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About Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
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Expertise
Do you NEED help with Dog food choices???? Do you need a recipe for a special diet? Let me know your pet's health concerns. NuVet supplements can be a plus for skin and coat issues... JUST ask: No question is too small... I am here to help! I will get back to you as quick as I can! Pet Health and Wellness-------------

Experience
Many Years in Pet Care and Health... Own and Manage a Doggie Hotel, Also have been trained in Nutrition / Natural Choices for pets- Licensed Nurse for over 17 years

Publications
HOME Cooking recipes for pets with Kidney problems: I have been working , along with the vet , on some HOME MADE feeding: Let me know if you need help with home cooking:

Education/Credentials
I have been working , along with the vet , on some HOME MADE feeding: Let me know if you need help with home cooking: Kidney failure / struvites / crystals Calculi/Stones (Urinary Tract Infections) ( my private e-mail is : mtnmom@gci.net)

Awards and Honors
Licensed Nurse Pet Chef for SoJo pet food and mixes...

Past/Present Clients
Many clients for NuVET Plus Wafers/ supplements - Many Clients for my Doggie Hotel call The Doggie Chalet

   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

Liver Disease7/12/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I have a 2 year old Lhasa Appso, Reggie. He is a joy and we love him. We found out approx 8 mths ...
  A: Wow - I don't know how I can help - ??? I guess I would give him anything that he will eat at this ...
Corgi ? spasms in trachea?'; backwards sneezing ;7/11/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: Last week I ordered NuVet tabs and Sojos food for my corgi female per your advice. This may not ne ...
  A: __________ Update on Corgi's spasm / sneezing ___________ Thanks for getting back to me at my ...
Dry itchy Skin - Food allergies schnoodle dog;7/11/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I have a 3 month old schnoodlethat i started feeding Wellness super Mix for Puppies about 6 weeks ...
  A: ______________ Follow up on Schnoodle dog _________________ Please keep me posted on your food ...
Dry itchy Skin - Food allergies schnoodle dog;7/11/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I have a 3 month old schnoodlethat i started feeding Wellness super Mix for Puppies about 6 weeks ...
  A: Poor little Schnoodle! Yes, I can help and please use steroids as your LAST resort. I bet we are ...
My dogs weight and diet7/10/2009Labman
  Q: my name is Skye. I have a miniature poodle. She weighs 14.5 pounds. Is that an okay weight? She also ...
  A: Your dad is right, dry food is better for their teeth. If the dog never did eat very well, and has ...
Chloe, 2 year old pug (follow up question for 6/29)7/10/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: Chloe, as well as Guiness, have been on Natural Balance (Lamb and Duck formula) since then. ...
  A: It is an immune system booster and gives many dogs NEW found puppy energy - I know that sounds odd ...
pancreatic immune deficiency diet sojo dog food mix;7/6/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I have a 3 1/2 yr old lovely German Shepard female with pancreatic immune deficiency and am trying ...
  A: Grain free is wonderful for low fat diets - along with white meats added to the mix: SoJo free ...
Fancy Feet Cat Food - Moist7/6/2009Labman
  Q: I have two dogs and they LOVE the Fancy Feet Canned Cat Food. I have trouble getting them to eat any ...
  A: While cat food is higher in protein than dogs need, a little may not hurt. What will hurt is using ...
dog food for yorkie ; yorkie vitamins nuvet vitamins; solid gold, innova pup food ;7/5/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I have a cairn terrier/yorkie mix and he does not like his dry dog food, what could I give him that ...
  A: there are many wet canned foods out on the market - The best ---- 1. Innova PUPPY 2. Wellness Pup ...
Dog food for dalmation ; blue buffalo food review;7/3/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: Marie, I just got a dalmatian mix, 2 1/2 years old, from the rescue. She is a great dog but I am ...
  A: Why don't you continue the Blue but add some WET canned to the dry - use the same formula in the ...
Protein dog foods ; innova evo dog food ; blue buffalo dog food;7/2/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I have been hearing alot about the importance of the source of protein in dog food. What is ...
  A: Marie Peppers LPN MA Ask the Pet Nurse http://www.apluspetcare.com/untitled4.html ...
Possible colitis in corgi ; flagyl canine dosage;7/2/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I adopted a female 17 month old corgi. She has had bad diarreha, Vet put her on flagyl she itches ...
  A: ___________- Probiotics and NuVET supplements ______________ I am so glad you are going to try the ...
Hot dog7/1/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I am trying to determine the best nutritional balance for a hyperactive male labrador retriever ...
  A: yes, I agree that a small diet change is in order ... Add some BARKING at the MOON by solid gold to ...
Salmon oil vitamin supplements7/1/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I have 3 dogs...50lb mutt, 80lb gsd and 140lb great dane....i am wanting to add salmon oil pills to ...
  A: Here is the statement from the Grizzley Folks - Production of Grizzly Salmon Oil and general info: ...
Protein7/1/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I have been hearing alot about the importance of the source of protein in dog food. What is ...
  A: I like the following brands : excellent with no junk fillers like corn and rice. 1. Innova EVO ( ...
Salmon oil vitamin supplements7/1/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I have 3 dogs...50lb mutt, 80lb gsd and 140lb great dane....i am wanting to add salmon oil pills to ...
  A: Yummy chummies or Grizzley - You can buy them at some pet stores or on-line , too. The two dogs - ...
puppy food for GSD puppy;7/1/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I give my 4 mnth GSD puppy 3 time home made feed daily.my questions are following... 1)is chicken ...
  A: .. Mostly I do help with home-made food for dogs over 8 months old. Giving Cooked chicken and ...
Looking for dog food for urinary crystals/no oats7/1/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: My dog had both extremes of crystals & now eats Urinary SO (Royal Canin) but I don't like their ...
  A: __________ follow-up on Crystals in your dog's urine ___________ Let me know if you end up trying ...
Dog food and Innova Puppy food; Evo dog food reviews:6/29/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I have a great dane/black lab mix I found at the dog pound as a puppy 9 mos old. He is probably ...
  A: Also, add some pure canned pumpkin to his food 1 x per day - the No added sugar kind - just 1 ...
Chloe- Pug, 2 years old on beneful food ; very poor food beneful;6/29/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I'm hoping you can help. I adopted an 8 month old pug a couple years ago and have been in and out of ...
  A: Oh NO!!! The Iams was a poor choice but Beneful is awful and she just can't digest this product ...
dog food for pom/chi's6/28/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: i have a 1.4 yr old pom chi and a 8.5 month old chichuahua(she is blind) i was wondering what dog ...
  A: ..... Yes, I can help! How about adding some SoJo home cooking to the program.. Much better than the ...
premium dog foods6/25/2009Labman
  Q: My 18 month old german shepherd has been on royal canin (as recommended by the breeder) and has done ...
  A: I have never seen any evidence that premium foods are any better for dogs. When I have asked for ...
Complete home cooked diet6/25/2009Susan
  Q: I have two bichon/poodle mixes. I have always cooked for them...mixed healthy variety of foods. The ...
  A: My responses are in all caps, ok? I have two bichon/poodle mixes. I HAVE THREE DOGS--TWO YORKIES ...
dog food6/23/2009Labman
  Q: im getting a 14 week old male British bulldog on monday 29th June I've had puppies before but all ...
  A: If the breeder is feeding a commercial dog food, the best thing is to continue it for at least a ...
chf canine ; dog food recipe meatballs;6/22/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: Buffy is 14 years old weighs 6- 7 pounds she is on azodel and heart meds. I have been giving her ...
  A: .. The cottage cheese is fine and the other ingredients seem fine, too. Kidney disorders = a low ...
Puppy Chow For Older Dogs6/22/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: Someone told me today that giving my 12 year old Chow Chow, Purina Puppy Chow will burn out his ...
  A: There is too much protein in the pup chow for your dog. So, yes, if you can place him on Adult dog ...
Dog food6/22/2009Labman
  Q: I am getting a new puppy this week (British Lab). Currenty they feed the dog Nutrisource large ...
  A: I am not familiar with it. Chances are it is as good as anything. Most dog food rating systems are ...
Dog food6/22/2009Susan
  Q: I am getting a new puppy this week (British Lab). Currenty they feed the dog Nutrisource large ...
  A: This is the first time I have heard of this food. I researched it and it certainly, as far as ...
Dog food for english lab pup; nuvet english lab pup ;6/22/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: I am getting a new puppy this week (British Lab). Currenty they feed the dog Nutrisource large ...
  A: best wishes on your new pup.... The food Nutrisource is Ok - better than some and I would call it ...
My new puppy is a picky eater, again6/21/2009Labman
  Q: Oh also, I see you guys have been recommending Sojos, but I'm hoping there is a way I can get her ...
  A: I can't feel the puppy's ribs, and you lack experience. Your vet doesn't enjoy my confidence. It ...
My new puppy is a picky eater6/21/2009Labman
  Q: I hope you are the person I ask, but I'm having a problem...I bought a very healthy goldendoodle ...
  A: While I have some limited experience with Poodles, I am not sure what kind of eating habits to ...
My new puppy is a picky eater, again6/21/2009Labman
  Q: Oh also, I see you guys have been recommending Sojos, but I'm hoping there is a way I can get her ...
  A: I don't recommend Sojos, nor do I feel most dogs need an expensive food. I was highly familiar with ...
My new puppy is a picky eater6/21/2009Labman
  Q: I hope you are the person I ask, but I'm having a problem...I bought a very healthy goldendoodle ...
  A: I am definitely a part of the ''a healthy dog won't starve itself crowd''. If you haven't had her ...
chf canine ; dog food recipe meatballs;6/20/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: Buffy is 14 years old weighs 6- 7 pounds she is on azodel and heart meds. I have been giving her ...
  A: You girl is getting old and she has heart disease. Sometimes it is very hard to get them to eat when ...
Mastiff Mix Puppy Food and Supplements6/20/2009Labman
  Q: I have a 3 month old Bullmastiff/English Mastiff mix. I am wondering the best type of food to feed ...
  A: Most common brands of puppy chow do produce excessive growth, and I wouldn't be surprised if some of ...
Need diet info6/19/2009Susan
  Q: Have 85 lb mixed lab, with epilepitcus seizures, on pheno barb, triple bromide ...
  A: Sure--with all of those meds, you need to have him on a probiotic (and not just any ole probiotic ...
English Bulldog Food Allergies6/19/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: Our English Bulldog was on Blue Buffalo Chicken for awhile (she just turned 1) but then stopped ...
  A: - I wonder if your bullie is just sick of a certain food... I will refer you to a few that may get ...
What should i feed my pregnant miniature schnauzer?6/17/2009Catherine Lane, Dip. CFN
  Q: I have a one year old miniature schnauzer, and she is pregnant. I wanted to know what kind of food ...
  A: What are you feeding now? start with that and I can help more. If it's a decent food she will simply ...
Soft stools?6/17/2009Catherine Lane, Dip. CFN
  Q: What does it mean when a dog stool is soft, but not diarrhea, rather than firm? My Golden puppy (8 ...
  A: It's fine to add extras to the diet, and meat is of course great, as long as you aren't giving SO ...
food/brand, mini schauzer; dog food recipe pancreatitis;6/17/2009Marie Peppers / ask the pet nurse / nuvet / nature's sunshine ....
  Q: my mini schnauzer is 16 mo, 15 lbs, and has just recovered from acute pancreatitis. I have been ...
  A: Wonderful - Glad you are going to try the NuVET Plus Vitamin and the SoJo Grain free dog food ...

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