Rhamah Italian Greyhounds

07/21/2026

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I'm Jane Messineo Lindquist., and this is a Puppy Culture Potluck podcast. You bring the topics, we bring the conversation.

05/19/2026

For decades, dogs diagnosed with pancreatitis were sentenced to a lifetime of ultra-low-fat food, but emerging research is changing that conversation. 👇
What we now understand is this:
🚫 Fat alone is not the villain.
⚠️ The quality of the fat, and how suddenly it’s introduced, matters far more.
A dog eating fresh, whole-food meals with clean, unprocessed fats is very different from a dog eating ultra-processed kibble that contains rendered fat or suddenly consuming bacon grease, fried scraps, or garbage.
In fact, newer studies found that dogs recovering from pancreatitis did just as well on moderate-fat diets. Some dogs on severely fat-restricted diets developed nutrient deficiencies and liver problems.
We no longer recommend prolonged fasting either. Starving the gut can damage the intestinal lining and slow recovery. Today, we know early nutrition with small amounts of fresh, highly digestible food helps pets heal faster. 💛
Here’s what I focus on now for pancreatic recovery and prevention:
✨ Fresh, low-AGE whole foods
✨ Clean omega-3 fats (EPA/DHA)
✨ Digestive enzyme support
✨ Avoiding oxidized, processed fats
✨ Maintaining a healthy body weight
✨ Preventing “garbage gut” moments
The pancreas doesn’t just need LESS fat. It needs LESS inflammatory stress. And that’s a completely different conversation. See the link in comments to my latest blog to find out more. 🐾

04/04/2026

Scientists have uncovered a potential explanation for why some dogs experience seizures and other neurological issues after taking common flea and tick medications like Bravecto, NexGard, Credelio, Simparica, and Revolution. Real-world reports show that certain dogs, especially puppies, older dogs, or those with genetic vulnerabilities, can develop tremors, seizures, or other nervous system problems. The study suggests that these drugs may reach the brain through a “back door” pathway called centripetal (retrograde) axonal transport, bypassing the usual protective blood brain barrier. Additionally, certain chemical additives in the medications, such as PFAS compounds, may increase this risk by helping the drugs enter nerve cells or acting as neurotoxic agents themselves. Overall, this research highlights a previously underappreciated nerve pathway that could explain why some dogs are more susceptible to neurological side effects from flea and tick treatments.