Pet Nutrition and Holistic Veterinary Care Seminar to Help Homeless Animals, CA

Posted September 16, 2009 By aschae and has no comments yet.

Source: Send2Press.org, September 15, 2009

Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist (www.AskAriel.com) is hosting a pet nutrition and holistic veterinary care seminar “Natural Cures For Pets” to help save the lives of homeless pets. With the current economy, abandoned cats and dogs are entering shelters at an alarming rate and Ask Ariel is hoping the seminar will raise much needed funds to help save them. The pet nutrition and holistic veterinary care seminar will provide valuable tips to help pets live longer and healthier lives through holistic pet care using nutrition and natural pet supplements. Speakers are Dr. David Gordon, Medical Director, VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital and Susan Blake Davis, Pet Nutritionist and founder of Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist.

“Natural Cures for Pets” will provide an overview of holistic veterinary care and teach pet owners about the best foods to feed their pets as well as how to use nutritional supplements for common pet health issues. The seminar will be held on Saturday, September 26th from 10 – 11:30 a.m. at VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital in Lake Forest, CA. Admission is a $15 donation to Ariel Rescue, an IRS approved 501 (c) (3) public charity that saves the lives of shelter dogs in impoverished communities. Seating is limited so please RSVP by email at askariel1@gmail.com or phone 949-499-9380.

Details about “Natural Cures For Pets” can be found on the Holistic Vet and Pet Nutrition Journal blog (www.askariel1.blogspot.com). Recent topics covered on the blog include natural treatments to treat kidney disease in cats, foods that contribute to allergies in dogs and holistic treatments for cats and dogs getting chronic urinary tract infections. Pet owners learn that many of these chronic pet health conditions can be caused by certain foods. For example, the common practice of giving dogs peanut butter can cause allergic reactions, yeast overgrowth and ear infections.

“Many pet owners are frustrated because their pets suffer with chronic health conditions such as endless scratching and itching, canine arthritis or inflammatory bowel disease; conditions where conventional veterinary care has offered limited options. Many of these pet health conditions can be successfully treated using holistic veterinary care including dietary changes, nutritional supplements and acupuncture,” says Susan Blake Davis.

Davis, along with Dr. David Gordon, holistic veterinarian, address a full range of pet health concerns on their blog “The Holistic Vet and Pet Nutrition Journal” (www.askariel1.blogspot.com). Pet owners can submit questions to the blog about their pet’s health problems. Advice is offered so that pet owners can understand their options from both a conventional and holistic veterinary standpoint. For example, owners that have senior dogs with arthritis may be giving their dogs daily pain medication without realizing the benefits their dogs can experience using joint support supplements. While medications may help with the dog’s pain management when necessary, the Holistic Vet and Pet Nutrition Journal explains how fish oil and other joint support supplements along with acupuncture and chiropractic, can help improve the dog’s mobility and quality of life overall. The popularity of The Holistic Vet and Pet Nutrition Journal as well as holistic pet Web sites such as www.AskAriel.com follow an ever-increasing trend by pet owners who are looking for answers beyond traditional veterinary care to improve their pet’s health and longevity.

100 percent of the proceeds from “Natural Cures For Pets” will be donated to Ariel Rescue, an IRS approved nonprofit charity whose mission is to save the lives of shelter dogs in impoverished communities. Since 1999, Ariel Rescue has saved the lives of over 1,200 dogs that would otherwise have been euthanized. Ariel Rescue volunteers rescue the dogs from animal shelters, bring them to the veterinarian and then feature the pets on www.petfinder.com.

For more information about Ask Ariel Your Pet Nutritionist, Ariel Rescue or Susan Blake Davis, CCN, pet nutritionist, please visit www.askariel.com or call 949-499-9380.

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Natural dog food expert to speak in Princeton, PA

Posted July 19, 2009 By aschae and has no comments yet.

Source: PhilliBurbs.com

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We all want to learn how to take better care of our favorite pups, right? Well, Dr. Deva Khalsa, a vet with over 25 years of practice in Veterinary Homeopathy, will be appearing at the Princeton Barnes and Noble at the beginning of August to speak about her new book “Dr. Khalsa’s Natural Dog: A Holistic Guide for Healthier Dogs.”

The event is taking place on August 7th at 7:30 pm. Seating and space is limited, so make sure to get there early. What can you expect from Dr. Khalsa’s presentation? Lots.

The discussion will include a demonstration of holistic dog food preparation techniques followed by a Q&A session. There will also be a book signing after the event.

Dr. Khalsa graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School in 1981 and traveled to study homeopathy in far away places as India, Brazil and England. She has taught seminars with Dr. George Mc Leod, author of “Homeopathy for Dogs, Homeopathy for Cats,” “Homeopathy for Horses” and the “The Veterinary Materia Medica.” Dr. Khalsa was a featured speaker at the first International Homeopathy Veterinary Conference at Oxford, in England She has also lectured on Homeopathy at many other conferences, both in the United States and abroad. She is a co- author (composing the chapter on homeopathy) of the book Healing Your Horse and the author of the newly released, Dr. Khalsa’s, The Natural Dog. Dr. Khalsa is also a Professor of and a Fellow of the British Institute of Homeopathy and resides in New Zealand.

The Princeton Barnes & Noble is located at 3535 US on Route 1 South in the MarketFair Mall, Princeton, NJ.

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Ongoing Pet Food Recalls Have this Pet Sitter Barking Mad

Posted November 15, 2008 By aschae and has no comments yet.

Source: PRWeb, Pub. Nov 15, 2008
Happy Trails & Wag’n Tails is doing their part to find natural products to keep pets safe from pet food recalls and heartbreaking medical problems such as cancer and kidney failure. Some common factors are poor quality pet food, toxic chemicals in household cleaners and pet vaccination overload.

Glendora, CA (PRWEB) November 15, 2008 — The pet food recalls in 2007 had many pet parents concerned over their pet foods safety. Unfortunately, many have resorted back to the same food or something similar, setting themselves up for more possible problems occurring in the pet food industry.

HSUS has reported more than 10 recalls since the major pet food recall involving Menu Foods.
HSUS has reported more than 10 recalls since the major pet food recall involving Menu Foods.
For the last year, I have made it my mission to find why pets are experiencing organ failure or suffering from things like allergies and how they are linked to common pet products or practices like vaccines.
Knowing that my holistic veterinarian recommends this food, I know I have found a premium pet food to offer my dog and customers
Even in this struggling economy, you can save money on your pet expenses!

Ms. Madden of Happy Trails & Wag’n Tails says, “For the last year, I have made it my mission to find why pets are experiencing organ failure or suffering from things like allergies and how they are linked to common pet products or practices like vaccines.”

Sorting through the hundreds of pet foods can be quite a daunting task for pet parents. To address this issue, Happy Trails & Wag’n Tails spent countless hours researching things such as pet food recalls and what makes a quality meal for pets. Home made diets can be an intimidating task, although excellent if done correctly. For that reason, this should only be done under the guidance of a vet. Realizing many pet guardians will not cook for their pets, finding a premium pet food kibble is the next best thing.

Holistic or organic pet food is an excellent choice since it does not have by-products or chemical preservatives like BHT and BHA. An added bonus, is it human grade quality. However, not all natural and holistic pet foods are created equal. Here are a few very important questions you should ask yourself.

1) Is manufacturing and packaging kept in house or is it outsourced to another company? This is relevant due to possibility of cross contamination.
2) What are the ingredients used in the food, and are they coming from trusted sources with the United States?
3) Is the food oven baked or extruded? Oven baking makes for easier digestion. It also aids in the prevention of bloat.
4) Does is contain a healthy balance of protein, vitamins, minerals, and omega fatty acids?
5) Is it bagged in smaller quantities? Ex: 40 lbs of dog food is packaged as two 20 lb bags. Importance? Once a bag is opened, freshness starts to decrease.

Flint River Ranch Natural Pet Food meets all these criteria. “Knowing that my holistic veterinarian recommends this food, I know I have found a premium pet food to offer my dog and customers,” said Ms. Madden, Flint River Ranch Independent Distributor.

“Even in this struggling economy, you can save money on your pet expenses!” exclaimed Madden. Flint River Ranch pet food, whose price includes UPS shipping, is super concentrated so you can feed 20-25% less of this food compared to commercial pet food while still maintaining proper nutrition. Therefore, the cost breakdown of FRR pet food is the same or less than the brand you are currently feeding. Specifically, Flint River Ranch Dog Food is $1.74 p/lb (based on 40 lb bag) and Flint River Ranch Cat Food is $2.25 p/lb (based on 20 lb bag). Bottom-line, prevention is cheaper than a cure!

Whether your canine needs a hypoallergenic formula or your feline is a picky eater, FRR has a variety of types and sizes of natural food and treats for cats and dogs. They offer the convenience of on-line ordering, 3-5 days UPS nationwide shipping of fresh food and optional automated shipping. FRR is so confident you will see positive results in your pet such as reduction in itchy dry skin and hot spots; they offer a 30-day guarantee.

Happy Trails & Wag’n Tails owner, Ms. Madden, is a life long pet lover and pet parent. H.T.W.T, has applied a strict selection process to all products in order to provide pet products that stand out from the crowd. Our priorities are to pets with holistic and eco-friendly products and practices in mind.

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