Healthy as a Dog!

Straight Talkin' information about your dogs health!

The best information about traditional and alternative health care for your dog.

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Current Dog Health News

You need to know this information right NOW!!!

NEW Vaccination Protocol: Did you know you most likely do not need to vaccinate your dog every year? Did you know there was a new vaccine protocol for dogs?
Class Action Lawsuit: There is a class action lawsuit filed against veterinarians who have not followed the new protocol in the last four years. Check out this site for more information then let your vet know that this lawsuit can affect them.
National Animal Identification System: Here is an up and coming legislation that you may want to know about. I personally am on the fence on this issue, mostly because I do not know how this can be enforced. This legislation will require radio identification tags in all animals including your dog! This website gives the details as to why this could be bad.

The top 4 things you can do right now to have a healthier dog!

Improve the dogs nutrition - check out the latest information on the best foods for your dog and why.
Exercise - many dogs do not get proper amounts of exercise
Follow the new vaccination protocol - find out why we have a new protocol and why some vets are not telling you about it.
Educate yourself - you are already doing that by being here - look around and learn.

Dog Training

Some of you may have heard of Adam Katz, but for those of you that haven't he is an excellent dog trainer. He has a website called - Dog Problems

For the month of December I am offering a $30 gift certificate for a one month membership to his website. All you have to do is go to my website E-VetClinic and sign up for the newsletter.

New Vaccine Protocol

Ronald Schultz, DVM: A fantastic news article from the university of Wisconsin about the man that started it all!
Critter Advocacy: Dr. Bob Rogers has pushed forward Dr. Schultz ideas and has been a great resource you will find a powerpoint presentation on this site in regards to the new vaccination protocol
Evetclinic - vaccination: Heres what I had to say.
Pet Vaccination Lawsuit Interview: Here is an inteerview with Dr. Bob Rogers from Natural Horse Talk about a class action lawsuit on vaccinations. You must have REAL Player to listen to this interview.

Dog Health Links

E-VET CLINIC: E-Vet Clinic - Straight Talkin' Information on your pet's health
Veterinary Secrets Revealed: Learn The Simple Secrets to Safeguarding Your Pet's Health That Will Have You Slashing Vet Bills -- Finally Offering Real Care to Your Pet When it Really Counts!
Common Diseases: Here you will find a small list of common diseases with links to articles or websites that have information about the disease.
VetInfo- Dog Health: Veterinary information pertaining to dogs is compiled on this site. ... Your veterinarian is the best source of health advice for an individual pet
Just Answer: Veterinarians, Vet Techs and other Dog Experts answer you online ASAP!

Dog Forums

Dog Forum: This is a discussion forum for dogs and dog people.
i-Dog: Message board for dog lovers.

Canine Diabetes - Does Your Dog Have it?

By: John Schwartz

Canine Diabetes: A Serious Dog Disease That is Completely Manageable

Canine diabetes is a serious disease that causes there to be too much glucose in the blood. If your pet has any of the signs, a dog health exam will help you find out with certainty. Canine diabetes symptoms usually include the following:

- drinking excessive amounts of water
- frequent urination
- weight gain (or weight loss in some cases)
- increased lethargy during the day

A simple blood test can tell the vet if the glucose counts look suspicious. You should have a full physical exam done on your dog annually, even if he seems perfectly healthy. Be sure to ask your vet to include a full blood work-up, to rule out diabetes (as well as many other diseases). It's well worth the added cost!

If your pet has been diagnosed with canine diabetes, don't panic. While it is a "special needs" issue that will influence many daily decisions, it is a manageable disease in dogs. You just have to learn some simple steps and stick to a schedule.

To read more of this article go to... Healthy as a Dog

Nutrition Links

Volhard Holistic Care: Food what difference does it make?
Bowser's Bistro: Our hope is that someday the chemical preservatives and inferior ingredients used in popular commercial & prescription pet foods will be banned and that the industry giants will be held to a higher standard of quality and integrity.
BARF World: BARF is an acronym for Biologically Appropriate Raw Food and also stands for Bones And Raw Food. Are you ready to begin feeding your dog or cat a healthier diet? Are you hungry for valid and truly health promising information on pet nutrition?