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| Liver Disease | 7/12/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Corgi ? spasms in trachea?'; backwards sneezing ; | 7/11/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Dry itchy Skin - Food allergies schnoodle dog; | 7/11/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Dry itchy Skin - Food allergies schnoodle dog; | 7/11/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| My dogs weight and diet | 7/10/2009 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Chloe, 2 year old pug (follow up question for 6/29) | 7/10/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| pancreatic immune deficiency diet sojo dog food mix; | 7/6/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Fancy Feet Cat Food - Moist | 7/6/2009 | Labman |
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 ...
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| dog food for yorkie ; yorkie vitamins nuvet vitamins; solid gold, innova pup food ; | 7/5/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Dog food for dalmation ; blue buffalo food review; | 7/3/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Protein dog foods ; innova evo dog food ; blue buffalo dog food; | 7/2/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Possible colitis in corgi ; flagyl canine dosage; | 7/2/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Hot dog | 7/1/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Salmon oil vitamin supplements | 7/1/2009 | Marie 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: ...
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| Protein | 7/1/2009 | Marie 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 ( ...
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| Salmon oil vitamin supplements | 7/1/2009 | Marie 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 - ...
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| puppy food for GSD puppy; | 7/1/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Looking for dog food for urinary crystals/no oats | 7/1/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Dog food and Innova Puppy food; Evo dog food reviews: | 6/29/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Chloe- Pug, 2 years old on beneful food ; very poor food beneful; | 6/29/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| dog food for pom/chi's | 6/28/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| premium dog foods | 6/25/2009 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Complete home cooked diet | 6/25/2009 | Susan |
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 ...
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| dog food | 6/23/2009 | Labman |
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 ...
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| chf canine ; dog food recipe meatballs; | 6/22/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Puppy Chow For Older Dogs | 6/22/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Dog food | 6/22/2009 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Dog food | 6/22/2009 | Susan |
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 ...
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| Dog food for english lab pup; nuvet english lab pup ; | 6/22/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| My new puppy is a picky eater, again | 6/21/2009 | Labman |
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 ...
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| My new puppy is a picky eater | 6/21/2009 | Labman |
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 ...
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| My new puppy is a picky eater, again | 6/21/2009 | Labman |
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 ...
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| My new puppy is a picky eater | 6/21/2009 | Labman |
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 ...
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| chf canine ; dog food recipe meatballs; | 6/20/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| Mastiff Mix Puppy Food and Supplements | 6/20/2009 | Labman |
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 ...
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| Need diet info | 6/19/2009 | Susan |
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 ...
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| English Bulldog Food Allergies | 6/19/2009 | Marie 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 ...
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| What should i feed my pregnant miniature schnauzer? | 6/17/2009 | Catherine 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 ...
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| Soft stools? | 6/17/2009 | Catherine 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 ...
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| food/brand, mini schauzer; dog food recipe pancreatitis; | 6/17/2009 | Marie 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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