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2011 Monthly Newsletter

We are now in the Modern Dog Magazine on the back cover for a year.

Dispelling the Myths of Raw Feeding by:

Dr. Kim Bloomer, VND

For the last 100 years, commercial pet food has steadily taken over natural raw feeding of our pets, in particular dogs & cats. The queation remains in the mind: WHY? Well, for many reasons not the least being convenience. Here are some of the myths being propagated about raw feeding.

Myth#1: The bacteria in the meat can make my dog or cat really sick.

Yes, it could if your dog or cat is already sick and has a suppressed immune system as a result. However, our dogs and cats are bacteria machines. Their bodies are designed to deal with bacteria. Since they have a short digestive tract( unlike ours which is long since we’re omnivores) they can push the food through their digestive tracts quickly which doesn’t give bacteria time to colonize in the intestines. Their guts are also very acidic which keeps the beacteria from colonizing.

Myth #2: A Meat diet isn’t balanced

An all-meat diet isn’t balanced. Your pet also needs bone ina 1:1 or 1:2 ratio and organ meat. To feed raw, you want to model a ” whole prey ” type of feeding in order for your pets to have all the proper nutrients for their bodies. Dogs and cats get all their nutrients from the ” whole prey” they eat – meat, bone, organs. The reason your commercial packaged pet foods need to ADD nutrirnts – which are sprayed on synthetic nutirnts by the way – is because all the processing to mmake kibble effectively eliminates ANY nutrirnal value. This “balanced diet” phrase is nothing more than a selling ploy by the pet food industry so you’ll buy their “JUNK FOOD” for your pets.

Myth #3: They’ll get parasites from raw food

Yes, they could, especially if you’re feeding poor quality meat. If you feed human grade meat there is still the chance of parasites however there are very effective and easy ways to overcome this little challenge.

If you FREEZE the meat BEFORE you feed it to your pets, this can kill most if not all of the parasites. Also the “parasite” issue is another scare tactic used by those opposed to keep you from venturing into raw feeding. Actually the incidence of parasite problems are very low in raw-fed animals and higher in kibble -fed dogs and cats. Commercial diets affect your pet immune system and parasites, pest, bacteria,etc; love a comprised immune system but will avoid a healthy immune system.

Myth #4: My veterinarian recommends feeding X brand of kibble

Veteranarians get very little nutritional training. They are taught disease management and care. Another interesting thing is that the training they do receive is often taught to them by the PET FOOD industry! That form of incorrect has led them to believe the myth ( see myth #5) that digs and cats are ominvores.

Myth #5: Dogs and cats have evoled into omnivores

All we have to do is look at trhe teeth of our dogs and cats to kow they are not nor have they evolved to be omnivores. Their teeth: “…are designed for grabbing, ripping,tearing,shredding, and shearing meat ” ( Feldhamer, G.A. 1999. Mammology: adaptation, Diversity and Ecology. McGraw – Hill. pg 258.)

Feeding kibble is causing so many diseases and problems in our pets, increasing our veterinarian bills, helping fund the pharmaceutical, that it’s no wonder we’ve all been misled to feed this junk food to our pets – lots of folks are making lots of money. This is why feeding has so many myths surrounding it and so much controversy. Do your own research and I’m sure you’ll find the truth because the truth always has a away of coming out!

Dr. Kim Bloomer Bio:

Is a veterinary naturopath, and the creator and host of Animal Talk Naturally radio show. She hosts the show weekly with her like-minded colleage, Dr. Jeannie Thomason, a proficient writer on natural pet health. Dr. Kim co-authored the book Whole Health for Happy Dogs and authored the book Animals Taught Me That Dr. Kim’s articles have been featured in various publications such as Animal Wellness Magazine, Natural Horse Magazine and Dogs Naturally Magazine. She is an adjunct professor with Kingdom College of Natural Health and is one of the Co-Founders of The American Council of Animal Naturapathy. Dr. Kim lives with her husband for many years.

Contributor: Dr. Kim Bloomer

Contributor: Pet Connections Magazine

The Truth About Carrots

There has been a long standing debate about the use of carrots in raw dog food.

I decided to do some research on the subject, so I checked the internet, then talked to some people smarter then I.

I spoke with my very knowlegable 90 year old friend who grew up with diabetics in the family. She told me that carrots were always in their house & were recommended as a snack to be consumed regularly. She didn’t know the science behind the recommendation.

The same evening I questioned my best friend who’s a registered nurse. I asked her about diabetes & carrots. She told me that diabetics should not eat carrots . I asked why & was told that carrots are very high in sugar.

Well, I’d done my research! I told this medical professional that carrots are high in soluble fibre & natural sugar. This special combination allows the sugar to be released slowly into the bloodstream. Carrots help regulate & maintain blood sugar! That’s why carrots are highly recommended as a snack for diabetics.

Knowing I’d been surfing the internet, her retort was, “Where did you get that information?” My answer- CANADIAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION! ( I think it’s always important to get my information from reputable sources with scientific research to back up their statements.) In other words, my comments were based on scientific facts NOT my personal opinions!

Here are some of the facts you should know about carrots. Carrots are an excellent source of vitamins A,B,C,D,E & K. Carrots are sweet & dogs love them!

Here are some of the facts about feeding other vegetables to your pets:

* intake of vital nutrients, proteins, & fatty acids

* fibre aids in digestion & regulation of “output”

* vegetables contain antioxidants, photochemical & omega 3 fatty acids

Educate yourself on the nutritional value of the vegetables you feed your dog. All vegetables are NOT created equal. Many vegetables are full of vitamins & minerals, some are full of water and have little to no nutritional value, and others are dangerous. Make sure you know the difference. We’ve attached some reference information!

Medical professionals are not the authority on everything! Ask your medical professional about their nutritional training and information sources. For the health of your canine companion, it is your right and obligation to verify the information you are being given about the nutrition your pet is being fed.

Decisions should be based on fact, NOT OPINION. Opinions are like mouths, everyone has one.

JUST THINK ABOUT IT, HOW MANY DIABETIC BUNNIES DO YOU KNOW?

This information is the opinion of Barabara Fellnermayr

President of the Amoré Pet Foods.

No medical or nutritional training but smart enough to get facts from those who really know!

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