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PetsVentura Home-made Dog Biscuits

Ingredients


1 kg flour
1 kg mielie (maize) meal
3 stock cubes dissolved in 2 liters of water
3 tsp. salt
1 cup of beef dripping

Method


Mix ingredients together well to make a stiff dough.

Roll the dough onto two baking sheets; score into squares with a knife and place in a moderate oven.


After an hour remove outer rows that have hardened, separate other biscuits and return to the oven for about half an hour.


Any remaining biscuits that are still not quite hard can be left in the oven to dry a little while longer.

Avoid Pet Dehydration when Travailing by Air

Many dogs and cats get sick when traveling by air because of  dehydration.

Dehydration can be avoided with preparation few days prior transporting your dog or cat by giving them a MIX of the following formula (always consult with your Vet!!) and this is very effective  post transportation .

 

Section A

Glycine 6.18g, Citric Acid Monobasic 0.48g, Potassium Phosphate Monobasic 2.08g, Potassium Citrate 0.12g, Sodium Chloride 8.58g.

Section B 

Glucose 44.61g

 

Section A and Section B must be always be used together.

Choosing Best Pet Foods - Ingredients

Pet Health Through Nutrition

Alfalfa

Alfalfa is one of the most nutritionally complete foods, providing nutrients needed by dogs to sustain wellbeing. The green leaves of the alfalfa plant are an excellent source of digestible soluble fiber and chlorophyll. Alfalfa has also been shown to be a source of protein and rich source of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. It also contains the entire spectrum of known vitamins including Vitamin A !cathammock (Beta Carotene), Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Niacin, Biotin, Choline, Pantothenic acid, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Tocopherols), and Vitamin K.

Antioxidants

Antioxidants are a necessity to every diet, including your dogs and cats. Antioxidants are powerful compounds that neutralize free radicals – natural substances produced by the body as it ages – to help your dog maintain a healthy, active life. Dogs naturally produce their own antioxidant Vitamin C, but other antioxidant nutrients such as Vitamin E, Beta Carotene, and the trace mineral Selenium must be consumed in their daily diets. The best food sources of antioxidant nutrients are fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains – all foods most dogs like but don’t regularly get to eat.

Beet Pulp

Beet Pulp is the vegetable matter that remains after sugar is extracted from sliced grey sugar beets. It is an excellent source of soluble fiber and helps to maintain a healthy digestive tract and promote normal stools.

Brewer’s Yeast

Brewer’s dried yeast is loaded with highly digestible protein with an exceptional amino acid balance and contains an abundance of natural minerals and vitamins, especially B Complex Vitamins (except B12). Brewer’s dried yeast helps the digestive system work at peak efficiency, allowing your pet to get even more nutrition from our wholesome foods.

Brown Rice

Brown rice is natural whole grain rice that provides fiber as well as valuable quantities of minerals and essential B vitamins. It is highly digestible and an excellent high quality complex carbohydrate source for energy and fiber for colon health.

Eggs

Eggs are one of nature’s most nutrient dense foods and play an important part of a balanced diet. They are considered a complete protein source providing essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals (Vitamins A, B, E, K, Biotin, and Sulfur) that can make a significant contribution to healthy growth and muscle development. Eggs also provide healthy fats such as Omega-6 for healthy skin and coat.

Flax Seed Meal

Flax seed meal is the richest plant source of antioxidant lignans and Omega-3 fatty acids that both help support an active immune system. The high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids in flax seed meal also help promote healthy skin and a shiny coat. Flax seed meal also has a very high level of highly digestible protein and essential amino acids needed to keep dogs fit and healthy. In addition, flax seed meal contains high amounts of fiber (aids in digestion), Vitamin E, Folic Acid, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6 and is extremely high in the minerals Potassium, Calcium and Phosphorus.

Potatoes

Potatoes are a real energy provider for your dog as they provide an excellent source of highly digestible complex carbohydrates. They contain an abundance of potassium and magnesium, minerals required for healthy muscles and a strong heart. Potatoes are also a good source of Vitamin C.

Proteinated Minerals

Proteinated minerals are organic minerals complexed with natural protein amino acids. By acting like a protein they offer better absorption, resulting in more efficient use of the regular trace minerals.

Home Made Dog Food - Raw Dog Food Recipe

3/4 pound Raw Meat
1 raw egg
1/2 clove garlic - chopped
2 tablespoons yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon flax seed oil
1 teaspoon kelp seaweed powder
1 teaspoon alfalfa powder
1 cup raw oats (optional)
Mix together and serve.

Note: raw beef chunks (not ground), raw chicken, mackerel, or lamb etc. May include bones. Twice a week you may use liver or kidney.

This raw dog food recipe will be sufficient for approximately 1 meal for a large dog, 2 or more meals for a medium dog, and 4 or more meals for a small dog.

HOMEMADE DOG FOOD

The recent dog food and pet food recall that has claimed the lives of dogs across the world as a result of eating contaminated commercial dog food tainted with aminopterin, a rat poison, and melamine, a chemical used in making plastics and fertilizer. As a result many dog owners considering homemade dog food as a safe and nutritious alternative for their dog.

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In a recent news article, a law professor states that little change is anticipated ( in the dog food industry) after the current onslaught of dog food recall news and attention subsides.

The probable reason for this conclusion is that there are insufficient financial resources and manpower to effectively monitor and regulate the dog food industry. You can’t trust the dog food industry to watch out for your dog and the government is not your answer either.

This is unfortunate. The dog food industry was born in postwar America to meet a need….the need of business interests to recycle slaughterhouse and industrial waste. This refuse had potential uses as fertilizer, landfill and such, but a more profitable horizon existed in the packaging and selling this “junk” as food to unsuspecting dog owners. It is now a common misconception that your dog can not maintain a healthy life unless he is fed commercial dog food. Nothing could be further from the truth.

To save your dogs life, you may want to consider making your own homemade dog food. This is one of the best ways to guarantee your dog a healthy and safe diet.

Example for homemade cooking:

Fish Meal

1 can of salmon (bones removed)

1 egg beaten

3 Tbsp cornmeal

1 potato

1 carrot

1 stick celery

1 Tbsp peanut butter

Combine salmon, egg, and cornmeal and mix well, form into patties, and coat them with a little more cornmeal. Fry in a tiny amount of canola oil until brown on both sides. Chop patties into small bites and stir together with chopped and boiled vegetables. A spoonful of cottage cheese may be stirred in for moisture if desired. Finish off dinner with peanut butter as dessert.

DIARREA EN GATITOS Y GATOS


La diarrea es uno de los problemas más frecuentes tanto en perros como en gatos. Algunas son fáciles de solucionar, pero otras requieren más esfuerzo para encontrar la causa y el tratamiento específico.

La diarrea es uno de los problemas más frecuentes en los gatos de estas edades.

Se define como un incremento en el contenido de agua en la materia fecal asociado con un aumento en el volumen y frecuencia de la defecación.

Según el tiempo de evolución de una diarrea, se puede separar en dos categorías:

Diarrea aguda: se puede presentar con o sin vómitos. Puede también ocurrir con pérdida del apetito, letargia o deshidratación según la intensidad y duración del cuadro. La mayoría se deben a enfermedades virales o a cambios bruscos en la dieta.

En general este tipo de diarrea es autolimitante, es decir que con el transcurso de horas o días la situación se normaliza sola. Esto no quiere decir que no necesite tratamiento. A veces es necesario calmar el dolor del abdomen, administrar suero para mantener al paciente hidratado, aportar glucosa o eliminar los parásitos que pudiera haber. Siempre es importante realizar un ayuno y posterior dieta que permita a los intestinos descansar durante 24 a 48 horas y reponerse. Cuando las paredes de los intestinos están inflamadas o lastimadas cualquier alimento que el gatito ingiera, así sea solo leche, no hará más que provocar mayor inflamación y prolongar la diarrea. En un gatito muy joven la falta de ayuno puede agravar severamente el cuadro de diarrea original. Un medicamento común que puede ayudar es la crema de bismuto, pero su sabor suele ser desagradable y es difícil de administrar. Si puedes usarla, la dosis es de 1 a 2 ml 3 a 4 veces al día durante no más de 3 días. Si la diarrea persiste debes llevar a tu gatito a ver a un veterinario. No conviene usar antibióticos salvo que haya evidencia de una infección bacteriana, pues éstos alteran la flora bacteriana normal de los intestinos.

Después del ayuno, la primera comida debe ser muy digestible. Se sugiere atún al natural, huevo cocido, trocitos de pollo con arroz o los preparados comerciales específicos que el veterinario te indique. Lo mejor es darle pequeñas porciones varias veces al día y luego ir progresando hasta volver a la alimentación normal en 2 a 3 días. La leche debe suspenderse por completo hasta que las heces tengan consistencia normal.

Diarrea crónica: este tipo de diarrea es más frecuente en los gatos adultos asociada a inflamación intestinal crónica. En los gatitos las causas de estas diarreas no están del todo claras. Suelen encontrarse parásitos intestinales en casi todos los casos, pero puede ser un hallazgo incidental. Las obstrucciones parciales por cuerpos extraños que el gatito ha tragado pueden ser una causa de diarrea crónica. Otra causa que hay que estudiar es la intolerancia alimentaria; para esto el veterinario indicará como único tratamiento un cambio a una dieta más digestible y luego intentar reintroducir la dieta original u otra de mejor calidad o ingredientes diferentes.

Lo que es probable que ocurra es que las diarreas crónicas se produzcan como “secuela” de una diarrea aguda que se trató innecesariamente con antibióticos, alterando el balance de poblaciones bacterianas normales del intestino. Casi todos los jarabes para diarreas que se venden tienen una combinación de drogas entre las que se encuentra un antibiótico no absorbible. Mientras el gatito lo toma se encuentra bien, pero cuando la medicación se suspende la diarrea reaparece. Entonces se vuelve a dar un tratamiento con antibióticos y se entra en un círculo vicioso que prolonga el problema.

Finalmente el gatito tiene una diarrea de varias semanas de evolución que parece no responder a los tratamientos sintomáticos. En general conserva el apetito y no tiene vómitos.

Para llegar a un diagnóstico correcto es necesario hacer un análisis de materia fecal para descartar o tratar parásitos internos si los hubiera. El análisis de sangre suele dar normal, salvo una eosinofilia en el caso de Ancylostomas. Las radiografías sirven solo para detectar cuerpos extraños en el tracto gastrointestinal. Se puede también hacer un análisis especial para descartar giardias.

El tratamiento debe orientarse a erradicar la hipermultiplicación de bacterias anaerobias y restaurar la flora bacteriana normal. Se retira toda la medicación, se dan líquidos si son necesarios, se inicia un ayuno de 24 horas y se usa metronidazol (controla giardias ocultas y elimina bacterias anaerobias) durante 5 a 7 días. También se puede administrar Lactobacillus para ayudar a poblar el intestino hasta que se desarrollen las bacterias normales. Si todo esto no corrige la diarrea, es necesario cultivar las heces para detectar infecciones bacterianas como Salmonella y Campylobacter. Si el cultivo da negativo, se puede pensar en una patología inflamatoria del intestino. Un modo sencillo de descartar esto es administrar corticoides durante 2 semanas y luego ir bajando la dosis según la indicación del veterinario que lo atiende. Como última opción si la diarrea continúa, hay que hacer los tests para leucemia e inmunodeficiencia felina.

En resumen, las diarreas agudas en general pueden tratarse sin hacer un diagnóstico específico haciendo un manejo sintomático del paciente. En las diarreas crónicas, en cambio, sí es importante investigar para detectar el motivo y poder hacer el tratamiento apropiado. Las causas principales incluyen parasitosis, intolerancia alimentaria y posiblemente hipermultiplicación bacteriana.


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SUPPLEMENTS FOR PETS

Even pets eating kibbles are more likely to suffer from vitamin overdoses (due to the amount manufacturers add to the finished product) than vitamin deficiencies. Give your pets the extra boost they need by feeding them raw vegetables and fruits as treats.

Optimal pet health is more than just avoiding a marked deficiency, and that their pets may benefit from daily supplements. Here are the vitamins that dogs and cats need most, and why:

  • Vitamin A: For healthy tissues,natural-flea-control-for-pets-4 inside and out. The best form is from fish oils, like cod-liver, and is beneficial to dogs and cats.
  • .B Vitamins: Promote growth and aid in healing. B Vitamins are also necessary for fat and protein assimilation, as well as metabolic processes. They are found naturally in eggs, yogurt and kefir (an enzyme-rich yogurt-like product that stimulates digestion and peristalsis).
  • Vitamin C: An essential antioxidant that helps eliminate free radicals. Carnivores can produce their own vitamin C, but their need for it increases in stressful situations. The best form for dogs is calcium ascorbate, which is water-soluble and causes the fewest side effects (such as nausea or diarrhea).
  • Vitamin E: An essential antioxidant. Promotes healthy circulation in the heart and arteries. It also helps protect the lungs from the effects of pollution. Senior cats especially can benefit from increased vitamin E intake to maintain their immune system responses.
  • Probiotics: Just as we need active, "friendly" intestinal flora to help us digest our food, so do dogs. Enhance your pet's diet with active cultures, and treat them to kefir or plain yogurt on occasion. You can give them to your pet 4-7 times a week, to help restore and maintain a healthy digestive tract.

PET FOOD RECIPES

Ingredients:

SAUTEED LIVER

CHICKEN SOUP

VEAL STEW

LIVER COOKIES

LAMB STEW

MACKEREL DINNER

FISH COOKIES

BEEF COOKIES

DOG MORSELS

KITTY TREATS

BUDGIE BROWNIES

Directions:

1. SAUTEED LIVER Heat 1 teaspoon corn oil in a pan. Add 1/4 pound beef liver and fry on both sides until cooked but not dry inside. Add 1/2 cup water to the pan and mix it up with all the brown bits. For dogs, cut the liver into pieces and serve; for cats, grind the liver in a blender, using the pan juices.

2. CHICKEN SOUP Combine 1 chicken liver, 1 giblet, 1 chicken heart, 1 chicken neck, 2 cups water and 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley. Cover and simmer until the giblet is tender. Chop all the meat for dogs removing bones and mix with kibble; for cats, you may want to grind the meat in the blender.

3. VEAL STEW Combine 1/2 pound stewing veal, 1 cup canned tomatoes, 1 cup water, 1 chicken bouillon cube, 1/2 onion (chopped), parsley and a dash of garlic powder in a pot and simmer. When meat is tender, remove all the bones. For dogs, cut the meat in chunks, and mix stew with kibble or some other grain; for cats, grind the stew in blender, adding a tablespoon of wheat germ or 1/2 slice of whole wheat bread.

4. LIVER COOKIES Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine 1/2 cup dry milk and 1/2 cup wheat germ; drizzle 1 teaspoon honey on top. Add one 3 1/3 oz. jar of strained liver baby food or homemade blended liver and stir until everything is well mixed. Form the mixture into balls; place them on an oiled cookie sheet and flatten them with a fork. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Consistency should be fudgy. Store in a jar in the fridge; freeze if keeping more than a few days.

5. LAMB STEW Follow the recipe for Veal Stew, using chunks of lamb instead and leaving out the tomato if desired.

6. MACKEREL DINNER Heat 1 tsp. corn oil in a skillet and fry 1 small mackerel until it flakes apart easily. Remove and cool. Pour 1/2 cup hot water into the pan and scrape the brown bits into it. Remove the bones from the fish and mix with the juice. For dogs, serve in pieces with kibble; for cats, grind with the pan juices.

7. FISH COOKIES Follow the recipe for Liver Cookies but use instead 3 1/2 ounces of mashed and boned mackerel, either canned or freshly cooked.

8. BEEF COOKIES Following the recipe for Liver Cookies, using cooked beef puree instead.

9. DOG MORSELS 2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tsp. garlic powder 2 cups white flour 1 cup skim milk powder 2 eggs water 1/2 cup melted beef or pork drippings (or lard) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix ingredients together with enough water to make a stiff dough. Roll out and cut into Christmas shapes. Bake on cookie sheet until hard.

10. KITTY TREATS 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup tuna oil, chicken broth or beef bouillon Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all ingredients into a dough. Dust hands with flour and form small, 1/2" -thick, round "biscuits". Set on greased cookie sheet. Bake 30 minutes (or until biscuits are slightly browned). Cool 30 minutes before serving.

11. BUDGIE BROWNIES < 1 cup cornmeal 1 tsp. finely ground cuttlebone 1 cup hulled millet 2 tbsp. liquid honey 1/4 cup whole wheat flour 2 eggs 2 tbsp. raw wheat germ 4 egg yolks (for larger birds add 1/2 cup peanuts or coconut) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Pat into a greased and floured baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes or until firm (if edges start to get too brown, cover with foil). Cool and cut into small squares.

HERBS & SUPPLEMENTS USED FOR PETS!

In some cases, the implementation of alternatives practices may improve your pet's condition. However, the same caution must be taken when using these alternatives as you would with conventional medicine. When used inappropriately, serious illness can result. The best way to address the issue of natural supplements for pets is to become informed about what treatments are available and how they can be used. Following are some of the treatments currently being used by veterinarians and pet owners to treat animals:

Alfalfa
Arthritis, allergies, rich in trace minerals, joint problems, appetite enhancer

Aloe Vera Juice
Ulcers, over-acid conditions, arthritis, intestinal

Bee Pollen
Restore hormone balances, regulate the digestive tract, and calm the symptoms of common allergies.

Black Walnut Tincture
Fungus infections, roundworms, tapeworms, parasites, ringworm, de-wormer!

Butcher's Broom
Improves Circulation

Catnip Tincture
For the kitties, supports nervous and immune systems, euphoria, relaxation

Chamomile Tincture
Chamomile is used for the treatment of pain and inflammation in the intestines and stomach
.

Colloidal Silver
Natural alternative to antibiotics. Great for rashes, minor cuts, itch and yeast.

Cornsilk Tincture
Used for leakage, strengthening the bladder, soothing, helpful for many urinary problems!

Echinacea Tincture
Immune builder, fights infections, cysts, tumors

Eucalyptus Oil
A few drops in your pet's shampoo to rid fleas.

Garlic Tincture
Natural antibiotic, repels fleas

Glucosamine & Chondroitin
Arthritis, joints, rebuilds cartilage

Green Tea Extract
Immune Booster and Powerful Antioxidant

Hawthorn Berries Tincture
Strengthens heart. Also for pets with foamy drool.

Hydrangea Tincture
Arthritis, gout, kidney and bladder problems, dissolves kidney stones

Kelp Tincture
Goiter, thyroid, takes fat off, helps metabolism, cleans arteries, trace minerals, helps calcium assimilation

Marshmallow Root Tincture
Inflamed lungs & urinary, enriches nursing milk

Mullein Leaf Tincture
Nervous cough

Parsley Root Tincture
Blood builder, potassium source, diuretic, leg cramps, kidneys

Pau D'Arco Tincture - Argentina government gives it free to cancer and leukemia patients.
All infections and inflammations, anemia, asthma, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, as a blood builder, bronchitis, all types of cancer, diabetes, fungus, snake bites, tumors,

Pennyroyal
A few drops in your pet's shampoo to eliminate fleas. Caution: Undiluted pennyroyal oil can be toxic and should never be used at full strength.

Peppermint Oil
Used for thunder phobia and for calming animal when needed. Apply to feet. Not for use with cats!

Slippery Elm Tincture
Diarrhea, soothes inflamed stomach and bowel mucous membranes,

Tea Tree Oil
Ear mites, flea dip (1 T. per gallon), cuts, sores, antiseptic.
Not for use with cats!

Yucca Tincture
Natural cortisone, arthritis, rheumatism, inflammation, skin problems due to allergies.

For further information please contact us by phone: (54) 11-4836-2290 or by email. http://www.petsventura.com/ and http://petsventura.blogspot.com/
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