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Produits sécuritaires pour faire fondre la glace: http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/finding-paw-friendly-ice-melt-products/

Poudre contre les puces maison: http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/flea-tick-powder/

http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/5-easy-uses-of-diatomaceous-earth-for-your-dog/

Une journée végé pour des carnivores? Je ne vois pas trop l'intérêt... J'ai déjà fait des jeûnes, mais Igor ne supportait pas. Ça m'arrive de leur faire faire des jeûnes de demi-journée, quand j'ai oublié de faire dégeler quelques chose! Je n'ai aucun problème à rajouter un œuf par-dessus la viande, la quantité de protéines dans un repas en alimentation crue n'est pas un problème c'est la qualité des protéines qui peut l'être, et il n'y a pas de doute qu'un œuf, c'est de bonnes protéines! Il y a des tripes vertes congelées de la marque Raw Paw et Bold Raw.

Quand je vois qu'ils perdent trop leurs poils, hop dans le bain, deux shampoings et brossage dans le bain, ça enlève le plus gros qui est deux fois par année. Sinon... ben oui, ils perdent leurs poils, mais moins pire après.

http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/12_9/features/Recreational-Dog-Racing-Lure-Coursing_16159-1.html#.VHAIDapd_tw.facebook

http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/reasons-your-dog-love-bone-broth/

http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/why-organ-meat-is-important-for-the-raw-fed-dog/

Voici un beau souvenir à mettre dans les bas de Noël de votre famille et vos amis! Contactez Boutique Animaniau 450-445-8945 pour plus de détails!

http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/the-scoop-on-probiotics-dogs/

DIFFERENT DIETS MEAN DIFFERENT BLOOD VALUES FOR YOUR PET! Hey newbie raw feeders! If you’re thinking of taking the plunge to fresh food and coming off of processed kibble, here is a fun fact you should know! “Blood testing results from raw fed dogs will often differ from those of their kibble fed counterparts and this is something you should be prepared for if you ever need blood work done on your dog. Below is a quick summary of what blood values are typically different. The results below are taken from a study by Dr. Jean Dodds' Hemopet, Petlifeline, Hemolife & Nutriscan that involved over 200 dogs of various breeds fed a raw diet for a minimum of 9 months prior to collection of the blood samples. The results of the laboratory tests were compared to healthy dogs fed dry kibble diet. Most of the blood values were comparable with the exception of the above. TEST RESULT NORMAL VALUES Hematocrit: 37 – 55% BUN: 6 – 24mg/dL Creatinine: 0.4 – 1.4mg/dL RAW FED DOGS Hematocrit: 51.0 ± 6.6 – 53.5 ± 5.6% BUN: 18.8 ± 6.9 – 22.0 ± 8.7mg/dL Creatinine: 1.20 ± 0.34mg/dL* KIBBLE FED DOGS Hematocrit: 47.6 ± 6.1% BUN: 15.5 ± 4.7mg/dL Creatinine: 1.07 ± 0.28mg/dL * Results found only in dogs fed a Volhard diet Hematocrit: is the measurement of the percentage of red blood cells in whole blood. Decreased Hematocrit (anemia) can be caused by poor nutrition, parasites or chronic disease including cancer and liver disease. Increased values (dehydration) are more of a concern with the dry kibbled fed dog than the raw fed dog because of the lack of moisture of the diet. Raw fed dogs are also more likely to get adequate iron and vitamin B from their higher quality protein diets. BUN (Blood Urea Nitrogen): is a waste product derived from protein breakdown in the liver. Low levels are most commonly due to inadequate protein intake, malabsorption, or liver damage. Increased levels can be caused by kidney damage, certain drugs, low fluid intake, intestinal bleeding, exercise, heart failure or decreased digestive enzyme production by the pancreas. Raw fed dogs typically have higher BUN levels because they consume more protein. Creatinine: is also a protein breakdown product. Its level is a reflection of the body’s muscle mass. Low levels are commonly seen with inadequate protein intake, liver disease, kidney damage or pregnancy. Elevated levels are generally reflective of kidney damage and need to be monitored carefully.” – Dogs Naturally Magazine (http://ow.ly/EqF3u) Why would you make the switch to fresh food feeding for your pet? Oh I don’t know. Maybe because it is the fastest growing food trend in the pet world today! According to Packaged Facts, the leading publisher of market research in the food division, the raw pet food market is growing so fast that it will double the growth of the “natural” pet food division (i.e. kibble, canned and dehydrated) in the next five years! Remember, you and your vet are a team in the overall well being of your pet, so it is always awesome when you are all on the same page! For more information -Dr. Jean Dodds - http://ow.ly/EqEty Pet Nutrition Blogger - Rodney Habib

“Hey Planet Paws! Love your blogs on herbs, but I can’t remember how much to give my dog.” We love you too! So we made this quick herbal supplement guide to help! For more information on each herb or on cats (cause we couldn’t fit it all on a photo), please go to our health tips blog section for more details: http://ow.ly/EJrKf

SO LONG YEAST, HELLO KEFIR! Do you feed the superfood kefir to your pets? These days, pet foods can contain up to 70% carbohydrates. These carbs are broken down to sugars, which then fuel the yeast in your pets’ bodies! Too much yeast = big time problems! If you cannot switch to a low carb pet food (like a species appropriate raw food diet) then you will need to supply your pet with something to attack the yeast. Meet kefir. These dairy or water-based grains have a multitude of vitamins and minerals. They provide a wide variety of probiotic organisms and have super awesome healing qualities. Pronounced “kah-fear!” according to the folk of the Caucasian Mountains, this “grain of life” is similar in appearance to regular yogurt, however has a way bigger engine under its hood! Kefir contains several major strains of friendly bacteria not commonly found in yogurt such as Lactobacillus Caucasus, Leuconostoc, Acetobacter species, and Streptococcus species. It also contains beneficial yeasts, such as Saccharomyces kefir and Torula kefir, which control and eliminate destructive pathogenic yeasts in the body. Some studies have shown kefir to ward off salmonella and E. Coli as well as having the capability to kill H. Pylori. -THE BENEFITS- Kefir health benefits are vast and that is due to the 30 different strains of good bacteria and yeast present in those cloud shaped grains! The bulk of those grains are a combination of insoluble protein, amino acids, lipids and complex sugars. Kefir is rich in B complex vitamins such as Vitamin B1, B12, as well as Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin K and biotin. The main minerals present in kefir tend to be calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. -WANT MORE?- • Kefir provides anti-biotic and anti-fungal properties; • A must add after the use of antibiotics to restore balance to your pet’s digestive tract; • Helps to prevent allergies in your pet. • Beneficial for candidiasis and heart problems in pets/humans; • Vitamin B will regulate the normal function of the kidneys, liver and nervous system for you and your pet; • Helps to promote healthy looking skin, boosting energy and promoting longevity; • All the micro-organisms present strengthen the digestive system; • Helps to alleviate gas, bloating and heartburn; • Probiotic aid may help with IBD, eczema and bad breath; • Has been linked to aid in gastritis, pancreatitis, abdominal peptic issues, skin psoriasis, rheumatism, joint disease as well as gouty arthritis, weakening of bones, anemia, as well as leaky digestive tract syndrome; • Able to reduce risking potential a number of malignancies, such as colon cancer malignancy, stopping the increase of cancerous cells; • Health advantages comprise of acne pimple management or treatment, sleep problems, unhappiness, asthma attack, respiratory disease, high blood pressure, all forms of diabetes, long-term weakness syndrome, allergic reactions, colitis, looseness of the bowels, and so forth. -WHERE CAN YOU FIND IT?- Nowadays, kefir can be found in any supermarket, but try sourcing it from your local Farmers Market to assure that it is local, fresh and hormone/GMO free! Kefir is traditionally made with cow, goat or sheep milk, but you can also make it with coconut or almond milk (also coconut water). As always: variation, moderation and balance! Kefir is very safe, This is not to say that some people or pets don't react negatively to kefir, especially when first trying it. When introducing kefir to your pets, remember to always go slow. Give your pet’s system time to adjust. For the first few days to a week try half the recommended dosages. This will avoid digestive upset as your pet’s system adjusts to the increase of good flora in their GI tract. -DOSAGES- Recommended Minimum Daily Intake of Kefir Small size dogs or cats - 1 tsp. - 1 tbsp. Medium size dogs - 1 - 2 tbsp. Large dogs - 2 - 3 tbsp. Kefir can work miracles for yours and your pet’s body, so go ahead and start incorporating it into your diets. Remember the three factors mentioned above: variation, moderation and balance and reap the benefits that this wonderful grain has been offering people all over the world for many generations. Pet Nutrition Blogger - Rodney Habib For more info on kefir - http://ow.ly/zm7I4 For more info on why goat's milk kefir is ultra nutritious - http://ow.ly/zm7MW

L'instinct Canin est très fière de vous organiser une superbe journée afin de vous faire découvrir une activité absolument géniale, soit le barn hunt, et ce en collaboration avec l'association de chasse en broussailles du Québec. Afin que tous puisse y participer, il y aura en avant-midi les tests d'instinct afin de mesurer et aussi de développer l'intérêt de votre chien pour les sports ratiers, donc pour tout ceux dont c'est la première fois, ou que leur première fois n'aura pas été bien concluante! Le nombre de places étant limité, la priorité pour l'atelier d'introduction sera donnée aux nouveaux, puis à ceux qui auront besoin d'un rafraîchissement suite à l'activité de novembre, et s'il reste de la place, aux chiens qui auront déjà bien réussi l'atelier de novembre mais qui aimeraient retravailler leur chien. Conjointement à cette activité aura lieu un deuxième match amical de chasse en broussailles! Les chiens qui auront déjà fait l’activité avec succès seront dans une classe séparée et pourront passer en matinée tandis que les nouveaux pourront participer au match après leur initiation. Plaisir garanti pour tous! Vous allez être impressionnés à regarder votre chien travailler avec son flair et son instinct. Surveillez la page de l’événement pour des vidéos et des explications sur les différentes disciplines. **Date officielle: samedi 24 janvier 2015. https://www.facebook.com/events/307161626155315/

Too much Protein is bad for my Pet…Right? I was writing a new blog for you, our “Pawsians” from the Planet of the Paws, about “can vs. dry food “, when I stopped abruptly and switched to this topic after an argument I had with a gentleman today, not to mention earlier this week my new fav Brenda came in with a friend who also was looking for a low protein food source, but back to the gentleman. He was told by his Breeder that he wants a low protein diet for his new puppy because he doesn’t want to damage his pups kidneys as he gets older. Enter my normal reaction: “Wait, wait, wait... hoooooold on here!” Now don’t get me wrong, I love you Breeders out there and the research some of you do; keep up the good work . HOWEVER, for the minor few out there that do not research the foods they recommend, please, PLEASE be careful what you tell a new pet owner, because they will take what you say and run with it! Is too much protein bad for the kidneys then? The answer is “NO”. Wait… is too much “Bad” quality protein bad for the kidneys? ” The answer is YES!!!” Without getting into the science and chemistry of protein (after my last blog, most of you at the shop and in Shubie Park stopped me to say: “Hey Rodney, I loved your last blog that was 100 pages long... *wink wink nudge nudge* …No I didn’t shorten it up!”) So here’s a short, simple explanation: I have 3 pets that are my life. The longest commitment with anyone that I have ever had is my cat Scribbles, who is 17, and was destroyed internally after the pet food scandal in 2007 with melamine plastic. My beautiful girl Sammie, the White Shepherd, was born with renal kidney failure and her body cannot process creatinine. And lastly, Reggie, my adoptee the Red Golden Retriever, who is the pillar of good health! Owning Scribbles and Sammie first, I remember my vet, as well as some family members, saying to me: “Wow, I feel so bad for you and the bad luck you’re having with your pets.” For some time, I questioned the good Lord as to why I had these pets come into my life and the countless nights of stress and no sleep. Now, finally, after 8 years, I know the answer. Cesar Millan said it best when he said: “You never get the pet you want, you get the pet you need!” These pets have changed my life forever and have prompted my research for the truth... the truth about food and nutrition. Okay, enough with the emotional stuff and back to protein….ahem. Take a peek at this chart that we have plastered onto the faces of most of you who have come up to us in Planet Paws asking us about pet food preferences: The basic digestibility of Protein - • Egg whites and whey protein 100% • Muscle meats (chicken slightly higher than beef or lamb) 92% • Organ meats (heart, kidney, liver) 90% • Fish, whole soybeans (not leftover fragments!) 75% • Rice 72% • Oats 66% • Yeast 63% • Wheat 60% • Corn 54% • By-Product Meals 42% • Wheat Gluten 40% As you can deduce from the chart, meat based proteins are a lot more digestible than plant based sources. For example, when your furry friends eat their food, the protein heads down to the liver where, with the help of water, gets processed and then any waste that is left over shoots over to the kidneys where they are again processed and filtered out the body. If your pet is getting high quality protein sources, then there is hardly any waste for the kidneys to assume. NOW, filter in low quality protein. You have a ton of indigestible waste left over from the liver that gets pushed over to the kidneys and will put stress on the kidneys; thus, problems over time. You follow? The trickery here is that just because a pet food label claims to have, let’s say, 30% protein in its Guaranteed Analysis, if it is only 50% digestible that means it has only a value of 15% protein versus another brand that has 25% protein that is 80% digestible leaving 20% protein in it, going back to my blog on Kcals this is why you must feed more cups in a lower quality brand. So be careful! Proteins are the building blocks of your pet’s system. I could list all the benefits, but I need to keep this short as my sister is probably proofing this right now and it will save me a long lecture (“you now write Pet Nutrition Columns for the newspapers so keep it short and don’t lose your audience!”, she says). Unless your veterinarian has instructed you that your pet has some sort of kidney problem and it is severe enough to adjust the protein intake like a phosphorus imbalance, you can feed your pet a high quality protein diet without worrying about detriment or stressing your pet's kidneys. In closing, you are not saving your pet's kidneys by feeding it a low protein diet. Revision – Okay so there needs to be more explanation of where this blog is coming from… After several emails, and a comment from alllllll the way in Nunavut (thanks so much Tara for reading my blogs and I’m still waiting to hear from you!) with questions concerning is okay to feed my dog pet food and fire a steak on top it, I have come to realize that sometimes short and sweet blogs are not always so effective! 91% of Nova Scotians are buying their pet foods from box stores …91%!!...that means 9% of us are either home feeders, raw feeders and or Holistic High quality pet food feeders. So this means that more people need to be educated and helped for not only themselves but also for their pets. The focus of this blog is to help you determine better source proteins for your pet, and better quality ingredients when it comes to selecting a pet food. For many years now I have been following Dr. Marion Nestle and Dr. Malden Nesheim, both professors in Nutritional Sciences, after an extensive study between both of them in the pet industry, they studied all 3 different fields of food – Kibble, Raw and Home Prepared. At the end of all their studies their conclusion was this, which was the best source of feeding? Answer is – all of them! Research shows that all our metabolisms are different…every dog and cat alike even from the same litter have different metabolisms, what works for one dog won’t work for the next, what works for one cat won’t work for another! This means we as responsible pet owners need to watch our furry pals when introducing a new food into their diets…watch their coats, their skin, their energy level, their stool, their eyes, nose, ears and so on, to determine if this diet is working! I can lie to you about the best food in the world but the food cannot lie to you.. I always say!! You will be able to determine whether or not the food source you have selected is working or not. Now back to Protein…in my past blogs I have mentioned BALANCE-VARATION & MODERATION…meaning if you are feeding your pet just protein would there be complications…this blog was about the effects on kidneys HOWEVER yes there needs to be balance in nutrition, meaning your phosphorus:calcium ratios need to be balanced 1:1. Meat without any bone is too low in calcium, ratios can approach 30 to 1 which is way too high! A cat or dog who is only feed meat will receive too little calcium thus affecting proper bone formation and or damaging the skeletal function, this is why so many vets caution against raw or cooked diets, however this is very easily addressed and is no concern if followed properly under nutritional instruction. Soooooo again let us not confuse this blog with can I just feed my pets all Protein, and or does high amounts of Protein work for all animals! Most of you have heard me say this countless times, “both of us could eat a home cooked steak, however the next morning I am on the toilet all day and you are out running laps!” Metabolism! If feeding your pet high quality protein foods might give them the runs, then stop, come down a bit in Protein levels and or add a binding agent to help, introduce digestive enzymes, but PLEASE do not force high quality proteins on a pet that does not respond accordingly. As always I am forever available for more questions and or comments! Pet Nutrition Blogger Rodney Habib

La stérilisation et les risques de cancer: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2014/06/13/neutering-spaying-cancer-risk

http://barf-asso.fr/petit-guide-pratique-barf-chiens/

On a passé une belle journée à la chasse en broussailles aujourd'hui! August et Gertrude ont très bien travaillés, Gertrude a eu la troisième place! Les chiens sont brûlés, et moi aussi, alors je vous poste quelques photos vite, les autres pourront poster les leur! https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152546404833155&set=o.898567050161031&type=2&theater https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152546448648155&set=o.898567050161031&type=2&theater Une Gertrude difficile à gérer qui voulait continuer de chercher le rat... Les chiots: Intensité... Trouvé!

Bonne nouvelle! En fait, j'ai toujours enseigné à mes chiens à respecter l'autre à l'heure du repas, en me plaçant entre les deux et en faisant des blocages jusqu'à ce que le respect du bol de l'autre soit établi. Ce n'est pas encore possible en ce moment, mon chiot pas gourmand mettant une éternité à manger, et ma bull hystérique, 1 seconde et quart...

Idem avec des molosses à la mèche courte... si un respecte pas l'autre, ça peut dégénérer solidement.

Je n'ai jamais vraiment attendu... Ma première boxer venait d'une usine à chiots, alors évidement, j'ai appelé le vendredi, il y avait des chiots de disponible, je suis allée la chercher le samedi! Igor, je me le suis fait offrir (en payant bien entendu!). En fait je parlais depuis un certain temps avec l'éleveure, en comptant éventuellement ajouter un nouveau boxer à ma famille. Elle m'a contacté quelques semaines plus tard pour me dire qu'elle avait exactement le chiot que je cherchais, et c'était vrai! Heidi, je me la suis fait offrir aussi, en famille d'accueil. Gertrude, elle venait chez moi qu'en socialisation, je n'étais pas supposée la garder... Et August, comme Igor: quand l'éleveure a su qu'Igor avait le cancer, elle m'a demandé si un chiot pouvait m'intéresser... qu'elle n'avait pas eu de portée depuis 7 ans, qu'elle en avait une dans pas longtemps conjointement avec une éleveure en Colombie-Britannique... je pense que c'est le plus long que j'ai attendu, 2 mois!

Mais on parle ici de deux chiens de grandeur et de force différente, et d'un grand chiot qui n'a pas respecté un petit chien plus vieux au point de lui faire mal. Les laisser se parler serait à mon avis dangereux.

En fait, plusieurs races de chats sont issues de tares génétiques qu'on a reproduit pour en faire un trait principal de la race, comme les chats sans queue ou sans poil.

En plus d'intervenir, je le ferais rencontrer le plus de chiens adultes équilibrés et capables de mettre des limites possibles, et plus de sa grandeur.

C'est souvent plus prudent, surtout avec un nouveau chien, de faire manger les chiens séparément. Mais une bataille avec un chiot et un chien adulte, surtout que l'adulte est petite, je consulterais. Il y en a un des deux qui ne respecte pas l'autre ou ne sait pas se faire respecter, et j'interviendrais tout de suite avant que le chiot ne grandisse et que les problèmes ne s'ancrent avec la maturité.