Years ago, I did research about cat and dog food and wrote articles for various pet magazines. I gave Cici different types of dog food, raw foods, Dr. Harvey’s, scraps from a health foods like store in Mendocino, Raw Connection in Carmel dog food, treats and bones and supplements from various companies (check out our dog travel blog, Have Dog Blog Will Travel).
Traveled with my polka dot princess Cici for 12-1/2 years, rescued this Dalmatian/American Pit Bull Terrier mix when she was six months old. We did reviews on pet friendly lodging, dining, and wineries with dogitude and those that are simply pet tolerant. (Properties that charge large pet fees, restrict according to weight, size, breed and those that do not offer amenities nor places for canines to explore, sniff and walk (no grassy areas ! no poop bags ! no garbage cans ! oh the horror !)
My article published in Bay Woof magazine
I gave Cici Bio-Prep to get rid of a growth on her toe, Miracle Soap and other natural treatments to get rid of fleas, she was very itchy and allergic, with pink skin. I wanted to give her the most natural and holistic products as well as the most affordable, easy and convenient.
I interviewed veterinarians and people who helped to extend their own dogs lives. I found solutions for all kinds of doggie issues from what to do when your dog gets skunked to how to heal their ACL’s after they get torn without surgery, from dealing with discrimination and relieving trauma, abuse and separation anxiety.
I worked at Best Friends Animal Society, had two cats for five years, and traveled with my dog Cici for 12-1/2 years until September 15, 2019 when she went over the rainbow.
Don’t know if this works, but I watched a video so I thought I’d share it. This vet created a powder called NutraThrive to sprinkle over dog food with 40 different ingredients dogs/cats need, he said. It is $40 on Amazon and $50 from the video, with a money back guarantee (90 days)…
More about what was said:
According to Dr. Gary Richter, one of the world's top veterinarians, "canine health, both here in America and around the world, is nowhere near where it should be," says Dr. Richter. "And the #1 cause comes down to one thing: Nutrition."
According to Richter, some breeds — such as Golden Retrievers — have seen their average lifespans cut nearly in half over the past 30 years.
And veterinary research shows a major factor is the "high-heat" cooking method of common dog foods, which adds toxins such as advanced glycation end products and maillard reaction products to kibble, canned food, and even many premium dog foods.
"These toxins are hidden from the label, because they're created when the food is cooked," says Richter. "But they're in the food nonetheless."
The low nutritional value of common dog foods is also a major contributor to bad odors, low energy, eating grass, drinking more water than usual, smelly or mushy poop, scooting, digestive issues, anxiousness, bad breath, itchy skin, and many other common problems in dogs.
Now, after years of studying the issue and even writing a best-selling book, Richter says he has finally found a way to fight back.
"By looking at dogs around the world, and studying their diets, we've identified the exact things you need to get back into your pet's diet to tackle these issues."
"It's actually pretty easy, and you can do it right from your kitchen. It only takes about 2 minutes a day, and it can have a major impact on your furry friend's health and longevity."