disease in Dogs
- May 2009: Tick-Borne Disease in Dogs (Part II)
