tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.comments2023-10-11T08:08:53.804-07:00Pet Health and NutritionDr. Susan Wynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09673334170143376314noreply@blogger.comBlogger219125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-40436060249905041842019-09-20T23:49:38.597-07:002019-09-20T23:49:38.597-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. harunrashiodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04834535022698747987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-79948440450489837232019-09-03T02:35:24.801-07:002019-09-03T02:35:24.801-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.moh. zahidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01893193109034584651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-71472437133713284802019-01-15T10:05:52.555-08:002019-01-15T10:05:52.555-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.SEO Experthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05405614014009487653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-51344796025055202652018-07-25T09:29:12.002-07:002018-07-25T09:29:12.002-07:00Your Post is very useful on dog vitamins, I am tru...Your Post is very useful on <a href="ourfitpets.com" rel="nofollow">dog vitamins</a>, I am truly happy to post my note on this blog . It helped me with ocean of awareness so I really consider you will do much better in the future.Projectsdealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00251418887009681489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-51619248183775806222018-07-17T01:56:22.963-07:002018-07-17T01:56:22.963-07:00Enthusiastic words written in this blog helped me ...Enthusiastic words written in this blog helped me to enhance my skills as well as helped me to know how I can help myself on my own. I am really glad to come at this platform.<br /><a href="https://www.pharmashop4u.com/category/196/v-v/vistra" rel="nofollow">วิตามิน vistra</a>davidsonnheldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09217763102275948939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-26691554461249101772018-06-10T11:53:09.620-07:002018-06-10T11:53:09.620-07:00Useful info. Thanks for sharing.
best nutrition pl...Useful info. Thanks for sharing.<br /><a href="http://www.nutriwellindia.com/" rel="nofollow">best nutrition plan</a> <br />Nutriwell Indiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11953971690901684211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-34111032464246986272018-06-06T06:14:35.169-07:002018-06-06T06:14:35.169-07:00 I have just discovered that my eight month old Yo... I have just discovered that my eight month old Yorky puppy has a liver shunt. She will be staying at the vets in three days for about five days before they do the MRI with the contrast dye to see where the liver shunt is located. They will then go in and tie off the liver shunt utilizing autoclaved cellophane. Said the shunt dies off slowly. I am hoping that she will be OK. It is very expensive. The breeder is not helping me at all. <br /><br />What recourse do I have with the breeder? How do I let other people know that this breeder has congenital liver shunt issues?Chloe yorkies pup 2018https://www.blogger.com/profile/11389486129984899241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-76653498555796813632018-03-19T11:02:23.254-07:002018-03-19T11:02:23.254-07:00It may not be safe to use Centrum at any proportio...It may not be safe to use Centrum at any proportion for dogs and cats now. Recently most manufacturers of human vitamin/mineral supplements have increased the Vitamin D content to match the new, significantly higher Vitamin D recommendations for humans. For one reason or another (maybe a lack of research; maybe the human recommendations or wrong; maybe a lot of other things) dog and cat Vitamin D requirements are proportionately lower. This means that using a human multi to cover the nutrient requirements for other nutrients might result in an overdose of Vitamin D.<br /><br />There is a further wrinkle. There are many different multis out there, all formulated differently. It isn't possible to completely balance a diet without knowing the exact ingredients in the diet and the exact formulation of the multi.<br /><br />This means that you either need to feed a mostly balanced diet (ie 90% of the pet's calories should come from a complete and balanced food(s) so you don't have to supplement, or you will have to use a multi that has such low levels of most nutrients that it is safe to use with supplemented foods but doesn't offer much additional benefit. <br /><br />It is far better to feed a diet that is overall complete and balanced, whether it is fresh or commercial. You can balance a homemade diet yourself by going to the Balance IT website - www.balanceit.com. However, you won't find the vitamin-mineral supplement cheap - it's very good quality and used correctly, covers all nutrient requirements. It's worth paying a bit more for this assurance. Dr. Susan Wynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673334170143376314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-18845243980893929782018-03-19T09:55:25.482-07:002018-03-19T09:55:25.482-07:00re the above question
I am feeding three cats/kitt...re the above question<br />I am feeding three cats/kittens born 8/15/17DaveMac55https://www.blogger.com/profile/08599676253236611912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-72149611646145590212018-03-19T08:34:17.640-07:002018-03-19T08:34:17.640-07:00Dr Wynn,thank you for work in addressing this issu...Dr Wynn,thank you for work in addressing this issue. I cannot afford "cat" vitamens. Do you have any thoughts on what percentage of a centrun tablet is appropriate on daily basis. I make up two weeks worth of beef, egg yellows, & Iam kitten dry mixDaveMac55https://www.blogger.com/profile/08599676253236611912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-48923540205551733852017-11-16T00:37:37.288-08:002017-11-16T00:37:37.288-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Shanayahttps://www.vitasave.ca/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-82730328796168644922017-06-24T16:57:34.173-07:002017-06-24T16:57:34.173-07:00Thanks for your ongoing wisdom, down-to-earth real...Thanks for your ongoing wisdom, down-to-earth reality checks, and support (personally, and more importantly for our pets)Monica Segalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-43812567745831890712016-12-19T12:56:01.559-08:002016-12-19T12:56:01.559-08:00This is great to know...so many armchair nutrition...This is great to know...so many armchair nutritionists out there with opinions all their own! ;)<br /><br />I accidentally deleted my question, so I'll repost it here just so other readers know what you were responding to.<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />***<br /><br />Hi Dr. Wynn,<br /><br />Thanks for your insight on what can be a confusing decision. I'm wondering if you have any experience with Zignature? I've heard that many of their formulas have high sodium content (1% or greater), but since I'm not certified in veterinary nutrition, I'd like your opinion! What would you consider an appropriate sodium level for a dog food?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />KatyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518611322394946049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-56808218342080388362016-12-19T12:49:21.794-08:002016-12-19T12:49:21.794-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518611322394946049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-2236120444718409442016-12-19T12:48:07.482-08:002016-12-19T12:48:07.482-08:00Hi Katy:
We don't tend to get as concerned ab...Hi Katy:<br /><br />We don't tend to get as concerned about sodium content on a preventive basis when dealing with formulated pet diets - the companies generally conform to AAFCO standards that ensure requirements are met without inducing toxicity.<br /><br />For animals with hypertension, kidney disease, or heart disease, looking at the sodium percentage isn't accurate enough for a couple of reasons. <br /><br />First, over the counter diets will have variations in sodium (and other nutrient ) contents naturally. This is in contrast to prescription diets, where the nutrients that are key to management of that condition are held very tightly to within certain parameters by strict manufacturing controls.<br /><br />Second, animals have different metabolic rates, and they will metabolize nutrients and energy on a very individual level that we presume reflects their metabolic rate. In practical terms, this means that one 10 lb dog might need to eat 195 kcal/day to maintain a normal 10 lb weight, and the other may require 300 kcal/day to maintain that weight. Now say that one food contains 200 kcal/cup and another contains 400 kcal/cup. On food #1, dog 1 would need about 1 cup/day, and dog 2 would need about 1.5 cups per day. But on food #2, dog 1 would need 1/2 cup per day and dog 2 would need 3/4 cup per day. So this is a scenario where a 10 lb dog could need anything from 1/2 - 1.5 cups of food per day. Now if the sodium content is set at 0.1% of the food's weight, the actual sodium intake would be all over the map in this scenario. This is why nutritionists don't look at percentages in a diet - we look at the concentration of a nutrient on an "energy basis", or the amount per 1000 kcal or 100 kcal of the diet.<br /><br />For dogs that need sodium retention, we try to keep the sodium below 100 mg/1000 kcal of diet - and strict sodium retention below 50 mg/1000 kcal of diet.<br /><br />So the shorter answer is that the sodium content of most companies that follow AAFCO standards for formulating diets will be fine for a healthy dog. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-34380122100763399232016-12-19T12:34:15.570-08:002016-12-19T12:34:15.570-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518611322394946049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-19178869991514351242016-11-23T15:57:44.583-08:002016-11-23T15:57:44.583-08:00Thank you for this information about the canola. G...Thank you for this information about the <a href="http://ingenioysalud.com/aceite-de-canola/" rel="nofollow">canola</a>. Greetings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-59559981164105823382016-11-13T16:10:49.745-08:002016-11-13T16:10:49.745-08:00Thank you for an interesting question. I do not ac... <br />Thank you for an interesting question. I do not actually recommend using digestive enzymes, at least in healthy dogs. In normal dogs, enzymes are secreted from the pancreas when food enters the first part of the small intestine <br /><br />On the other hand, when digestive enzymes (from the pancreas) have been released, they inhibit further release of more enzymes by the pancreas. This is called feedback regulation. <br /><br />While we do not know if orally administered enzymes (or which ones) might have the same inhibitory effect on the pancreas, it stands to reason. While shut down a normal pancreas? I do occasionally recommend digestive enzymes for systemic inflammatory conditions in dogs, but I certainly do not reach for them first. <br /><br />No, I wouldn't recommend digestive enzymes from any company for most dogs. And if your dog has exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (a lack of pancreatic enzymes), I find that the stronger enzymes work best - these are generally prescription strength.Dr. Susan Wynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673334170143376314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-38145174165916909512016-11-13T16:07:19.161-08:002016-11-13T16:07:19.161-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dr. Susan Wynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09673334170143376314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-17113528432878128992016-11-12T22:37:02.876-08:002016-11-12T22:37:02.876-08:00Hi,
I've been considering starting my dog on W...Hi,<br />I've been considering starting my dog on Wholistic Pet Digest-All digestive enzymes, but I'm wondering if you have any suggestions for a reputable pet digestive enzyme? It's hard to know if a particular product is safe and properly formulated for the needs of a dog.<br />Thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518611322394946049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-83099186871792975322016-10-04T07:04:52.357-07:002016-10-04T07:04:52.357-07:00Hi Shawna:
Yes, she did well for 8 years and seve...Hi Shawna:<br /><br />Yes, she did well for 8 years and seven months. But you give no information on the progression of the kidney disease, such as what stage she was when the oral infection occurred, or any other confounding issues such as treatments, other conditions, monitoring labwork, etc. If the kidney disease was late stage 2 or greater, it's certainly possible that it impacted her immune function and helped the infection go systemic.<br /><br />But the real point here is that we have an n-of-1. How do we know that she wouldn't have lived even longer with proper dietary treatment? This is why we do prospective studies - and the studies show that dietary manipulation are the most important way to increase longevity and quality of life for kidney patients. <br /><br />Please be aware that I said dietary manipulation - not protein and phosphorus restriction across the board. There definitely comes a time when protein restriction is inappropriate, and what I'm advocating is customizing the diet to the stage of the disease. I think a one-size-fits all approach to kidney disease makes these patients as sick as feeding a high protein diet inappropriately!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-71260715031092497722016-10-03T09:30:27.841-07:002016-10-03T09:30:27.841-07:00Aimee:
I apologize for the late response.
I ca...<br />Aimee:<br /><br />I apologize for the late response. <br /><br />I can give you a general answer to your questions. <br /><br />I think that there are pluses and minuses to every diet, and the whole point of what has been called the "iterative process" is to determine what the pet needs, and what the owner can provide.Owners have cost constraints, philosophical boundaries, physical issues and a host of other problems that impact how you choose a diet. You then need to fit that against what what you know of the various companies out there.<br /><br />Companies can spend their capital on equipment, ingredients, personnel and expertise. Some choose to cut corners in some of those sectors, especially in supplies and in expertise. I am extremely concerned about companies that don't invest in expertise.<br /><br />Ingredients can be controlled in cost by using different grades or quality - the big multinational companies use secondary products from the human food chain that contain all the necessary nutrients, and are very consistent as food ingredients. The sketchy companies might actually substitute ingredients for what's on the label, or use adulterated ingredients. I would rather have the big companies' guaranteed quality and safety than the smaller companies' sketchy ingredients and safety checks. These are 2 ends of the quality spectrum. <br /><br />But people also have personal philosophies about food, such as wanting to provide sustainable food (GMO-free, raised organically or without cruelty, whole food ingredients rather than fractions). When you impose these philosophies on the other considerations, you end up having to compromise somewhere - cost, expertise, or something - on that spectrum referenced in the last paragraph.<br /><br />So I don't really recommend any one diet, but I do think that there are companies out there that try to provide everything they can for every owner, while keeping their pet foods nutritious and safe. The only way to really evaluate a pet food is to evaluate the company. I've had good experiences with Royal Canin, Hills, Purina as the really big companies although I have a personal philosophy that leads me to make homemade food for my animals as much as possible. There are smaller companies out there that try for consistent safety, and do make use of veterinary and PhD nutritionists even if they aren't on staff - I feed foods from Nature's Variety, Wellness, Blue Buffalo, FreshPet, The Honest Kitchen, and many others because I know some of the nutritionists involved. But there isn't any way that I can know for sure how a company does things unless I visit their plants (I have for Nature's Variety and the big companies). <br /><br />So I agree that you may have found some problems in your evaluation of the food, though I would be doing different mathematical evaluations in all likelihood so I can't confirm the problems. I have certainly had problems like these, not with THK but with other natural food companies. It's out there. It's one reason that I recommend not sticking to a single company as you rotate through various brands of food. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-27480487937149138282016-07-31T19:46:40.995-07:002016-07-31T19:46:40.995-07:00Hello Anonymous, I am researching dog food for my ...Hello Anonymous, I am researching dog food for my Wheaten who is allergic to many things and has sensitivities to certain foods and have been researching Blue Buffalo as al alternative, why do you feel like they do meet the criteria set forth by Dr Wynn? Thanks in advance! p.s. I emailed the BB folks and they have been very helpful and responsive and seem to have a team of animal nutritionists and holistic vets to answer questions. I like a lot of what I hear and plan on adding BB to our mix. Any insight that you have would be helpful. Thanks! Janie B Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17381123278558767567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-42725360041084184842016-07-08T13:21:45.724-07:002016-07-08T13:21:45.724-07:00Hi, can you recommend dog kibble that meets the cr...Hi, can you recommend dog kibble that meets the criteria you list? I have had difficulty finding kibble that has been *tested* and determined to be nutritionally complete - 95% or more of the kibble, even from major brands, is formulated to meet the nutritional profile published by AAFCO. My vet says that is a meaningless statement and recommends food that has actually been tested. I would appreciate your suggestions. Also, is there an online resource that provides recipes for homemade nutritionally complete dog foods?<br /><br />The only kibble I found that has been tested seems to have a less than ideal ingredient list - such as what I've copied below. <br /><br />Here is a partial ingredient list: Whole grain corn, meat and bone meal, corn gluten meal, animal fat preserved with mixed tocopherols, soybean meal,poultry by-product meal, egg and chicken flavor, whole grain wheat,animal digest,Elizabeth Bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6079093007080805534.post-32155137831124210992016-06-19T16:14:26.693-07:002016-06-19T16:14:26.693-07:00Thank you for your indepth answer. I'm curious...Thank you for your indepth answer. I'm curious about your choice to use Blue Buffalo and The Honest Kitchen as they don't seem to meet your criteria set forth in this article for choosing a company. Could you elaborate on why those companies are part of your rotation?<br /><br />Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com