BY FRED LANTING AND LELAND CARMICHAEL, DVM, PhD, Prof. at Cornell. Reprinted with permission from Fred Lanting and PureBred Dogs/American Kennel Gazette, August 1988; pp. 88-93. Copyright owner: Fred Lanting Breeders’ responses to early puppy deaths vary. Some expend a great deal of effort, while others “let nature take its course” and stoically hope the …
SchH3 FH KKL1a OFA Excellent Natan was OFA excellent at 50 months of age, he is KKI 1a. He has been in the Schutzhund Nationals 3 times, the high scoring protection dog the last time in the DVG nationals in Florida, FH with 100 points.Natan has worked as my personal patrol dog.
Feeding naturally has become one of my obsessions – I truly believe in it and think that everyone, no matter how poor or how busy, can make a natural diet work for them. Background on me – I am a college student (no money) with 3 jobs as well as classes and extra-curricular activities (no …
A properly functioning immune system is absolutely vital for good health. Problems arise when the immune system isn’t running well (infection) or when it is over-reacting (allergies). There are many ways to make sure that your immune system is going to run smoothly and at the proper rate. Of course nutrition is tops on the …
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate To vaccinate or not to vaccinate has certainly become the question in many pet owner circles. With so much information around regarding yearly boosters, it is hard to tell what is the best program for your particular animal and situation. No blanket statement can cover every pet or situation, …
We have developed a series of tests and exercises for baby puppies, which both educates and evaluates each puppy as it grows and develops. These methods are based upon Clarence Pffafenberger’s book, New Knowledge of Dog Behavior, Howell Book House, Inc., 1977, and research publications from many institutions of higher learning. Modifications have been developed …
Behaviorally, interdog aggression is separate from aggression to humans. (Which would obviously make it genetically different). When looking at aggression exhibited by dogs, behaviorists note some risk factors – and it is wise you look at medical reasons simply to rule out medical causes since there are over 50 medical reasons for aggression. There are …
Have you ever been told your animal companion has allergies, or maybe suspected she did? Many vets see allergy cases by the thousands. Routine steroids, anti-inflammatory, antibiotics, salves, creams and ointments are prescribed, although their success is variable and the price the animal’s body pays may be very steep. Here are some natural ideas to …
Ear problems are unfortunately very common among our furry friends. While others may suggest using a chemical solution or immune-suppressive drugs, I prefer to try to treat ear problems in a more natural way. Ear problems are very often the effect of something else wrong in the body, such as a food allergy. Remember when …
Essential fatty acids are an important part of a human or pet’s diet. We want to make sure and balance the oils in the right ratio. Here is first a little background on oils and fats.