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COMPREHENSIVE CARE
We have put together some basic but important feeding guidelines to help your pet have the most vital,
healthy and disease free life as possible. We sincerely hope you continue to feed your new pet the foods
we have been giving them and keep up on the healthiest foods available for the rest of their lives.
We promise you won't be sorry and your wallet will thank you when the only thing your dog needs at the
vet are vaccinations and teeth cleaning.
To begin,
We highly recommend an email subscription to this naturopathic veterinarian’s blog. Dr. Becker
is awesome:
http://healthypets.mercola.com/
Preparing to bring your new dog home
Having the right supplies and food on hand will help make the transition easy for you and your
new family member. A smooth transition will
minimize chances of stress-induced behavioral issues developing.
Here is a checklist of items we recommend having prior to bringing your new dog home
• Dog food: Per the recommendations: The Honest Kitchen "force" is a good starter
food
• Nongluten, natural meat or freeze-dried dog treats
• Dog Chews and Toys: Nontoxic rubber toys, toys that can handle chewing but have no
stuffing, Split deer antlers (Not recommended: raw hides, hard bones)
• Water and Food Bowls: Stainless steel or Ceramic bowls (will not hold bacteria when
washed in hot soap and water)
• Bed and Blankets: There are also organic beds on the market, non-toxic, long lasting
• Poo clean-up bags
• Harness/leash/collar to hang tags on
• Name tag for collar
• Grooming tools
• Enzymatic stain remover for those "Little Accidents"
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• Travel crate for veterinary trips and to help your new dog adjust to car rides
• Natural, non-toxic, dog shampoo
Introducing a new dog into a Home with existing dogs or
other animals
This article will help you with finding a compatible dog for your existing dog and help you
with proper introductions.
Please read thoroughly before deciding on a new dog and before introducing to your dog.
http://thebarkinglot.net/general/introducing-a-second-dog
Dog Food
THEY ARE WHAT THEY EAT …
Like us, dogs need quality nutrition to maintain optimal health and well being. Sure, they’ll
happily eat the cheap stuff that’s loaded with fillers, sugars, grains, and by-products.
(Wouldn’t your kids prefer candy, potato chips and hotdogs if left to choose for
themselves?) But if you really want to maximize your dog’s potential - and coincidentally,
minimize your poop scooping quantity - do some research and purchase the
best dog food your budget can sustain. Studies show that switching to a higher quality food
can add up to two years to your dog’s life! (that's 14 extra years to a dog). And be sure to
incorporate a variety of fresh foods into your pet's diet, too. Blueberries, chia and hemp
seeds in coconut oil, raw pumpkin seeds, fermented vegetables and kefir can provide your
furry family member with a variety of nutrition and flavors.
*Please note: Dogs cannot live Healthily on Dry dog food (kibble). There is not
enough nutrition to support your beloved pet. Also it is not nearly as economical
as The Honest Kitchen, or other raw food diets, whose cost per serving is less
expensive yet it offers complete nutrition.
I recommend pet parents ditch dry food entirely and instead feed a nutritionally balanced,
species-appropriate diet, which means food containing high-quality animal protein,
moisture, healthy fats, and fiber, with low to no starch content.
**Also note, most mainstream Brands such as Iams, Purina, Pedigree, Rachel Ray
and no name brands etc.. Get their "meat protein" from farm animals that died and were
unfit for human consumption as well as all the animals Euthanized in shelters. These
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animals are rendered down and used in kibble and listed as meat protein or animal protein
on the packaging. It can also be found in poor quality canned dog food products such as
Alpo, Iams, etc...
Here's a great article to start
with: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/07/22/veterinarians-dislike-
discussing-pet-diets.aspx?
A. The rescue feeds ALL adult dogs and puppies these Foods on a regular basis.
Freeze dried foods may be mixed in to add flavor and keep it interesting for your
dog
The Honest Kitchen
It is very economical and also pure nutrition. Just add warm water, do not cook. The
Honest Kitchen will give you the best bang for your dollar. It is complete nutrition, no
waste and the dogs only need a small portion (follow box) to be Full, Happy and
Healthy. The per serving cost is less then the inferior foods as a small amount goes a long
way. (I.E you need to feed them a lot less of this food to give them superior nutrition the
other foods can't come close to providing). Good nutrition means a happy, healthy, correct
weight dog with good energy and less chance of developing cancer, skin problems or
crippling diseases.
We Favor the grain free "FORCE" flavor as the dogs seem to like it best when first being
introduced to these new foods.
Please visit their website to learn more
The Honest Kitchen: http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/
Honest Kitchen reviews http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/review/product/list/id/43/
We also feed NRG, a Canadian company and love their products. They are more expensive than
The Honest Kitchen but, it's a nice substitute food for the dogs to have on occasion, so they have
variety.
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The above freeze-dried and dehydrated raw foods can be found at Local PET FOOD STORES, such as
MudBay, Pet Pros, All The Best, Next To Nature and other family-run pet food suppliers. You Will Not
find these high-quality foods at Petco/Petsmart or a Grocery store.
If you don't have a well-run pet food supply store in your area, you may want to order pet foods shipped
on a regular basis from http://www.chewy.com/
They give you a 20% discount on your first order if you set up an auto-ship and 5% discount
thereafter on all auto ship. There is never any sales tax and shipping is free!!
B. All the puppies are currently eating The Honest Kitchen "Force" with freeze-dried food mixed
in, or if it is a new rescue who has never eaten a healthy diet, the may be fed Honest kitchen with
added roasted chicken and /or goats milk to entice them. Soon enough, they are gobbling up the
good food and licking their bowls clean. Puppies also receive regular servings of fresh goat milk
on the side or poured over the food, warmed up, to provide calcium and micronutrients for strong
teeth and bones.
Freeze dried: These are all 5-star foods. We mix these up with the dehydrated foods for variety.
Your local pet food store will have any new brands as they come out in the future.
This is the way of the future of dog food and it's awesome!
Remember, you are feeding ALL OF these foods in a much smaller quantity than you would dry or
canned foods because they are packed with nutrition and calories.
The freeze-dried food is 100% nutrition, no fillers, no grains.
Click on the links to learn more about each product.
The freeze-dried foods are by:
A. Steves Freeze dried dog foods http://stevesrealfood.com/products/ ( the rescue favorite)
B. Orijen: http://www.orijen.ca/products/dog-food/freeze-dried-dog-food/
C. Natures Variety http://www.naturesvariety.com/
D. Wysong Archetype chicken http://www.wysong.net/raw-dog-food
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Goats milk/ Pre and Probiotics and Enzymes:
Puppies need a quality source of Calcium, every day to support teeth and bone growth as well as
good organ growth. We recommend Goats milk, which naturally contains pre and probiotics for gut
health. A dog's long-term health (and humans) starts in the gut. The above foods are absolutely the best
you can buy and the biggest bang for the buck in terms of good nutrition. Goats milk is SOLID
GOLD!! By adding this to your puppy's freeze dried foods every day, you keep their growing intestinal
health at optimal levels. If your dog is ever looking sluggish, try goats milk and keep a jar of pre-biotics
on hand to add to their food (found in pet food stores).
Here at the rescue we purchase 5lb buckets of: "The Great Life: Enzymes Pro Plus" or some high-
quality pre/probiotic mixture and add 1x a day to the food
Supplements
a. OILS are critical to the health of your dogs' skin and fur but also keeps their joints lubricated
and lessens free radicals depositing in the joints that cause arthritis. Start them on oils while
young or as soon as you adopt by adding daily to their wet foods. I mix it up. Primarily my dogs
receive salmon oils from Alaska, but I also add Olive oils, coconut oil, or Flaxseed oil to their
food as each oil contains different micronutrients for overall health.
http://www.pet360.com/dog/health/5-benefits-of-coconut-oil-for-dogs/
b. MICRONUTRIENTS can be delivered through, SEA MEAL by "Solid Gold Brand" Or
another High Quality, Norwegian Kelp. These offer pets over 70 critical micronutrients and
minerals. Awesome for joint health and overall wellness. Add to wet food 1x a day. My
dogs/rescues/fosters love it
c. JOINT SUPPLEMENTS: All my large breed dogs and dachshunds go on these two
supplements immediately and I keep them on them for life
1. Animed Products: Aniflex complete 2. Animed Products: Muscle up Purchase at www.valleyvet.com
These are made for horses, vet approved for dogs
Just an 1/8-1/4 tsp every day mixed with the wet foods and you will have a dog free of joint issues their entire life. My Shepard tore his knee up at 2 yrs old, that's how I found these products. I healed the knee over the course of a year and he has been problem free since and is 10 years old now.
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Here is a link to Amazon to an awesome book on natural health care for your pets:
https://www.amazon.com/Pitcairns-Complete-Guide-Natural-Health/dp/157954973X?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0
PLEASE READ THESE ARTICLES for more in-depth information on
ingredients in Pet food:
https://www.nitrocanine.com/blog/2016/01/08/the-kibble-scam/
http://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/evr_pet_food_for_your_pets_sake#
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/05/17/the-quality-of-pet-
food-ingredients-part-2.aspx
Discussion of euthanized animals in our pet foods
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/rendered-products-in-pet-food/
http://www.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvetted/2010/oct/rendered_barbiturates-10474
https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-industry-exposed/euthanized-pets-dog-food/
https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-industry-exposed/dogs-meat-meal/
Healthy pet food ingredient articles
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2016/10/14/pet-owner-food-
preferences
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/09/30/why-pet-owners-favor-
dry-pet-food.
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/05/27/pets-health-over-
convenience-food.
Vaccinations
I agree with new research and many caring vets who feel that Veterinary Medicine
is now being controlled by big Pharma for profits and we are over vaccinating our
animals to the injury, illness and death of our pets, so vets/pharma can reap more
profits.
Please understand, we believe in vaccinating your pets. but did you know? The
DHPP vaccination vets attempt to give an owners pets YEARLY, are actually good
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for 8 years. I have had many a rescue dog succumb to reactions to vaccinations
and I believe in a cautious approach now.
This article is a must read about over vaccinating:
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/06/25/pets-over-vaccination.aspx?
Socializing Your New Dog
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/08/14/worst-places-pet-socialization
Training Your New Dog/Obedience Training Classes
Adopting a Puppy? You will want to review this article and watch the video:
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/01/01/desensitize-puppy-to-human-
touch.aspx
PER Your Contract with Rompin Paws Rescue, Your dog must be enrolled in
training classes the first week of adoption to maximize the window of opportunity.
The Benefits of Training The benefits of having a trained dog are nearly limitless! From the moment you get your
new puppy or dog, here’s a run-down of just some of the advantages and benefits:
Benefits of Dog Training:
• Puppy classes provide the opportunity for getting your new family member started off right.
Puppy classes provide the experiences and opportunities for your puppy to develop
interaction skills with other puppies, with people, and in new environments.
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• Puppy socialization has been found to be critical to the psychological health of adult dogs.
Puppy classes provide the opportunity for this important facet of your puppy’s upbringing.
• Training classes provide dog owners the skills and knowledge for dealing with common,
normal dog behaviors—starting with puppy behaviors such as housetraining and chewing.
• No matter what age you start training your dog, foundation training provides the basis for
any activity, behavior or job you want your dog to do.
• Training provides dogs with the basic good manners we all want—from the polite greeting
when guests arrive, to walking nicely on the leash, to coming when called.
• A trained dog is a fully participating member of the family—what a gift for all of you!
A trained dog joins in the fun when company comes, accompanies the family to the
kids’ sports games, goes with you to visit friends and relatives, goes for hikes,
swims, everything else the family does together.
• Training enables you to choose from among a broad range of activities and dog sports to
participate in and enjoy with your dog such as dog agility, Rally-obedience, dancing with
your dog, tracking, search & rescue, skiing, sledding, water rescue trials, obedience,
carting, reading programs, therapy work, and a nearly endless range of fun and
philanthropic things to do!
• Training has been shown to be the single most important thing that keeps a dog in his or
her “forever” home.
• Training builds your mutual bond, enhances the partnership and enriches the relationship
you share with your dog. Is there anything better?
• Having a trained dog is a joy for both you and your dog!
Crate Training
A crate can become a dog's best friend if used correctly. By allowing the dog to use a crate
as a bed, it becomes a dogs' "safe space". Then if there is an emergency and you need to
bug out, say for an earthquake, your dog already feels safe in a crate and will be easier to
load quickly.
Dog crates are too often abused. The recommended maximum time to "lock" a dog inside
a crate is two hours.
To train a dog to his/her new crate, simply leave a crate with the door open and provide
clean comfortable bedding. Begin with 15 minutes with the door completely closed, then
open, then 1/2 hour and up to an hour. Encourage pup to go inside when door is open with
a toy or a treat and lie down. Eventually, you will be able to give a command, "Puppy, go
to your crate now", and they will. Make the crate a Happy Place!
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Articles discussing crate abuse
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/jun/25/dogs-crating-pet-abuse
https://dogshatecrates.wordpress.com/2015/07/19/dogs-not-behaving-like-they-used-to-it-may-be-
crate-state-a-syndrome-caused-by-excessive-dog-crating/
https://www.peta.org/about-peta/why-peta/crating-dogs/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Dogtraining/comments/2wevdv/confusion_about_crates_is_it_dog_abuse/
https://www.amazon.com/Dogs-Hate-Crates-Training-Families/dp/0984053859
https://www.care.com/c/questions/11046/why-is-having-your-dog-in-a-crate-all-day-bad-for/
https://pethelpful.com/dogs/i-hate-my-dog
Pee Pads, litterbox training your dog and Housebreaking
We train the dogs to pee pads while inside. You can purchase really good washable pads
used for bedridden humans at Amazon, they can handle a lot of washings-use the gentle
cycle if using a top loading washer. Did you know? Can you also train puppies and small
breed puppies/dogs to use a litterbox? Also, see the link to an article on the 4 proven
methods of housebreaking a dog at any age.
http://www.animalplanet.com/pets/train-small-dogs-to-use-a-litter-box/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FOA7C2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc
=1
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4 proven methods of housebreaking a dog at any age
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/05/12/four-proved-principles-of-
housebreaking-a-dog-of-any-age.aspx
HOUSEBREAKING YOUR NEW DOG
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/06/11/housetraining-
puppies.aspx?utm_source=petsnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20170
611Z1&et_cid=DM147401&et_rid=2038039501
Puppy Training Schedule, What to teach your puppy and when
Puppy Training Tips (QUICK AND EASY HOW TO GUIDE) - Petnatics
petnatics.com
Please Note: We do not recommend working with or training
your dog to a clicker method.
A dog needs to learn how to work with and read your body language and voice tones and
you read your dog. clicker trainers are not behavior modifiers. You need to have you dog
under complete voice control at all times and the dog responds instantly. this will not
happen with clicker training. You are not going to have time to get a clicker out and get
your dog to respond to an emergency. Please go to a well known and reputable dog school
for all training. If you need assistance, we will be happy to send you recommendations.
HERE IS ONE POINT OF VIEW: https://www.nitrocanine.com/blog/2014/11/19/the-clicker-
training-scam-guilt-via-positivity-hopelessness-via-positivity/
Here is ANOTHER: dog trainers point of view
“TRAINING FAILURES”
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Clickers can’t replace a human voice…. And…. food can’t replace human praise…. Dogs need
leadership and not tricks, bribery or psycho-babble. Surely a LEADER should be seen as more
than a TEMPORARY INCONVENIENCE and a REFRIGERATOR. Dogs bond with humans, not
toys or treats. ( You feed your dog every day….Why doesn’t he obey you?)
Dogs will respond to food as a natural drive, but that doesn’t equate to obedience. It equates
to only doing something if there is a reward. You want a dog that wants to follow you, not
your full hand.
Dogs want to belong to a “pack” and need to find a leader who keeps things simple, clear,
calm and assertive.
THERE ARE NO BAD DOGS….., only dogs trying to make it through life in a human world with
behaviors that are part of their genetics until exposed to behavior that we expect from them.
Dogs don’t purposely do things to annoy us. They just do things that they do without making
a value judgment about whether it is bad or good, or destructive or annoying. They don’t
know the difference until they are shown the difference in a clear, concise, consistent and
praise rewarded way.
Here is a website to help you develop a training Schedule for your new Puppy
http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/training/articles/puppy-training-schedule.html
Here is an invaluable website for training:
http://www.training-your-dog-and-you.com/Dog-Training-Phases.html
As One Adopter put it recently " I also wanted to say, thank you for encouraging
puppy classes, you don't know what you don't know, right? I have already learned SO
much, met some amazing people and new furry friends."
Planning for your pets, should you become incapacitated or
die
We highly recommend that your and your spouse or family develop and have a
plan in place for your pet should anything happen to you.
Here are two links to get you motivated, and to help you develop a trust for your animals.
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http://blog.theanimalrescuesite.com/cs-animal-wills/?utm_source=ars-arsfan&utm_medium=social-
fb&utm_term=090815&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=cs-animal-wills&origin=
Below please find a link to our Providing for Your Pet’s Future
Without You factsheet. This fact sheet provides advice on
including pet trust information in a trust (recommended) or will.
Washington is one of 44 jurisdictions that have enacted pet trust
legislation. The HSUS has put this together to help ensure your
dogs will continue to receive care if you are unable to do so.
http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/pets/pets_in_wills_factshe
et.pdf
WHY? As a rescue, we can attest to the number of dogs placed into kill shelters, by a
family member, when a person/parent/grandparent dies. The deceased had assumed the
family would care for their pets and typically, that is not the case. It is sad to watch an
animal become depressed on a concrete floor, giving up, not only because it's owner has
passed away, but now that dog is in a noisy, crowded shelter and likely will be PTD as well.
The animal closes down, a ball of fear, and even if rescued is scarred for the rest of its life.
leaving your new puppy alone while you work or run errands.
Please take the time to read this article, it is excellent, and applies to most young puppies
and dogs:
http://www.thelabradorsite.com/combining-a-labrador-puppy-with-full-time-work/
General Care Tips
The Labrador site run by Pippa Mattinson offers some great and practical tips an
caring for your rescued dog
http://www.thelabradorsite.com/bringing-home-a-rescue-dog/
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A. Dog Beds
Best beds Period!! ORGANIC: http://products.mercola.com/healthypets/pet-
beds/?utm_source=petsnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=yrp1&utm_campaign=20161020Z1&
et_cid=DM122135&et_rid=1717003427
Best price for comfy beds- Costco
2nd Best: chewy.com
B. Food Bowls: Use stainless steel -they don't hold bacteria. If you can, Purchase food
bowl holders appropriate for their height, they won't crush their esophagus.
C. Leashes and Collars/Harnesses
Best Harness we have found yet. great
website: https://www.wonderwalkerbodyhalter.com/
1. Dogs should be walked on a harness and leash and not by the collar. A harness allows
you to secure the dog with less chance it will slip out and run away during an emergency or
if the dog becomes frightened. Be sure the harness fits snuggly and test to be
sure dog cannot slip out. You can also lift a dog up by a well fitting harness in an
emergency.
2. A collar should have an identifying tag, rabies tag and Microchip tag, and
local dog License tag to help you recover if dog is ever lost/stolen
3. Rompin Paws Rescue DOES NOT recommend the retractable leashes as they are
extremely dangerous.
D. Dog toys and chews
PLEASE, Never give your dog Rawhide chews. They are not digestible and can
cause gastric blockage that will require dangerous and costly surgery.
1. Sticking with American made products such as West Paw whose toys are non-toxic, is the
safest bet. Puppies will do best with rubber toys, stay away from stuffed toys and ones with
noisemakers. big breed dogs will just tear them open and can swallow the innards causing a
gastric blockage -requiring surgery to save their life.
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2. Dogs love Deer/Elk antlers and the chewing, releases minerals that are great for all
dogs.
PLEASE, do not feed your dog animal bones, especially beef and especially cooked. cooked
bones splinter and raw beef bones can wear the dogs' teeth down and destroy their enamel.
E. Flea Protection
This is my personal opinion, so take it as you will.
I hate flea applications.
That being said, I do use them when we first rescue a dog, their immune systems tend to
be in bad shape and that attracts fleas. We want to rebuild the dogs' health and get rid of a
pest.
Here in the Greater Seattle area, I find that applying monthly applications just lines the
vets' pockets and often leads to Cancer- ITS A PESTICIDE!!
If a dog is well fed, healthy and their environment is clean and they are well groomed, you
should NEVER have fleas. I personally only use flea protection on my dogs/rescues if I see
fleas and bathing does not get rid of and bleaching my house and a thorough cleaning for
some reason did not work, I will then apply just 1 application to every dog for control. That
usually does the trick. I then wash all the bedding and bleach clean the house and quickly
dispose of the vacuum cleaner bags. 3 days later I re-bathe the dogs to wash off the
pesticide.
Here is an excellent article for Natural Flea Control and the use of food grade
diatomaceous earth: http://www.richsoil.com/flea-control
F. Kennel Cough
By Dr. Becker
If your dog seems to be coughing a lot or making choking sounds, he may have a case of canine infectious tracheobronchitis, more commonly known
as kennel cough.
Believe it or not, as awful as the choking, hacking noises sound, most
episodes of kennel cough are not serious and resolve without treatment.
Read on by clicking the link below:
http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/09/09/9-natural-remedies-
for-kennel-cough.aspx
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Nine Safe Remedies for Kennel Cough
1. Nosodes. A nosode is a homeopathic remedy derived from a pathological specimen. Nosodes stimulate the natural immune system to react against
specific diseases. Kennel cough nosodes are particularly effective.
2. Esberitox. This is a fast-acting Echinacea that I have found very effective in reducing the virulence of Bordetella infections.
3. Vitamins C and E. Vitamin C is an antiviral and E provides immune system support.
4. Oregano oil has antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties.
5. Astragalus is an herb used in Chinese medicine to enhance the immune system, support lung function and stimulates the regeneration of bronchial cells.
6. Raw garlic and olive leaves are natural antibacterials and antiviral agents.
7. Raw honey will ease the discomfort of coughing, and certain herbs will soothe
and naturally suppress a cough, among them licorice root and marshmallow.
8. Essential oils can be used to help a pup with a kennel cough breathe easier.
Oils of eucalyptus, lavender and tea tree have antibacterial and antiviral properties. Chamomile has a calming effect.
9. Slippery Elm can help soothe sore and irritated throats.
As always, you should talk with your holistic veterinarian about natural
remedies and the doses or applications most appropriate for your pet.
G. Worming and Parasite Control
A. Since puppies can contract worms from their moms and should be treated regularly while
they are young, Here is a cost-saving worming treatment, so you are not always running
to your vet and spending money on an office visit and new medicines.
Please note. You should get a fecal at least Four times in the first year of your puppies
life so you can treat any parasites or hard to kill microscopic worms that may require special
medicines, as well as kill hatching eggs and larvae. Why? Because puppies have not
built up any immunity to these invaders and can develop infections in the gut that
can KILL THEM! And we have lost puppies at the rescue to infections caused by
parasites :(
Do them 2x or more a year thereafter.
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This de-wormer has the same ingredient that the wormer your vet will provide, the added
bonus is it will kill Giardia as well. You can find this at any feed store (country store) that
supplies meds and supplies to farmers, ranchers and hobby farmers. (Please
note: Your vet does not want you to know this and may discourage you for the profit they
will lose)
It is called SafeGuard, Ask a store clerk for the GOAT WORMER-SafeGuard, get a
syringe with measurements on it. 0.1, 0.2 etc..
then dose the puppies and dogs at: 1.2ML per 5 pounds for 5 days straight. (The
instructions on the back of the bottle is for goats, not dogs)
Treatment plan: 1x a day for 5 days to kill all worms, including round and tapeworms as
well as Giardia. then in 14 days, treat again for 5 days.
then 1x a month after that until they are grown. As adults treat 4x a year for
maintenance. This product is very safe to use on your dogs. keep in the refrigerator.
One bottle will go a long way unless you have multiple dogs, but do treat everyone in the
house.
SafeGuard costs about $26.00 at the store or $19.00 online at http://www.revivalanimal.com
This product is less expensive than 1 treatment the vet will give you of their powdered
Panacur, which has to be mixed into wet food and the dog has to eat the entire amount of
food to get all of the meds. Safeguard is easier, effective and cheap.
B. Puppies should be given a fecal by your vet, 3-4 times their first year, while young to be
sure you don't have Coccidia. There are no real over the counter ways to control
Coccidia. Your vet will give you Albon, and you may need to treat 3-4 times to get all of this
parasite. It can be deadly to your puppy as it causes an infection in the gut. SO YES,
Please DO FECAL EXAMS to control these:
Common Intestinal Parasites
• ROUNDWORMS: Look like spaghetti in the stool. Cause vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea,
distended abdomen. In dogs and cats, especially young animals. • HOOKWORMS: Rarely seen in the stool. Cause blood loss, diarrhea (bloody), anorexia,
vomiting. In dogs and cats. • WHIPWORMS: Rarely seen in the stool. Cause diarrhea (bloody), anorexia, weight loss,
depression. Usually detected in dogs > 4 months of age, rarely seen in cats. • TAPEWORMS: Usually seen in the stool, around the anus, or on bedding. Looks like grains of
rice. Segments are cream colored, but after dying and drying are more orange/brown. Fairly
non-pathogenic in animals, but some species can be transmitted to humans. Animals get
tapeworms by ingesting fleas and/or rodents. Segments shed every 2-3 months, so the
animal may have no apparent infection. Generally only recommend treating if segments are
seen because the treatment is quite expensive and the worms are relatively non-pathogenic
to the animal. Panacur and Strongid will NOT kill tapeworms.
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• COCCIDIA: Protozoal parasite which can cause diarrhea, failure to thrive, and rarely, but
occasionally, death. Treated with Albon (Sulfadimethoxine). Diagnosed via a fecal float.
Most common and debilitating in young animals < 6 months old. Dewormers do NOT kill
coccidia. Source of an organism is the environment. Once the environment is contaminated,
it is extremely difficult to get rid of coccidia. • GIARDIA: Protozoal parasite which can cause symptoms ranging from no clinical signs to
mild diarrhea, to vomiting, severe diarrhea, and dehydration. Infection is by the oral route,
usually from contaminated water. Diagnosed with a direct fecal exam. Treated with Flagyl
(metronidazole). Maybe an inapparent infection for a long time, then some environmental
stress may trigger symptoms. Difficult to get out of the environment once it is present.
A Bit about Coccidia: What you need to know:
Coccidia, or coccidiosis, in dogs is often treated with a drug called Albon. This protozoal
infection is the most prevalent and opportunistic intestinal disease in North America. Dogs
in kennels are the most susceptible to acquiring this disease, so the use of Albon to help
prevent it is recommended.
Coccidia Explained The coccidia disease is spread through different types of protozoa parasites. Some dogs that
acquire coccidia deal with the infection with great ease and little noticeable symptoms.
Other dogs, however, become very ill and sometimes even die from coccidia because of the
how quickly the parasites multiply within the intestines.
Coccidia affect the intestines so a dog may have watery diarrhea with traces of blood. In
more severe cases, a dog's diarrhea will contain blood and mucus, and the dog will strain to
relieve himself. Dehydration often accompanies diarrhea along with weight loss and a loss of
appetite. Some of the parasites that can cause coccidia can even form small tumors in the
intestinal walls. When coccidia affects a dog's nervous system, a dog may have convulsions
and muscle tremors.
The sooner coccidia is treated, the better the prognosis for a dog. If left untreated,
secondary infections such as pneumonia can develop along with permanent damage to the
body.
Treating Coccidia in Dogs with Albon (Sulfadimethoxine) The first method to treating most dog diseases is with prevention. With this in mind, a
veterinarian may recommend that a pet owner give a dog Albon to help prevent coccidia if
he will be in a kennel for a period of time. Sulfadimethoxine products can be purchased as a
pill, injection, or oral suspension product.
Albon is a low-dose medication that's quickly absorbed into a dog's body and contains a
long-lasting sulfonamide. The sulfadimethoxine within Albon is a bacteriostatic agent, which
doesn't allow the parasites to create folic acid from para-aminobenzoic acids. Unlike other
animals, when a dog takes Albon, the sulfadimethoxine isn't acetylated and the medication
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goes through his body unchanged. To ensure coccidia treatment through the use of Albon is
successful, a dog should be given this medicine soon after the infection is discovered so he
can gain a high sulfonamide level in his body quickly. The infected dog needs to take Albon
throughout the whole course of the infection and even for some time afterward. The length
of time which a dog takes Albon depends on the dog's response to the therapy. Typically,
a dog will take this medication for about 14 days, until he is asymptomatic for at least 48
hours. However, it is advised that a pet owner administer all of the medication prescribed to
a dog that is ill with coccidia so the infection doesn't return. Also, a dog that’s taking
Albon for the treatment of coccidia should drink a lot of water so crystals don't
form in his urine.
Coccidia is an opportunistic infection that can turn deadly in some dogs quickly. If
a dog displays gastrointestinal symptoms, he should be taken to a veterinary clinic so he
can be prescribed Albon as soon as possible if he's diagnosed with coccidia.
BECAUSE COCCIDIA HAS BECOME SUCH A BIG ISSUE IN ALL DOGS, I HAVE
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5. Disease prevention
Infections/diseases and vaccinations to discuss with your vet. Protect your dog
Parvovirus - Despite there being a vaccine for this, many un-vaccinated dogs succumb to
this disease. This attacks the gastrointestinal tract and immune system, causing severe
vomiting and diarrhea. It is spread via direct contact with an infected dog or via the feces of
an infected dog. Proper cleaning methods of the environment of dogs with Parvo and
keeping up on vaccinations can prevent a dog/puppy from catching this very contagious and
often fatal disease.
Distemper - As with parvo, there is a vaccine for this. Distemper is a highly contagious
infection of the respiratory and/or gastrointestinal tract. It begins with weakness and
coughing. As it progresses a dog may develop diarrhea. In later stages, it attacks the dog's
central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. The dog may have seizures,
paralysis before dying. Keeping your Dog/puppy vaccinated - with all puppy shots and
boosters ( 1x every 9 years for Distemper)
Leptospirosis - There are many strains of leptospirosis (including tick disease) and not all
dogs that catch this die from it. However, it can cause fatal liver and kidney damage. Most
strains of fatal strains of leptospirosis are spread via the urine of wild animals. This includes
raccoon, skunks, and rats. Dogs can catch this when drinking from contaminated water;
though it can also spread via sniffing of infection in urine puddles.
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There are 2 ways to prevent this:
1) By not allowing a dog to go near the urine of wild animals or drink from any water
source that an animal may have urinated into.
2) Vaccination - This is a bit tricky because in the U.S. this is not included in
standard vaccinations. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) considers
leptospirosis vaccine a “non-core”. This means that it is only recommended for dogs that
have a high chance of exposure. In addition, some breeds tend to not react well to this
particular inoculation. (Chihuahuas) It is up to owners to discuss this with the veterinarian
and decide if there is enough wildlife near the home to warrant having the vaccine.
Sepsis - This refers to septic shock which is a severe infection in the body. Without
treatment, it can cause acute kidney failure, liver failure and/or acute respiratory distress
syndrome. Even with proper treatment, only roughly 40% of dogs survive.
There are many causes of sepsis, including prostatic infection, pneumonia and bacterial
infection of the heart. However, with the Chihuahua breed, the one that owners will want to
be concerned about is a blood infection. This breed is highly susceptible to tooth decay.
When a tooth becomes infected and is not treated, the infection can spread throughout the
body, leading to sepsis.
As with many fatal diseases, this one - when due to dental disease - is preventable with
proper at-home and professional dental care
Common Diseases in Detail/Care and Treatments
PARVO
Canine parvovirus is a contagious and extremely dangerous disease in dogs. It is
transmitted through direct contact with infected feces, vomit or with infected surfaces and
soil. The virus has a high resistance and survives in the environment for a long time, having
a high mortality rate in dogs. Puppies under 6 months old are most prone to catching this
virus, therefore it is highly recommended to vaccinate your dog and check with your
veterinarian for methods to prevent catching this disease.
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Canine Parvovirus Incubation Period The parvovirus is extremely resistant: it can survive in the environment up to 7 months
adapting to various pH ranges and temperature changes. Once it is ingested, the parvovirus
has a period of incubation of 3 to 7 days.
Usually, the virus is first eliminated in the feces on day 3 and the shedding continues for
another 10 days. After 10 to 14 days, the dog might stop shedding the virus making it
undetectable in the feces. Rarely, clinically infected dogs shed the virus periodically.
In the first stage, the infection is subclinical, that is, it does not exhibit any symptoms. This
is why this infection is highly contagious: during the incubation period the dog is shedding
the virus in the environment without displaying any symptoms and other dogs might get
easily infected.
When ingested, the virus rapidly replicates in the lymphatic tissue spreading quickly in the
bloodstream and throughout the body attacking internal organs, especially the intestines
and the heart.
Symptoms of Canine Parvovirus Infection Usually, the symptoms of parvovirus infection appear within 5 to 10 days from the ingestion
of the virus and consist of
• Lethargy and depression
• Vomiting and appetite loss
• Diarrhea
• Dehydration
• Fever
• Weakness
• Distinctive odor (in later stages of infection)
Usually, the first symptom is lethargy followed by loss of appetite and vomiting. The main
cause of death in infected dogs is dehydration or other secondary diseases it sets ground for
rather than the virus itself.
It is important that you take action from the first symptoms since this is a condition that
severely endangers your dog’s health. Treatment should be started as soon as possible.
Prevention of Parvovirus Infection The success rate in treating this infection is not high. Basically, preventing this infection is
the best way to maintain your dog healthy.
The virus is very strong and highly contagious and the only disinfectant killing it is bleach.
Therefore, in order to protect your dog, it is best to vaccinate him as early as the protection
given by maternal antibodies from his mother’s milk wears off. Young puppies are
vaccinated in a series of doses. Puppies older than 16 weeks are usually vaccinated 3 to 4
weeks apart. When he grows up, it’s best to vaccinate your dog once a year.
The owner of an infected dog should notify neighbors and isolate the pet.
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• As an oral homeopathic vaccine to immunize your dog against Parvovirus • To protect against Parvovirus during a known outbreak • To treat active Parvovirus under veterinarian supervision • To reduce symptoms of Parvo including fever, diarrhea, and vomiting
About Parvovirus
Parvo is a viral disease that affects dogs. This illness can cause severe digestive symptoms,
as well as fever and shock and may even prove fatal. Parvovirus attacks rapidly dividing
cells like those in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract as well as developing white blood
cells. In this way, parvovirus leads to symptoms like bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and loss of
proper immune system functioning. Puppies are more commonly and more severely affected
than adult dogs due to their still-developing immune system. Puppies can easily succumb to
this disease, especially when the virus infects the muscle of the heart.
The first indications of Parvo in an infected dog are usually high fever, lethargy, and loss of
appetite. Later, vomiting and diarrhea develop. The stool is often bloody and may have a
yellowish color and noticeably foul odor. Without effective treatment, dehydration, shock,
and even death may follow.
How do dogs contract Parvovirus?
Canine parvovirus is carried by dogs, many of whom show no symptoms themselves. The
virus is also shed in the diarrhea of infected dogs and can subsequently survive in the
ground and the outside environment for a very long time - even several months.
Parvo is a very hardy virus and will survive most household cleaning and disinfectant
agents. Chlorine bleach is the most effective way to kill parvovirus and is the usual
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recommendation by vets. Highly contagious to any unprotected dog, parvovirus may come
into your home or yard very easily. Car tires, shoes, rodents and birds may all carry the
virus into your pet’s vicinity. This means that even if your dog never leaves your property, it
may still be difficult to provide adequate protection from this virus.
Which dogs are more likely to contract Parvo?
Certain canine breeds seem to be more susceptible to Parvo, including Rottweilers and
Doberman Pinschers, but all dogs can contract Parvovirus.
How is Parvo diagnosed?
As diarrhea may be caused by a number of other illnesses, Parvo needs to be carefully
diagnosed either with a blood test or testing of the dog’s feces.
How is Parvo usually treated?
According to conventional vets, there is no known cure for Parvovirus. Conventional
treatment is therefore mostly supportive and consists of maintaining the dog’s body fluids,
balancing electrolyte levels and maintaining body temperature.
How can natural remedies help?
Homeopathic treatment for Parvo has long been the only viable method of treating the
actual disease as conventional medicine can only provide supportive treatment. Herbal
remedies also have a role to play in relieving symptoms and shortening the natural course
of the disease for quicker recovery.
What about vaccination?
One way to avoid parvo infection is to make sure that your dog is fully vaccinated. This is,
however, easier said than done. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult to successfully
vaccinate a puppy for this disease and vaccination every few weeks in the first few months
of life is commonly recommended by conventional vets. This is because the immunity a
puppy acquires from its mother can interfere with the vaccination process. Because of the
difficulty in conferring lifelong immunity to parvovirus via vaccination, most conventional
vets also recommend that adult dogs receive a yearly vaccination against this disease for
life.
The practice of repeated vaccination is, however, a controversial issue amongst holistic and
homeopathic vets, who view vaccination as a threat to strong immune functioning.
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• Arsen alb. (6C) is a homeopathic remedy often used for digestive upsets including
cramping, vomiting and diarrhea. Also good for dogs showing signs of lethargy and
irritability. • Verat. alb. (6C) is a homeopathic remedy for violent vomiting, cramps and diarrhea.
This remedy is particularly useful for dogs with fever and dehydration which are
both common and dangerous in Parvovirus. • Belladonna (30C) is used homeopathically for fast relief from acute fever, pain,
inflammation and all illnesses with a sudden and severe onset. Thirst, fever and
swollen/tender abdomen are further indications for Belladonna. • Parvo (30C) is a homeopathic remedy used both prophylactically (preventatively)
and curatively in the treatment of canine Parvovirus. Homeopathic nosodes are
similar to vaccines in that they help to build protection and resistance against
specific diseases. They differ to conventional vaccines in that they are usually
manufactured from the products of diseases rather than from a culture of the
disease agent or virus itself (as in many conventional vaccines.) Research has
shown a high rate of success in the treatment and prevention of Canine Parvovirus
using this homeopathic 'vaccine' in contrast to the conventional vaccination which
seldom confers immunity without numerous subsequent booster shots. • Zingiber officinale (Ginger) has a long history of medicinal use in traditional
Chinese and Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine. Working mainly in the digestive tract,
Zingiber boosts digestive fluids and neutralizes acids, making it an effective
alternative to conventional anti-nausea medication. Modern research confirms its
effectiveness in relieving the symptoms of nausea, vomiting, indigestion and
flatulence. Zingiber has strong anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties and
is also used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. • Agrimonia eupatoria (Agrimony) helps to relieve diarrhea, reduces inflammation of
the mucus membranes and soothes restless animals. This herb has been used for
centuries in the treatment of digestive disease including colitis, appendicitis and
diarrhea. Agrimony is a bitter, mildly astringent, tonic, diuretic herb that may help
control bleeding, improve liver and gall bladder functions, treat fever and have
anti-inflammatory effects.
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Coccidia in Dogs and Cats
Coccidia are parasites that are often misunderstood. After the first exposure, Coccidian
parasites are always present in the animal's intestines, and they're just waiting to take
advantage of any digestive upset. It is rarely the initial cause of diarrhea, but once diarrhea
starts, the Coccidia will grow to large numbers to keep diarrhea going. Coccidia are spread
through feces, and younger animals are more susceptible to the disease because of their
underdeveloped immune systems. Coccidia are a major issue for babies under 8
weeks old and can even kill them.
TRANSMISSION OF COCCIDIA Puppies are born with a sterile gut, and their mother seeds their gut with good bacteria
during cleaning and care. However, puppies are often introduced to Coccidia through their
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mothers' infected feces. Coccidia can be spread from puppies to kittens and vice versa. The
goal is to keep the puppy's exposure to a minimum number.
There are a variety of products you can use for both treatment and prevention, but the goal
is to keep the numbers so low in the kennel that you rarely need to treat.
TREATMENT Marquis® is used to both prevent and treat Coccidia (Plumb). It works well and the once-a-
week dose is easy to administer. Marquis (Ponazuril) will cause dry eye, so use caution in
puppies under 6 weeks old - eye ulcers may develop in flat-nosed breeds. Marquis lasts 7
days, and when it's given before shipment, it's very effective in stopping Coccidia from
overwhelming the puppy as he adjusts to his new home. It is also okay to use late
pregnancy.
PREVENTION Coccidia prevention needs to be started before birth and continued to the weaned babies.
However, be cautious as many products are not safe for pregnant moms! You can never use
sulfa between the 25th and 30th day of gestation as you increase cleft palate in dogs or
cats. That is when the palate closes.
Another important part of prevention includes insect and rodent control, as mice and
cockroaches can carry Coccidia. It is also important to practice strict sanitation. Because
Coccidia spreads primarily through feces, all fecal matter should be removed regularly. This
will help prevent food and water from becoming contaminated with feces.
PREVENTION OF COCCIDIA IN DOGS CocciGuard is an easy way to prevent Coccidia - simply add it to your puppy's food.
Decoquinate works by preventing Coccidia from reproducing so they die of attrition (old
age). CocciGuard is safe for pregnant dogs! The mother should also be fed puppy food with
CocciGuard; feed the last two weeks of pregnancy. This decreases the number of Coccidia
the mother can give to the puppies. When you wean the puppies onto CocciGuard, it
controls the issue until you move them to their new home.
Babies can go on Albon® or a generic after weaning for 7 days. Can also use on moms after
35 days pregnant.
Amprolium (Corid®) can also be used for Coccidia prevention. The flavor is terrible, so some
people add raspberry or strawberry flavoring to help with the taste. For small breeds, do not
mix it with water because they tend to get dehydrated from not drinking. The
preferred way to use Amprolium is to drench the puppy daily - you know the dose
is in and they will also drink adequate water.