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  • in reply to: Ziwipeak gone from Editor's Choice list? #68071 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    Thank you!

    in reply to: Ziwipeak gone from Editor's Choice list? #68067 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    Thanks Dori! The recipe itself hasn’t changed, right? It was removed because of the customer service issue?

    in reply to: Sugar,White dog, sudden red stains #68061 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    I have a white Shih Tzu and the same thing happened once. The vet told me it was an allergic reaction. She prescribed steroids and antibiotics and it cleared right up. I probably wouldn’t go that route again, though. I try feed dehydrated or air dried “raw” food now and use natural products and it has never happened again.

    in reply to: Diatomaceous Earth #57353 Report Abuse
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    I have been using it for over two years and have never seen a flea. I put it directly on my dog and I do it outside because it’s very dusty. I used to buy the food grade from a feed supply store, but now I just buy Only Natural Pet All In One Flea Remedy. It’s easier than buying a 50lb. bag from the feed store. My dog couldn’t tolerate any of the flea treatments from the vet. This has been a lifesaver!

    in reply to: only natural pet easy raw #54613 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    Only Natural Pet Easy Raw doesn’t have enough protein. I bought a sample packet from them and my dog wouldn’t eat it. I do buy their Max Meat dog food and my dog loves that.

    in reply to: High protein-low fat canned food good for weight loss. #51826 Report Abuse
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    I was also going to suggest the Weruva or Tiki dog. They’re both very high protein and very low fat. Plus, dogs go crazy for the stuff.

    in reply to: Trifexis killing dogs? #49376 Report Abuse
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    http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/08/03/why-havent-pet-owners-been-told-these-facts-about-heartworm.aspx

    Here is a great article on heart worms. It also has the maps I was talking about. I try to follow this and not over medicate my dog. I have her tested for heart worms every year just to be sure.

    in reply to: Trifexis killing dogs? #49374 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    My mom uses Trifexis on her dog with no problems. I don’t use any chemical flea and tick medication on my dog, only natural. I have been using diatomaceous earth along with Ark Naturals Flea Flicker Tick Kicker for 2 years and my dog has never had fleas or ticks. When I was poisoning her with Frontline she had ticks all the time. As far as heart worm medication goes, I follow a map that I found on Dogs Naturally Magazines website. It shows the states that you live in and when to start and stop the medication. The temperature has to be above 57 degrees F for 14 days for it to be possible for a dog to get heart worms and if it falls below 57 F the cycle is broken and starts all over again. I will look for the article and put a link here. For the few months that I need to give heart worm meds, I give Heartguard. It does make my dog a little sick for a few days so I give it to her every 45 days. The strength of the medicine is still at 99% at 45 days.

    in reply to: How do I add a picture to my profile? #48880 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    I can’t remember how I got the picture to come up. Dumb luck, I guess. Maybe another poster on here can remember. I’m sorry.

    in reply to: high protein, low carb dog food #46541 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    Ziwipeak air dried is high protein and low carbs and no sweet potatoes. It’s basically just meat. Dogs go nuts for it.

    in reply to: RASH -licking/itching constantly #46540 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    You could try a premix and add your own protein. You can add cooked or raw. I have used Dr. Harvey’s veg to bowl, Honest Kitchen, Healthy Dogma and U-Stew.

    in reply to: How do I add a picture to my profile? #43308 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    Neezerfan, thank you for the coupon code! Dori, there are plenty of other great yeast free foods out there. Being a dog food nut like me, I’m sure you know that haha.

    in reply to: How do I add a picture to my profile? #43245 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    Thank goodness I don’t like ice cream haha! I buy the air dried varieties and they keep for quite some time so you probably won’t need to freeze them. That should make the hubby happy ๐Ÿ™‚ The Only Natural Pet Store has sales on their foods from time to time and if you sign up for their emails they will give you the heads up. My email is filled daily with sales from online pet food distributors and the sad thing is I look forward to it!

    in reply to: How do I add a picture to my profile? #43175 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    Haha! I’m a dog food hoarder, too!!! I’m addicted to buying it. Good thing we have small dogs!

    in reply to: How do I add a picture to my profile? #43172 Report Abuse
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    I had the same problem with all kibble giving Eggroll tears stains. She would get a bad smell, too. Her whole body would stink. No smell or stains with the brands she eats now. Air dried ziwipeak, primal, Stella and chewy’s, the real meat company and only natural pet max meat. Canned choices are Weruva or tiki dog. I rotate brands often.

    in reply to: How do I add a picture to my profile? #43138 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    I have the same problems with Eggroll’s beard. ๐Ÿ™

    in reply to: How do I add a picture to my profile? #43034 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    Haha Thank you!

    in reply to: How do I add a picture to my profile? #43011 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    Yes, I can see it. What a cutie pie!

    in reply to: How do I add a picture to my profile? #42996 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    Awe thanks! Her name is Eggroll. She is a Japanese Chin/Shih Tzu mix and she will be 4 years old on July 1st. She’s the light of my life. I love seeing the pictures of all of your pets. They’re precious.

    in reply to: How do I add a picture to my profile? #42965 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    It worked!!!

    in reply to: How do I add a picture to my profile? #42964 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    Thank you, Hound Dog Mom ๐Ÿ™‚

    in reply to: Finicky Eater #42931 Report Abuse
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    I used to have a picky Shih Tzu. She would never eat and she always vomited bile from having an empty stomach. Then I discovered raw dehydrated food! She eats every day now and I’m guessing it’s been 3 years since I started feeding her the dehydrated raw. I alternate between Stella and Chewy’s, Primal and Ziwipeak. I also started feeding her Only Natural Pet Max Meat and the air dried variety of The Real Meat Company. Every time she finishes a bag I switch to another brand and protein and she never has digestive issues. I keep Tiki Dog and Weruva canned varieties on hand for days when I want her to have a special treat. Hang in there. You will eventually find some foods that your dog will love. Just try not to give in and offer treats because your dog will catch on quickly and will hold out for them.

    in reply to: Purchasing Dog Food Online #41148 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    I saw that deal from Petflow! I was shocked. They run great specials.

    in reply to: Purchasing Dog Food Online #41140 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    I purchase all of my dog food and treats online and I’ve had no problems at all. We have a vacation home in Florida and everything has arrived fine. I have found that it’s cheaper to buy online and I can find the “hard to find products” that local stores don’t carry. Chewy.com, wag.com and doggiefood.com are my favorite sites and they always have sales. Happy shopping!

    Marietta B
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    I would go with Ziwipeak air dried or canned. My dog has allergies, too, and she does really well on this and it is on the Editor’s Choice list. You can also use an antibacterial rinse on your dog or use it as a foot soak. It’s 1 gallon water, 1 cup white vinegar and 1 cup of peroxide. Don’t get it near the dogs eyes and don’t rinse it off. Never use an oatmeal bath or shampoo if you think your dog is itchy because of yeast. It will feed the yeast and make it worse. Don’t feed any starches at all like grains, potatoes or even peas. Don’t feed any sugar, either. I also started my dog on a steroid that is made from plants that is completely safe and natural. You can use Only Natural Pet Stores Immune Balance or buy the human grade plant steroid called Moducare. The only thing that helped my dog was steroids from the vet and I needed to get her off them and all of this is working. Good luck!

    in reply to: Info about The Real Meat Company #39410 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    Thanks for the info. It is a bit like Ziwipeak, but it’s bigger pieces and little harder to chew.

    in reply to: any suggestions on anal gland problems? #39398 Report Abuse
    Marietta B
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    My dog was having her anal glands expressed every few months. Along with anal gland problems, she had allergies. I never connected the two until I read an article in Dogs Naturally magazine. I finally found out that she was allergic to chicken and since removing chicken from her diet her anal gland problems are gone. It has been 8 months since she had them expressed.

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