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Latest Updates:

January 5, 2011
Is the new quick canine vaccine titer test right for your dog? By Christie Keith

February 2010
ALL ABOUT VACCINE ISSUES & VACCINATIONS W. Jean Dodds, DVM1 and Ronald D. Schultz, PhD

May 2009

The great big, really huge, absolutely essential story about canine vaccinations Christie Keith

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Vaccinations Protocol- most recent info from Dr Jean Dodds.

UC Davis VMTH Canine and Feline Vaccination Guidelines (Revised 11/09)

New Principles of Immunology-Canines Immunity is not controlled by antibody levels as we once thought

Adverse reactions to Vaccines- List of possible reactions

Dogs Adverse reactions- site dedicated to information about adverse vaccine reactions

Vaccination Articles by Christie Keith including articles about the effectiveness of various vaccines, need for Titers, vaccine alternatives

Reporting an Adverse reaction

Rabies Challenge Fund- initiative to increase duration of vaccinations on immunity to 5 and 7 years

Dogs at higher risk- Bracephyalic, neutered, 1-3 yrs( risk increases with the number of vaccinations administered) and under 22lbs.

Allergy dogs and vaccinations:
Dogs with inhalant allergies are known to worsen after vaccination Frick and Brooks 1983

Dogs with atopy who are vaccinated at the height of the allergic season, may have an increased risk of developing more severe allergy signs Adverse reactions to vaccinationHolly Nash DVM

An augmented immune response to vaccination is seen in dogs with pre-existing inhalant allergies (atopy) to pollens Adverse vaccine reactions Jean Dodds DVM

The Science of Vaccine Damage

Teeth

Canine Dental Care
Of carnivores omnivores, Teeth and Science- how diet impacts teeth
Dental Disease
Anesthesia free dental Cleaning

Poisonous/Dangerous

Overview from here

Accidental ingestion of pet or human medications drugs was the most common source of pet poisoning claims between 2005 and 2009, costing policyholders an average of $791 per claim and accounting for nearly 25 percent of the total poisoning claims. =

Poison / No. of claims
Drug reactions/accidental ingestion of drugs: 5,131
Rodenticide: 4,028
Methylxanthine: 3,661
Plant poisoning: 2,808
Household chemicals: 1,669
Metaldehyde: 396
Insecticide/organophosphate: 323
Heavy metal toxicity: 288
Toad poisoning: 270
Antifreeze: 213
Walnuts: 100
Alcohol: 75
Strychnine: 28

Medications

Top ten medications that posion pets

Backyard :
Foxtails - Southern and Western states
Mushrooms
Cocoa Mulch
Lawn and Garden Hazards

What to do

Call Poison Control center

How to induce vomiting (do so only after speaking to your vet, do not induce vomiting if the poison is a petroleum product, a cleaning solution, or a strong acid or alkali)

Pet Food Recall Resources

PetConnection/Food Recall Topics

Pet Food Tracker

Pet Food List

Fish Oil

Fish Oil is a rich source of Omega 3

Why is Omega 3 required?

Polyunsaturated fats (PUFA's) are a combination of Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids that are important to the diet, but in a certain ratio. Omega 3's offer anti inflammatory and platelet inhibiting effects while Omega 6's do the opposite. With the advent of grain based farming, this ratio has shifted in humans from 1:1 (omega 3:omega 6) to 1:10 (see Michael Pollan). Omega 3, in short is missing from the diet.

Why fish oil as a source of omega 3 and not flaxseed oil?
Omega 3 is a combination of EPA and DHA. Although plant based oils like flaxseed oil are a source, they contain ALA (alpha linoleic acid), which requires desaturation in the body to form EPA and DHA in order to be utilized. At best, only around 15-20% of ALA is converted to EPA and DHA, (one source estimates that less than 10% of ALA becomes EPA and DHA) which means you would have to use 5 to 6 times as much flax seed oil to get an equivalent amount of omega-3 fatty acids as is found in fish oil.

Why Fish oil capsules and not from a bottle or already added to food/kibble?
Omega 3 is also highly perishable once exposed to the atmosphere- so its addition as an ingredient to kibble has limited value shortly after the bag is open. Similarly, it's retention is less reliable from pouring bottles and even pump bottles. The ideal source is from a capsule where the oil is sealed in until it is consumed.

Is fish oil safe?
Because the source of fish oil can be subject to issues of toxic contamination (mercury) it is best to seek out fish oil from wild caught small fish. Small fish on the low end of the food chain are at substantially lower risk for mercury contamination. Or look for indications on the label- if the source is farmed salmon that it has been tested or filtered.

So Omega 3's require supplementation and they require to be in the most bioavailable form to be useful or effective and safety should be a consideration. We recommend Spectrum which is easily available, in capsules and from wild caught small fish.

What is the dosage for fish oil?
Make sure to check the EPH/DHA amounts as it can get confusing with different capsule sizes and serving sizes. Recommended amounts for dietary purposes are one 1000mg fish oil capsule (containing 300mg combined EPA/DHA) per 30 pounds of body weight per day. For dogs dealing with skin issues a high dosage is necessary- so double that every day (you can go as high as 3 times a day). Maximum dosage is 300mg combined EPA/DHA per 10lbs. Higher amounts have been suggested for arthritis- but that should be done under vet supervision as fish oil does have blood thinning properties.

Typically an average frenchie around 24 lbs would get one capsule per day every other day. Any more would require supplementing with an additional 200IU of vitamin E and slow easing into as it can cause loose stools.

Articles:
Fatty Acid Facts Narda Robinson DVM, DO, MS
How fatty Acids fight Inflammation Narda Robinson DVM, DO, MSn
Studies detail possible benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for dogs with arthritis AVMA

Probiotics

Therapeutic Probiotics:
If your dog has recently been on antibiotics which destroys the good bacteria along with the bad (stress can also contribute to this) - then you need to provide probiotics/good Bacteria in amounts that can recolonize the gut which is in the millions. Live yogurt / kefir does not have enough bacteria to do this- you need a product that can provide these amounts like Benebac or B Naturals Probiotics. These are also formulated specially for dogs with a more species appropriate bacteria - Enterococcus faecium. Provide this supplement a few hours before or after antibiotics and continue for a few weeks after the drug therapy has ended.

Dietary Probiotics
Live yogurt and kefir are probiotics you can add as a daily part of your dog's diet as a general supplement. Kefir has a broader range of bacteria and the lactose is more predigested so it is recommended as dogs can have lactose intolerances.

General Strategy
Although there is an increasing amount of research regarding probiotics for canines, there's no exact science, as with most nutrition issues, that feeding x amount of a specific range of bacteria will successfully populate the gut with the right kind of flora or healthy bacteria which is what probiotics are supposed to do. One reason is we don't know if they all survive the acidic environment of the stomach, or which specific bacteria strains are capable of doing this. There are people who think that you can't process and bottle live bacteria- and there are some who think there isn't enough of a range of bacteria in naturally occuring foods like kefir. So its generally reccomended that you provide a broad range of these bacteria by feeding a range of kefir, green tripe, yogurt and a probiotic product and at different times- its thought that feeding probiotics between meals helps avoid the acidic environment.

The ABC's of probiotics Narda Robinson DVM
The difference between probiotics and digestive enzymes. Lew Olsen Ph.D

Probiotics and Diarrhea
Some studies showing benefits of probiotics for diarrhea:
Clinical benefits of probiotic canine-derived Bifidobacterium animalis strain AHC7 in dogs with acute idiopathic diarrhea.
Effects of a probiotic intervention in acute canine gastroenteritis--a controlled clinical trial.

Canine Nutrition Basics

Anatomy of a carnivore by Lew Olsen

History
History of Dog food
History of Dog Feeding 1 by Lew Olsen
History of Dog Feeding 2 by Lew Olsen

Meat/Protein
AAFCO Standards
Protein Requirements
Protein in the diet by Lew Olsen
Protein Amounts and Puppies by Lew Olsen
Protein Kidneys and Senior Dogs by Lew Olsen

Is it Necessary to reduce Protein in the Diet? by Lew Olsen

Fat
Fats & Fatty Acids by Lew Olsen

Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates by Lew Olsen

Vegetables
Vegetables by Lew Olsen
Vegetarian diet for dogs by Lew Olsen

Minerals
Minerals in Canines by Lew Olsen

How Do I Know if I am Feeding a Nutritionally Balanced Diet? Lew Olsen

Read Lew Olsen's new Book:Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs: The Definitive Guide to Homemade Meals

Heat Stroke

Heat Stroke (Hyperthermia)
Heatstroke
Heat Stroke and Malignant Hyperthermia
First Aid: Hyperthermia (Heat Stroke, Heat Prostration)
Spring Conditioning- Summer Prep*

Starting Raw

Overview

Why you need to read the articles listed below
You should also have read: Canine Nutrition Basics.

Why feed Raw:
Of carnivores omnivores, Teeth and Science

Myths about feeding a raw diet
Protein causes aggression Lew Olsen
Protein causes aggression Mary Strauss
Is a raw diet dangerous? Lew Olsen
Vets against Raw:
Another Round in the Raw Diet Debate by Christie Keith
From the k9nutrition/Onibasu Archives:
Vets are concerned about bacteria
Questioning the safety of raw food diet after trip to the vet1 Mary Strauss
Questioning the safety of raw food diet after trip to the vet 2 Mary Strauss
Questioning the safety of raw food diet after trip to the vet Lew Olsen

Studies on Raw
Comparison of Bloodwork Values Jean Dodds (See also Canine Nutrition and Bloodwork Values)
Raw Diet a Viable Option

Highly Recommended:
Books

Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs: The Definitive Guide to Homemade Meals By Lew Olson

Articles
Homemeade Diets Mary Strauss of Dogaware
Putting it Together Lew Olsen

Communities
K9Nutrition run by Lew Olsen

Breed

Organisations
French Bulldog Village
French Bulldog Rescue Network
French Bulldog Club of America
Breed Information
AKC Breed Standard
FBDCA Illustrated Breed Standard
FBDCA Judging the French Bulldog
Analysis
Outlines
Colors
FBCA Updated Standard on Color
History

General

Overview
What a frenchie needs
What a frenchie needs over time

Basic Equipment
Harness:
Identification
Crate
Bed
First Aid Kit
Medicine Cabinet

Grooming & Maintenance
Bathing, Rinsing
Ears
Eyes
NosesTeeth
Paws<: Nails, Pads
Privates
Teeth
Tail

Exercise
Physical
Mental,
Age Appropriate
Weather Appropriate

Diet
Nutrition Ladder
Treats,
Age Appropriate
Weather Appropriate

Physical Wellness
Annual Exams
Vaccinations
Things to watch for

Behavioral Wellness
Crating and Housebreaking
Basic Manners and More
Bite Inhibition and Sociability

Companionship
Time Alone
Attention
Affection

Sociability
Adults
Children
Dogs
Other animals

Rest and Sleep
Beds
Sleeping requirements

Language
Understanding your Frenchie
Does your Frenchie understand you?
Does your Frenchie listen to you?
Speaking on behalf of your Frenchie

Basic Training

Expertise
When your Frenchie needs Expert help
Emergency First Aid
Trusting and developing your Frenchie's own expertise
Decisions only you can make

Behavior

Overview
Animal Training
Learning Theory
Understanding how dogs learn
Alpha and Dominance
Changing the Owner - Pet Relationship
Motivation in Dog Training
Food + Training
Training Tools, Toys and Book
Rules of Play
Dogs Playing Together: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly
Dog Parks
The Dog Behavior Wellness Quiz

Puppies
About Growing Up
Bite Inhibition
Socialisation
Puppy training 12-18weeks
Crate Training
Puppy Training Program
Critical Periods
House Training, Errorless Housetraining

Adolescence 18 weeks - 2 years
The Teenage Dog
Adolescent Changes, Training, Socialisation, Problem Prevention
Adolescent Training Textbook
Fear + Reactivity in Adolescence

Basic Training
Clicker training
Choosing a Trainer
Jumping Up
Loose Leash Walking
Leave it
Say Please Protocol
Relaxation Protocol
Enough
Teaching Sit + Down + Stand
Teaching Come / Recall
Teaching Stay
Watch Me

Advanced / Problem Behaviors
Aggression
Inter Dog Reactivity + Leash Aggression
Dog Introductions
Behavior Adjustment Therapy - for Reactive Dogs
Compulsive Behaviors
Door Barking
Fear in Dogs
Inappropriate Eating, Coprophagia
Humping
Impulse Control
Phobias
Resource Guarding, Book:Mine Jean Donaldson
Separation Anxiety, Canine Separation Anxiety. Book:Home Alone Roger Abrantes, Protocol for depatures, Protocol for Separation Anxiety, Karen Overall
Sibling Rivalry/Multiple Dogs:
Bringing home a second dog/Introductions
Understanding Dogs That Fight,
Breaking up dog fights
Urination: Submissive; Excitement; Territorial

RESOURCES: Trusted Sites

RECOMMENDED( Quick Guide )

Arthritis

You Don't need NSAIDs to treat osteoarthritis Patty Khuly DVM
Medications for Degenerative Arthritis Veterinary Partner
Joint Decisions Mary Strauss
Diet Supplements for Dogs with Joint problems Mary Strauss
Joint Problems and Nutrition Lew Olsen

See Pain Management

General Page

What Dogs Really Need
Bathing, Washing and Rinsing
Leash Walking Equipment
Environmental Enrichment
Managing the heat: Spring Conditioning - Summer Prep
Fall Prep - Back to School

RECOMMENDED

Our Friend the Dog

Our Friend the Dog by Maurice Maeterlinck

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