Donations Desperately Needed For Neglected Rescue Dog

Denali is a 9 year old Siberian Husky who was rescued from an LA County Shelter 3 years ago by Husky Haven of LA.  She was adopted to a seemingly nice family who promised to care for Denali for the rest of her life.  Even though the family was carefully screened, they did not live up to their promise and Denali turned up at a shelter looking as she appears on the right with clumps of fur missing, loss of her black pigment from severe malnutrition, sores around her mouth and a large growth on her ear.  The picture on the left is how Denali appeared just 3 years ago at the time of her adoption.  Husky Haven of LA makes a commitment to the dogs they rescue for life.  It cost $250 in fees to bail out poor Denali from the shelter and it is estimated that she will need approx. $2000 in veterinary care.  However, we are hopeful that with proper veterinary attention, supplements and good nutrition, Denali will be able to make a successful recovery.  Even the smallest donations would be appreciated.  If you would like to help save Denali's life, please make a tax-deductible donation on the Husky Haven of LA website.  AskAriel.com is dedicated to helping save the lives of homeless pets.  We donate resources and supplements to rescue groups to help give these pets a 2nd chance.

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Rosemary and Seizures in Dogs

Q:  Dear Ask Ariel:  My 9 month old pug Pugsley, is having seizures.  Is there a proven link between rosemary and seizures, especially in small breed dogs?

A:      This is a GREAT question and I am so glad you asked because seizures in dogs can be greatly improved with holistic care.  Seizures in a young dog are often related to some of the following issues:
1) food allergies--food allergies can be a trigger
 2) low thyroid function---Pugsly could be borderline thyroid--be sure to discuss a thyroid panel with your veterinarian
 3) Liver problems--a comprehensive blood test will reveal if there is an issue

Dog Brain Booster  is recommended by veterinarians and has been extremely effective in controlling seizures in dogs especially when combined with AllerEaze and Neuroflam .  It is very important to put Pugsley on a completely hypoallergenic diet, preferably a raw frozen diet.  Avoid all grains and use hypoallergenic protein sources such as rabbit.  Omega 3s are extremely helpful so using the highly purified Amazing Omegas to support brain health and reduce inflammation can help greatly.  In my opinion, I have not seen a definitive link between rosemary and seizures in dogs and think addressing these other issues will yield a much more successful approach for Pugsley.

Collapsed Trachea in Yorkshire Terriers

Q: Dear Ariel: I have an 10 yr old Yorkshire Terrier named Lily that has had problems with collapsing trachea and it is getting worse so I brought her into our vet and he did an x-ray and it showed that Lily has a slight enlargement of her heart on the left side. He felt that the heart issues may be involved with the issues with the trachea and he prescribed heart medications (Vetmedin  & Enalapril).  She seems to be feeling ok but she does make a honking sound especially if she gets excited.  Is there any holistic supplements that I can use that would help?

A:  Amazing Omegas, Purrfect Pet CoQ10 and Resveratrol for Dogs. 

These products will help to support the heart and breathing.  The coughing is due to the collapsing trachea which can be helped from a functional standpoint using the Ultra-Flex Collagen Support (this helps to strengthen the cartilage in the trachea).  These products are all good for your dog and can be combined with heart medications but they are not cough control medicines.  

Here is a link: http://www.askariel.com/category-s/1896.htm 

Also, some dogs do get stressed from the collapsing trachea so using the Psystabil is a gentle way to calm them. 

Gremlin and Goblin: Two Special Pets Who Brought So Much Love and Joy

Goblin and Gremlin---Two Special Dogs Who Are Now Angels

Losing a beloved pet is a heartbreak beyond words.  Anyone who has ever loved an animal knows the painful grief that comes when the time comes for them to leave us.   For Kimberly Dawn Hatfield, this pain was magnified by two.  Two precious dogs, Gremlin and Goblin both passed away within 2 months of one another.  Kimberly was a wonderful Mommie and took great care of them. Some memories that Kimberly has of each of these cherished pets is below:

Goblin, happy go lucky, awesome friend, smiled and brought you a toy everytime you came home, 15 years old and strong right up to the end, dog all the way thru, hated if I cried, licked my face until I stopped.  Powerful.

Gremlin, fighter, 12 years old, chronically ill for 5 years but still hung on until his body gave out, awesome, loyal friend, old soul,
was hanging on for me, until I told him, "I would be ok and to go if he needed to, I would be alright", two hours later, he did.

These two dogs were my life, my loves, my true friends, but I let them both go, 40 days apart, with love and happiness, I celebrate their life and good time memories which will always be in my heart, wait for me boys, I will see you again.

 Your Mommie

Hair Loss Around the Mouth or Tail in Dogs and Cats

Some cats and dogs can experience hair loss especially around the mouth or on the tail.  Hair loss can be a sign of allergies in pets.  Sometimes after my dog Legend eats something he is allergic to it, he will start scratching at the mouth which leads to hair loss.  While we keep Legend on  very strict hypoallergenic diet, on occasion, we might try something new to see how he responds to it.  Amazing, but even a different type of fish or small piece of pork is a huge trigger for him.  He will start scratching at the mouth.  Also, we have seen cats where they lose hair around the tail and then by changing the diet, the hair grows back.  For more about pet food allergies, please read the following pet nutrition health articles.

Raw chicken can cause food allergies in dogs and cats

Raw Chicken is still chicken and could be an allergen for your dog or cats.  There is a popular opinion that if a cat or dog has allergies and then eats raw food, their allergy symptoms such as diarrhea, eye staining, itching, scratching and hair loss will improve.  Yes, it is true that raw food is easier to digest and anytime a pet is switched from dry kibble for example to a raw frozen diet, it is typical to see improved digestive symptoms which in turn can improve allergy symptoms.  However, if a cat or dog is allergic to chicken or poultry, whether the food is raw, cooked, overcooked or in whatever form---it is still chicken.   To learn more about why chicken could be a potential allergen for your dog or cat, please read this detailed article about chicken food allergies.  So, many pet owners can become extremely frustrated and erroneously conclude that a raw diet won't help their pet's allergies, when in fact it can.  But, what is important, is to understand that when choosing a raw frozen diet, the pet owner needs to look for a hypoallergenic "novel" protein such as rabbit.  Rabbit seems to work very well for dogs and cats with allergies.

Huskies From Alaska Send Thanks For Pet Supplements

      

"I am sold on your products and the two dogs I am treating have shown vast improvements.  I am most impressed.  My dogs are my very best friends.   I am willing to help them and do whatever is necessary to keep them healthy and happy.  Your products are helping me do just that.  I will use conventional medicine if I have to but am always happy to find holistic pet supplements that actually work.  I will always go with them first.  Yours are amazing.  Thank you once again for having these wonderful pet supplements and being so kind with helping .”   Firmin Family, Alaska, 2013

Products Used:  Amazing Omegas, Power Probiotic, Notatum (for allergies and infections), Resveratrol For Dogs (immune support, energizing antioxidant)

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