Brigitte Smith is an entrepreneur with a love of dogs and a healthy lifestyle.
Brigitte is passionate about holistic health alternatives for dogs, most of which are today suffering foreshortened lifespans in the wake of a lifetime diet of commercial pet food, and further contributed to by unnecessary over-vaccination and chemicals and poisons applied topically and internally.
http://HealthierDogs.com is one of Brigitte's sites dedicated to dog health, and in particular dog food reviews.
Dr Andrew Jones, DVM, has some important points to make about the veterinary pharmaceutical industry versus a more holistic approach to pet care, including veterinary care. Here is what Dr Jones said recently: ” The Pharamceutical Industry is approaching a TRILLION DOLLAR industry worldwide – Much bigger than the economies of several countries.” – That statement alone is mind boggling, don’t you… Read more »
During the past 20 years the veterinary pharmaceutical companies have succeeded in slowly but surely taking over the practise of veterinary medicine.
How’s that?
Here is a shocking article about just how that has been achieved, and how it may well be adversely impacting the health of your dog every time you see your vet. Yes, you read that right – seeing your vet may be harming your dog’s health – simply because vets are now being influenced from the day they enter veterinary school, and on a regular basis in their practices, by veterinary pharmaceutical companies which ostensibly provide “treatments” and “cures” for all manner of ailments that you take your dog to the vet for, but which are solely profit driven and couldn’t care less about dog health at all.
The most effective way to tell if your dog is suffering from nasty dog urinary tract infections is to observe your dog’s urinating habits. Check if your dog excretes a moderate amount of urine every time he urinates. If you notice that your dog has to make several attempts before he can excrete urine from his bladder, the chances are that your dog is suffering from a urinary problem, otherwise known as a canine UTI.
19 out of 20 pet owners are looking for a more convenient way to control dental disease and doggie breath. You can prevent doggie breath by feeding a healthy diet, brushing your dog’s teeth, or by easily adding a solution to your dog’s drinking water.
Purchasing dog food is baffling even under ideal circumstances. However, with the current economic situation, there are further concerns. This is because there are inexpensive foods and some pet foods that are costlier. An abundance of brand names, like sojos food, are available. So, how can consumers know what to purchase? Of course, price is foremost on buyers’ minds. They… Read more »
Natural food for dogs is the ideal option for the pet you love. Simply check out the ingredient list on pet products that aren’t completely natural dog food. You’ll discover these are comprised of animal by-products, filler items, as well as left-over contents, which fail to furnish appropriate nourishment for your pet. Natural and organic dog food businesses throughout America… Read more »
I am often asked about the best dog training book – a book that basically shows you how to train a dog in the fastest way possible so that it’s fun for both you and your dog. Dog Training Book – Deciding on the Best Well, there are literally dozens (if not hundreds) of good dog training books out there,… Read more »
Urinary incontinence in dogs commonly occurs in female dogs, especially if your dog has been spayed. If your dog has this problem, you may notice urine dribbling out when your dog is lying still or when she gets up from a prone position. You could also notice a strong smell of urine around your dog and notice wet fur on her bottom. These are almost sure signs of some kind of dog urinary problem.
You should only acquire an outstanding pet food for your dog. This implies not just frantically studying at prices, or buying into hype-filled advertising. Remember the 2007 massive dog food recall? Many dogs died and many thousands more suffered significant illness and permanent damage due to dozens of commercial dog food manufacturers using substandard ingredients and contaminants in their pet foods. So needless to… Read more »
It is very seldom that people give deeper consideration to the kind of dog food they give their dog, let alone the extent to which their ingredients and nutritional value directly influence their dog’s health. As such, the common practice is to rely solely on mass-produced dry pellets or canned food, yet many brands are made without any consideration for… Read more »