Modern Dog Acupressure

02/12/2024

02/02/2024

Does your dog have arthritis, neuropathic pain or chronic pain? Then chances are your vet has prescribed gabapentin. But there have been ZERO controlled research studies on gabapentin to treat chronic pain. And case reports show mixed results. And it hasn’t even been FDA approved for dogs!

And one vet told us it wasn’t helping the dogs and the ones coming to her had bad reactions … like tarry diarrhea, aggressiveness, low energy, tremors, difficulty breathing, anxiety, loss of appetite and digestive issues.

There are better options when your dog has pain. Click the link to find out more about why you should avoid gabapentin ... and learn about natural pain relief for your dog.

https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/gabapentin-why-this-vet-will-never-prescribe-it/?fbclid=IwAR3wWKxVCJcpj1PcqXSLPMukslYhGV62DyqqDWyDm1e9ZZzltfLw4jxMcf

12/20/2023

That includes when teaching them (what some call training).

12/19/2023

Adding water to kibble doesn’t make kibble a better option. It’s still “feed” not food. But adding so much water that the kibble floats make the feed a choking hazard.

Please don’t! It’s dangerous and, oh my god, deadly for dogs that have laryngeal paralysis or collapsing tracheas.

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐢𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐞

Adding a bit of water to the food bowl to moisten kibble seems to have escalated to adding so much that kibble floats. This is unnecessary and risks unintended consequences. Dogs curl their tongues when drinking. Floating bits in the water becomes a choking hazzard.
Video in comments.

12/14/2023

Everyone! Neutering/spaying are no longer hallmarks of responsible pet ownership. No matter what your vet, groomer, kennel operator, neighbor, etc. say. Do your own homework. Learn more of the pros/cons and decide what is best for YOUR dog. What is right for one is not necessarily right for another. Be a critical thinker. Resist fear. Be well! Hugs to the paws!

https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/vetr.3609?fbclid=IwAR3jqTIluvWJd3Luw9DOGRyW5AaraAeVP-UDP-ulIvBupiRejTTZEM8-poM

12/13/2023

Great tips on cutting nails!

12/08/2023

Keep learning!

There are so many reasons as to why minimally processed pet foods🫐 are better for your pet’s overall health span & lifespan versus ultra-processed pet foods🥫.

Otitis👂🏼 or ear infections in dogs, is a top 10 veterinary health problem according to research. They are often chronic, while treatment primarily consists of flushing, antibiotics, and/or antifungals.

In a new peer-reviewed veterinary study, scientists show that the prevalence of otitis was significantly reduced within the groups of dogs that were consuming from 26 to 100% of their diet as non-processed foods.

"On the other hand, eating 76–100% of the diet during puppyhood as kibble significantly increased the prevalence of otitis later in their life."

Furthermore, in another previous Finnish Veterinary study, scientists showed healthy human food leftovers offered to puppies significantly reduced allergy symptoms and skin problems later in life. This long-term, protective effect increased the more often real foods were added, so the more exposure puppies had to a variety of healthy leftovers, the more protection there was from developing skin issues down the road.

“…even if the dog eats 80% of its food as dry, adding a minimum of 20% of the food as raw significantly decreased the risk of AASS [allergic skin disease] later in life.” – Dr. Anna Hielm-Björkman

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