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COMPREHENSIVE CARE

We have put together some basic but important feeding guidelines to help your pet have the most vital,

healthy and disease free life as possible. We sincerely hope you continue to feed your new pet the foods

we have been giving them and keep up on the healthiest foods available for the rest of their lives.

We promise you won't be sorry and your wallet will thank you when the only thing your dog needs at the

vet are vaccinations and teeth cleaning.

To begin,

We highly recommend an email subscription to this naturopathic veterinarian’s blog. Dr. Becker

is awesome:

http://healthypets.mercola.com/

Preparing to bring your new dog home

Having the right supplies and food on hand will help make the transition easy for you and your

new family member. A smooth transition will

minimize chances of stress-induced behavioral issues developing.

Here is a checklist of items we recommend having prior to bringing your new dog home

• Dog food: Per the recommendations: The Honest Kitchen "force" is a good starter

food

• Nongluten, natural meat or freeze-dried dog treats

• Dog Chews and Toys: Nontoxic rubber toys, toys that can handle chewing but have no

stuffing, Split deer antlers (Not recommended: raw hides, hard bones)

• Water and Food Bowls: Stainless steel or Ceramic bowls (will not hold bacteria when

washed in hot soap and water)

• Bed and Blankets: There are also organic beds on the market, non-toxic, long lasting

• Poo clean-up bags

• Harness/leash/collar to hang tags on

• Name tag for collar

• Grooming tools

• Enzymatic stain remover for those "Little Accidents"

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• Travel crate for veterinary trips and to help your new dog adjust to car rides

• Natural, non-toxic, dog shampoo

Introducing a new dog into a Home with existing dogs or

other animals

This article will help you with finding a compatible dog for your existing dog and help you

with proper introductions.

Please read thoroughly before deciding on a new dog and before introducing to your dog.

http://thebarkinglot.net/general/introducing-a-second-dog

Dog Food

THEY ARE WHAT THEY EAT …

Like us, dogs need quality nutrition to maintain optimal health and well being. Sure, they’ll

happily eat the cheap stuff that’s loaded with fillers, sugars, grains, and by-products.

(Wouldn’t your kids prefer candy, potato chips and hotdogs if left to choose for

themselves?) But if you really want to maximize your dog’s potential - and coincidentally,

minimize your poop scooping quantity - do some research and purchase the

best dog food your budget can sustain. Studies show that switching to a higher quality food

can add up to two years to your dog’s life! (that's 14 extra years to a dog). And be sure to

incorporate a variety of fresh foods into your pet's diet, too. Blueberries, chia and hemp

seeds in coconut oil, raw pumpkin seeds, fermented vegetables and kefir can provide your

furry family member with a variety of nutrition and flavors.

*Please note: Dogs cannot live Healthily on Dry dog food (kibble). There is not

enough nutrition to support your beloved pet. Also it is not nearly as economical

as The Honest Kitchen, or other raw food diets, whose cost per serving is less

expensive yet it offers complete nutrition.

I recommend pet parents ditch dry food entirely and instead feed a nutritionally balanced,

species-appropriate diet, which means food containing high-quality animal protein,

moisture, healthy fats, and fiber, with low to no starch content.

**Also note, most mainstream Brands such as Iams, Purina, Pedigree, Rachel Ray

and no name brands etc.. Get their "meat protein" from farm animals that died and were

unfit for human consumption as well as all the animals Euthanized in shelters. These

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animals are rendered down and used in kibble and listed as meat protein or animal protein

on the packaging. It can also be found in poor quality canned dog food products such as

Alpo, Iams, etc...

Here's a great article to start

with: http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/07/22/veterinarians-dislike-

discussing-pet-diets.aspx?

A. The rescue feeds ALL adult dogs and puppies these Foods on a regular basis.

Freeze dried foods may be mixed in to add flavor and keep it interesting for your

dog

The Honest Kitchen

It is very economical and also pure nutrition. Just add warm water, do not cook. The

Honest Kitchen will give you the best bang for your dollar. It is complete nutrition, no

waste and the dogs only need a small portion (follow box) to be Full, Happy and

Healthy. The per serving cost is less then the inferior foods as a small amount goes a long

way. (I.E you need to feed them a lot less of this food to give them superior nutrition the

other foods can't come close to providing). Good nutrition means a happy, healthy, correct

weight dog with good energy and less chance of developing cancer, skin problems or

crippling diseases.

We Favor the grain free "FORCE" flavor as the dogs seem to like it best when first being

introduced to these new foods.

Please visit their website to learn more

The Honest Kitchen: http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/

Honest Kitchen reviews http://www.thehonestkitchen.com/review/product/list/id/43/

We also feed NRG, a Canadian company and love their products. They are more expensive than

The Honest Kitchen but, it's a nice substitute food for the dogs to have on occasion, so they have

variety.

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The above freeze-dried and dehydrated raw foods can be found at Local PET FOOD STORES, such as

MudBay, Pet Pros, All The Best, Next To Nature and other family-run pet food suppliers. You Will Not

find these high-quality foods at Petco/Petsmart or a Grocery store.

If you don't have a well-run pet food supply store in your area, you may want to order pet foods shipped

on a regular basis from http://www.chewy.com/

They give you a 20% discount on your first order if you set up an auto-ship and 5% discount

thereafter on all auto ship. There is never any sales tax and shipping is free!!

B. All the puppies are currently eating The Honest Kitchen "Force" with freeze-dried food mixed

in, or if it is a new rescue who has never eaten a healthy diet, the may be fed Honest kitchen with

added roasted chicken and /or goats milk to entice them. Soon enough, they are gobbling up the

good food and licking their bowls clean. Puppies also receive regular servings of fresh goat milk

on the side or poured over the food, warmed up, to provide calcium and micronutrients for strong

teeth and bones.

Freeze dried: These are all 5-star foods. We mix these up with the dehydrated foods for variety.

Your local pet food store will have any new brands as they come out in the future.

This is the way of the future of dog food and it's awesome!

Remember, you are feeding ALL OF these foods in a much smaller quantity than you would dry or

canned foods because they are packed with nutrition and calories.

The freeze-dried food is 100% nutrition, no fillers, no grains.

Click on the links to learn more about each product.

The freeze-dried foods are by:

A. Steves Freeze dried dog foods http://stevesrealfood.com/products/ ( the rescue favorite)

B. Orijen: http://www.orijen.ca/products/dog-food/freeze-dried-dog-food/

C. Natures Variety http://www.naturesvariety.com/

D. Wysong Archetype chicken http://www.wysong.net/raw-dog-food

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Goats milk/ Pre and Probiotics and Enzymes:

Puppies need a quality source of Calcium, every day to support teeth and bone growth as well as

good organ growth. We recommend Goats milk, which naturally contains pre and probiotics for gut

health. A dog's long-term health (and humans) starts in the gut. The above foods are absolutely the best

you can buy and the biggest bang for the buck in terms of good nutrition. Goats milk is SOLID

GOLD!! By adding this to your puppy's freeze dried foods every day, you keep their growing intestinal

health at optimal levels. If your dog is ever looking sluggish, try goats milk and keep a jar of pre-biotics

on hand to add to their food (found in pet food stores).

Here at the rescue we purchase 5lb buckets of: "The Great Life: Enzymes Pro Plus" or some high-

quality pre/probiotic mixture and add 1x a day to the food

Supplements

a. OILS are critical to the health of your dogs' skin and fur but also keeps their joints lubricated

and lessens free radicals depositing in the joints that cause arthritis. Start them on oils while

young or as soon as you adopt by adding daily to their wet foods. I mix it up. Primarily my dogs

receive salmon oils from Alaska, but I also add Olive oils, coconut oil, or Flaxseed oil to their

food as each oil contains different micronutrients for overall health.

http://www.pet360.com/dog/health/5-benefits-of-coconut-oil-for-dogs/

b. MICRONUTRIENTS can be delivered through, SEA MEAL by "Solid Gold Brand" Or

another High Quality, Norwegian Kelp. These offer pets over 70 critical micronutrients and

minerals. Awesome for joint health and overall wellness. Add to wet food 1x a day. My

dogs/rescues/fosters love it

c. JOINT SUPPLEMENTS: All my large breed dogs and dachshunds go on these two

supplements immediately and I keep them on them for life

1. Animed Products: Aniflex complete 2. Animed Products: Muscle up Purchase at www.valleyvet.com

These are made for horses, vet approved for dogs

Just an 1/8-1/4 tsp every day mixed with the wet foods and you will have a dog free of joint issues their entire life. My Shepard tore his knee up at 2 yrs old, that's how I found these products. I healed the knee over the course of a year and he has been problem free since and is 10 years old now.

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Here is a link to Amazon to an awesome book on natural health care for your pets:

https://www.amazon.com/Pitcairns-Complete-Guide-Natural-Health/dp/157954973X?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

PLEASE READ THESE ARTICLES for more in-depth information on

ingredients in Pet food:

https://www.nitrocanine.com/blog/2016/01/08/the-kibble-scam/

http://www.petmd.com/dog/nutrition/evr_pet_food_for_your_pets_sake#

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2011/05/17/the-quality-of-pet-

food-ingredients-part-2.aspx

Discussion of euthanized animals in our pet foods

http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/rendered-products-in-pet-food/

http://www.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvetted/2010/oct/rendered_barbiturates-10474

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-industry-exposed/euthanized-pets-dog-food/

https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-industry-exposed/dogs-meat-meal/

Healthy pet food ingredient articles

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2016/10/14/pet-owner-food-

preferences

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/09/30/why-pet-owners-favor-

dry-pet-food.

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/05/27/pets-health-over-

convenience-food.

Vaccinations

I agree with new research and many caring vets who feel that Veterinary Medicine

is now being controlled by big Pharma for profits and we are over vaccinating our

animals to the injury, illness and death of our pets, so vets/pharma can reap more

profits.

Please understand, we believe in vaccinating your pets. but did you know? The

DHPP vaccination vets attempt to give an owners pets YEARLY, are actually good

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for 8 years. I have had many a rescue dog succumb to reactions to vaccinations

and I believe in a cautious approach now.

This article is a must read about over vaccinating:

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/06/25/pets-over-vaccination.aspx?

Socializing Your New Dog

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/08/14/worst-places-pet-socialization

Training Your New Dog/Obedience Training Classes

Adopting a Puppy? You will want to review this article and watch the video:

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/01/01/desensitize-puppy-to-human-

touch.aspx

PER Your Contract with Rompin Paws Rescue, Your dog must be enrolled in

training classes the first week of adoption to maximize the window of opportunity.

The Benefits of Training The benefits of having a trained dog are nearly limitless! From the moment you get your

new puppy or dog, here’s a run-down of just some of the advantages and benefits:

Benefits of Dog Training:

• Puppy classes provide the opportunity for getting your new family member started off right.

Puppy classes provide the experiences and opportunities for your puppy to develop

interaction skills with other puppies, with people, and in new environments.

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• Puppy socialization has been found to be critical to the psychological health of adult dogs.

Puppy classes provide the opportunity for this important facet of your puppy’s upbringing.

• Training classes provide dog owners the skills and knowledge for dealing with common,

normal dog behaviors—starting with puppy behaviors such as housetraining and chewing.

• No matter what age you start training your dog, foundation training provides the basis for

any activity, behavior or job you want your dog to do.

• Training provides dogs with the basic good manners we all want—from the polite greeting

when guests arrive, to walking nicely on the leash, to coming when called.

• A trained dog is a fully participating member of the family—what a gift for all of you!

A trained dog joins in the fun when company comes, accompanies the family to the

kids’ sports games, goes with you to visit friends and relatives, goes for hikes,

swims, everything else the family does together.

• Training enables you to choose from among a broad range of activities and dog sports to

participate in and enjoy with your dog such as dog agility, Rally-obedience, dancing with

your dog, tracking, search & rescue, skiing, sledding, water rescue trials, obedience,

carting, reading programs, therapy work, and a nearly endless range of fun and

philanthropic things to do!

• Training has been shown to be the single most important thing that keeps a dog in his or

her “forever” home.

• Training builds your mutual bond, enhances the partnership and enriches the relationship

you share with your dog. Is there anything better?

• Having a trained dog is a joy for both you and your dog!

Crate Training

A crate can become a dog's best friend if used correctly. By allowing the dog to use a crate

as a bed, it becomes a dogs' "safe space". Then if there is an emergency and you need to

bug out, say for an earthquake, your dog already feels safe in a crate and will be easier to

load quickly.

Dog crates are too often abused. The recommended maximum time to "lock" a dog inside

a crate is two hours.

To train a dog to his/her new crate, simply leave a crate with the door open and provide

clean comfortable bedding. Begin with 15 minutes with the door completely closed, then

open, then 1/2 hour and up to an hour. Encourage pup to go inside when door is open with

a toy or a treat and lie down. Eventually, you will be able to give a command, "Puppy, go

to your crate now", and they will. Make the crate a Happy Place!

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Articles discussing crate abuse

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2015/jun/25/dogs-crating-pet-abuse

https://dogshatecrates.wordpress.com/2015/07/19/dogs-not-behaving-like-they-used-to-it-may-be-

crate-state-a-syndrome-caused-by-excessive-dog-crating/

https://www.peta.org/about-peta/why-peta/crating-dogs/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Dogtraining/comments/2wevdv/confusion_about_crates_is_it_dog_abuse/

https://www.amazon.com/Dogs-Hate-Crates-Training-Families/dp/0984053859

https://www.care.com/c/questions/11046/why-is-having-your-dog-in-a-crate-all-day-bad-for/

https://pethelpful.com/dogs/i-hate-my-dog

Pee Pads, litterbox training your dog and Housebreaking

We train the dogs to pee pads while inside. You can purchase really good washable pads

used for bedridden humans at Amazon, they can handle a lot of washings-use the gentle

cycle if using a top loading washer. Did you know? Can you also train puppies and small

breed puppies/dogs to use a litterbox? Also, see the link to an article on the 4 proven

methods of housebreaking a dog at any age.

http://www.animalplanet.com/pets/train-small-dogs-to-use-a-litter-box/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FOA7C2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc

=1

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4 proven methods of housebreaking a dog at any age

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/05/12/four-proved-principles-of-

housebreaking-a-dog-of-any-age.aspx

HOUSEBREAKING YOUR NEW DOG

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/06/11/housetraining-

puppies.aspx?utm_source=petsnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20170

611Z1&et_cid=DM147401&et_rid=2038039501

Puppy Training Schedule, What to teach your puppy and when

Puppy Training Tips (QUICK AND EASY HOW TO GUIDE) - Petnatics

petnatics.com

Please Note: We do not recommend working with or training

your dog to a clicker method.

A dog needs to learn how to work with and read your body language and voice tones and

you read your dog. clicker trainers are not behavior modifiers. You need to have you dog

under complete voice control at all times and the dog responds instantly. this will not

happen with clicker training. You are not going to have time to get a clicker out and get

your dog to respond to an emergency. Please go to a well known and reputable dog school

for all training. If you need assistance, we will be happy to send you recommendations.

HERE IS ONE POINT OF VIEW: https://www.nitrocanine.com/blog/2014/11/19/the-clicker-

training-scam-guilt-via-positivity-hopelessness-via-positivity/

Here is ANOTHER: dog trainers point of view

“TRAINING FAILURES”

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Clickers can’t replace a human voice…. And…. food can’t replace human praise…. Dogs need

leadership and not tricks, bribery or psycho-babble. Surely a LEADER should be seen as more

than a TEMPORARY INCONVENIENCE and a REFRIGERATOR. Dogs bond with humans, not

toys or treats. ( You feed your dog every day….Why doesn’t he obey you?)

Dogs will respond to food as a natural drive, but that doesn’t equate to obedience. It equates

to only doing something if there is a reward. You want a dog that wants to follow you, not

your full hand.

Dogs want to belong to a “pack” and need to find a leader who keeps things simple, clear,

calm and assertive.

THERE ARE NO BAD DOGS….., only dogs trying to make it through life in a human world with

behaviors that are part of their genetics until exposed to behavior that we expect from them.

Dogs don’t purposely do things to annoy us. They just do things that they do without making

a value judgment about whether it is bad or good, or destructive or annoying. They don’t

know the difference until they are shown the difference in a clear, concise, consistent and

praise rewarded way.

Here is a website to help you develop a training Schedule for your new Puppy

http://www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/training/articles/puppy-training-schedule.html

Here is an invaluable website for training:

http://www.training-your-dog-and-you.com/Dog-Training-Phases.html

As One Adopter put it recently " I also wanted to say, thank you for encouraging

puppy classes, you don't know what you don't know, right? I have already learned SO

much, met some amazing people and new furry friends."

Planning for your pets, should you become incapacitated or

die

We highly recommend that your and your spouse or family develop and have a

plan in place for your pet should anything happen to you.

Here are two links to get you motivated, and to help you develop a trust for your animals.

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http://blog.theanimalrescuesite.com/cs-animal-wills/?utm_source=ars-arsfan&utm_medium=social-

fb&utm_term=090815&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=cs-animal-wills&origin=

Below please find a link to our Providing for Your Pet’s Future

Without You factsheet. This fact sheet provides advice on

including pet trust information in a trust (recommended) or will.

Washington is one of 44 jurisdictions that have enacted pet trust

legislation. The HSUS has put this together to help ensure your

dogs will continue to receive care if you are unable to do so.

http://www.humanesociety.org/assets/pdfs/pets/pets_in_wills_factshe

et.pdf

WHY? As a rescue, we can attest to the number of dogs placed into kill shelters, by a

family member, when a person/parent/grandparent dies. The deceased had assumed the

family would care for their pets and typically, that is not the case. It is sad to watch an

animal become depressed on a concrete floor, giving up, not only because it's owner has

passed away, but now that dog is in a noisy, crowded shelter and likely will be PTD as well.

The animal closes down, a ball of fear, and even if rescued is scarred for the rest of its life.

leaving your new puppy alone while you work or run errands.

Please take the time to read this article, it is excellent, and applies to most young puppies

and dogs:

http://www.thelabradorsite.com/combining-a-labrador-puppy-with-full-time-work/

General Care Tips

The Labrador site run by Pippa Mattinson offers some great and practical tips an

caring for your rescued dog

http://www.thelabradorsite.com/bringing-home-a-rescue-dog/

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A. Dog Beds

Best beds Period!! ORGANIC: http://products.mercola.com/healthypets/pet-

beds/?utm_source=petsnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=yrp1&utm_campaign=20161020Z1&

et_cid=DM122135&et_rid=1717003427

Best price for comfy beds- Costco

2nd Best: chewy.com

B. Food Bowls: Use stainless steel -they don't hold bacteria. If you can, Purchase food

bowl holders appropriate for their height, they won't crush their esophagus.

C. Leashes and Collars/Harnesses

Best Harness we have found yet. great

website: https://www.wonderwalkerbodyhalter.com/

1. Dogs should be walked on a harness and leash and not by the collar. A harness allows

you to secure the dog with less chance it will slip out and run away during an emergency or

if the dog becomes frightened. Be sure the harness fits snuggly and test to be

sure dog cannot slip out. You can also lift a dog up by a well fitting harness in an

emergency.

2. A collar should have an identifying tag, rabies tag and Microchip tag, and

local dog License tag to help you recover if dog is ever lost/stolen

3. Rompin Paws Rescue DOES NOT recommend the retractable leashes as they are

extremely dangerous.

D. Dog toys and chews

PLEASE, Never give your dog Rawhide chews. They are not digestible and can

cause gastric blockage that will require dangerous and costly surgery.

1. Sticking with American made products such as West Paw whose toys are non-toxic, is the

safest bet. Puppies will do best with rubber toys, stay away from stuffed toys and ones with

noisemakers. big breed dogs will just tear them open and can swallow the innards causing a

gastric blockage -requiring surgery to save their life.

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2. Dogs love Deer/Elk antlers and the chewing, releases minerals that are great for all

dogs.

PLEASE, do not feed your dog animal bones, especially beef and especially cooked. cooked

bones splinter and raw beef bones can wear the dogs' teeth down and destroy their enamel.

E. Flea Protection

This is my personal opinion, so take it as you will.

I hate flea applications.

That being said, I do use them when we first rescue a dog, their immune systems tend to

be in bad shape and that attracts fleas. We want to rebuild the dogs' health and get rid of a

pest.

Here in the Greater Seattle area, I find that applying monthly applications just lines the

vets' pockets and often leads to Cancer- ITS A PESTICIDE!!

If a dog is well fed, healthy and their environment is clean and they are well groomed, you

should NEVER have fleas. I personally only use flea protection on my dogs/rescues if I see

fleas and bathing does not get rid of and bleaching my house and a thorough cleaning for

some reason did not work, I will then apply just 1 application to every dog for control. That

usually does the trick. I then wash all the bedding and bleach clean the house and quickly

dispose of the vacuum cleaner bags. 3 days later I re-bathe the dogs to wash off the

pesticide.

Here is an excellent article for Natural Flea Control and the use of food grade

diatomaceous earth: http://www.richsoil.com/flea-control

F. Kennel Cough

By Dr. Becker

If your dog seems to be coughing a lot or making choking sounds, he may have a case of canine infectious tracheobronchitis, more commonly known

as kennel cough.

Believe it or not, as awful as the choking, hacking noises sound, most

episodes of kennel cough are not serious and resolve without treatment.

Read on by clicking the link below:

http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/09/09/9-natural-remedies-

for-kennel-cough.aspx

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Nine Safe Remedies for Kennel Cough

1. Nosodes. A nosode is a homeopathic remedy derived from a pathological specimen. Nosodes stimulate the natural immune system to react against

specific diseases. Kennel cough nosodes are particularly effective.

2. Esberitox. This is a fast-acting Echinacea that I have found very effective in reducing the virulence of Bordetella infections.

3. Vitamins C and E. Vitamin C is an antiviral and E provides immune system support.

4. Oregano oil has antiseptic, antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties.

5. Astragalus is an herb used in Chinese medicine to enhance the immune system, support lung function and stimulates the regeneration of bronchial cells.

6. Raw garlic and olive leaves are natural antibacterials and antiviral agents.

7. Raw honey will ease the discomfort of coughing, and certain herbs will soothe

and naturally suppress a cough, among them licorice root and marshmallow.

8. Essential oils can be used to help a pup with a kennel cough breathe easier.

Oils of eucalyptus, lavender and tea tree have antibacterial and antiviral properties. Chamomile has a calming effect.

9. Slippery Elm can help soothe sore and irritated throats.

As always, you should talk with your holistic veterinarian about natural

remedies and the doses or applications most appropriate for your pet.

G. Worming and Parasite Control

A. Since puppies can contract worms from their moms and should be treated regularly while

they are young, Here is a cost-saving worming treatment, so you are not always running

to your vet and spending money on an office visit and new medicines.

Please note. You should get a fecal at least Four times in the first year of your puppies

life so you can treat any parasites or hard to kill microscopic worms that may require special

medicines, as well as kill hatching eggs and larvae. Why? Because puppies have not

built up any immunity to these invaders and can develop infections in the gut that

can KILL THEM! And we have lost puppies at the rescue to infections caused by

parasites :(

Do them 2x or more a year thereafter.

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This de-wormer has the same ingredient that the wormer your vet will provide, the added

bonus is it will kill Giardia as well. You can find this at any feed store (country store) that

supplies meds and supplies to farmers, ranchers and hobby farmers. (Please

note: Your vet does not want you to know this and may discourage you for the profit they

will lose)

It is called SafeGuard, Ask a store clerk for the GOAT WORMER-SafeGuard, get a

syringe with measurements on it. 0.1, 0.2 etc..

then dose the puppies and dogs at: 1.2ML per 5 pounds for 5 days straight. (The

instructions on the back of the bottle is for goats, not dogs)

Treatment plan: 1x a day for 5 days to kill all worms, including round and tapeworms as

well as Giardia. then in 14 days, treat again for 5 days.

then 1x a month after that until they are grown. As adults treat 4x a year for

maintenance. This product is very safe to use on your dogs. keep in the refrigerator.

One bottle will go a long way unless you have multiple dogs, but do treat everyone in the

house.

SafeGuard costs about $26.00 at the store or $19.00 online at http://www.revivalanimal.com

This product is less expensive than 1 treatment the vet will give you of their powdered

Panacur, which has to be mixed into wet food and the dog has to eat the entire amount of

food to get all of the meds. Safeguard is easier, effective and cheap.

B. Puppies should be given a fecal by your vet, 3-4 times their first year, while young to be

sure you don't have Coccidia. There are no real over the counter ways to control

Coccidia. Your vet will give you Albon, and you may need to treat 3-4 times to get all of this

parasite. It can be deadly to your puppy as it causes an infection in the gut. SO YES,

Please DO FECAL EXAMS to control these:

Common Intestinal Parasites

• ROUNDWORMS: Look like spaghetti in the stool. Cause vomiting, anorexia, diarrhea,

distended abdomen. In dogs and cats, especially young animals. • HOOKWORMS: Rarely seen in the stool. Cause blood loss, diarrhea (bloody), anorexia,

vomiting. In dogs and cats. • WHIPWORMS: Rarely seen in the stool. Cause diarrhea (bloody), anorexia, weight loss,

depression. Usually detected in dogs > 4 months of age, rarely seen in cats. • TAPEWORMS: Usually seen in the stool, around the anus, or on bedding. Looks like grains of

rice. Segments are cream colored, but after dying and drying are more orange/brown. Fairly

non-pathogenic in animals, but some species can be transmitted to humans. Animals get

tapeworms by ingesting fleas and/or rodents. Segments shed every 2-3 months, so the

animal may have no apparent infection. Generally only recommend treating if segments are

seen because the treatment is quite expensive and the worms are relatively non-pathogenic

to the animal. Panacur and Strongid will NOT kill tapeworms.

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• COCCIDIA: Protozoal parasite which can cause diarrhea, failure to thrive, and rarely, but

occasionally, death. Treated with Albon (Sulfadimethoxine). Diagnosed via a fecal float.

Most common and debilitating in young animals < 6 months old. Dewormers do NOT kill

coccidia. Source of an organism is the environment. Once the environment is contaminated,

it is extremely difficult to get rid of coccidia. • GIARDIA: Protozoal parasite which can cause symptoms ranging from no clinical signs to

mild diarrhea, to vomiting, severe diarrhea, and dehydration. Infection is by the oral route,

usually from contaminated water. Diagnosed with a direct fecal exam. Treated with Flagyl

(metronidazole). Maybe an inapparent infection for a long time, then some environmental

stress may trigger symptoms. Difficult to get out of the environment once it is present.

A Bit about Coccidia: What you need to know:

Coccidia, or coccidiosis, in dogs is often treated with a drug called Albon. This protozoal

infection is the most prevalent and opportunistic intestinal disease in North America. Dogs

in kennels are the most susceptible to acquiring this disease, so the use of Albon to help

prevent it is recommended.

Coccidia Explained The coccidia disease is spread through different types of protozoa parasites. Some dogs that

acquire coccidia deal with the infection with great ease and little noticeable symptoms.

Other dogs, however, become very ill and sometimes even die from coccidia because of the

how quickly the parasites multiply within the intestines.

Coccidia affect the intestines so a dog may have watery diarrhea with traces of blood. In

more severe cases, a dog's diarrhea will contain blood and mucus, and the dog will strain to

relieve himself. Dehydration often accompanies diarrhea along with weight loss and a loss of

appetite. Some of the parasites that can cause coccidia can even form small tumors in the

intestinal walls. When coccidia affects a dog's nervous system, a dog may have convulsions

and muscle tremors.

The sooner coccidia is treated, the better the prognosis for a dog. If left untreated,

secondary infections such as pneumonia can develop along with permanent damage to the

body.

Treating Coccidia in Dogs with Albon (Sulfadimethoxine) The first method to treating most dog diseases is with prevention. With this in mind, a

veterinarian may recommend that a pet owner give a dog Albon to help prevent coccidia if

he will be in a kennel for a period of time. Sulfadimethoxine products can be purchased as a

pill, injection, or oral suspension product.

Albon is a low-dose medication that's quickly absorbed into a dog's body and contains a

long-lasting sulfonamide. The sulfadimethoxine within Albon is a bacteriostatic agent, which

doesn't allow the parasites to create folic acid from para-aminobenzoic acids. Unlike other

animals, when a dog takes Albon, the sulfadimethoxine isn't acetylated and the medication

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goes through his body unchanged. To ensure coccidia treatment through the use of Albon is

successful, a dog should be given this medicine soon after the infection is discovered so he

can gain a high sulfonamide level in his body quickly. The infected dog needs to take Albon

throughout the whole course of the infection and even for some time afterward. The length

of time which a dog takes Albon depends on the dog's response to the therapy. Typically,

a dog will take this medication for about 14 days, until he is asymptomatic for at least 48

hours. However, it is advised that a pet owner administer all of the medication prescribed to

a dog that is ill with coccidia so the infection doesn't return. Also, a dog that’s taking

Albon for the treatment of coccidia should drink a lot of water so crystals don't

form in his urine.

Coccidia is an opportunistic infection that can turn deadly in some dogs quickly. If

a dog displays gastrointestinal symptoms, he should be taken to a veterinary clinic so he

can be prescribed Albon as soon as possible if he's diagnosed with coccidia.

BECAUSE COCCIDIA HAS BECOME SUCH A BIG ISSUE IN ALL DOGS, I HAVE

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5. Disease prevention

Infections/diseases and vaccinations to discuss with your vet. Protect your dog

Parvovirus - Despite there being a vaccine for this, many un-vaccinated dogs succumb to

this disease. This attacks the gastrointestinal tract and immune system, causing severe

vomiting and diarrhea. It is spread via direct contact with an infected dog or via the feces of

an infected dog. Proper cleaning methods of the environment of dogs with Parvo and

keeping up on vaccinations can prevent a dog/puppy from catching this very contagious and

often fatal disease.

Distemper - As with parvo, there is a vaccine for this. Distemper is a highly contagious

infection of the respiratory and/or gastrointestinal tract. It begins with weakness and

coughing. As it progresses a dog may develop diarrhea. In later stages, it attacks the dog's

central nervous system, including the brain and spinal cord. The dog may have seizures,

paralysis before dying. Keeping your Dog/puppy vaccinated - with all puppy shots and

boosters ( 1x every 9 years for Distemper)

Leptospirosis - There are many strains of leptospirosis (including tick disease) and not all

dogs that catch this die from it. However, it can cause fatal liver and kidney damage. Most

strains of fatal strains of leptospirosis are spread via the urine of wild animals. This includes

raccoon, skunks, and rats. Dogs can catch this when drinking from contaminated water;

though it can also spread via sniffing of infection in urine puddles.

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There are 2 ways to prevent this:

1) By not allowing a dog to go near the urine of wild animals or drink from any water

source that an animal may have urinated into.

2) Vaccination - This is a bit tricky because in the U.S. this is not included in

standard vaccinations. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) considers

leptospirosis vaccine a “non-core”. This means that it is only recommended for dogs that

have a high chance of exposure. In addition, some breeds tend to not react well to this

particular inoculation. (Chihuahuas) It is up to owners to discuss this with the veterinarian

and decide if there is enough wildlife near the home to warrant having the vaccine.

Sepsis - This refers to septic shock which is a severe infection in the body. Without

treatment, it can cause acute kidney failure, liver failure and/or acute respiratory distress

syndrome. Even with proper treatment, only roughly 40% of dogs survive.

There are many causes of sepsis, including prostatic infection, pneumonia and bacterial

infection of the heart. However, with the Chihuahua breed, the one that owners will want to

be concerned about is a blood infection. This breed is highly susceptible to tooth decay.

When a tooth becomes infected and is not treated, the infection can spread throughout the

body, leading to sepsis.

As with many fatal diseases, this one - when due to dental disease - is preventable with

proper at-home and professional dental care

Common Diseases in Detail/Care and Treatments

PARVO

Canine parvovirus is a contagious and extremely dangerous disease in dogs. It is

transmitted through direct contact with infected feces, vomit or with infected surfaces and

soil. The virus has a high resistance and survives in the environment for a long time, having

a high mortality rate in dogs. Puppies under 6 months old are most prone to catching this

virus, therefore it is highly recommended to vaccinate your dog and check with your

veterinarian for methods to prevent catching this disease.

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Canine Parvovirus Incubation Period The parvovirus is extremely resistant: it can survive in the environment up to 7 months

adapting to various pH ranges and temperature changes. Once it is ingested, the parvovirus

has a period of incubation of 3 to 7 days.

Usually, the virus is first eliminated in the feces on day 3 and the shedding continues for

another 10 days. After 10 to 14 days, the dog might stop shedding the virus making it

undetectable in the feces. Rarely, clinically infected dogs shed the virus periodically.

In the first stage, the infection is subclinical, that is, it does not exhibit any symptoms. This

is why this infection is highly contagious: during the incubation period the dog is shedding

the virus in the environment without displaying any symptoms and other dogs might get

easily infected.

When ingested, the virus rapidly replicates in the lymphatic tissue spreading quickly in the

bloodstream and throughout the body attacking internal organs, especially the intestines

and the heart.

Symptoms of Canine Parvovirus Infection Usually, the symptoms of parvovirus infection appear within 5 to 10 days from the ingestion

of the virus and consist of

• Lethargy and depression

• Vomiting and appetite loss

• Diarrhea

• Dehydration

• Fever

• Weakness

• Distinctive odor (in later stages of infection)

Usually, the first symptom is lethargy followed by loss of appetite and vomiting. The main

cause of death in infected dogs is dehydration or other secondary diseases it sets ground for

rather than the virus itself.

It is important that you take action from the first symptoms since this is a condition that

severely endangers your dog’s health. Treatment should be started as soon as possible.

Prevention of Parvovirus Infection The success rate in treating this infection is not high. Basically, preventing this infection is

the best way to maintain your dog healthy.

The virus is very strong and highly contagious and the only disinfectant killing it is bleach.

Therefore, in order to protect your dog, it is best to vaccinate him as early as the protection

given by maternal antibodies from his mother’s milk wears off. Young puppies are

vaccinated in a series of doses. Puppies older than 16 weeks are usually vaccinated 3 to 4

weeks apart. When he grows up, it’s best to vaccinate your dog once a year.

The owner of an infected dog should notify neighbors and isolate the pet.

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• As an oral homeopathic vaccine to immunize your dog against Parvovirus • To protect against Parvovirus during a known outbreak • To treat active Parvovirus under veterinarian supervision • To reduce symptoms of Parvo including fever, diarrhea, and vomiting

About Parvovirus

Parvo is a viral disease that affects dogs. This illness can cause severe digestive symptoms,

as well as fever and shock and may even prove fatal. Parvovirus attacks rapidly dividing

cells like those in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract as well as developing white blood

cells. In this way, parvovirus leads to symptoms like bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and loss of

proper immune system functioning. Puppies are more commonly and more severely affected

than adult dogs due to their still-developing immune system. Puppies can easily succumb to

this disease, especially when the virus infects the muscle of the heart.

The first indications of Parvo in an infected dog are usually high fever, lethargy, and loss of

appetite. Later, vomiting and diarrhea develop. The stool is often bloody and may have a

yellowish color and noticeably foul odor. Without effective treatment, dehydration, shock,

and even death may follow.

How do dogs contract Parvovirus?

Canine parvovirus is carried by dogs, many of whom show no symptoms themselves. The

virus is also shed in the diarrhea of infected dogs and can subsequently survive in the

ground and the outside environment for a very long time - even several months.

Parvo is a very hardy virus and will survive most household cleaning and disinfectant

agents. Chlorine bleach is the most effective way to kill parvovirus and is the usual

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recommendation by vets. Highly contagious to any unprotected dog, parvovirus may come

into your home or yard very easily. Car tires, shoes, rodents and birds may all carry the

virus into your pet’s vicinity. This means that even if your dog never leaves your property, it

may still be difficult to provide adequate protection from this virus.

Which dogs are more likely to contract Parvo?

Certain canine breeds seem to be more susceptible to Parvo, including Rottweilers and

Doberman Pinschers, but all dogs can contract Parvovirus.

How is Parvo diagnosed?

As diarrhea may be caused by a number of other illnesses, Parvo needs to be carefully

diagnosed either with a blood test or testing of the dog’s feces.

How is Parvo usually treated?

According to conventional vets, there is no known cure for Parvovirus. Conventional

treatment is therefore mostly supportive and consists of maintaining the dog’s body fluids,

balancing electrolyte levels and maintaining body temperature.

How can natural remedies help?

Homeopathic treatment for Parvo has long been the only viable method of treating the

actual disease as conventional medicine can only provide supportive treatment. Herbal

remedies also have a role to play in relieving symptoms and shortening the natural course

of the disease for quicker recovery.

What about vaccination?

One way to avoid parvo infection is to make sure that your dog is fully vaccinated. This is,

however, easier said than done. Unfortunately, it can be very difficult to successfully

vaccinate a puppy for this disease and vaccination every few weeks in the first few months

of life is commonly recommended by conventional vets. This is because the immunity a

puppy acquires from its mother can interfere with the vaccination process. Because of the

difficulty in conferring lifelong immunity to parvovirus via vaccination, most conventional

vets also recommend that adult dogs receive a yearly vaccination against this disease for

life.

The practice of repeated vaccination is, however, a controversial issue amongst holistic and

homeopathic vets, who view vaccination as a threat to strong immune functioning.

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• Arsen alb. (6C) is a homeopathic remedy often used for digestive upsets including

cramping, vomiting and diarrhea. Also good for dogs showing signs of lethargy and

irritability. • Verat. alb. (6C) is a homeopathic remedy for violent vomiting, cramps and diarrhea.

This remedy is particularly useful for dogs with fever and dehydration which are

both common and dangerous in Parvovirus. • Belladonna (30C) is used homeopathically for fast relief from acute fever, pain,

inflammation and all illnesses with a sudden and severe onset. Thirst, fever and

swollen/tender abdomen are further indications for Belladonna. • Parvo (30C) is a homeopathic remedy used both prophylactically (preventatively)

and curatively in the treatment of canine Parvovirus. Homeopathic nosodes are

similar to vaccines in that they help to build protection and resistance against

specific diseases. They differ to conventional vaccines in that they are usually

manufactured from the products of diseases rather than from a culture of the

disease agent or virus itself (as in many conventional vaccines.) Research has

shown a high rate of success in the treatment and prevention of Canine Parvovirus

using this homeopathic 'vaccine' in contrast to the conventional vaccination which

seldom confers immunity without numerous subsequent booster shots. • Zingiber officinale (Ginger) has a long history of medicinal use in traditional

Chinese and Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine. Working mainly in the digestive tract,

Zingiber boosts digestive fluids and neutralizes acids, making it an effective

alternative to conventional anti-nausea medication. Modern research confirms its

effectiveness in relieving the symptoms of nausea, vomiting, indigestion and

flatulence. Zingiber has strong anti-inflammatory and pain relieving properties and

is also used to treat arthritis and other inflammatory diseases. • Agrimonia eupatoria (Agrimony) helps to relieve diarrhea, reduces inflammation of

the mucus membranes and soothes restless animals. This herb has been used for

centuries in the treatment of digestive disease including colitis, appendicitis and

diarrhea. Agrimony is a bitter, mildly astringent, tonic, diuretic herb that may help

control bleeding, improve liver and gall bladder functions, treat fever and have

anti-inflammatory effects.

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Coccidia in Dogs and Cats

Coccidia are parasites that are often misunderstood. After the first exposure, Coccidian

parasites are always present in the animal's intestines, and they're just waiting to take

advantage of any digestive upset. It is rarely the initial cause of diarrhea, but once diarrhea

starts, the Coccidia will grow to large numbers to keep diarrhea going. Coccidia are spread

through feces, and younger animals are more susceptible to the disease because of their

underdeveloped immune systems. Coccidia are a major issue for babies under 8

weeks old and can even kill them.

TRANSMISSION OF COCCIDIA Puppies are born with a sterile gut, and their mother seeds their gut with good bacteria

during cleaning and care. However, puppies are often introduced to Coccidia through their

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mothers' infected feces. Coccidia can be spread from puppies to kittens and vice versa. The

goal is to keep the puppy's exposure to a minimum number.

There are a variety of products you can use for both treatment and prevention, but the goal

is to keep the numbers so low in the kennel that you rarely need to treat.

TREATMENT Marquis® is used to both prevent and treat Coccidia (Plumb). It works well and the once-a-

week dose is easy to administer. Marquis (Ponazuril) will cause dry eye, so use caution in

puppies under 6 weeks old - eye ulcers may develop in flat-nosed breeds. Marquis lasts 7

days, and when it's given before shipment, it's very effective in stopping Coccidia from

overwhelming the puppy as he adjusts to his new home. It is also okay to use late

pregnancy.

PREVENTION Coccidia prevention needs to be started before birth and continued to the weaned babies.

However, be cautious as many products are not safe for pregnant moms! You can never use

sulfa between the 25th and 30th day of gestation as you increase cleft palate in dogs or

cats. That is when the palate closes.

Another important part of prevention includes insect and rodent control, as mice and

cockroaches can carry Coccidia. It is also important to practice strict sanitation. Because

Coccidia spreads primarily through feces, all fecal matter should be removed regularly. This

will help prevent food and water from becoming contaminated with feces.

PREVENTION OF COCCIDIA IN DOGS CocciGuard is an easy way to prevent Coccidia - simply add it to your puppy's food.

Decoquinate works by preventing Coccidia from reproducing so they die of attrition (old

age). CocciGuard is safe for pregnant dogs! The mother should also be fed puppy food with

CocciGuard; feed the last two weeks of pregnancy. This decreases the number of Coccidia

the mother can give to the puppies. When you wean the puppies onto CocciGuard, it

controls the issue until you move them to their new home.

Babies can go on Albon® or a generic after weaning for 7 days. Can also use on moms after

35 days pregnant.

Amprolium (Corid®) can also be used for Coccidia prevention. The flavor is terrible, so some

people add raspberry or strawberry flavoring to help with the taste. For small breeds, do not

mix it with water because they tend to get dehydrated from not drinking. The

preferred way to use Amprolium is to drench the puppy daily - you know the dose

is in and they will also drink adequate water.