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Come To The Edge © Written by Dr. Kim Bloomer
Reprinted with permission,  ©Copyright 2008, All Rights Reserved
Part 1: The Scenario
“Come to the edge, he said. They said: We are afraid. Come to the edge, he said. They came. He pushed them and they flew.” -Guillaume Apollinaire
I’m going to take you on this long journey with [...]

Nancy Boyd
Flower essence therapist, Nancy Boyd, will appear on the BlogTalkRadio show “Animal Talk Naturally” (http://blogtalkradio.com/animaltalknaturally) with hosts, veterinary naturopaths, Dr. Kim Bloomer and Dr. Jeannie Thomason on Wednesday, March 12, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. Eastern. The exclusive interview will focus on Ms. Boyd’s work to help animals who’ve been abused, suffered human cruelty or [...]

The Brush Buddy
Mr Dave and his dashing dog, Roman, devloped this Grrrrrrrreat product  and sent one to us here at The Whole Dog to try out.
This multi-purpose Doggie tool  can be used to brush and de-shed, dry off wet and/or muddy bodies and legs while giving a great massage it naturally stimulates a healthy coat and [...]

Importance of Enzymes and Probiotics in Breeding Dogs
 Randal K. Buddington, PhD; Jan Elnif, MS; Christiane Malo, PhD; Jillian B. Donahoo, BS *
Abstract
Objective:  To measure activities of digestive enzymes during postnatal development in dogs.
Sample Population Gastrointestinal tract tissues obtained from 110 Beagles ranging from neonatal to adult dogs.
Procedure: Pepsin and lipase activities were measured in gastric [...]

KANSAS RABIES LAW–Action Alert!!!
Kris Christine”
Friday evening (2/29), a Wichita reporter called and interviewed me for an hour about the canine rabies vaccine.  Apparently, there is an unorganized effort in Kansas to change the rabies immunization law for dogs from an annual to a triennial protocol.  A number of veterinarians are in favor of the change [...]

Of Carnivores, Omnivores, Teeth, and Science
reprinted with permission from-Christie Keith of Dogged Blog
This is a great MUST READ article and I am sure you will find it helpful if you are still just “thinking about” switching your dog to a raw meat and bones diet.
“There are two ways to look at the issue of [...]

TESS
Tess is a nine month old English Mastiff and the permanent foster of Tiny Paws Wet Noses (a 501c rescue organization), living with the wonderful family who rescued her.
Tess is missing her right front paw because the umbilical cord was wrapped around it at birth, resulting in the need to amputate the paw at six [...]