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Natural Treatment for Dog Allergies over Thanksgiving

by William Greenbaum, aka love ya woof

FERNDALE, WA – Well its the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and people need to spend time with family so thinking too much is definitely not in the cards nor is a long-winded article that goes into tedious detail about dog allergies. Just Google ‘allergies’ on the net and thousands of references will come up that you can pursue, but in this article lets just go over the basics and cut to the chase. So if your pooch is suffering from allergies this Thanksgiving, what can you do? How can you use natural treatments and cut down on the symptoms? Easy.

Allergy Guide

FOOD

Change it. Many commercial pet foods are loaded with highly processes, inferior quality ingredients that appear because of the manufacturing process, as well as chemicals that may contribute to overall ill health or trigger allergic sensitivities. Switch to higher quality, more natural  food with few allergic offenders.

Eliminate processed treats (e.g. S’  nausage). Get rid of treats that contain gluten (e.g bread or biscuits made from wheat, barley or rye). You can serve food from the table as long as its not grapes or onions. Sauces, gravy made from mixes, processed food (i.e deli meat, processed cheese) should not be given to you dog. Fat or gristle from meat is not appropriate as a dog treat.

OMEGA -3s

Give ‘em. We have the top fish oil in the world, Nordic Naturals, that is loaded with Omega-3’s. Gel or Caps, your choice.  Nordic Naturals Fish oils have been shown to help  reduce the allergic inflammation affecting both the skin and the intestines by promoting the production of natural anti-inflammatory substances in the body.

Omega-3 Fish Oil from Nordic Naturals

HOTSPOTS

To help stop the scratch-itch cycle and soothe skin irritations,  apply a wet, warm black tea bag on the affected spot. The tannic acid in the tea bag has a soothing effect relieving the itch. Hold the bag to the skin for 4 – 5 minutes. Do this twice a day for a least 3 days. Following the tea bag treatment, apply  Aloe Vera either from an opened leaf or from a a purchased gel/ Aloe speeds the healing process. See our article on this uses of this herb.

Another get product that we carry that does double duty as both an anti-inflammatory and a Hotspot healer is our ViraFungal Fighter. Its wildly popular because it does such a great job on both problems. In case you want to check it out, visit this hyperlink. ViraFungal Fighter sells for $25.95 in our store.

EARS

Keep your dog’s allergies in check, clean their ears with water + vinegar (a 50:50 combination) or rubbing alcohol + vinegar (50:50). AllPetNaturals also carries a great product that can make your life much easier and cheaper too. Its called Animals’ Apawthecary Herbal Ear Rinse. Click this link, and the hyperlink will take you right to the page where you can order.  The cost is only $11. Its got great reviews and is used by many Holistic Veterinarians.

IN THE HOME

To keep pesky allergens in check. Do the following:

1. Don’t use scented laundry detergent when washing dogie blankets. Wash in hot water. Also don’t use fabric softener sheets when drying blankets.

2. Use glass or ceramic dog dishes, n ot plastic which gives of toxins that stimulate allergic reactions.

3. Dilute dog shampoos. Dilute Conditioners. Use about a squirt of each but dilute with one cup of water.

DIGESTIVE ENZYMES

Digestive Enzymes improve nutritional absorption, and reduce the allergenic load on the intestines and you dog. These should contain:  Protease (to break down protein), Lipase (to break down fats),  Amylase 9to break down carbohydrates), Cellulase (to break down plant fiber). A great example of this is our Organic Green Alternative product in our store,

Organic Green Alternative 300grams, only $24.95

or also Udo’s-Choice Pet Essentials for Dogs. These are super star products that work brilliantly to provide the body with a a full suite of digestive enzymes.

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References: Dr. Lea Stogdale, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM

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FERNDALE, WA – Nordic Naturals (www.nordicnaturals.com) was founded by Norwegian-born, Joar Opheim, MBA, who recognized the lack of high quality fish oils in the US when he first arrived here 20 years ago. “Having been born and raised in Arctic Norway, where the fishing industry is a crucial part of both commerce and academia, I was aware of the importance of pure Omega-3 in the diet.”

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Over the last decade, Nordic Naturals has set the standard for quality in Omega-3 supplements. Today, the company is the leading supplier of fish oils to retailers, consumers and medical facilities.

Nordic Naturals products are crafted from the highest quality raw materials and processed with its innovative, patented technology. This allows them to deliver levels of freshness, taste and purity unheard of only a few decades ago. In the competitive Norwegian market, leading medical doctors describe Nordic Naturals as “simply the best in the world.”

Pet Products from Nordic Naturals

Upon the success of their products for humans, Nordic Naturals started a vet/pet division a few years ago making high quality products for dogs and cats. The company uses the same oils and quality standards to manufacture both the human and pet products, offering pets the purest, freshest Omega-3 fish oils from Norway.

Some pet diets may include Omega-3 fatty acids. However, virtually none include satisfactory amounts of the most important Omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. In line with pet recommendations in Scandinavia, the company feels it is crucial to give pets quality fish oil every day.

Pet Cod Liver Oil is derived from 100% wild Arctic cod, providing your pet with the benefits of high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids with all natural vitamins A and D. No flavor added.

Omega-3 Pet is derived from 100% wild anchovies and sardines and is an exclusive Omega-3 fatty acid formula that is encapsulated in soft gels. For pet owner convenience, Nordic Naturals offers Omega-3 Pet for ease of use and travel with pets. No flavor added.

Benefits for Pets

Fish oil supports exceptional brain and eye development and promotes heart and joint health while nourishing skin and coat for cats and dogs. For more information, see www.nordicnaturals.com. Scientific studies can be found at www.omega-research.com. Products are available at health food stores, pet stores and from many veterinarians as well as online at -

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SEEMS rather odd doesn’t it? Did you know that the brain is approximately 60% fat — 30% of which is the omega-3 fatty acid, DHA. Since fish oil naturally contains more DHA than EPA, it’s an ideal brain food for young and old animals.

But here’s the kicker. Getting enough Omega-3 from a pet diet is the difficult part. Even though you maybe buying the best pet food possible it still may not provide all the nutrition your pet needs.

For centuries, canine and feline diets consisted of natural and unprocessed foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids derived from fish, plants and algae.

The health-promoting omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil are EPA and DHA. They are important for supporting healthy skin, coat, joints, brain, heart, eyes and your pet’s energy levels. Yet many pet foods contain primarily omega-6 fatty acids which comes from vegetable oils, so its not ideal. This is why supplementing your pet’s diet with a quality fish oil infused with the right amounts of Omega-3’s is important to overall health.

At All Pet Naturals, we carry the Nordic Naturals line of quality fish oils for pets. There are two products: Cod Liver Oil which comes in liquid form and  the Omega-3 Pet which is the soft gel caps in the bottle in two sizes 90 or 180’s per.

PRODUCT PROFILE

NORDIC GOLD PET COD LIVER OIL

♦ Fish liver oil ♦ Omega-3 fatty acid, and all natural vitamins A & D  ♦ Oil derived from 100% Arctic Cod   ♦ Easy to dose  ♦ Available in 8 and 16 fluid ounce. One teaspoon contains:  ♦ 625 mg DHA  ♦ 410 mg EPA  ♦ 225 mg other omega-3 fatty acids ♦ 7 I.U. vitamin E

Available in 8 oz or 16 oz Bottles

Guaranteed Analysis

1 teaspoon = 5ml (5000 mg) contains:

• Crude fat (min.) – 99.9%
• Moisture (max.) – 0.01%
• Vitamin A (min.) – 450 I.U./tsp
• Vitamin D (min.) – 2 I.U./tsp
• Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids – 28 %
• Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) – 14%
• Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) – 9 %

Ingredients: cod liver oil (source of vitamins A and D), mixed tocopherols (a preservative)

♦ Natural triglyceride form ♦ 100% natural vitamin E ♦ No artificial colours or flavors

Suggested Daily Use:

Cats…..1/4 teaspoon ♦ Dogs….. 0 – 20 lbs. 1/4 teaspoon….. 20 – 55 lbs 1/4 teaspoon…..over 55 lbs 1 teaspoon. Apply oil onto food, or serve by itself. Refrigerate after opening.

OMEGA -3 PET

♦ Fish body oil ♦ Omega-3 fatty acid ♦ Oil derived from 100% wild anchovies & sardines   ♦ Encapsulated for convenient use and travel ♦ Available in 90 and 180 soft gels. One soft gel contains:  ♦ 110 mg DHA  ♦ 165 mg EPA  ♦ 70 mg other omega-3 fatty acids ♦ 15 I.U. vitamin E.

In Stock Now! 90 or 180 Caps

Guaranteed Analysis

1 soft gel = 1500 mg

1 soft gel contains 1000 mg fish oil

• Crude fat (min.) – 67%
• Moisture (max.) – 3%
• Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids – 22 %
• Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) -11%
• Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) – 7 %

♦ Natural triglyceride form ♦ 100% natural vitamin E ♦ No artificial colours or flavors

Suggested Daily Use:

Use one soft gel for every 20 lbs of body weight. For larger dogs, add soft gel to food. Smaller dogs and cats: puncture soft gel (s) and apply oil directly onto food, or serve by itself.

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reprinted courtesy of Nordic Naturals, 2009.

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The answer my friends is purity! Inside NASAs space shuttle, engineers spend exhaustive hours cleaning equipment and consoles to astonishing, almost unimaginable levels of germ free purity because the consequences of a flight crew or passengers getting sick from contaminants or viruses is so severe and dangerous. Similarly fish oil products used in diet supplementation for dogs or cats must also be pure to be safe and effective.

Bonnie Johnson from Nordic Naturals was telling me yesterday about her Cod Liver Oil product and the extraordinary lengths that company goes to to exceed standards to ensure purity and quality.

Essentially, purity is everything. What your ‘person’ or your ‘pet’ adds to their food should be not 100% percent free of contaminants, but like the space shuttle,  over 300% or more free of imperfections or traces of debris or other things.

This explains why Nordic Naturals (which by the way we carry) is the most EXPENSIVE Omega-3 Cod Liver Fish Oil on the market. Now can that be a good or bad thing. It depends on your pocketbook and your approach I suppose. For me I’ve never compromised on quality across a wide-range of consumables that I have bought, and so paying extra for Nordic Naturals makes sense to me because the product really does go through the ‘hoops’ to emerge at the other end of the manufacturing process as the cleanest, purest, most effective, medicinal dietary supplement for pets.

I will to come back to purity in a moment but another thing is taste. If you’re feeding Cod Liver Oil to your pet as part of its normal diet then it should taste good. I have to admit that I haven’t eaten any recently (I probably should one of these days), but my dog and my sister’s dogs really laps it up. Nordic Naturals Omega-3 for pets simply tastes great.

So back to purity. Here’s the thing. Its gotta be there if a product is to work properly and add value and health to your pets diet. To achieve a pure oil (derived from ocean fish) that is free of microscopic trace elements of heavy metals, dioxins, PCB’s or up to 210 other sinister environmental contaminants you have to have a purification and extraction process that is unbelievable, and Nordic Naturals does. Why? Because the Norwegians invented the product and make it in Norway (and ship to us) and their standards are so technically beyond what we do here in the States that they hit the purity mark and exceed it. I am told for example that Nordic Naturals oils show no detectable PCBs when tested down to to 0.5 ppt and the Norwegian Medicinal Standard limit for PCBs is 3 ppt. So with the extraordinary hyper focus on purity, this explains two things, why the product is so good for your pet,and why its more expensive.

And like the space shuttle and our space program, its a cost that I’m happy to bear so that we can reach beyond what we thought possible and hit new levels of health and vitality. Namaste,

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by Wlliam Greenbaum aka love ya woof!

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