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The Health Column

The following topics are of common concern to many pet owners.  Click the topic of your choice to read more detailed information and tips.

If your pet has a problem or you have a question that you don't see addressed here, please Ask Aunt Jeni!

This list is updated periodically.

What's "Wrong" with "Dog Food" and "Cat Food": The most often asked question is addressed in a logical way.

Natural Diet: What is a "Natural Diet" and Why Should I Feed it to My Pets?

Acrylamide: Another reason dry pet foods might be harming your pets.

Detox: What it is, what to expect, and how to handle it.

Incontinence:   inability to hold urine (occurs most often in spayed female dogs).

Arthritis: some suggestions for natural supplements that may help alleviate symptoms of pain and stiffness caused by arthritis or hip dysplasia.

Geriatric Dogs: Is there anything special about taking care of an older dog?

Kennel Cough: How it spreads, how it can be treated.

Cancer: The #1 killer of our pets.  How to feed your dog to help him/her fight the disease.

Cystinuria: An inherited, metabolic disorder affecting the ability of canines to properly reabsorb the amino acid cystine, resulting in bladder stones.  Can a diet change help?

Enzymes: What are they, where do they come from, and who needs them?

Bones v. Bone Meal: Why do we need to feed our pets bones, and which is better--bones or bone meal?  Aren't they the same thing?

Organic Foods: What's the Fuss?: What does "organic" really mean and why is it so important--or is it?

Copper Toxicosis--Chronic Active Hepatitis--: An indepth look at the causes and treatments for dog breeds prone to this disorder.

AAFCO Feeding Trials: What is involved in conducting a feeding trial for pet food according to AAFCO protocol?

Mad Cow Q&A: With the first ever case of Mad Cow just reported here in the US, should we be alarmed about feeding beef to our pets?

Meat Info: Where does our meat come from? And what about germs and parasites in raw meat?