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About Susan
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Expertise
Positive: understand dog food ingredients, types of supplements for different situations (mostly organic), types of home cooking, premium commercial foods, single/novel protein sources and switching to this diet, have represented Healthy Pet Net Company for two years and Simplexity Health Supplements for one year. Negative: Cannot and will not diagnose but via my experiences, strengths, trials with my own pets and discussions with nutritional experts will share my research and learning with you.

Experience
First and foremost living with rescue pets who came to me with a multitude of nutritional, dietary and physical problems. I still spend every free moment I have learning even more about how to make my pals even healthier and happier. But when something is not "broken" I do not try and fix it. I will write to people who have questions and ONLY share my own experiences with a food or product. The rest is up to them.

Organizations
NEA ASPCA HSUS

Publications
Have not tried to get published yet but that is coming soon.

Education/Credentials
Masters/Special Education Masters/Counseling Psychology PHd Core courses completed in psychology

Awards and Honors
Wimbledon Tennis competitor--not exactly applicable here LOL

Past/Present Clients
Mostly friends and animal people in distress. And only if they ask me, since I do not solicit my knowledge or "expertise"

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Susan 
In Category  Dog Food (Canine Diet and Nutrition)

SubjectDate Asked

Raw Food Diet11/13/2008
  Q: I have a 3 months old Shih Tzu puppy. I just started her on the raw food. Currently I am mixing half ...
  A: In my previous response to you I gave you the true EXPERT'S email. She will not charge you and I ...
milk11/11/2008
  Q: my shit zu had 5 puppies what can i feed her so she produces more mild she is eating nutro choice ...
  A: I am NOT an expert on nursing dogs but I'll share a few of the things I do know. Then I will ask you ...
Raw Food Diet11/10/2008
  Q: I have a 3 months old Shih Tzu puppy. I just started her on the raw food. Currently I am mixing half ...
  A: First of all, the owners of pet food stores pretend they know more than they do!! Same with any ...
food/ treat question11/8/2008
  Q: Ok so i finally got my 5month yr old chihuahua to eat hard puppy food. With one small problem.. ...
  A: Wow, I have a couple of questions for you before I even attempt to answer this. 1) Why are you ...
puppy food11/7/2008
  Q: whats the best thing i should be giving my 2 14 week old bull mastiffs to eat?and how much of it
  A: Obviously, you just got two new pups. I hope you are financially ok because your dog food bill will ...
In my country we dont have such a good dog food!11/7/2008
  Q: i have a couple of puppies Pomeranians, and a been reading on this site about dog brands food, the ...
  A: Many people do not like to cook, period!! Of the foods you mentioned to me, all three are pretty ...
c/d dog food11/4/2008
  Q: My dog, Approx 6-7 year old female beagle, was recently diagnosed with a bladder infection. After ...
  A: Well, when I hear the word antibiotics the hackles go up on my spine! However, sometimes they are ...
How many times and how much should I feed my dogs11/1/2008
  Q: I have two Boston Terriers the male is 4 years old and the female is 2 years old. I would like to ...
  A: It is hard to judge amts one should feed without having more info. But generally, feeding once a day ...
In my country we dont have such a good dog food!10/31/2008
  Q: i have a couple of puppies Pomeranians, and a been reading on this site about dog brands food, the ...
  A: Your choices are limited and besides I am not a big fan of commercial dog food, preferring instead ...
my dogs health10/21/2008
  Q: I have 2 chiuhawhas 5/6 years olds. My problem is the female is realy overwieght to where you cant ...
  A: For starters, cut down on her food. Yes??? If you continue to let your family members feed her what ...
puppy feeding10/17/2008
  Q: my labrador puppy is 2 & half months old what should i feed her i prefer home made food rather than ...
  A: Sorry it took me some time to get back to you. Please be careful of home cooking. If you do not know ...
nutrition10/16/2008
  Q: I have a 9(nine)year old beagle//terrier mix. She is is the runt of the litter and weighs 20 ...
  A: First of all, have you had your vet check her out? Stools, bloodwork etc.? A dog who loses weight ...
sodium content in dog food10/16/2008
  Q: My 12 year old dog has heart disease and recently (suddenly) developed diarrhea on most canned dog ...
  A: Sorry it took me so long to get back to you..my life has been crazy. Be careful of home cooking as ...
Dog Food10/9/2008
  Q: I was looking into natural and holistic dog foods and I was wondering which one you would recommend ...
  A: I've been out of town and also job interviewing so I haven't much time for this computer. I am so ...
Dog Food10/6/2008
  Q: I was looking into natural and holistic dog foods and I was wondering which one you would recommend ...
  A: I've been using Nature's Variety frozen, raw, organic chicken medallions for almost a year. Many, ...
DIET10/4/2008
  Q: MY VET PUT MY SHIH TZU ON SCIENCE DIET S/D CANNED FOOD BECAUSE SHE HAS TOO MANY CRYSTALS IN HER ...
  A: Very sorry to hear about your dog..wonder how old she is!! I don't feed my dogs anything commercial ...
dry vs wet dog food9/28/2008
  Q: I would like to know what the benafits are to feeding a dog wet dog food. on top of his dry food ...
  A: It's just a matter of preference I suppose. I cannot think of any particular BENEFITS or drawbacks ...
Struvite crystals in 10 month puppy9/13/2008
  Q: I have a 10 month old male Shih Tzu puppy that had a very strong , foul smelling urine. I took him ...
  A: I am not a vet and am not THAT familiar with the problem you are having. Unfortunately, I have heard ...
Followup9/7/2008
  Q: My vet didn't really say anything about his weight. He's really hyper all the time, and active. I'm ...
  A: Good poop is firm without any traces of blood or mucous. If you KNOW that the carrots or lettuce is ...
Followup9/7/2008
  Q: My vet didn't really say anything about his weight. He's really hyper all the time, and active. I'm ...
  A: My little dog is six years old and still hyper--she healthy but wired!! Anyway, just make sure you ...
nutritional analysis9/7/2008
  Q: I am going to be getting a pit bull puppy and shes a bit on the small side (maybe 40 pounds if shes ...
  A: All puppies need more fat than adult dogs so don't forget this. I am not so savvy as to be able to ...
type of food for my cairn8/27/2008
  Q: I just got a cairn terrier about three weeks ago, and he has been on Royal Canin for puppies... I ...
  A: I definitely do not think that 1/4 cup three times a day is too much. I wonder if it is enough, ...
type of food for my cairn8/26/2008
  Q: I just got a cairn terrier about three weeks ago, and he has been on Royal Canin for puppies... I ...
  A: You are most welcome! Now do learn to read dog food labels, make a selection based on the great ...
type of food for my cairn8/25/2008
  Q: I just got a cairn terrier about three weeks ago, and he has been on Royal Canin for puppies... I ...
  A: The good news is that there is a better grade on the market than the Royal Canin. The Bad news is ...
reply about 5 month old husky8/22/2008
  Q: I use the sweet potato chunks for training purposes. Lately I've been considering making him dog ...
  A: First of all, Solid Gold, as I FOUND OUT WITH MY PUP, is way too RICH for most puppy's delicate ...
reply about 5 month old husky8/20/2008
  Q: I use the sweet potato chunks for training purposes. Lately I've been considering making him dog ...
  A: The training treats are fine, just not too many of them. If you do decide to cook for him, then you ...
Is the food I'm feeding my pup to rich?8/15/2008
  Q: I have a 5 month old husky. I've been feeding him solid gold wolf cub and he has diarrhea. The vet ...
  A: I definitely agree with your trainer. Just because you have a big pup, who looks and acts strong, ...
Soy7/29/2008
  Q: Can my puppy have milk and or soy protien? Thank you.
  A: I would stay away from all soy products with your pup. Yes, you will see differing opinions on this ...
Which dog food has the Lowest PH ?7/24/2008
  Q: Vet stated mini schnauzers should eat foods with the lowest ph levels. Naturally, he wanted to sell ...
  A: Oh how I hate to answer a question with a question but here goes. Is your pooch a normal, healthy, ...
Food for Tiny Toy Poodle7/22/2008
  Q: My girl is 14 and has a combo renal/heart failure problems. She takes yucky medicine for both ...
  A: Ok, I am not a vet nor a certified nutritionist so all I can do is suggest things that have worked ...
Poor Appetite7/15/2008
  Q: I own a 7 1/2 month Black Russian Terrier. He is very large for his age. My problem is his poor ...
  A: I want to say, up front, that my expertise is strictly from life expertise with sick dogs which ...
Crystals in Dog's Urine? Misc. Others5/30/2008
  Q: My name is Debbie and I have a 6 month old female dachshund who has been having crystals in her ...
  A: Debbie, I am flattered that you would seek my advice for your beloved dog and I am impressed that ...

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