Special Interests

The following topics or links are those which have interested us over the past few months or years. We present them here as another resource for our customers to use to better the lives of the animals they love, and increase their scope of interest and information regarding how we care for the animals of our community.

This also includes "blog" entries (affectionately known as endless ramblings) from me on many subjects, including: vaccines, buying a new puppy, happenings at the store, immune system issues and allergies, and product information.

Extended writings

Special Interests:
Health

B Naturals is a great resource for canine and feline health and nutrition newsletters and articles.

http://www.naiaonline.org/pdfs/LongTermHealthEffectsOfSpayNeuterInDogs.pdf

http://www.rawadvantagepetfood.com/Default.aspx?tabid=30123

Debunking Myths about Raw Diets
http://doglady1.tripod.com/scribe/id9.html

*** Endocrine - Immune Imbalance ***
The Plechner discoveries of cortisol imbalance and the immune system problems that result.

Check out this site for life changing information if your dog or cat seems to be suffering from allergies, cancer, epilepsy, stomach sensitivites, or behavioral problems you just can't seem to pin down.

Dr. Plechner's book outlines the connections between the adrenal system and the immune system, along with bood tests your veterinarian can send in to determine if there is an explainable, and treatable endocrine and immune system imbalance in your pet. 

This link will give your veterinarian instructions on Dr. Plechner's blood test protocol.
Buy Dr. Plechner's book at our store!

Come talk to us about the low cortisol levels and high estrogen levels that can be produced by your dog or cat's adreanal glands that may be keeping the thyroid from working, and causing your dog or cat's metabloism and immune system to stop functioning. There is a treatment and it's in Dr. Plechner's book.

Read what Dr. Plechner says and see how it is connected to the links below.

http://www.drplechner.com/index.html

The following web links provide information from veterinarians in the US and England regarding the practice of yearly vaccinations of our cats and dogs, and the serious, un-neccessary health problems linked to this practice.
We feel this is a vital subject, which you will want to address with your current veterinarian. This may affect the overall health and longevity of your pet in ways you may have not considered, as many veterinarians are not discussing this subject as a possible cause of allergies, and disease.  

***Start here  http://www.newvaccinationprotocols.com/index.htm 
This is a presentation by Bob Rogers DMV. I think this explains a great deal in a very understandable form.****

Dr. Ronald D. Schultz is on the faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine, and an incredible source of information regarding the use of vaccines on dogs and cats.

Puppy Vaccines
http://www.caberfeidh.com/PuppyVax.htm
Dangers of Vaccines
http://www.wingedwolf.citymax.com/page/page/1303049.htm
Read what some veterinarians say about Vaccines
http://www.powerbod.com/us/wingedwolf/?page=vaccines
DVM article on vaccines
http://www.britfeld.com/dvm.htm
Helpful information on vaccines from a dog breeders point of view
http://tollchester.tripod.com/vaccine.html
Very informative vaccine basics
http://www.pawsitivevet.com/articles.htm#vaccinations

Behavior

Ever wondered why parrots do what they do? Have a parrot that does things you wish it didn't?
Take a peak at Sally Blanchard's website for resources on parrot behavior and training, built from over 35 years of studying and living with companion parrots.

WARNING
Ever thought you'd like to have exotic pets like tigers or monkeys
in your home?
Watch this video for information before you go any further.
Animal Protection Institute Video

http://www.api4animals.org/gallery/displayimage.php?album=16&pos=0