Feeding raw food to your dog is a high protein diet choice that is very low in carbohydrates. Cancer cells feed off of carbohydrates, and a high protein diet is often recommended to cancer patients. Feeding raw though is a choice, and its not right for everyone. It’s best to speak with your veterinarian and… Continue reading Raw Food for your Dog?
Category: Prevention – With Your Vet
Pet Cancer Prevention… Perspective From a New Vet
The science behind pet cancer cure and prevention is constantly changing. This month, we spoke with Dr. Adam Bentley, a new graduate of the University of Saskatchewan’s Veterinary Medicine program now working at VCA Canada, to ask him about what he has learned about pet cancer from his recent education and how that has translated… Continue reading Pet Cancer Prevention… Perspective From a New Vet
Prevention and better treatment options are still key to fighting animal cancer
Some may wonder if the statistic “1 in 4 dogs will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime” is still true. Here at Kali’s Wish, we wondered about that too. We dug into the research and found out that little has changed with respect to animal cancer statistics. Cancer continues to be very common in… Continue reading Prevention and better treatment options are still key to fighting animal cancer
Healthy Habits: Annual Checkups
Just like with humans, prevention is a huge part of maintaining your pet’s health. Like our annual checkup with the Doctor, your pet also needs to see their Vet at least once a year. Why is this? There are two reasons. The first is that unlike your human child, your fur baby is unable to… Continue reading Healthy Habits: Annual Checkups
Your Pet & Dental Health
Did you know that February is officially National Pet Dental Health Month? In honour of this, we wanted to share some tips to help pet Guardians learn how to take of their pet’s teeth! Healthy teeth and gums are very important to your pet’s overall health and well-being — just like with humans. Without preventative measures,… Continue reading Your Pet & Dental Health
New Online Hub Shares Needed Information On Pet Cancer
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALGARY, AB – January 18, 2017—Vets estimate that one in four dogs, at some stage in their life, will develop cancer, and 50% of dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer — that according to the Veterinary Cancer Society. There are, however, preventative steps pet guardians can take to keep… Continue reading New Online Hub Shares Needed Information On Pet Cancer
New approach to vaccinations lessens potential health risks to pets
Vaccinations are a hot topic for pet parents While there is little question that vaccines can protect pets against potentially fatal diseases such as rabies, distemper and parvovirus, the number of vaccines and the frequency with which they are administered, along with the health risks they pose, are up for debate. Dr. Ronald Schultz, a… Continue reading New approach to vaccinations lessens potential health risks to pets
Cancer prevention begins with a healthy puppy
Start by doing your homework Many purebred dogs are in worse health than ever before and this is due, in part, to irresponsible breeding practices. Many genetic disorders including cancer are inherited, so one way to help prevent cancer in your canine companion is to start with a healthy puppy. Understanding the potential health issues of your… Continue reading Cancer prevention begins with a healthy puppy