Million Dollar Pet Pix

We are delighted to have Jan Rasmusen who is the author of "Scared Poopless: The Straight Scoop on Dog Care" and her dog Chicklet as contributors to our site.

Their tail-waggingly fun book containing two years of exhaustive research spiced with anecdotes, trivia and 89 outrageous full-color photos, has had much acclaim. It won the 2006 Ben Franklin Award for the Best Health Book of any kind and the 2006 USABookNews Award for the Best Pet Health Book!

"Scared Poopless" is recommended by the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, Animal Wellness Magazine, the Animal Protection Institute and countless veterinarians in their own right.

You can sign up for Jan's free dog care e-newsletter, read free health and safety articles and watch fun and informative videos on her website at http://www.Dogs4Dogs.com

A Dog's Eye View

"Scared Poopless: The Straight Scoop on Dog Care"
an excerpt by Chiclet T. Dog and Jan Rasmusen
 

This is the “before” me on an expensive, super-premium “natural” canned food combined with a top vitamin supplement. See my ugly red tears?  I’m mortified to have you seeing me look like this, but I’ve swallowed my pride to help save your dog’s life. You now owe me BIG TIME!

It was bad enough that I looked like a canine Vampira when this photo was taken. My blood and urine tests, and boyfriend Jiggy’s tests, revealed inner scenarios that were even more revolting. I was lacking in Vitamin D, folic acid, phosphorus and chromium. Jiggy and I shared deficiencies in B-6, lecithin, calcium, manganese, selenium, and bioflavinoids, plus we both had poor fat absorption and excess sodium.  Jiggy, who was on a top “medical” food for his immune-mediated hepatitis, showed additional deficiencies in Vitamins A, C, D, and E, digestive enzymes, zinc and copper.  Both our foods were labeled “complete and balanced.” I’m prompted to ask, as compared to what?

Upon seeing our test results, our new holistic vet, Dr. Tamara Hebbler, convinced Mom to switch us to fresh “people food” and supplements.  And guess what happened?  Within days of changing our diet, Jiggy’s heart-stopping breath (previously a barrier to our romance) became give-me-a smooch-baby fresh.  We practically had to leap out of the way to avoid the tartar tumbling from our teeth.  Then one fine day we noticed our red tears were gone.  My career as a supermodel was back on track. 

Five Easy steps to Help Your Dog Live Longer
 

Wish your sweet dog could live forever? Well, forever might be a stretch, but you can often add years to a dog's life just by taking a more holistic approach to your canine companion's care.

Even small changes can make a huge difference and can even save you money. I modified my own dogs' care after two years of research and interviews with top experts taught me that many dog care "truths" are really myths, outdated information or commercial propaganda. 

Want your dog to live the long, healthy life he or she deserves? Try these five easy steps:

SIDE EFFECTS
The rabies vaccine is the only legally-required vaccine for companion animals in the United States. It's administered primarily to protect humans from their pets should those pets be bitten by rabid bats, coyotes, raccoons, foxes or other animals. This is all well and good EXCEPT that the vaccine is known to cause serious side effects, and even death, in cats and dogs. 

Possible adverse side effects include, but are not limited to:

- Aggression, destructive behaviors, separation anxiety 

- Odd obsessive behaviors (like tail chasing and paw licking)

- Autoimmune diseases, including organ disease, allergies and skin problems

- Chronic digestive problems

- Fibrocarcinomas at the injection site (particularly in cats)

- Muscle weakness

- Seizures and epilepsy 

For more information please see the rabies vaccine video done by Chiclet at YouTube