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Update:
Shaha'la has given birth to 8 healthy pups! She was bred to Running Creek's Winning Moves.
Seska has been bred to High Tor's
Skye. I will keep all informed on her progress. She is due July 27, 2001.
All can be viewed at: http://ccsgsd.com.
Canidae is determined to keep up its quality and not skimp on ingredients!
Due to costs rising a price increase is necessary. To all the Canidae customers, I am happy to say, I will absorb the two dollar increase for as long as possible to thank you for believing in the quality of this food. To all of you who haven't tried Canidae yet, What are you waiting for? I will extend the same savings if you order soon! All others not receiving this letter will be experiencing the new prices. I hope this helps a little!
Due to illness, a litter of pups, family, a few emergencies and just plain old life in general this Issue has been delayed. To all you 'ASW' junkies out there I am sorry. I hope the time off gave you
a chance to read the past issues over again.
I am working on publishing the past issues on my site and the current issue also so you can all read in HTML format instead of plain text. Another project but it will be worth it.
Without further ado…
Let's get started!
Contents
1. Review From Last Week
2. The Importance of Enzymes
3. Training Tip #3
4. Nutrition Tip #3
5. Health Tip #1 NEW!
Review
Last Issue we discussed the benefits of supplementing natural foods to your dog's diet and a suggestion on where to begin. I gave you a general list of natural foods to feed your dog and CCS's Natural Supplement #1. This Issue I will talk about the importance of enzymes and why we are destroying our dogs' health including the pancreas by not supplementing with enzymes.
The Importance of Enzymes
Digestive Enzymes
Named after the food substances they digest, they end in -ase.
Pancreatic enzymes are protease, amylase and lipase. Enzymes that digest sugar are called sucrase; those that digest phosphorus are called phosphatase, etc.
Found in all cells and fluids in the
body, they are specialized protein substances that speed up and create chemical reactions. NOTE! Enzymes are destroyed in temperatures over 118 degrees F! Dry foods exceed this temperature during processing. This is why it is so important to replace these enzymes! Past Issues have given natural ways to replace these enzymes with uncooked meat, bone, raw vegetables and fruit. Reviews CCS's Supplement #1!
Enzymes break down our dogs' food so that their system can utilize the nutrients. Without them we are depriving our dogs of the nutrition they need to stay healthy.
A pancreas that has been fed a commercial diet is likely to be four times the size of normal and/or have numerous tumors from being so over worked to provide additional enzymes. They are required for all digestion to take place, particularly concerning the stomach and the pancreas.
Enzymes control, promote and guide all of life's vital processes including muscle movement, energy storage, breathing, digestion, reproduction, etc.
Training Tip # 3
Proper Correction
Let's learn how to properly correct our dog's behavior.
Before we can begin communicating with our dog the first step is to have them understand what YOU feel is proper behavior and not what 'HIS' instincts tell him to do.
A bitch will always correct their pup
with a firm vocal threat and if that doesn't work the threat will be backed up with the bite on the head.
Not a little nip! I mean the pups head disappears in Mom's mouth! If we duplicate this action most dogs will respect this behavior. I am not saying to sharpen your bicuspids and start digging into your pups' head! What kind of a person do you think I am? If your 'no' word does not do the trick then immediately grab the head on both sides of the face and use your no word in a VERY harsh deep tone. When unwanted behavior ceases immediately praise dog to some extent. Do not over do it. Save that for something that really impresses you! Please use some sense and do not scare the dog and put your face in his face. The only time I am harsher than that is when dealing with biting or over dominant animals. I found what works for me is a sharp blow under the chin. Never come from above a dog. You don't want him to associate you with this correction you want him to believe it is a life lesson never to repeat!
Nutrition Tip # 3
Apple Cider Vinegar for My Dog! You Bet!
Here's why:
ACV, apple cider vinegar, contains potassium, phosphorus, chlorine, sodium, magnesium, calcium, sulfur, iron, fluorine, silicon and many trace minerals!
ACV kills bacteria outright and was used to prevent food poisoning and added to questionable drinking water. Many new claims are made daily to the wonders of a little ACV. From curing pyelitis, an inflammation of the kidney, to chronic itching ACV has been used. I have added a tablespoon to the diet of my dogs that have watery eyes with much success! These problems could relate to potassium deficiencies due to commercial dog food. WARNING! This is a Plug for Canidae Dog food! Calcium Phosphorus is always balanced in Canidae foods!
When taking your dog into an area that is inhabited by fleas and ticks rinse them down with ACV and water! The little pests hate the acid environment!
Use ACV in your dogs' food. It's a Good Thing!
Health Tip # 1
Avoid Bloat!
Veterinarians continue to study the bloat
problem and still have many unanswered questions. Researchers prepared the following recommendations to help prevent canine bloat. You should discuss these recommendations with your veterinarian.
1.
Feed the dogs two or three times daily, rather than once a day, and at times when someone can observe them after they have eaten. I feed a chicken leg at noon and another meat bone source in the evening.
2.
Avoid vigorous exercise, excitement and stress one hour before and two hours after feeding. Walking is okay because it helps stimulate normal gastrointestinal function.
3. Feed dogs individually and in a quiet location.
4. Make diet changes gradually over a 3-5 day period.
5. Ensure water is always available but limit the amount immediately after feeding.
6. Watch for
any actions or behavior that may signal abdominal discomfort (abdominal fullness, pacing, salivating, whining, getting up and lying down, stretching, looking at abdomen, anxiety and unsuccessful attempts to vomit,
etc.
7. Establish a good relationship with a veterinarian. Discuss emergency procedures, preventative surgery (Gastropexy, circumcostal, tube, incisional)) and overall medical management of your dog.
8. When
feeding dry food PLEASE add warm water and let sit for 5 minutes so the food does not absorb liquids in the stomach!
9. Add enzymes to your dogs' meals.
Please be well in health and Spirit!
Jon Campolong
Crystal Creek Shepherds
http://ccsgsd.com
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