Pet Fair and Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

Dog Ranch Bed & Biscuit

1^st Annual Pet Fair and Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest

Sunday October 25^th 12-4pm

Come join us as we celebrate a day dedicated to pet health and education.  Add to that the fun and excitement of a Howl-0-Ween costume contest with food, raffles, vendors, live demonstrations, prizes, and entertainment for you and your pup!  It’s our 1st Annual Dog Ranch Pet Fair and Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest! This event is free!  Proceeds from this event will go to the participating non-profit organizations.

·         Howl-O-Ween Costume Contest with Prizes ($5 registration fee)

·         Over 20 vendors

·         Live demonstrations

·         Raffle

·         Photo Spot - dress up your pup and take some fun pics

·         Food Trucks

plus a 15 minute Q & A session with Susan Blake Davis,CCN- Ask Ariel Pet Nutritionist

Well behaved dogs only please. All dogs must be on leash and in control at all times. Please call Dog Ranch Bed & Biscuit for further information on this event and costume contest registration and details.

 

20401 Sun Valley Drive,Laguna Beach www.thedogranch.com 949-494-0484

Top Trending Pet Costumes

Fall brings thoughts of pumpkins and Halloween. Many people like to get their pet into the action and dress them up too.  To help you with planning, here are lists of the top trending pet costumes.

Top sellers from Amazon:

• Despicable Me 2 Minion Pet Costume
• Rubies Costume Star Wars Collection Pet Costume
• Pink Purple Birthday Girl Paw Prints Clown Hat For Dog Costume
• Animal Planet PET20104 triceratops Dog Costume
• Luau Shirt Pet Costume
• Sombrero Multicolored For Pets
• Rubies Costume Halloween Classics Collection Pet Costume
• California Costume Collections Animal Planet Lion Dog Costume, Large
• Animal Planet PET20109 Raptor Dog Costume
• Rubies Dapper Dog Costume

Trending on Pinterest:
(Some of these are especially great ideas if your child wants to participate in the theme.)

• Puggy Monster
• Kissing Booth Pup
• Chia Pet Halloween Costume
• Batman Dog Costume
• Boston Terrier Skunk
• Scuba Diver Puppy
• Beauty and the Beast Costume
• Yoda Cat
• Princess Leia Cat
• Kitty Potter

Ultra-Flex Collagen Helps 15 Year Old Cat Lose Weight

Our 15 yr old feline Fred  says he loves the way “Ultra-Flex Collagen Support” makes him feel.   We only do ¼ of a capsule in the morning with his food along with the Power Probiotic.   We do Lypozyme at the dinner feeding.  Within one month we saw improvements in the way he would get out of his bed, up and down stairs and walk around his outside courtyard.  Now after 2 months, he is actually running and playing some with our 11 yr old cat.  He has even lost ½ lb since he is able to run and play more.   The other day, I saw him run across the yard, which was the first time in a year.   Fred says that  his other felines should definitely  give it a try so they can feel young again!

Curcumin Complex For Pets Can Spice Up Your Pet's Life!

Curcumin is a distinctive yellow spice (associated with Indian cooking and also referred to as turmeric) that has been used for thousands of years for its health benefits. The top three areas of benefit include:

Antioxidant:
Curcumin has been found to be a strong antioxidant, which  helps protect against the damage of free radicals.

Anti-inflammatory:
It has been long studied how inflammation is a major contributing factor in chronic illnesses, such as  arthritis and autoimmune diseases (also neurodegenerative, cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, and malignant diseases). Curcumin can help reduce inflammation and thus reduce symptoms associated with these diseases.  Thus, it is an excellent treatment option for reducing musculoskeletal pain.

Anticancer:
There has been clinical studies that show that curcumin can have an inhibiting effect on cancer cells. It was found beneficial as a prevention and treatment for some cancers by blocking the blood vessels that feed the cancer cells.

These are by no means the only area that show the benefits of adding curcumin. There have also been studies that show benefits for respiratory systems conditions, autoimmune support, and for it's detoxification properties.

Curcumin Complex for Pets is a high quality powerful anti-inflammatory that is backed by extensive research. Has been shown to be extremely effective and economical for both dogs and cats!

Help For Chronic Sinus Infections In Cats

Q:  I have an 4 year old female cat with chronic sinusitis.  I got her at about 3 months old and she had a terrible sinus infection at the time. It is just an ongoing problem.  I have  put her through a number of rounds of antibiotics out of desperation to help her nose clear up when the drainage was thick and discolored and she seemed really uncomfortable.  We have also seen at least 4 different vets for her condition but no permanent relief.  Is there anything I can do to help her from a holistic standpoint?

A:  Two common conditions that cause nasal discharge are rhinitis and sinusitis. Rhinitis is the inflammation of the cat’s nose and sinusitis is the inflammation of the nasal passages.  If the nasal discharge is coming from both nasal passages it is usually viral or bacterial. When discharge is just in one nasal passage it may be fungal, nasal polyps, tooth root abscess. Cats may show transient improvement with the use of antibiotics, but using them may become less effective in reoccurring bouts. Environmental conditions and pathogens can cause a flare up of clinical signs too.  Sinus infections can also occur as a symptom of a weakened immune system due to an underlying viral condition.

Diet and supplements can help cats with chronic sinusitis.  Cats can have underlying allergies contributing to the sinus problem and also cats with a viral condition need a low inflammatory diet.  It's important to feed them a hypoallergenic diet avoiding proteins such as fish, poultry and grains which can be big allergens for cats.  The following supplements are veterinary recommended for helping cats with chronic sinusitis:

Power Probiotic--Cats that have been on antibiotics may develop a yeast overgrowth as the antibiotics kill off the good friendly bacteria as well as the bad.  Your cat needs the friendly bacteria to restore proper immune function which is why this multi-strain formula is so important.

NotaSAN and QuentaSAN These two powerful immune boosters help cats fight off infections.  The drops are easy to administer and are helpful for fighting bacterial and viral infections.  

Immune Support Kit Contains three easy to use, tasteless liquid formulas that strengthen immunity, fight infection, viruses and bacteria.   Helps clear up nasal and eye discharge, sneezing, fatigue.  Can be used with antibiotics.  The three formulas can be purchased separately or at a discounted package price.    

Please include your cat's diet on the AskAriel order form at checkout.  Their pet nutritionist will provide a diet suggestion on the packing slip that comes with your order.

Adenocarcinoma Most Common Form of Lung Cancer in Dogs and Cats

Adenocarcinoma is the most common type of lung cancer in dogs and cats (accounting for 75% of cases). It can be a fast growing malignant type of cancer, which can quickly spread to other parts of the body (including lymph nodes and the brain). It is usually found in older dogs and cats (average age about 10) and some breeds may be more predisposed than others (boxers have a higher risk rate).  The cause is unknown at this time, but one thought is long term exposure to toxins (second hand smoke, toxic cleaning agents, etc.) could raise the risk.

Following are some of the symptoms of pets suffering with adenocarcinoma of the lung:

·         Pain

·         Dyspnea (difficult breathing)

·         Tachypnea (rapid breathing)

·         Low energy level and lethargy

·         Poor appetite

·         Gradual weight loss

·         Hemoptysis (coughing up blood)

·         Lameness, in cases with metastasis to bones

·         Muscle wasting

·         Fever in some patients

·         Ascites (an accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal cavity of the abdomen)

  

Diagnosis

A chest x-ray, in combination with a complete physical examination, will be one of the most important test your veterinarian will perform, to determine the diagnosis.  A CT scan and MRI may also be ordered to see if the tumor has metastasized to other areas.

Treatment

Most often you will be referred to a veterinary oncologist to help you determine the best course of action. The three conventional treatments, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, which may be used individually or in combination, depending on your pet’s overall health, location, size, and how quickly it is growing.

Living and Management

The prognosis can be very poor (If metastasized usually less than one year), but treatment and complimentary supportive measures can improve your pet’s quality of life significantly. Resveratrol for Dogs, Peppy Pet, Purrfect Pet CoQ10 and Amazing Omegas fight cancer and also provide critical nutrition for the heart and lungs. Onco-X is a powerful cancer multivitamin that can be used with or with chemotherapy to give dogs with cancer a combination of nutrients to help your pet's immune system fight the cancer.

Snap the Perfect Picture of Your Pet

With the summer months coming to a close,  be sure to enjoy the last few weeks of nice weather and longer days. It is the perfect time to take advantage of the opportunity to make a lasting memory with your pet; a “perfect” picture. Here are a few tips to help you capture the moment.

• First and foremost, you know your pet best, (and what makes them special) focus on capturing that uniqueness.  Is it a special trick, place, or look in his eye? If it’s their laid back, lazy personality, catch them just chilling out.
• Find an environment that they are comfortable in with natural daylight (a flash may spook some pets). Playing with them beforehand can also help them relax (bonus: a panting dog also looks like they are smiling)
• Try approaching them for the most candid shots, do not call them or make them come to you. However, if you want to capture the element of “surprise” rattle a toy behind the camera or make a strange sound and it will look like they are looking directly into the camera.
• Take as many shots as quickly as possible! Try different angles, for example; going down to their level to get their “perspective”.
• Most importantly, HAVE PATIENCE! If you wait long enough, your pet will relax, and you will have the opportunity to click that great picture.

Enjoy the weather and your pet!