Interesting Discovery About Raisins and Grapes

Have you ever wondered why raisins or grapes are toxic to dogs? 

Do you eat raisins or grapes? Do you drink wine? 

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you'll want to check out this very informative 14 minute video interview with well known veterinarian Karen Becker and Melissa Gardner, who has a very interesting background.






For a deeper look into fluoride check out the film Fluoride: Poison on Tap. Available on YouTube. You'll be amazed at what you'll discover.


A special note of caution about Fluoride: Poison on Tap: This is a great film but one of the doctors in the film suggests that the healthiest water is distilled water with some organic apple cider vinegar added for minerals, so as to avoid fluoride --  I have to jump in and say this: This is not a good idea! And please never give distilled water to your pets! There is a better way! A healthier way!

Distilled water has had not only all the chemicals removed but all the minerals too. For water to be balanced (healthy/beneficial), it has to have minerals. Distilled water is known as "dead" water. It has no life force energy. Drinking distilled water may be sometimes used for short periods for detoxification purposes but drinking it on a regular basis can deplete the body of minerals. 

And drinking apple cider vinegar, even when diluted in a glass of water, can make your teeth sensitive. I have sensitive teeth to begin with and can't drink ACV for this reason.

Another thing about distilled water is it can't penetrate your cells and properly hydrate you due to it's surface tension, as I talk about in more detail in my book Structured Water: Nature's Gift. However, structured water is water that is energetically alive, has a lower surface tension, and it is able to penetrate on a cellular level to hydrate you like never before.

It's not what brand or kind of filters the water has that you drink, but whether it's structured or not that matters. Structured water is the healthiest way to go. Keep your brand and filters if you want, but structure it!
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Top 3 Pet Food Manufacturers

When only three companies own most of the pet foods, and then one of them buys up the majority of veterinary clinics and diagnostic labs...this is very scary.

Though these big companies want to own and control everything, we have to remember that We the People have the power! We are the ones who really have the power. We can send a clear message with every dollar we spend. We can become more educated and informed about the products we buy, especially when it comes to ours and our pets' foods. We can more carefully and consciously choose what to spend our money on and support those companies and products who are of higher quality, integrity and purpose. This will create more of what we want.

There are many smaller companies out there now and new ones starting up all the time that are offering healthier and better quality products, both for us and our pets. People just like you and I are creating these companies and products because there is a real need for it. It's time to look outside the box! (The organic food industry is growing by leaps and bounds!)

We are the ones we have been waiting for. It's time to remember your power and flex those spending muscles! 

Ask Better Questions

In this video, the popular pet vlogger, artist and founder of PlanetPaws.ca, Rodney Habib, points out some of the differences between human medicine and veterinary medicine and how we need to ask better questions -- particularly in regards to processed foods and annual vaccines. So true!

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Reversing Cancer in Dogs

Yes! This is wonderful news. Check out this state of the art facility outside of Austin, Texas that is a one-of-a-kind sanctuary for dogs that have cancer! They not only treat them and are a forever home if necessary, but they are reversing cancer in some cases with diet and then adopting them out! This is amazing and so exciting!

Watch this short video or learn more by going to their website at Ketopetsanctuary.com

What Is Your Pet's Normal Poop?

Our pets can't tell us when they are not feeling well and we may not always be able to tell if something is up unless they are showing obvious signs. One good and easy way to tell if there is cause for concern in regards to your pet's health is by their poop. Their poop can tell you a lot!

It's easy to tell if something is going on with indoor cats because they use a litter box that you scoop daily. It can be challenging to narrow it down to which cat it is in a multiple cat household so knowing each cat's habits and observation are key. (This is also one of the reasons litter boxes should be scooped daily so if something does show up that warrants attention, you can get it checked out asap because the sooner you notice it and get it taken care of, the better.) It's more difficult with outside cats or cats that go primarily outdoors unless you observe them or can find their poop.

Our cats are indoor/outdoor. We have litter boxes inside and we also made an outdoor litter box in our backyard made out of sand for a child's sandbox with a layer of rocks on the bottom and landscape timbers for a frame. Our three-legged cat Kilo uses it all the time. He has a hard time digging in the backyard with only one front leg and finds it easier to dig in the soft sand. 

 When it comes to dogs, unless you pick up their poop regularly and/or take your dog for a daily walk you may not notice that something is off by way of poop detection. I have discovered worms and other serious issues going on many times over the years while pet sitting or walking dogs and the dog's guardian had no idea. It's important to watch your pets and know what their elimination habits are.

I see a lot of poop and I've seen every kind shown in the video below! Unfortunately, one very common type I see when it comes to cats in particular, is very dry, hard stools. This is an obvious outward sign of dehydration. This is due to a dry food diet. Cats are not physiologically made to sustain vibrant health on a diet of highly processed dry kibble and it shows in their stools among other things. 

Though this informative video shows a dog, the same holds true for cats as well.

Pet Fooled, The Movie

The film the pet food industry doesn’t want a world of pet food consumers to see; Pet Fooled -- coming soon. To be released January 2017. Yes! Check out the trailer below. The film just debuted at the Catalina Film Festival. It is unknown if the film will be airing in theaters but will probably be available on Pay Per View type channels beginning in early January.

"Please see the film. And for those stubborn friends and family members who still won’t listen to you about pet food…send them to this film. Pet Fooled might just be the perfect change of attitude for many," says Susan Thixton of TruthAboutPetFood.com.

Pet owners in the Washington DC area can view the film at the Utopia Film Festival October 21 – 23, 2016. Facebook users can follow information on the film by liking their Facebook page.



After you watch the trailer above, check out this quick video clip (less than 2 min.) below of Mike Adams (HealthRanger.com) being interviewed by Ty Bollinger (TheTruthAboutCancer.com) about the same subject.

What is Structured Water?

In this short video, inventor Clayton Nolte explains what Structured Water is.

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Best and Worst Foods for Pets

It's been five years since my favorite holistic veterinarian posted her list of best to worst pet foods. The pet food industry has changed since then, so here's her new updated list.

Tara the Hero Cat Saves the Life of a Little Boy

Have you seen this short YouTube video of a cat saving a little boy from a dog attack?

Tara the Hero Cat Saves the Life of a Little Boy

It's amazing this was caught on video. This doesn't surprise me though. I know first hand cats can be as protective as dogs. Many years ago when I had two dogs and three cats, which were all indoor pets, some friends came over and brought their Labrador Retriever with them. As soon as the dog entered the house and one of my cats saw it, she attacked it. She did not want a strange dog coming in her house. We had to get their dog out of the house. It took my cat a couple of hours to calm down after we removed the dog. Cats can be territorial and protective too.

Just recently I was pet sitting two indoor cats, a male and a female. I was supposed to give the female some medication and as soon as I attempted to do so, the male came after me aggressively, letting me know I was not to mess with his sister! I can't give a cat medication while trying to fend off an attack from another one. This is why you have to be very creative sometimes when it comes to dealing with cats.